Call (817) 478-9238
for emergency care.
Doctors & Nurses available 24/7.
Address
5820 West I-20 Arlington, TX 76017
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Why Choose I-20?
We are here 24 hours a day, every day of the year to provide expert and compassionate care for pets that need of emergency and critical care. We understand that the health of your pet is a top priority.
Our emergency department is overseen by the only Emergency and Critical Care residency trained doctor in Fort Worth, Arlington, Mansfield and surrounding areas. As an accredited emergency and critical care hospital we can ensure the highest medical standards and latest life saving procedures and treatments.
Our team of veterinary professionals includes doctors and veterinary nurses with advanced training in emergency medicine. We work as a team to provide round-the-clock monitoring and treatment of your pet. At I-20 AMC, we’re committed to your pet’s health and your peace of mind.
I-20 Animal Medical Center works with area veterinarians to provide emergency care for their clients. We’ll communicate with your family veterinarian to ensure that appropriate care continues after the critical stage has passed.
When to come in:
- Seizures
- Unconsciousness
- Lacerations
- Difficulty Giving Birth
- Ingestion of toxins
- Repeated vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Any puppy or kitten with vomiting or diarrhea
- Unexplained pain
- Respiratory problems
Is this really an emergency?
When should you take your pet to an emergency care facility? Obviously, problems like trauma, seizures, severe vomiting or diarrhea need immediate attention. But what about minor problems? How do you know if you should take your pet to the hospital in the middle of the night or wait until your veterinarian opens? A good general guideline is IF IN DOUBT SEEK EMERGENCY CARE. Many serious conditions may appear as a minor problem. Your pet can’t always communicate how much pain he or she is in. So, if in doubt, seek emergency care.
What to Expect
Call to let us know that you are coming if you are able. This lets us prepare for your arrival and speeds the process. If your pet cannot walk, please let us know when you call, so that we may ready a gurney and the assistance necessary to swiftly transport your pet to ICU. After your arrival, our nursing and client care staff will work with you to obtain information about you and your pet. We cannot predict our caseload from minute to minute. We regularly reevaluate each patient to determine which patient requires care most urgently. In the case of heavy patient load, we ask for your patience and promise to keep you informed of changes to the best of our abilities. If your pet is critically injured or critically ill, we will administer pain medications and other treatments necessary to stabilize your pet while we discuss treatment plans and patient care with you. We will discuss costs of your pet’s care at this time, and will expect payment for care at the time of your visit. We are committed to discussing the financial costs associated with all courses of treatment. We offer different forms of financing for those who need it.