24 Hour Pet Emergency Care(716) 662-6660 ext. 1
Why Choose OPVMC?
We provide emergency veterinary care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
We pride ourselves on having at least one veterinarian solely dedicated to managing emergencies at all times while our specialists and general practice veterinarians carry on with regularly scheduled care.
Animal Surrenders and Healthy Strays
OPVMC Policy: We are unable to accept animal surrenders or healthy stray animals. Our kennel space is strictly reserved for current patients and emergency care. Please contact your local shelter or rescue organization.
Please Call Before Coming
Due to the extremely high demand for emergency care and limited local hospital capacity, we require all clients to call ahead before arrival at (716) 662-6660, Ext. 1.
Calling ahead allows our team to quickly assess your pet's condition and help manage the emergency flow. Be aware that all patients are triaged upon arrival, and critical, life-threatening cases are prioritized. As a result of the unpredictable nature of emergency medicine, wait times can be lengthy.
When to Call Your Veterinarian or Seek Emergency Veterinary Care
- Trauma – Hit by car, active bleeding (bite wounds, impaled by object).
- Difficulty breathing.
- Difficulty urinating.
- Distended abdomen.
- Pale or white gums.
- Non-responsive.
- Vomiting or diarrhea with no appetite for more than one day.
- Ingested toxic substance.
- Paralyzed limbs
- Possible heat stroke
- Diabetics
- Seizures
If your pet has ingested a potentially toxic substance, please contact Pet Poison Helpline at (855)-764-7661.
When in Doubt, Reach Out
If you're uncertain about what constitutes an emergency, trust your instincts and contact us at (716) 662-6660, ext 1. Our goal is to be as available as any human emergency room.