Emergency & Critical Care
The full range of urgent care for pets in distress: stabilization, IV fluids, oxygen support, monitoring, and overnight observation when needed.
Serving Weston
Emergency Vet for Weston Pet Families.
Pet Emergency Center is east of Weston in Fort Lauderdale, a straightforward drive across the county on I-595. When your local Weston vet is closed and your pet cannot wait, we are ready.
Open weeknights and 24/7 weekends
On-site surgery and diagnostics
Independent and locally owned
Weston
Why Weston families come to us
Why Weston Families Come to Pet Emergency Center.
Weston is a planned community of family-oriented neighborhoods, and many of the pets we see from this area are part of active households: dogs in big yards, cats in multi-pet homes, exotic species kept by careful owners. Weston families value daytime veterinarians who know their pets well, and we work alongside those daytime practices, not in place of them.
Our hospital is small, independent, and run by veterinarians who live in South Florida. We have served the region for over 40 years. The Weston families who come to us regularly often live in Weston Hills, Bonaventure, Indian Trace, or the Royal Palm communities. After your visit with us, we send a detailed case summary back to your Weston daytime vet so they can continue the care from there.
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 Weston
How to Reach Us From Weston.
Pet Emergency Center is at 921 East Cypress Creek Road in Fort Lauderdale. From Weston, the route is a single highway move east, then a short trip north or south depending on where you are.
- From central Weston (Royal Palm, Weston Road): take I-595 east, then I-95 north a few exits to Cypress Creek Road and head east.
- From northern Weston (Bonaventure, Heron Bay border): take I-75 / Sawgrass south, merge onto I-595 east, then I-95 north to Cypress Creek.
- From southern Weston (Indian Trace area): same route. The drive is consistent across most of the city.
Local cases
Common Emergencies We See From Weston Families.
Weston pets see suburban, family-oriented hazards more than coastal ones. Situations we frequently treat from Weston families include:
Foreign Body Ingestion
Young dogs in active households swallow toys, socks, corncobs, and chewed-up plastic. Persistent vomiting, refusal to eat, or sudden lethargy can be signs. We image and operate on-site without delay.
Trauma and Accidents
Active outdoor pets sometimes have rough days: a fall, a bite from another dog, a scrape that looks worse than it should. We assess and treat orthopedic and soft tissue injuries the same visit.
Toxic Exposure
Lawn chemicals, mulch (especially cocoa mulch), houseplants, and human food scraps all show up in Weston cases. If you suspect your pet ate something, call us with the packaging or plant on hand.
Exotic Pet Emergencies
Reptiles, birds, rabbits, ferrets, and pocket pets are common in Weston households. Most emergency hospitals do not see exotics. We do. Call us before you assume your bird or rabbit cannot be helped.
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.
Weston 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