Urgent Pet
Urgent Pet is a general practice practice in El Cerrito, CA. Procedures include Cytology, Blood work, Examination, and Blood transfusion.
About
Urgent Pet is a dedicated urgent care veterinary hospital in El Cerrito, CA, focusing on same-day appointments for pets with accidents or illnesses that do not require overnight hospitalization. The clinic is equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostics and treatment solutions, and all veterinarians have extensive emergency room experience. They prioritize efficient care for urgent cases, aiming for shorter wait times compared to 24-hour emergency rooms.
Located conveniently off I-80, Urgent Pet serves the East Bay, North Bay, and San Francisco areas, including nearby cities like Berkeley, Oakland, Emeryville, and Richmond. The facility is designed to minimize stress for pets, featuring separated housing for cats and dogs and certified fear-free cat condos. They stabilize critical cases before referring them to 24-hour emergency hospitals.
Surgical team
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Nilanthi Kulasekara
BVSc
Dr. Kulasekara, also known as “Dr. K,” has over 25 years of experience as a veterinarian.
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Audrey Buatois
DVM
Dr. Audrey Buatois joined Urgent Pet as a full time Veterinarian in 2024.
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Julie Lowe
DVM
Dr. Julie Lowe graduated from UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 2021 and has a strong interest in emergency medicine, surgery, and internal medicine.
Procedures
- Cytology
- Blood work
- Examination
- Blood transfusion
- Oxygen therapy
- Urine analysis
- Multimodal analgesia
- Fluid therapy
- Soft-tissue surgery
Equipment
- Separate cat and dog housing areas
- Certified fear-free cat cages
- Intensive care equipment
- Digital radiography
- Digital microscope
- Doppler blood pressure
- EKG
- In-house laboratory
- Ultrasound
- Pulse oximetry
- Latest generation ophthalmoscope
- Fear-free scale
Photos
Photos via Google · Ellie Anvar, Urgent Pet, Ryan Lawrence, Lisa L
Frequently asked questions
- What types of conditions does Urgent Pet treat?
- Urgent Pet provides care for a wide range of urgent conditions such as vomiting, diarrhea, coughing, urinary issues, loss of appetite, lethargy, fever, bite wounds, lacerations, abscesses, foxtail issues, poisonings, foreign object ingestion, vehicle accidents, eye and ear issues, acute skin disease, allergic reactions, and acute limping. They also treat bladder and kidney issues, upper and lower respiratory issues, pancreatitis, and hepatitis.
- How does Urgent Pet differ from a 24-hour emergency hospital?
- Urgent Pet specializes in urgent care cases, offering same-day appointments with ER-trained veterinarians but is not open overnight and does not hospitalize patients overnight. They focus on initial diagnostics and treatment for conditions that require prompt attention but are not life-threatening enough to necessitate continuous monitoring. For critical cases requiring 24-hour care, they stabilize the pet and then refer to a nearby 24-hour referral hospital.
- What diagnostic capabilities are available at Urgent Pet?
- The facility is equipped with state-of-the-art technology for immediate care. This includes an in-house laboratory, digital radiography, ultrasound, a digital microscope, and a latest-generation ophthalmoscope. They also utilize advanced monitoring equipment such as pulse oximetry, Doppler blood pressure, and EKG to diagnose and treat pets efficiently and effectively.
- How does Urgent Pet minimize stress for pets during visits?
- Urgent Pet has designed its hospital to minimize stress for pets. Features include a weighing scale built into the floor to reduce anxiety, separated housing areas for cats and dogs to minimize sound travel, and certified fear-free cat condos. This approach aims to create a calm and comfortable environment, especially for pets that are not feeling well.
- What is the process for scheduling an urgent care appointment?
- To schedule an appointment, pet owners should call the clinic. The staff will assess the pet's condition and urgency, collect necessary details, and then make a same-day appointment. This process ensures that pets with urgent needs receive prompt attention and a streamlined check-in upon arrival.