Emergency & Critical Care
The full range of urgent care for pets in distress: stabilization, IV fluids, oxygen support, monitoring, and overnight observation when needed.
In Fort Lauderdale
Emergency Vet in Fort Lauderdale.
Pet Emergency Center is the emergency veterinary hospital our Fort Lauderdale neighbors trust during the hours their regular vet is closed. Independently owned, locally operated, and rooted in this community for over 40 years.
Open weeknights and 24/7 weekends
On-site surgery and diagnostics
Independent and locally owned
Fort Lauderdale
Why Fort Lauderdale families come to us
Why Fort Lauderdale Families Come to Pet Emergency Center.
We have been part of the Fort Lauderdale community for more than four decades. Many of the daytime veterinarians in this city know us personally and refer their after-hours emergencies to us. Many of our patients are pets we have seen for years, family pets whose first emergency visit happened here as a puppy.
Being the local emergency vet in our own city means we recognize the names of the streets you call us from, the neighborhoods you describe, the daytime practices your records come from. That local knowledge does not change what we treat or how we treat it. But it makes the conversation at the front desk a little more familiar at a moment when familiarity matters.
What we do
Full Emergency Capabilities, On-Site.
Diagnostics, surgery, critical care, and follow-up coordination all happen under one roof. Your pet stays with us through the visit, not handed off to another building.
On-Site Emergency Surgery
Foreign body removal, GDV correction, splenectomy, C-sections, wound repair, and more. Diagnostics and surgery happen in the same visit.
Same-Visit Diagnostics
In-house imaging (digital X-ray, ultrasound) and bloodwork. We do not transfer your pet to another building for testing.
Telehealth Consultations
If you are not sure whether the situation is an emergency, a $75 video consultation with one of our vets can help you decide. Credited toward an in-person visit if needed.
Getting to us from Fort Lauderdale
How to Reach Us From Fort Lauderdale.
Pet Emergency Center is at 921 East Cypress Creek Road, just east of I-95. The hospital is reachable from most Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods in a short drive: Wilton Manors, Lauderdale Beach, Coral Ridge, Imperial Point, Lauderdale Lakes, and the surrounding communities.
- From central or downtown Fort Lauderdale: take I-95 north and exit at Cypress Creek Road, then go east a short distance.
- From Lauderdale-By-The-Sea or the beach communities: take A1A or US-1 north, then west on Cypress Creek Road.
- From the Wilton Drive area: head north on Andrews Avenue, east on Cypress Creek Road.
Local cases
Common Emergencies We See From Fort Lauderdale Families.
Fort Lauderdale pets share specific risks that come with our climate and lifestyle. Hot pavement, beach exposure, year-round pests, and a population of senior pets in long-term retirement communities. Common situations we see from local families include:
Heat-Related Distress
Even in spring and fall, midday heat can cause heat stroke in dogs walked too far on hot pavement. We see this consistently from late morning through early evening.
Toad Encounters
Cane toads are a year-round hazard in Fort Lauderdale yards. If your dog has been mouthing or biting a toad and is now drooling or unsteady, do not wait.
Beach-Related Injuries
Pets at Fort Lauderdale Beach occasionally end up with fishing line ingestion, jellyfish stings, or paw lacerations from broken shells. We treat these regularly.
Senior Pet Emergencies
Many Fort Lauderdale families care for older dogs and cats. Sudden collapse, breathing changes, or new neurological signs in a senior pet should be evaluated quickly.
Walk-ins welcome
Walk-Ins Welcome During Open Hours.
You do not need an appointment. If your pet is in distress, call us as you head out the door so we know to expect you and can prepare. Our team will be ready when you arrive.
If your pet is in active distress, call us first. We can advise on whether to drive or call a closer hospital before you leave.
Compassionate care. Always Here.
Fort Lauderdale Pet Families. We Are Ready When You Need Us.
Call us, walk in during open hours, or book a telehealth consultation if you would rather talk to a veterinarian from home first.
Pet Emergency Center
921 East Cypress Creek Rd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
Weeknights 5:00 PM to 8:00 AM
Weekends & Holidays Open 24/7
Weekends & Holidays Open 24/7