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Emergency & Urgent Care

R Veterinary at Cross Creek provides limited emergency and urgent care during available clinic hours. If your pet needs overnight hospitalization, advanced emergency treatment, or care outside our hours, our team can help direct you to an appropriate emergency veterinary facility.

Call (573) 774-3337 before coming in so our team can assess your pet's needs and help determine the best next step.

What's included

Same-day visits
We hold urgent slots every day for sick and injured pets.
Wounds & injuries
Lacerations, bite wounds, limping, and the accidents that just happen.
Heat & toxins
Fast treatment for heatstroke, bites, and accidental ingestion.
On-site diagnostics
In-house labs and imaging mean answers in minutes, not days.

What to expect

1
Call ahead
Phone us on the way so we can prep for your arrival.
2
Triage
The most urgent cases are seen first, immediately on arrival.
3
Treat & stabilize
We treat on-site and coordinate any specialty care needed.
Nights, weekends & holidays

After hours & emergencies

When we're closed

Don't wait for us to open if your pet is in trouble — go straight to one of the emergency hospitals listed here, then call us when we open and we'll take over follow-up care.

During our regular hours
Mon–Fri 8:00a–5:30p
Sat 8:00a–12:00p
Sun Closed

We hold urgent slots every day — call us first and we'll work your pet in.

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In an after-hours emergency

Go to the nearest open veterinary emergency hospital — then let us know so we can take over follow-up care when we open.

When your pet is sick, injured, or experiencing an urgent health concern, getting veterinary care quickly matters. R Veterinary at Cross Creek provides same-day sick visits when available and limited emergency care during clinic hours, with referrals available when your pet needs advanced or after-hours treatment.

Need help now?

Call us and head in — we'll be ready.

Worried about your pet? Call R Veterinary at Cross Creek at (573) 774-3337. We'll help you determine whether your pet should be seen here or referred for emergency care.

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