• Mon – Fri: 9:00am – 5:00pm
  • 1st & 3rd Saturday: 8:30am – 1:00pm
  • Sunday: Closed
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Conditions We Treat in Scranton, PA

Pet Same-Day Care

Scranton Animal Hospital is a general small animal practice that operates by scheduled appointments. We know how stressful it can be when your pet suddenly isn’t feeling well. Whether your dog is vomiting, your cat is limping, or your pet is just “not acting right,” our team is here to help you determine the best next step.

Our goal is to provide timely support for non-life-threatening concerns while helping pet owners understand when a true emergency requires immediate referral to an urgent care or emergency veterinary hospital.

If your pet is experiencing a medical concern, please call us first at (570) 347-0853 so our team can help guide you. Scranton Animal Hospital operates by appointment only and is open Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm, with limited Saturday hours on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month. 

Stages of Veterinary Care

Not sure where your pet should be seen?

Scranton Animal Hospital is a family owned and operated general small animal practice. We can help guide you to the right level of care, but some concerns need emergency or specialty support.
Have questions? Call us at (570) 347-0853.

General Practice

We can see you for routine & ongoing care

  • Wellness exams and vaccines
  • Preventative care and lab work
  • Ongoing health concerns
  • General surgeries and follow-up care

Best for planned visits and regular medical support.

Same Day or Add-On Care

We can see you when availability allows

  • Vomiting or diarrhea
  • Ear infection or head shaking
  • Minor injury or broken toenail
  • Coughing, sneezing, or skin irritation
  • Mild allergic reactions or behavior changes

Please call first. Doctor-approved add-on visits may include additional fees.

Emergency Care

Go to an ER right away

  • Trouble breathing, collapse, or seizures
  • Severe bleeding or deep wounds
  • Major trauma or drive-by-car injuries
  • Vomiting blood or severe pain
  • Suspected broken bones
  • Pregnancy or delivery emergency

For possible toxin exposure, call Animal Poison Control first when possible so they can provide a case number for the ER.

Specialty Care

We can refer you to advanced or specialized medicine.

  • Specialty surgery
  • Internal medicine cases
  • Advanced imaging or diagnostics
  • Complex ongoing conditions

Specialists provide advanced care when your pet needs a higher level of support.

When in doubt, call before coming in.

Our team will ask questions about your pet's symptoms, help determine whether we can safely accommodate your pet, and guide you to appropriate care.

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Urgent Care vs. Emergency Care: What’s the Difference?

Pet urgent care is for situations that need prompt attention but are not immediately life-threatening. These are concerns that should not wait several days, but may not require a full emergency hospital.

Emergency care is different. Emergencies involve serious trauma, rapid decline, trouble breathing, collapse, severe pain, or other critical symptoms that may require 24/7 monitoring, advanced diagnostics, surgery, or intensive care.

Conditions We May Be Able to See for Same-Day Care

If availability allows, we’re happy to see your pet the same day. If we need to accommodate you as a doctor-approved add-on to our schedule, additional fees may apply to your visit. 

Please call us if your pet is experiencing:

If you are unsure whether your pet needs to be seen the same day, call us. Our team will ask questions, review your pet’s symptoms, and help determine the most appropriate level of care.

When to Go Straight to an Emergency Room

Some situations are too critical for a routine or same-day urgent care visit. Please seek emergency care right away if your pet is experiencing:

*For toxin exposure: We refer to the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center as a resource. Please call to inquire about ingestions. Please note that when calling ASPCA Poison Control (888-426-4435) or similar services, experts ask detailed questions about your pet (age, weight, breed), the substance (exact product name, ingredients), and the exposure (amount, time passed, symptoms). The representative will provide a case number to provide to the ER. 

How Same-Day Care Works

We operate by appointment only. Because some cases can vary in severity, call us to discuss your pet's condition. This helps our team understand what is happening, determine whether we can safely accommodate your pet, and advise you on whether emergency referral is the better choice.

Depending on availability and your pet’s condition, we may recommend:

Same-day or overflow visits may include an additional urgent care fee due to the need to accommodate your pet outside of the regular schedule.

Local Emergency Veterinary Hospitals

If your pet needs emergency or after-hours care, please get in touch with one of the following hospitals. Scranton Animal Hospital currently lists these after-hours resources on its website: 

Northeast Veterinary Referral Hospital

242 South River Street, Plains, PA 18705

(570) 208-8877

24/7 emergency and critical care.

Creature Comforts

820 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA 18353

(570) 992-0400

24/7 emergency/critical care for exotic and pocket pets.

Valley Central Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center

210 Fullerton Avenue, Whitehall, PA 18052

(610) 435-1553

24/7 emergency and critical care.

Eastern Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Center

7042 Snowdrift Road, Allentown, PA 18106

(610) 904-1776

24/7 emergency care.

Need Care Today?

If your pet needs prompt care, call Scranton Animal Hospital at (570) 347-0853. We’ll help you determine whether your pet should be seen by our team, scheduled for same-day care, or referred directly to an emergency veterinary hospital.

At Scranton Animal Hospital, we are committed to helping pets and their families get the right care at the right time with compassion, clarity, and support when you need it most.