If your dog or cat is hurt, limping, vomiting, or was in an accident while we are open, call Huntington Beach Veterinary Hospital first.
Come to 724 E Utica Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92648.
Do not drive to 8851 Adams Avenue. That is a different clinic (Huntington Beach Pet Hospital).
Daytime urgent care — we are not a 24-hour ER
When we can help
We are a daytime general-practice hospital, not a 24-hour emergency center and not a specialty ER.
- Monday–Friday: 7:30 am – 6:00 pm
- Saturday: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Sunday: closed
We are not open overnight. We are not 24/7. Directories that still list this hospital as 24-hour are wrong.
During open hours, call (714) 536-7591 before you come. Tell the front desk what happened. We will tell you whether to bring your pet here or go straight to a 24-hour emergency hospital.
Live reviews on our site describe same-day help for accidents when we had room. We cannot promise a wait time, and we cannot promise every case stays here.
Our surgery service lists emergency surgery among the procedures performed at this hospital. Whether a given case can stay here or must go to a specialty or 24-hour ER depends on the pet, the problem, and the time of day. That decision is made by the veterinarian — not this webpage.
What to do if your pet is hurt during open hours
- Call (714) 536-7591.
- Say it is urgent. Describe breathing, bleeding, toxin, or trauma in one sentence.
- If we say come in, come to 724 E Utica Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92648.
- If we say go to a 24-hour ER, go there — do not wait in our lobby.
- For a non-urgent sick visit, request an appointment or use the PetDesk app. You can request in the app any time; we only see pets during the hours above.
What counts as urgent (call now — or go to a 24-hour ER if we are closed)
This list is not a diagnosis. When in doubt, call.
- Trouble breathing, choking, or blue/pale gums
- Collapse, seizure, or you cannot wake your pet
- Known or suspected toxin (chocolate, grapes, xylitol, rat bait, human medication)
- Hit by car, fall from height, bite wounds, or bleeding that will not stop
- Repeated vomiting or diarrhea, especially with blood or in a puppy or kitten
- Straining to urinate (especially male cats)
- Eye trauma, a bloated hard belly, or a dog that is restless and retching
If we are closed and you see any of the above, do not wait for morning voicemail. Go to a 24-hour emergency veterinary hospital.
What we do not claim
- We are not a 24-hour emergency veterinarian.
- We are not a specialty ER or boarded emergency/critical-care hospital.
- We do not copy another Huntington Beach hospital’s equipment list. Those belong to different businesses.
- We do not name a default after-hours hospital on this page.
After hours (we are closed)
If we are closed — evenings, overnight, and all day Sunday — we do not staff emergency. Go to a 24-hour emergency veterinary hospital.
ASPCA Animal Poison Control (not affiliated with HBVH; a consultation fee may apply): 1-888-426-4435.
What to do on the way
- Keep your pet warm, quiet, and restrained (towel or carrier).
- Do not give human pain medicine (ibuprofen, acetaminophen, aspirin) unless a veterinarian told you to.
- If you can, bring the toxin package, a medication list, and any recent wellness / vaccine records.
Related care at HBVH
We also care for Huntington Beach pets who need vaccines, spay and neuter, and boarding — those are scheduled services, not emergency.
FAQ
Are you a 24-hour emergency vet in Huntington Beach?
No. Huntington Beach Veterinary Hospital is open Monday–Friday 7:30 am–6:00 pm and Saturday 8:00 am–6:00 pm. We are not a 24-hour ER and we do not staff overnight.
Are you open Sunday?
No. Sunday we are closed. If your pet is in danger on Sunday, go to a 24-hour emergency hospital.
What is an emergency vs something that can wait for an appointment?
Trouble breathing, collapse, seizures, toxins, uncontrolled bleeding, trauma, a bloated hard belly, or a male cat straining to urinate should not wait. Itching, a vaccine that is a few weeks overdue, or a boarding reservation can book a regular appointment. If you are unsure, call (714) 536-7591 during open hours and ask.
What if you are closed / after hours?
Go to a 24-hour emergency veterinary hospital. Do not wait on hold for a morning callback if your pet cannot breathe, is collapsing, or ate a toxin.
Do you do emergency surgery?
Our surgery page lists emergency surgery. The veterinarian on duty decides if we can proceed here or if your pet needs a 24-hour or specialty hospital.