Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
24/7 Emergency Veterinary Care in Orlando, FL
Since 1975, Veterinary Emergency Clinic of Central Florida has been a trusted provider of emergency veterinary care for pets across Central Florida. Our team of dedicated professionals operates four strategically located clinics in Casselberry, Oakland, The Villages, and Waterford Lakes, offering critical services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We combine decades of experience with advanced medical technology to deliver immediate diagnostics, surgical interventions, and life-saving treatments for pets in urgent need. Owned by over 180 local veterinarians, our clinic serves as an extension of primary care practices, ensuring continuity of care beyond regular office hours. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our in-house laboratory capabilities, digital imaging, and a fully stocked pharmacy, enabling rapid response to emergencies.We prioritize compassionate communication, transparent cost estimates, and round-the-clock monitoring for hospitalized patients. As a community-focused practice, we emphasize collaboration with primary veterinarians to maintain consistent, high-quality care throughout each pet's treatment journey. Our facilities are equipped to handle trauma, toxic ingestions, respiratory distress, and other critical conditions requiring immediate attention. With specialized expertise in emergency medicine and critical care, we provide pet owners with reliable support during their most urgent moments. Our dedication to serving the Central Florida community spans five decades, establishing us as a cornerstone of veterinary emergency services in the region.
Services
Emergency Care
Advanced Diagnostics
Emergency Surgery
Hospitalization
Oxygen Therapy
Blood Transfusions
Radiology
Ultrasound
In-House Pharmacy
Physical Exams
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- 50 years of specialized emergency veterinary experience since 1975
- Four 24/7 locations with advanced diagnostic capabilities
- Owned by 180+ local veterinarians ensuring community-focused care
- Immediate access to in-house laboratory and imaging technologies
- Comprehensive emergency surgical services with dedicated monitoring
Services
Emergency Care
Our 24/7 emergency veterinary services address critical pet health crises including trauma, toxic ingestions, and respiratory distress. Trained technicians perform immediate triage assessments to stabilize patients upon arrival. Advanced monitoring equipment ensures precise vital sign tracking during treatment.
Advanced Diagnostics
In-house laboratory facilities provide rapid bloodwork analysis and urinalysis results within minutes. Digital radiography and ultrasound technologies enable immediate visualization of internal injuries. These diagnostic tools facilitate swift identification of fractures, internal bleeding, and organ abnormalities.
Emergency Surgery
State-of-the-art surgical suites handle urgent procedures including foreign body removal and bloat correction. Customized anesthesia protocols ensure patient safety during operations. Dedicated technicians monitor vital signs throughout surgical processes and recovery phases.
Hospitalization
Dedicated hospitalization units provide continuous monitoring for post-operative and critically ill patients. Attentive staff manages IV fluids, pain control, and medication administration around the clock. Comfort-focused environments promote recovery while maintaining medical supervision.
Oxygen Therapy
Specialized oxygen chambers treat pets experiencing respiratory distress or post-trauma recovery. Controlled oxygen environments alleviate breathing difficulties while technicians monitor patient response. Blood transfusion capabilities address severe anemia or trauma-related blood loss.
Questions
What constitutes a pet emergency?
Difficulty breathing, severe bleeding, toxin ingestion, seizures, trauma, urinary obstruction, or uncontrolled vomiting/diarrhea require immediate attention. Contact us at (407) 644-4449 for urgent concerns.
What services do you offer?
We provide 24/7 emergency care including diagnostics, surgery, hospitalization, oxygen therapy, and blood transfusions. Our facilities feature in-house labs, digital imaging, and critical care monitoring.
Do you accept payment plans?
We require payment at the time of service but accept major credit cards and cash. Financing options may be available through third-party providers for extensive treatments.
Is an appointment necessary?
No appointments needed - walk-ins welcome 24/7. Critical cases receive immediate triage assessment upon arrival at any of our four Central Florida locations.
How do you coordinate with primary vets?
We function as an extension of primary veterinary practices, providing after-hours emergency care. Complete medical records are sent to your regular veterinarian following each visit for treatment continuity.
What are your operating hours?
Casselberry, Oakland, and Villages locations operate 24/7. Waterford Lakes is open weeknights 6pm-7:30am, weekends 6pm Friday-7:30am Monday, and major holidays 24/7.
Reviews (5)
L. Devibe
Mar 05, 2025
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Horrible place.
Brought in a sick cat I would have to pay 2-5000 dollars to get him well or euthanize him. When I saw him he was fine and walking around. They said he would die overnight. Etc. It was lie upon lie. I asked to take him home. They once again showed me a paper what it would cost to take care of him or euthanize him. They would not allow me to take him home. I was distraught. Or I would have called the police on them to take him home. Evil. I was only given 2 choices 2-5 thousand or put him to death
As I said he was perfectly fine. I took pictures. What overpriced evil people.
Brought in a sick cat I would have to pay 2-5000 dollars to get him well or euthanize him. When I saw him he was fine and walking around. They said he would die overnight. Etc. It was lie upon lie. I asked to take him home. They once again showed me a paper what it would cost to take care of him or euthanize him. They would not allow me to take him home. I was distraught. Or I would have called the police on them to take him home. Evil. I was only given 2 choices 2-5 thousand or put him to death
As I said he was perfectly fine. I took pictures. What overpriced evil people.
Maegan Childers
Jun 24, 2022
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Our dogs health was declining very quickly so we had to make the very tough choice to end his suffering and pain and put him to sleep. The staff there was extremely compassionate and understanding. They gave you all the time you needed with your last moments with your loving fur baby. The doctor was even petting our dog with us as he passed. Thank you so much for being so understanding and patient.
Stephanie Rutin
Jun 07, 2022
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Horrible place to take your pets they killed mines and threatened me when I demanded my money back very bad people.
Diane F.
Feb 27, 2022
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The staff at the Oakland clinic were AMAZING! From the front staff who check you in to the staff and Vet B. Trewartha who is caring for your pet. They made a very hard visit and evening into a blessing. They gave so much information and all were so friendly, professional and accommodating in every single way. My baby Bam Bam was so well taken care of. When we called to check on him every single person we're understanding and very kind. When we picked him up Kimberly was so patient with all our questions and concerns. We are so thankful for his care. Thank you to all who took care of our dog.
Sylvia L.
Feb 09, 2022
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Sadly our dog had passed before we got here but wanted to leave a review for the compassionate team who immediately met and talked with us as soon as we arrived. The tech really showed she cared about us and our dog, and fully understood our pain. Their team even sent us a beautiful card in the mail a few days afterwards. While our dog did not get treated here, I have no doubt that they would have done everything they could to save him. Thank you for your kindness during such a hard time.
