Urgent Care

When every moment matters

When it comes to your pets, every moment matters, and we’re here for you in those urgent times. Our hospitals offer quality urgent and emergency care for serious health problems, injuries, and illness during business hours. Please call (402) 704-7304 to schedule a same-day appointment. While we understand you may not always be able to call in advance, if you can, it will help our staff be prepared for your pet’s arrival. 

For sudden or unexpected issues outside our hospitals' business hours, you can find compassionate and timely care through OVG Urgent Care, conveniently located at Ridgeview Animal Hospital.  

Hours: 
Monday-Thursday: 5:30pm-9:00pm
Saturday-Sunday: 9:00am-6:00pm

Address: 
OVG Urgent Care (located in Ridgeview Animal Hospital) 
18138 Wright Street 
Omaha, NE 68130 
Urgent Care Phone: (402) 520-7492 (calling ahead is recommended) 

Weekends & 24-Hour Care 

If your pet needs emergency care after hours or overnight monitoring, we suggest the following veterinary hospitals. Please call or visit their website for hours: 

VCA Midwest Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center 
(402) 614-9000 or (844) 306-9876 
9706 Mockingbird Dr, Omaha, NE 68127 

Urgent Pet Care 
Millard:(402) 858-9595 
4257 South 144th Street, Omaha, NE 68137 

Papillion: (402) 512-5908 
8455 South 73rd Plaza, Papillion, NE 68046 

Urgent & Emergency Care Services 

Disclaimer: without seeing your pet, we cannot diagnose if they need urgent care. If you are uncertain, please call us, your veterinarian, or a local emergency or urgent care veterinarian. 

Our trained staff can treat urgent and emergency cases. If your pet is experiencing any of the following symptoms, please seek attention immediately: 

Trouble Breathing

• Fast breathing without panting 
• Loud or exaggerated breathing 
• Abdominal heaving with every breath 
• Neck extended to breathe 
• Cats only: open-mouthed breathing 

Weakness or Mobility Issues 

• Collapsing 
• Sudden profound weakness or inability to walk 
• Staggering, limping, unsteady on feet 
• Shaking, seizures or tremors 
• Disoriented 

Vomiting, Diarrhea, or Inability to Urinate 

• Straining to defecate or urinate (especially in male cats) 
• Diarrhea – pure liquid, blood or black accompanied by loss of appetite, decreased energy or vomiting 
• Vomiting accompanied by loss of appetite, decreased energy, or diarrhea 
• No urination in 24+ hours 

Trauma 

• Hit by a car 
• Falling from high surface 
• Bite Wounds 
• Ongoing bleeding 

Severe Allergic Reaction or Symptoms 

• Facial swelling or hives 
• White or blue gums with weakness 
• Sudden bruises 
• Excruciating pain 
• Eyes are bulging, squinting or sudden loss of sight 

Toxins/Poisonous Foods 
Below is a short list of commonly digested toxins and poisonous foods. If your pet digests, seek immediate attention. For a detailed list, please visit aspca.org. 

• Dogs 
  • Xylitol (dogs) 
  • Grapes/raisins 
  • Chocolate (dose/size dependent) 
  • Onions 
  • Antifreeze 
  • Rat Poison 
• Cats 
  • Lilies 
  • Chocolate (dose/size dependent) 
  • Antifreeze 
  • Rat Poison 

Wait for Appointment 

Note that we cannot guarantee your pet does not need immediate assistance without physically seeing your pet. If you are uncertain, please call us, your veterinarian, or a local emergency or urgent care veterinarian. 

If your pet is experiencing any of the following issues, we encourage you to schedule a same day appointment to address your concerns. 

• Coughing 
• Allergies, such as sneezing, runny nose, itchy skin or ears, thickness/fluid in ear 
• Loss of Appetite 
• Vomiting 
• Diarrhea 
• Limping 

Need assistance? Call us at (402) 704-7304. If after hours, follow the prompts to reach OVG Urgent Care.