Emergency Care

It’s important to be prepared.

Veterinary Care of Ithaca is proud to offer after-hours emergency veterinary triage to our clients through video telehealth services. The VetTriage veterinarians will provide the same level of quality care you receive during normal business hours. They will triage your pet to assess if you are facing an emergency that requires immediate emergency care. If you do not need to go in, they will provide home care and monitoring instructions. In the event you need immediate assistance, VetTriage will coordinate your visit with the nearest veterinary emergency hospital.

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1. Click on the get started button below.
2. Click Purchase Session to enter your credit/debit card or PayPal information. All sessions are $50 USD for non-equine and $75 for equine (or local equivalent i.e. CAD) regardless of duration.
3. Click Request Session to connect with a veterinarian for a live video chat.

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When to Seek Emergency Care for Your Pet

The easiest answer as to whether you should seek emergency care for your pet is when you feel his or her medical condition is serious and cannot wait. However, the following general situations should help you determine if you need to seek emergency care for your pet:

  • Difficulty breathing
  • Acute abdominal swelling
  • Electric shock
  • Excessive vomiting or diarrhea
  • Bleeding
  • Exhibits symptoms of heat stroke
  • Seizures
  • Sudden onset of weakness
  • High or low temperature (more than 104 or less than 100 degrees)
  • Unable to urinate or defecate

Local Emergency Clinics We Recommend

Cornell University Hospital for Animals
930 Campus Road
Ithaca, NY 14853-6401
Phone: 607-253-3060
Open 24/7

Colonial Veterinary Hospital
2369 N. Triphammer Rd
Ithaca, NY 14850
Phone: 607-257-3650
Open Monday-Sunday 8 am – 10 pm

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We've proudly served the pets of Ithaca, NY for over 30 years.

Your pets are as important to us as they are to you, and we strive to demonstrate that in all that we do. Your dog or cat deserves the best veterinary care.

Contact Info

Phone: 607-273-3133
Fax: 607-238-2363
Email: email@ithacavet.com

Address

712 W Court St.
Ithaca, NY 14850
Click here for directions.

Hours

Mon - Fri: 7:30 am - 6 pm
Sat: 8 am - 12 pm
Sun: Closed

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