Below is a list of local emergency clinics.
Pioneer Emergency Pet Care
970-718-5568
1012 E Main St
Montrose, CO
Fri – Sun 12pm-12am
Animal ER of the Western Slope
970-525-0911
1660 North Ave
Grand Junction, CO
Open 24hr a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
Always open-all day, every day.
Monument View Hospital
970-644-5522
1673 US Hwy 50
Grand Junction, CO
*Not an Emergency Hospital, but allow walk-in Urgent Care*
Mon – Fri 8am – 6pm
Sat 8am – 5pm
Sun 9am – 5pm
San Juan Veterinary Clinic offers after-hours and emergency assistance to clients by partnering with VetTriage
When you have a pet health concern after normal business hours, VetTriage veterinarians are on standby 24 hours a day to assist. For a small fee, you will be connected to the VetTriage veterinarians on a live video chat session. They will triage your pet and give you at-home care guidance, or if they determine hospital care is necessary, coordinate your visit with the nearest emergency hospital.
Download the VetTriage PDF or click here to go directly to VetTriage.
Your pet’s clinical signs are sometimes ambiguous, and issues can happen at all hours of the night.
It is especially difficult if you think something may be wrong after hours but are not sure if it is an emergency.
Common Issue
Emergency?
Vomiting
Possibly
Limping
Possibly
Sudden collapse
Yes
Breathing difficulty
Yes
Bite/wound/torn toenail
Possibly
Toxic Ingestion
Yes
Whining
Possibly
Major Trauma
Yes
Gray/purple gums
Yes
Inability to urinate/defecate
Yes
If you call, you will be asked a number of questions to help determine the extent of the problem and what may need to be done to help. The goal is to advise you about the level of care needed, potential expenses that could be involved and the timeline in which it needs to happen. Some emergencies are life threatening and need immediate care, others appear to be really serious but in fact only need a little assistance and can perhaps wait until the next day. A few questions that maybe asked, to determine the extent of injury/illness, are: how old is the pet, what medications do they take, any other health conditions, exposure to other animals, vaccination status, when did the symptoms start and are the symptoms progressing…there are many others that might be asked depending on the situation.
**Note: All expenses associated with an emergency visit are due at the time of service; no exceptions. For extensive health problems, which require hospitalization or invasive procedures, a deposit of 50% of the estimated charges will be due at the time of being admitted. The remaining balance being due at the time of release from the hospital. We welcome your questions about expense and will strive to provide thorough estimates, to help you make the best decisions for your situation.
