Urgent care & ER
Options
We know that emergencies can be stressful and often happen when you least expect them, from allergic reactions to trauma, there is help.
If you think your pet may have ingested a potentially poisonous substance,
please call ASPCA Poison Control (888) 426-4435, available 24/7/365.
While our team at Union Hill Animal Hospital is here for your pets during our regular hours, urgent care is needed after-hours or when our schedule is at capacity helping other sick fur babies. To make sure your pet always has access to the care they need, we’ve put together a list of trusted urgent care and emergency hospitals in the Kansas City area.
Urgent Care
Urgent care clinics are ideal when your pet’s condition isn’t life-threatening, but still needs attention quickly and we are unable to accommodate.
Urgent Vet Overland Park
13713 Metcalf Ave
Overland Park, KS 66223
Hours:
Monday - Friday: 3PM - 11PM
Saturday & Sunday: 10AM - 8PM
Holidays: 12PM – 8PM
Urgent Vet Liberty
1918 Star Dr, Suite E
Liberty, MO 64068
Hours:
Monday - Friday 3PM - 11PM
Saturday & Sunday: 10AM - 8PM
Holidays: 12PM – 8PM​
* UrgentVet allows you to reserve your spot in line, also accepts walk-ins.
AcuteVet
10750 El Monte St, Ste 300
Overland Park, KS 66211
Hours:
Monday - Friday: 7AM – 10PM
Saturday & Sunday: 7AM – 7PM
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*AcuteVet asks that you just walk-in.
*AcuteVet offers Trupanion Express.
Urgent care may be the right choice if your pet is experiencing:
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Ear infections (head shaking, scratching, discharge, odor)
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Eye issues (redness, squinting, discharge, minor scratches)
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Vomiting or diarrhea (without blood or collapse)
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Loss of appetite or not drinking normally
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Lameness or limping (without severe pain or broken bones)
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Skin infections, hot spots, or rashes
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Allergic reactions such as mild facial swelling or hives
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Coughing, sneezing, or nasal discharge
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Urinary tract infections (frequent urination, accidents, straining)
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Minor wounds, cuts, or abscesses
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Scooting, anal gland issues, or rectal irritation
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Broken toenails or torn paw pads
emergency clinics
Emergency clinics are equipped to handle critical or life-threatening situations such as trauma, breathing difficulties, seizures, or sudden collapse. These hospitals are open 24/7, including nights, weekends, and holidays (*unless stated).
Seek emergency care immediately if your pet is experiencing:
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Difficulty breathing, choking, or persistent coughing/gagging
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Seizures or sudden collapse, loss of consciousness
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Severe bleeding (pale gums) or trauma
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Difficulty or complete inability to urinate (especially in male cats)
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Swollen or bloated abdomen, or signs of pain/distended stomach
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Sudden extreme lethargy or unresponsiveness
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Trauma (hit by a car, fall, bite wounds, gunshot, etc.)
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Broken bones or inability to move
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Ingestion of toxic substances (chocolate, xylitol, antifreeze, medications, plants, etc.)
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Sudden paralysis or inability to walk
Blue Pearl - Overland Park
11950 W. 110th St
Overland Park, KS 66210​​
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Blue Pearl - Lee's Summit
3495 NE Ralph Powell Rd
Lee's Summit, MO 64064
*please call first, limited hours
Mission Veterinary Emergency
5914 Johnson Drive
Mission, KS 66202
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Kansas City Animal Emergency
2770 NE 60th Street
Gladstone, MO 64119
*please call first, limited hours, & closed on weekends
Overland Park Veterinary Emergency & Specialty
8301 W 163rd St
Overland Park, KS 66223
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Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)
(913) 297-3676
6347 W 119th St, Suite H2
Overland Park, KS 66210
*VEG will see exotic pet emergencies
*VEG allows you to stay with your fur baby throughout the check-in and treatment process, if you choose. However, you will also be around other pet parents and their fur babies receiving emergency care.
We're here to support you
The entire Union Hill Animal Hospital team is committed to keeping your pets safe, healthy, and happy. If you’re ever unsure whether your pet’s condition is urgent, please don’t hesitate to call us at 816-931-4930 during business hours—we’ll help guide you to the best next step.