Emergency

Veterinarians performing emergency services on a dog

24/7 Emergency Veterinarian in Colorado Springs

North Springs Veterinary Referral Center has emergency veterinarians available 24 hours a day to provide compassionate emergency veterinary care in Colorado Springs. Our cutting edge diagnostic equipment allows us to provide the best individualized treatment possible while minimizing pet stress, keeping your family member healthy and happy.

For emergency care, come directly to our facility. No appointment required.

If your pet ingested something, please call ASPCA Animal Poison Control at (888) 426-4435

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Emergency services include:

  • Hospitalization and nursing care
  • In-house diagnostics
  • High-Flow Oxygen therapy
  • Prompt triage
  • Urgent care
  • Critical care and stabilization
  • Point of care ultrasound
  • Emergency surgery
  • Next-day care with specialists when needed
A pharmacist preparing medication

North Springs Veterinary Referral Center was founded in 2022 to provide faster, more accessible emergency veterinary care in Colorado Springs. With many local pet owners facing long wait times during critical moments, our team set out to create a 24/7 emergency hospital designed to respond quickly and compassionately, while minimizing delays and improving outcomes when every minute counts.

We have veterinarians on-site at all times, 24/7, to ensure we’re prepared for any animal emergency. We truly understand that emergencies are very stressful for owners and pets. Our DVMs work hard to ensure your pet goes home safe, healthy, and happy.

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Reasons for Pet ER Visits
  • Neurologic changes
  • Adverse drug reactions
  • Bleeding
  • Bloated or swollen/distended abdomen
  • Broken bones
  • Cardiac arrest
  • Changes in gum color
  • Collapsing, fainting, or unconsciousness
  • Complications from disease
  • Blood in urine
  • Wounds
  • Difficulty breathing, severe coughing, or choking
  • Eye injury
  • Heat stroke or heat exhaustion
  • Hives and facial swelling
  • Inability or unwillingness to eat
  • Inability to pass urine or feces
  • Injury from traumatic accidents or animal attacks
  • Intense or ongoing diarrhea or vomiting, especially with blood
  • Intoxication or accidental ingestions
  • Labor complications or difficult delivery
  • Obvious signs of pain or extreme anxiety
  • Paralysis or loss of movement
  • Persistent retching
  • Post-op incision complications
  • Seizures
  • Snake bites
  • Unsteady walking
  • Weakness or lethargy
Emergency Department Tour

Tour Our Emergency Hospital

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