Maple ate an entire sock at 9 PM on a Tuesday. We called in a panic, and Dr. Williams met us at the clinic within 20 minutes. He was calm, thorough, and made us feel like Maple was in the best possible hands. She recovered perfectly.
Emergency Care
When your pet needs help now — same-day urgent appointments and after-hours emergency coordination.
Overview
About Emergency Care
Emergencies don't wait for business hours. At Clix Family Hospitals, we reserve same-day appointment slots for urgent cases during business hours. For after-hours emergencies, our phone line connects you directly with an emergency veterinary hospital partner.
Our team is trained in emergency stabilization, triage, and critical care. We maintain emergency drug protocols, oxygen support, IV fluid therapy, and surgical capability for urgent cases that present during office hours.
Category
Surgical
Typical cost
$150–$500+ (exam & initial stabilization)
Location
St. Louis, MO
Why Clix
Why Choose Clix for Emergency Care
Same-Day Urgent Slots
Reserved appointment slots every day for pets that can't wait.
Rapid Triage
Critical cases are triaged immediately upon arrival.
In-House Diagnostics
Bloodwork, X-ray, and ultrasound results in minutes for fast treatment decisions.
24/7 Phone Support
After-hours emergency line connects you with help any time.
The Process
What to Expect
1
Call Ahead
Call us so we can prepare for your arrival and triage your pet's condition.
2
Immediate Assessment
Rapid triage, vitals check, and stabilization if needed.
3
Diagnostics & Treatment
Fast diagnostics followed by targeted treatment or surgery.
4
Continued Care
Monitoring, pain management, and transfer to emergency hospital if 24-hour care is needed.
How Much Does Emergency Care Cost in St. Louis?
Typical range: $150–$500+ (exam & initial stabilization)
Factors That Affect Pricing
- Emergency exam fee
- Diagnostics needed
- Treatment and medications
- Hospitalization if required
Our Transparency Promise
At Clix Family Hospitals, we believe in upfront, honest pricing. We will always provide a detailed estimate before any procedure and explain your options so you can make the best decision for your pet and budget. No surprises, ever.
Get a Personalized Estimate
or call us at
(314) 555-CLIX
Real Patients
What St. Louis Pet Parents Say
Whiskers stopped eating on a Sunday and I used the symptom checker on their website. It recommended an urgent visit. Turned out he had a urinary blockage — could have been fatal if we'd waited. That tool literally saved his life.
Frequently Asked
Emergency Care FAQs
Difficulty breathing, seizures, collapse, uncontrolled bleeding, toxin ingestion, inability to urinate, bloated abdomen, and severe trauma all require immediate veterinary attention.
Our hospital is open during regular business hours with same-day urgent slots. After hours, our emergency line connects you with our 24-hour emergency partner hospital.
Yes — calling ahead allows us to prepare and ensures we can give your pet the fastest possible care upon arrival.
Related Services
Diagnostics
In-house lab, digital X-ray, ultrasound, and advanced imaging for fast, accurate diagnoses.
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Surgery
Soft tissue and general surgery performed in our state-of-the-art surgical suite with advanced monitoring.
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Cardiology
Heart disease screening, echocardiography, and ongoing cardiac care for pets with heart conditions.
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