After-Hours Emergency Care

Pet emergencies have a way of happening at the worst possible times, late at night, over the weekend, or on a holiday when your regular veterinarian's doors are closed. It's an unsettling feeling, not knowing where to turn when your pet needs help right away. That's why we want every client to know exactly who to contact and what to do if something happens outside our normal business hours, before an emergency actually occurs.

While Meadowbrook Veterinary Clinic is not open around the clock, we want you to feel prepared and supported no matter when your pet needs care. Below, you'll find guidance on recognizing a true emergency, how to reach us during our regular hours, and who to contact if something comes up after we've closed for the day.

Not every health concern needs to wait until morning, but not every symptom is a true emergency either. Signs that your pet needs urgent attention right away include:

Not every health concern needs to wait until morning, but not every symptom is a true emergency either. Signs that your pet needs urgent attention right away include:

If it's during our regular hours, please contact our South Peoria location directly.

Outside of our regular hours, please contact:

Please note that Tri-County Animal Emergency Clinic is currently experiencing intermittent staffing shortages. Call (309) 672-1565 before heading to their clinic. If they're unable to see your pet immediately, their team will advise you on the best available options to make sure your pet still gets prompt care.