Open 24 Hours / 7 days a Week · Including Every Holiday · Allen Park / Downriver, MI

(313) 389-1700

24/7 Emergency & Urgent Veterinary Care in Allen Park, MI

Is My Pet Having an Emergency?

If your pet is showing signs of a life-threatening condition, come directly to AVES — no appointment needed, ever. We’re open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including every holiday. When in doubt, come in or call us first.

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Emergency Symptom Guide

Signs Your Pet Needs Emergency Care Right Now

Use this guide as a reference — and when in doubt, call us first. A quick call lets us confirm we’re able to see your pet right away and prepare for your arrival. Occasionally our doctors are handling a critical emergency, so calling ahead ensures you’re never left waiting.

Come in immediately for any of the following:

  • Difficulty breathing or gasping
  • Loss of consciousness or collapse
  • Uncontrolled bleeding
  • Repeated vomiting or dry heaving
  • Suspected poisoning or toxin ingestion
  • Extreme pain or crying out
  • Eye injury or sudden vision loss
  • Signs of heatstroke (panting, drooling, collapse)
  • Hit by car or traumatic injury
  • Difficulty giving birth
  • Bloated abdomen
  • Allergic reactions
  • Straining to urinate or unable to urinate

Urgent but not life-threatening — call us first, then come in for same-day urgent care:

  • Limping or refusing to bear weight
  • Head shaking, ear scratching or ear infections
  • Nail injuries
  • Unusual lethargy or depression
  • Mild vomiting/diarrhea
  • Minor wounds
  • Not eating for 24+ hours
  • Skin irritation
  • Eye irritation
  • Diarrhea lasting more than a day
  • Coughing/sneezing

What To Expect

What Happens When You Arrive

  1. 1

    Pull Up & Walk In

    Pull up to 15220 Southfield Road and come straight in. No appointment, no paperwork before being seen. Tell the front desk what’s happening with your pet.

  2. 2

    Immediate Triage

    Our team will assess your pet right away. Life-threatening cases are seen immediately — we prioritize by medical urgency, not arrival time.

  3. 3

    Diagnosis & Treatment On-Site

    Full in-house lab, digital X-ray, ultrasound, oxygen, and pharmacy — everything needed to diagnose and start treatment without leaving our facility.

  4. 4

    Communication Throughout

    We’ll keep you informed every step of the way. When your pet is discharged, your regular vet receives complete treatment notes from us.

FAQ

Common Questions

Everything you need to know before you arrive — or call us anytime.

Do I need an appointment?

Never. AVES is a walk-in emergency facility. Come in any time, day or night. If possible, call ahead so we can prepare for your arrival — but it’s never required.

Are you really open on holidays?

Yes — every single holiday, including Christmas, Thanksgiving, New Year’s, and the 4th of July. Pets don’t know it’s a holiday, and neither do we when it comes to their care.

How much does emergency vet care cost?

Costs vary significantly depending on what your pet needs. We’ll always discuss treatment options and associated costs with you before proceeding. Cherry and Care Credit financing is available for larger bills.

Will you contact my regular vet?

Yes — we let your family veterinarian know your pet visited us, and they can access your pet’s full treatment records anytime through our portal, so they’re fully informed for follow-up care.

What animals do you treat?

We primarily treat dogs and cats. Call us first if you have another type of pet and we can advise on the best next step.