Emergency Service Notice: The Small Animal ER is open 24/7/365 for testing and emergency outpatient care; ICU space is limited and may not always be available for monitored stays. If the ICU is full, our ER team will help coordinate transfer to another 24/7/365 facility you choose.
Notice for Referral Cases: The Purdue Small Animal Emergency & Critical Care Service does not accept referral cases from other 24/7 veterinary hospitals after 9:00 p.m. EST.
For more information, please call or text: 765-494-1107.
The estimated ER wait time is:
Small Animal Hospital
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Comprehensive care for your pet 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
If you have an emergency, please call 765-494-1107.
Emergencies are unexpected, and when they involve our beloved pets, the situation can become incredibly stressful. Our Small Animal Emergency Service is prepared to tackle unforeseen emergencies with your pet head-on, ensuring that both you and your pet gets the best and most timely care possible.
With a team of highly trained emergency veterinarians, veterinary nurses, and state-of-the-art facilities, we are here around the clock. Whether it's a sudden illness or injury, we aim to stabilize, diagnose, and treat your pet, ensuring they have the best chance at a full recovery.
We were treated with the utmost care, respect, and urgency. It’s my firm belief that if we had not come to the hospital, our cat would have died. From the doctors, reception, and technicians to the student who worked with us, we were given the highest level of treatment.
Sara S.
Whether you're coming to us directly or through a referral from your veterinarian, we're here to support the next step in your pet's care. Our team is ready to help you schedule the right services and answer any questions you may have.
To request an appointment, please call or text us at 765-494-1107.
If your pet is experiencing an emergency, call our 24/7 Emergency Line at 765-494-1107.
Our Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care services often manage:
If your pet exhibits any alarming symptoms and your primary veterinarian is unable to see them, bring your pet to the Purdue Small Animal Hospital Emergency Service or call 765-494-1107.
We routinely conduct:
The emergency service is able, in certain situations, to consult with on-call representatives from other specialty services such as surgery, neurology, or ophthalmology.
If you have an emergency, please call 765-494-1107.
How do I contact ER?
Please call 765-494-1107.
625 Harrison St
West Lafayette, IN 47907
Directions
How do I know if my pet's condition is an emergency?
Symptoms like difficulty breathing, uncontrolled bleeding, sudden collapse, or any drastic change in behavior might be an emergency. Call us at 765-494-1107 or come to the ER ( Directions).
What should I do if I think my pet has ingested something toxic?
Bring your pet in immediately. If possible, bring along the substance or packaging from what they ingested for our team to assess.
Is there a wait time at the emergency room?
While we strive to attend to every case immediately, wait times can vary based on the number of emergencies and their severity.
What happens when I bring my pet into the Emergency Room?
You will check in at the front desk and pay the emergency examination fee. At that time, a member of the emergency team will triage your pet’s condition.
If your pet is deemed to be unstable, your pet will be taken back immediately for further evaluation by the doctor in the emergency stabilization room.
If your pet is deemed to be stable, then you and your pet will wait until a team member is able to take a full history from you in an exam room.
Once the doctors have evaluated your pet, they will speak with you and explain your pet’s condition. At that time, the doctor will present an estimate for the recommended diagnostics and treatment.
If you have an emergency, please call 765-494-1107.
In case of pet emergencies:
In any emergency, remember that our team is here to help. Please call 765-494-1107.
An exam fee is due at time of check in for your pet to be accessed by our team.
All payments are due at time of discharge.
The Veterinary Hospital accepts payment by cash, check, and Master Card, Visa, American Express, and Discover cards.
Care Credit, through Synchrony Bank, is available to qualifying clients seeking structured payment plans. If you have questions, please contact our billing office at 765-494-1107.
We are an AAHA-accredited veterinary hospital. That means we hold ourselves to a higher standard. Pets are our passion. And keeping them healthy is our #1 priority. Here, we strive to deliver excellent care for pets. Because your pets deserve nothing less.
Learn more about AAHA accreditation and why our accreditation is important to you and your pet.
