Border Collie family: two adults and two puppies, all with light brown and white fur, smiling.

Seattle's Emergency Surgery & Vet Hospital


  • Wound care
  • Fractures
  • Broken bones
  • Severe cuts / Lacerations
  • Wound infections
  • Trauma
  • Internal bleeding
  • Severe vomiting
  • Ultrasounds
  • CT Scans
  • Endoscopy
  • Rhinoscopy
  • Gastronomy
  • Enteriectomy
  • GDV decompression




  • Gastrointestinal emergencies
  • Diarrhea/Abnormal bowel movements
  • Bloating
  • Constipation
  • Abdominal pain
  • Extended abdomen
  • Hematologic emergencies
  • Liver and gallbladder emergencies
  • Liver failure
  • Fatty liver disease
  • Gall bladder mucocele
  • Neurologic emergencies
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Toxicities
  • Ocular emergenciesEye injuries
  • Foreign body removal
  • Scratched eye
  • Enterectomy
  • Enteropian
  • 3rd eye lid prolapse 
  • Respiratory emergencies
  • Collapsed lungs
  • Lung contusions
  • Breathing problems
  • Airway obstructions
  • Asthmatic attacks
  • Urinary emergencies
  • Kidney failure
  • Urethral obstruction
  • Infectious diseases
  • Blood parasites
  • Parvovirus
  • Salmon poisoning



  • Euthanasia
  • Pancreatitis
  • Pneumonia
  • Seizures
  • Sepsis
  • Tick transmitted diseases
Like humans, pets can have sudden medical problems as well. In a short time, your playful dog or cat can begin acting out of character or exhibit symptoms of a serious health condition. Your pet may even sustain injuries, such as broken bones, that require immediate treatment.
Your family's health is of the utmost importance, and your pets are as much a part of your family as anyone else. If your pet is injured or sick, you don't want to take any risks with their health, so take them to an experienced veterinarian in Seattle for 24/7 emergency vet care. At South Seattle Veterinary Hospital we offer pet surgery and emergency pet care to keep your family healthy and safe.
Veterinarian examining a spotted Basset Hound's ear with an otoscope in a clinic.
Seek Immediate Diagnosis and Treatment for Your Pet
Our veterinarians strive to help both you and your pet feel at ease when you visit our pet hospital in Seattle. We perform thorough examinations and use advanced diagnostic tools like digital X-rays and ultrasounds to evaluate your pet. We'll also ask you about the symptoms your pet has exhibited so we can determine what medical problems affected it.
After we diagnose your pet, we'll discuss the treatment options with you. We'll name the pros and cons of each option and describe the likely outcome of each treatment. You are free to ask as many questions as you want so you can make an informed decision about your pet's care.
When your pet needs to see an emergency vet, come to South Seattle Veterinary Hospital. Walk-ins are always welcome, and we stay open around the clock so that our services are available when you need them—whether in the middle of a weekday or the middle of the night. You can also call us at 206-242-8338 .