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When Every Second Counts, We’re Here for Your Pet
Emergency Services in
New Orleans, LA
Expert Care When Your Pet Needs It Most
When your pet is in distress, every second counts. Whether you’re urgently searching for an emergency vet nearby or need immediate guidance, having a reliable team by your side makes all the difference.
If your pet is sick, injured, or showing unusual symptoms, fast action can save lives. Our experienced emergency veterinary team is always ready to respond quickly, providing skilled and compassionate care when you need it most.
From the moment you reach out, we focus on making a stressful situation easier by guiding you clearly, acting swiftly, and ensuring your pet gets the attention they deserve.
Emergency and Urgent Veterinary Services
As a trusted emergency animal hospital, we’re fully equipped to handle everything from sudden illnesses to life-threatening emergencies. If you’re looking for a nearby emergency vet hospital, you can count on us for rapid evaluation and immediate treatment.
Conditions We Commonly Treat:
Accidents and physical injuries
Sudden illness or unusual behavior
Vomiting, diarrhea, and digestive issue
Accidents and physical injuries
Sudden illness or unusual behavior
Vomiting, diarrhea, and digestive issue
Signs of pain or discomfort
Toxic or harmful substance ingestion
Breathing difficulties and critical conditions
Signs of pain or discomfort
Toxic or harmful substance ingestion
Breathing difficulties and critical conditions
When pet owners seek emergency care, they need more than just availability. They need fast answers and decisive action. Our priority is quick diagnosis, immediate stabilization, and the best possible outcome for your pet.
Same-Day and Next-Day Appointments
Not every concern is life-threatening, but many still need prompt attention. If you’re searching for an urgent vet, we offer same-day and next-day appointments so your pet does not have to wait.
How This Helps Your Pet:
Treat urgent but non-critical conditions quickly
Provide timely evaluations and clear treatment plans
Prevent minor issues from escalating into emergencies
Care You Can Rely On
When the unexpected happens, you should not have to search endlessly for help.
Whether you need emergency care, urgent attention, or a trusted veterinary team available right away, we’re ready to step in quickly, compassionately, and professionally.
From critical emergencies to same-day visits, we’re here to provide dependable care when your pet needs it most.
Caring Hands, Trusted Expertise
We know your pet is family, and we treat them that way. As a dependable emergency animal hospital, our team is committed to delivering not just expert care, but also reassurance and transparency during difficult moments.
We take the time to keep you informed, explain every step, and ensure your pet feels as comfortable as possible throughout their treatment.
Whether you need emergency care or urgent support, you can rely on a team that truly cares.
Dr. Holly Dodson
DVM/Medical Director
Dr. Becky Bohm
DVM
Dr. Holly Dodson
DVM/Medical Director
Dr. Becky Bohm
DVM
What Our Pet Parents Are Saying
Discover their experience with our compassionate team, ready to meet your pet's needs during office hours.
"I would give them 10 stars if I could! The practice manager, Kelsey is beyond kind and helpful. And I trust Dr. Dodson with my girls. She is so great with the cats! They love her!! The staff is so knowledgeable. You get what you pay for!!!"
- Leticia V
"The Cat Practice has been really friendly, supportive, and incredibly knowledgeable. They were really clear about treatment options and they were able to fit me in really quickly and they followed up with a lot of empathy. I'm so glad they're my local vet -- I would happily drive an hour to get my cats this level of care."
- Leigh S
"Thoughtful, loving care for my elderly kitty. Dr. Dodson listened to my concerns and recommended appropriate care to keep my kitty comfortable and happy. I didn't feel pressured to purchase or do any unnecessary services at all."
- B Richard
"Dr. Dodson & staff are wonderful. They take terrific care of both of our cats, who are very different in personality and temperament. If you have a cat in New Orleans, this is the veterinary gold standard for keeping them happy and healthy."
- Stefene R
"I absolutely love that this practice caters to Felines specifically! It is nice to know that my already anxious girl won’t have to hear dogs barking in the next room while waiting to get her exam. Thank you for all that you do !"
- Courtney K
What Our Pet Parents Are Saying
Discover their experience with our compassionate team, ready to meet your pet's needs during office hours.
"I cannot express enough gratitude towards the staff today 7/8/2023. We are not clients yet they welcomed us as we had an unresponsive dog, coming from Huger. He would not have made it to the emergency vet. The wonderful staff stabilized him for us to carry on to the west ashley emergency vet. Their kindness will never be forgotten. Thank you my new friends!!"
- Christine H "It's obvious why this place has 5 star reviews across the board....DR Walter's was absolutely wonderful she was caring and communicating like a vet should....this place isn't the normal experience. I'd say she was a God send. Also I'd like to mention becca the vet tech was awesome and a pleasure to deal with. THANKS FOR EVERYTHING!"
- Daniel S "My pup, Rosie, and I moved to the area recently and decided to make Cainhoy Vet our home Vet! And wow I am so happy I did. We have been two times now and saw both Dr. Deford and Dr. Walter. They were so kind and friendly to my pup! Even though she was anxious and scared they did everything they could to make her feel at ease. Both times they were really good at explaining the cost of everything upfront and making sure I agreed. The pricing seems reasonable from what I’ve seen! Thank you Dr. Deford and Dr. Walter!!❤️🐾"
- Madi A "I recently switched to cainhoy vet and I’m very happy with the care my fur baby has received! Specifically Dr. Ingle! Something wasn’t right and she rechecked my Bruno and got him the best care possible. She is extremely knowledgeable, informative, and compassionate. Very happy we found her and her team!"
- Tiffany D "This was my second visit to this veterinary clinic. My first experience was about two years ago, during an emergency with my dog, and this visit was for my very grumpy cat. Both times—whether for an emergency or a routine wellness check—the staff was prompt, professional, and compassionate. After our dog was referred to a hospital for surgery, they followed up with the hospital and even sent a heartfelt card when he passed, despite having only seen him once. Their care and attention truly stand out."
- Lindsey B Prompt Care When Your Pet Needs It
Same-Day Care
For injuries or illnesses that simply cannot wait.
X-rays
Performed on site to immediately diagnose fractures, stones, foreign ingestions, and more.
Diagnostics + Testing
Done right in our hospital for less wait time and fast results.
X-rays
Performed on site to immediately diagnose fractures, stones, foreign ingestions, and more.
Same-Day Care
For injuries or illnesses that simply cannot wait.
X-rays
Performed on site to immediately diagnose fractures, stones, foreign ingestions, and more.
Surgery
Scheduled surgeries with a skilled veterinarian on-site
End-of-life care
Gentle, compassionate care during the most difficult time.
Treatment + Hospitalization
We provide immediate care to get your pet on the road to recovery. If overnight care is required, we will work with you to ensure a smooth transfer to a 24-hour facility for continued treatment.
SAME-DAY & NEXT-DAY APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE!
Urgent Pet Care in
New Orleans, LA
Emergency Vet In New Orleans, LA
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