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Emergency Veterinary Care When Your Pet Needs It Most
Rockwall Urgent Vet is a full-service small animal clinic in Rockwall, Texas, specializing in urgent and emergency veterinary care for dogs and cats. Our team includes highly skilled veterinarians and licensed veterinary technicians with extensive experience in emergency and urgent care. We operate on a triage basis to prioritize critical cases, offering services such as emergency triage and stabilization, urgent care for illness and injury, soft tissue and emergency surgery, in-house diagnostics, and overnight hospitalization. Our state-of-the-art facility features digital radiology, ultrasound imaging, oxygen therapy, in-house laboratory testing, and advanced monitoring equipment.We emphasize clear communication, explaining all treatment options and costs before proceeding, and provide comprehensive post-operative care and pain management. With evening, weekend, and holiday availability, we serve as a trusted safety net for pet owners when regular veterinary clinics are closed. Our commitment to compassionate care extends to continuous overnight monitoring and personalized attention for every patient.
Services
Urgent Care
Imaging
ER Triage
Surgery
Overnight Hospital Care
In-House Laboratory
Highlights and features
- We operate on a triage basis to prioritize critical pet emergencies
- Our facility offers state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging and surgical capabilities
- Veterinary team has specialized experience in emergency and urgent care
- We provide transparent communication about treatment options and costs
- Available evenings, weekends, and holidays when regular clinics are closed
What people say
Compassionate care
Quick response times
Knowledgeable team
Outstanding service
Patient and kind
Services
Urgent Care
Our urgent care services address pet emergencies including toxin ingestion, trauma, breathing difficulties, and sudden behavior changes. We provide immediate evaluation and treatment for non-life-threatening conditions when regular veterinary clinics are closed. The experienced team uses advanced diagnostics to determine appropriate care while maintaining clear communication with pet owners about treatment options and costs.
Imaging
Digital radiology and ultrasound imaging services enable rapid diagnosis of internal issues. Our equipment provides high-resolution images with reduced radiation exposure, allowing accurate assessment of bone fractures, organ abnormalities, and internal injuries. Veterinarians interpret results in real-time to develop effective treatment plans while explaining findings clearly to pet owners.
ER Triage
Critical emergency triage prioritizes patients based on medical urgency rather than arrival time. Our team specializes in stabilizing life-threatening conditions including vehicular trauma, bloat, severe bleeding, and respiratory distress. We implement immediate lifesaving interventions while discussing comprehensive treatment options and associated costs with pet owners.
Surgery
We perform urgent surgical procedures including wound repair, foreign body removal, and trauma-related operations. Pre-anesthetic testing ensures patient safety while continuous monitoring maintains stability during procedures. Our protocols adapt anesthesia choices to each pet's specific needs, with post-operative care including pain management and detailed recovery instructions for home care.
Overnight Hospital Care
Continuous overnight care provides critical support for post-surgical patients and those requiring close monitoring. Our trained staff conducts regular vital sign checks, administers medications and IV fluids, manages pain, and provides nutritional support throughout the night. This service ensures consistent medical attention during critical recovery periods when pets need constant professional supervision.
People
Dr. Sandy Lomeli
Veterinarian
Compassionate veterinarian with extensive emergency care experience, dedicated to providing exceptional treatment for urgent pet health needs.
Dr. Michael Ouverson
Veterinarian
Skilled emergency veterinarian committed to delivering high-quality urgent care services for dogs and cats in critical condition.
Samantha Gillis
Practice Manager
Experienced veterinary professional overseeing clinic operations with a focus on efficient emergency care delivery and client communication.
Dr. Sarah Byrd
Veterinarian
Dedicated veterinarian providing compassionate emergency care, emphasizing clear communication and thorough patient evaluation.
Sam Gillis
Hospital Manager
Veterinary leader managing hospital operations with commitment to maintaining high standards in urgent pet care services.
Questions
What types of emergencies do you handle?
We treat urgent pet emergencies including trauma, toxin ingestion, breathing difficulties, severe bleeding, and sudden behavior changes requiring immediate attention.
Are you open after regular business hours?
Yes, we're available evenings, weekends, and holidays when regular veterinary clinics are closed, with specific hours listed on our website.
How does your triage system work?
We prioritize patients based on medical urgency rather than arrival time to ensure critical cases receive immediate attention.
What payment options do you offer?
We accept CareCredit financing and ScratchPay payment plans to help manage unexpected veterinary care expenses.
What diagnostic capabilities do you have?
Our facility includes digital radiology, ultrasound imaging, in-house laboratory testing, and advanced monitoring equipment for rapid diagnosis.
