VIRGINIA BEACH
Urgent Vet Care for Dogs in Virginia Beach
Sick or hurt pup? Skip the ER wait. We offer same-day urgent vet care for dogs, open evenings and weekends.
Weekdays 2 PM – 10 PM (closed Tuesdays) · Weekends 10 AM – 10 PM
★★★★★ 4.9 on Google · Locally and independently owned
When Your Dog Can’t Wait for a Regular Appointment
Dogs don’t get sick on a schedule. Maybe your lab ate something off the counter, your senior dog is suddenly limping, or your puppy has been scratching all night. Your regular vet is booked for days, but it doesn’t feel serious enough for the emergency room.
That’s exactly what Furgent Care is for. We’re Virginia Beach’s urgent care vet, built for the in-between moments when your dog needs to be seen today — with same-day visits, late hours and online check-in so you can wait at home.
And we don’t replace your family vet. We work directly with your primary veterinarian so your dog’s care stays connected.
Common Urgent Care Needs for Dogs
If something seems off with your dog but isn’t immediately life-threatening, we’ll take a look. Here are the problems we see most often.
Stomach and digestive trouble
Vomiting, diarrhea, loose stools, eating socks, toys or toxic foods, blood in stool, worms and anal gland problems.
Itchy skin, hot spots and ears
Red, flaky or smelly skin, paw chewing, hair loss, hot spots, ear infections, fleas, ticks and allergic reactions.
Limping and injuries
Won’t bear weight, trouble standing, minor cuts and scrapes, torn nails, pain and minor bite wounds.
Eye problems
Squinting, redness, discharge, extra tearing or rubbing at the face. Eye issues can worsen fast.
Coughing, sneezing and breathing changes
Coughing, wheezing, sneezing or more panting than normal.
Urinary issues
Drinking or peeing more than usual, accidents, straining, blood in urine or constant licking.
Other worrying changes
Fever, hiding, whining, unusual behavior, bad breath, insect bites and stings, snakebites.
End-of-life care
Compassionate palliative care, euthanasia, and private or communal cremation.
Urgent Care or Emergency Vet? How to Tell
Urgent care is for problems that need attention today but aren’t life-threatening. An emergency hospital is for dogs who are unstable or need surgery or overnight care.
Concerning but stable
Vomiting, diarrhea, limping, itchy skin, ear or eye infections, minor cuts, coughing.
Same-day visits. Check in online and wait at home.
No surgery or overnight stays — we stabilize and refer if needed.
Life-threatening
Hit by a car, collapse, unconsciousness, severe trauma.
Seen by severity, so stable cases may wait hours.
Surgery and overnight care available.
Not sure which one? Call us at 757-656-5650 and our team will tell you where to go.
Where Should My Dog Go?
Answer three quick questions to see whether your dog needs an emergency hospital, urgent care today, or can wait for your regular vet.
Go to an emergency hospital now
These signs can be life-threatening and may need surgery or overnight care, which urgent care can’t provide. Head to your nearest 24-hour emergency vet right away, and call them on the way so they’re ready for you.
Bring your dog to Furgent Care today
Your dog should be seen by a vet today, but this doesn’t sound like an emergency. Check in online and wait at home until it’s your turn.
Ate something toxic? Call us now at 757-656-5650 before you come in, and bring the packaging or a photo of it. If we’re closed, call ASPCA Animal Poison Control at (888) 426-4435 (a fee may apply) or go to an emergency hospital.
Your dog can likely wait for your regular vet
From your answers, your dog doesn’t seem to need same-day care. Call your regular vet for the next available appointment, and keep a close eye on your dog in the meantime.
Come see us if you notice:
- Vomiting or diarrhea that keeps happening
- Not eating, low energy or hiding
- New pain, limping or swelling
- Any of the emergency signs from question 1 — go to an emergency hospital
Still worried, or can’t get in with your regular vet? We’re happy to see your dog.
This tool gives general guidance and doesn’t replace an exam by a veterinarian. If you’re worried about your dog, call us or your nearest emergency hospital.
How a Dog Urgent Care Visit Works At Furgent Care
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Check in online
Join our waitlist from your phone.
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Wait at home
We text you updates so your dog can rest somewhere calm.
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Come in when it’s time
A calm, unhurried exam, and we walk you through what we find.
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Get a plan
Treatment and home care, or stabilization and a referral if needed.
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Stay connected
We work with your primary vet so follow-up is easy.
What to bring: Your dog on a leash or in a carrier, a list of any medications, and — if they ate something they shouldn’t — the packaging or a photo of it.
Dog Urgent Care FAQs
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No. Join our online waitlist to save your spot or call us at 757-656-5650.
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One episode in an otherwise happy dog can often be watched at home. Come in if vomiting repeats, comes with diarrhea, lethargy or refusing food, or if your dog may have eaten something toxic or a non-food object.
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If your dog won’t put weight on the leg, the limp lasts more than a day, or there’s swelling or obvious pain, bring them in.
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Call us right away and have the packaging handy. Fast action matters with toxins.
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No. We focus on sick and injured dogs. For vaccines, spay/neuter, nail trims and puppy visits, see your primary vet.
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Yes. We work directly with your primary veterinarian to keep your dog’s care connected.
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We don’t perform surgery or offer overnight hospitalization. We’ll stabilize your dog and refer you to a local emergency or specialty hospital.