Emergency & Critical Care
When your pet faces a medical emergency, every minute counts. Our 24/7 emergency services ensure your pet receives immediate, life-saving care when they need it most.
Emergency call-out fees apply.
Emergency Alert
If your pet is experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call us immediately at (064) 663 1121
For poisoning emergencies, also contact the Pet Poison Helpline while en route to our clinic
Emergency Services at Killarney Veterinary Clinic
Our emergency care facility is equipped to handle all types of veterinary emergencies with immediate response and advanced treatment capabilities.
Our Emergency Services Include:
- 24/7 emergency hotline
- Critical care and intensive monitoring
- Emergency surgery capabilities
- Trauma and accident care
- Poison control and treatment
- After-hours consultation
🚨 When to Seek Emergency Care
Don't wait if your pet shows any of these emergency signs:
- • Difficulty breathing or blue gums
- • Severe bleeding or trauma
- • Seizures or loss of consciousness
- • Suspected poisoning
- • Inability to urinate
- • Bloated, hard abdomen
Complete Emergency Care Services
From immediate triage to complex emergency procedures, we provide comprehensive care for all types of veterinary emergencies.
- Immediate phone consultation
- Emergency triage assessment
- After-hours guidance
- Critical care coordination
- Advanced life support
- Continuous monitoring
- Oxygen therapy
- Fluid therapy and medications
- Emergency operating theatre
- Trauma surgery
- Foreign body removal
- Gastric dilatation-volvulus
- Wound management
- Fracture stabilization
- Shock treatment
- Pain management
Recognizing Pet Emergencies
Learn to identify emergency situations that require immediate veterinary attention. Early recognition saves lives.
- Difficulty breathing
- Blue gums or tongue
- Choking
- Continuous coughing
- Hit by car
- Severe bleeding
- Burns
- Suspected poisoning
- Seizures
- Loss of consciousness
- Paralysis
- Severe disorientation
- Bloated abdomen
- Repeated vomiting
- Bloody diarrhea
- Inability to urinate
Emergency Response Process
Our streamlined emergency process ensures your pet receives rapid, appropriate care when every second matters.
Advanced Emergency Capabilities
Our emergency facility is equipped with advanced technology and staffed by experienced professionals to handle any emergency.
Emergency Expertise Since 1954
As Kerry's oldest veterinary practice, we've been providing emergency care for over 70 years. Our experienced team has handled thousands of emergency cases, from routine urgencies to complex life-threatening conditions.
Emergency Care Questions
Quick answers about contacting the clinic and recognising situations that may need urgent veterinary care.
What should I do if my pet has a medical emergency in Killarney?
Call Killarney Veterinary Clinic immediately on (064) 663 1121. The 24/7 emergency line provides veterinary advice and triage. Follow the instructions you receive before travelling to the clinic.
Is Killarney Veterinary Clinic open 24 hours for walk-in appointments?
No. Scheduled appointments are available Monday to Saturday from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, and the clinic is closed on Sundays. A 24/7 on-call emergency service is available; call (064) 663 1121 before arriving.
Which symptoms may require emergency veterinary care?
Call immediately if your pet has difficulty breathing, blue or pale gums, severe bleeding, seizures, loss of consciousness, suspected poisoning, an inability to urinate, or a bloated and hard abdomen.
Ready to Schedule Your Pet's Appointment?
Contact us today to discuss your pet's health needs and schedule a consultation with our experienced veterinary team.