Located just a short commute from MVA, MVUCS is designed to focus on urgent care cases – conditions that require prompt attention but are not immediately life-threatening – while MVA continues to serve as the destination for critical emergency care. This expansion ensures that pets receive the care they need, when they need it, without long waits or unnecessary stress.
So, What's the Difference Between Urgent Care and Critical Care?
At MVUCS, our highly skilled veterinary team will provide the same trusted, compassionate care you’ve come to expect from MVA. With our streamlined approach, we’ll minimize time apart from your pet, addressing urgent issues quickly and effectively.
Our brand-new, state-of-the-art facility isn’t just about urgent care – it’s also home to advanced veterinary specialty services. MVUCS brings MVA’s board-certified specialists closer to you, with expects in Cardiology, Radiology, and Surgey available to provide the highest level of care. Whether it’s urgent care or specialty consultations, we’re here to support your pet’s health every step of the way.
We can’t wait to welcome you and your pets to Metropolitan Urgent Care and Specialty Services, where we’re expanding access to the exceptional care your pets deserve.
Choosing the Right Care: Urgent Care vs Emergency (MES) Cases
When a pet needs medical attention, it’s important to quickly determine whether the situation can be handled through Urgent Care or if it requires immediate escalation to the MES Emergency Team. Urgent Care cases are typically non-life-threatening conditions that still need prompt attention, while MES Emergency cases involve more serious, life-threatening situations that demand rapid intervention.
The lists below outline common conditions seen in each category to help guide decisions and ensure pets receive the appropriate level of care.
Urgent Care
- Anal gland issues
- Back pain
- Coughing or sneezing
- Ear infection
- Facial swelling
- Fever
- Frequent or urgent urination (+/- blood in the urine)
- Intestinal parasites
- Itching, skin rashes
- Lameness or limping
- Loss of appetite
- Lumps and bumps
- Mild constipation
- Minor bite wounds, lacerations
- Ocular discharge or squinting
- Post-operative incision issues
- Single seizure event
- Skin abscesses
- Torn or bleeding nail
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Vomiting or diarrhea
- Vaccine or allergic reactions with facial swelling or hives
MES Emergency
- Anemia
- Difficulty or labored breathing
- Heat stroke
- Kidney failure
- Euthanasia
- Multiple seizures (clusters)
- Pneumonia
- Severe bite wounds or lacerations
- Severe lethargy
- Sudden collapse
- Toxins (CAT) – Antifreeze
- Toxins (CAT) – Lilies
- Toxins (CAT) – Tylenol
- Toxins (DOG) – Albuterol inhaler
- Toxins (DOG) – Antifreeze
- Toxins (DOG) – Dark chocolate (with hyperactivity or elevated heart rate)
- Most toxins
- Unproductively straining to urinate
- Vehicular trauma (hit by car)