Pet Urgent Care in Arlington, VA
When your pet suddenly isn’t well, you need help fast. Cherrydale Veterinary Clinic offers urgent care for dogs, cats, and exotic pets in Arlington, VA — seven days a week, from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. If your pet has a concerning symptom or a minor injury during our hours, call us and we’ll do our best to see them the same day.
Same-Day Care When Your Pet Needs It
Open 7 Days a Week
On-Site Diagnostics
Frequently Asked Questions
Not sure whether your pet needs to be seen right away? Here are answers to what Arlington pet owners ask us most about urgent care at Cherrydale.
What should I do if my pet needs urgent care during your hours?
Call us right away at (703) 528-9001. We're open seven days a week from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and if your pet has an urgent, non-life-threatening concern, our team will do its best to see them the same day. Calling ahead lets us prepare for your pet's arrival.
What if my pet has an emergency after hours?
Because Cherrydale Veterinary Clinic isn't a 24-hour hospital, we're unable to provide care outside our business hours. If your pet has an emergency when we're closed, please contact a local 24-hour emergency veterinary hospital right away so they can be seen without delay.
What kinds of problems count as urgent?
Signs worth a same-day call include sudden vomiting or diarrhea, minor wounds, limping, ear or eye irritation, or a pet who simply seems "off." If you're ever unsure how serious something is, call us and we'll help you decide the safest next step for your pet.
Urgent Care vs. Emergency Care
Knowing the difference helps you act quickly. Urgent care is for concerns that need prompt attention but aren’t life-threatening — things we can often handle the same day during our hours. True emergencies, or anything that happens after we close, should go to a 24-hour emergency hospital. When in doubt, call us at (703) 528-9001 and we’ll point you in the right direction.
Here for Your Pet, Seven Days a Week
Being open every day means help is closer when something comes up.
One of the advantages of a practice that’s open seven days a week is that urgent concerns don’t have to wait. With our own medical team, lab, and imaging on-site, we can often assess and begin treating your pet the same day — all in the place they already know and trust.
Familiar Faces
Your pet is seen by the team that already knows them, in a place they’re comfortable.
Call Ahead
A quick call lets us prepare before you arrive, so your pet can be seen as smoothly as possible.
