Daytime Emergency Vet Care in Columbia, MO – Noah’s Ark Animal Hospital & Bird Clinic
When your pet faces an unexpected health crisis during the day, you don’t have to face it alone. Daytime emergency services at Noah’s Ark Animal Hospital & Bird Clinic ensure your furry or feathered family members receive quick, compassionate care when they need it most.
Pets can become ill or injured at any time, and urgent treatment can make all the difference. Proudly serving Columbia and surrounding communities since 1987, this locally and privately owned clinic offers experienced veterinarians, friendly staff, and a comfortable environment that helps keep pets calm and owners reassured.
Why Choose Our Daytime Emergency Services?
Emergencies can be overwhelming, but knowing you have a trusted partner nearby brings peace of mind. Noah’s Ark Animal Hospital & Bird Clinic provides daytime urgent care for dogs, cats, and a wide range of pocket pets including hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, hedgehogs, rabbits, ferrets, sugar gliders, and small birds.
Our team is equipped with advanced diagnostics, including digital radiography and in-house laboratory testing, so we can quickly identify your pet’s problem. Dedicated staff members guide you through every step of treatment, ensuring you understand your pet’s condition and options.
Because emergencies don’t wait, appointments aren’t required for true daytime emergencies—just call ahead if you can so we’re ready when you arrive.
Conditions We Commonly Treat
Knowing what might constitute an emergency can help you act fast. Some of the most common situations seen at Noah’s Ark Animal Hospital & Bird Clinic include:
Prompt attention to these issues can improve outcomes and relieve your pet’s pain or distress sooner.
Our Commitment to Compassionate Emergency Care
Pets are treated with the same care and respect as family members, with gentle handling to reduce fear and anxiety. Our staff members take time to get to know each patient by name and offer comforting support to both pets and their owners. Affordable pricing and transparent communication help eliminate surprises during stressful times.
Because Noah’s Ark Animal Hospital & Bird Clinic is privately owned, care decisions are made with your pet’s well-being as the top priority—not corporate policies.
What to Do if Your Pet Has an Emergency
Call first if possible
Phoning ahead at (573) 445-1388 lets our team prepare for your arrival.
Dental Care for Pocket Pets
Transport in a secure carrier or on a leash; avoid letting injured pets roam free.
Know where to go
Visit 1003 N Fairview Rd
Columbia, MO 65203. Convenient parking is available right by the entrance.
Payment
We accept cash, credit cards, and checks; payment is due at the time of service. Pet insurance is welcome, but owners file directly for reimbursement.
After-Hours Emergencies
When emergencies happen outside our regular hours, contact the University of Missouri Veterinary Health Center (VHC) at (573) 882-4589. The VHC has specialists trained in Emergency and Critical Care to provide expert help overnight and on weekends.
