Urgent Care in Omaha

When every moment matters

When it comes to your pets’ urgent needs, every moment matters. At Omaha Vets Group, we’re ready to help with care across our metro Omaha network. You can trust us to be there when you need us most.

Our network hospitals provide reliable urgent and emergency veterinary care across the metro Omaha area. As part of a connected network, our teams can access your pet's medical records when needed, helping ensure seamless care at any of our locations.

• During Business Hours: Our hospitals treat urgent illnesses, injuries, and other unexpected health concerns during regular weekday hours.
• Evening Extended Care: Ridgeview Animal Hospital offers evening appointments Monday through Thursday. 

Please call 402-704-7304 before arriving. While we understand that calling ahead isn’t always possible, a quick call helps our team prepare for your pet’s arrival and provide the best care.

In-Network 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 another local emergency or urgent care veterinarian. 

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 another local emergency or urgent care veterinarian.  

If your pet is experiencing any of the following issues, we encourage you to call 402-704-7304 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. 

Out-of-Network Veterinary Care 

For urgent or emergency care outside of our network, we suggest the following veterinary hospitals. Please call or visit their website for hours:  

Southpaw Veterinary Clinic & Emergency Care
(402) 830-3700 
19102 Q St, Omaha, NE 68135 

VEG (Veterinary Emergency Group) 
(402) 205-7271
13110 Birch Dr, Suite 180, Omaha, NE 68164

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