Due to the large volume of emergency calls, we are able to offer emergency services to existing clients* only.
If you are not a regular client of San Juan Vet Clinic, please contact your regular veterinarian or the nearest emergency hospital.
*existing client means we have seen you in the last 18months and have current vaccines.
The nearest emergency hospitals are in Grand Junction
Grand Valley Emergency Vet 970-255-1911
Animal ER of Western Slope 970-525-0911
We are available 24/7
at 970-249-4490
Your Pet's Health Doesn't Always Follow Normal Business Hours
It is especially difficult if you think something may be wrong after-hours, but are not sure if it is an emergency.
That's why we offer around-the-clock veterinary triage support!
Just call our practice and you will be connected to a veterinary professional to help you determine if your pet is having an emergent issue or if it can wait for an appointment.
Your pet's clinical signs are sometimes ambiguous, and issues can happen at all hours of the night.
We have partnered with GuardianVets to help assess your pets needs after-hours to determine whether an issue is emergent, all free of charge to you!
Please check out the list below to help you determine if your pet requires emergency help.
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.