Urgent Pet Care

What Is Veterinary Urgent Care?

If your pet becomes suddenly sick or injured, you don’t have to wait for your regular veterinarian’s next available appointment. At PriorityPet Urgent Care Knoxville, we provide urgent care for companion animals and exotic pets experiencing medical concerns that need prompt attention but aren’t life-threatening. By providing same-day, walk-in care we fill the gap between your family veterinarian and the emergency hospital, delivering high-quality care for your pet and peace of mind for you.

Led by a board-certified specialist in zoological medicine, our team offers advanced expertise across a wide range of species. Whether it’s your dog hurt at playtime or your lizard suddently not eating, our experienced veterinary team is here to deliver compassionate, efficient care while helping pet owners understand their options and next steps.

When Should You Visit Veterinary Urgent Care?

Urgent care is designed for pet concerns that are not immediately life-threatening, but shouldn’t have to wait until tomorrow. If you’re ever worried about your pet, we encourage you to bring them in—early intervention can help prevent complications and get your pet feeling better quicker.

When is Urgent Care Right for My Pet?

Our team can help pets experiencing any of these symptoms:

• Vomiting or diarrhea
• Coughing or sneezing
• Eye redness, discharge, or squinting
• Allergic reactions and skin irritation
• Ear infections
• Loss of appetite or decreased water intake
• Limping or difficulty walking
• Cuts, wounds, and bite injuries
• Urinary issues or difficulty urinating
• Pain, discomfort, or changes in behavior
• Suspected toxin ingestion
• Statis
• Respiratory distress or airway obstruction
• Minor illnesses and infections

Convenient Walk-In Veterinary Care in Knoxville, TN

PriorityPet Urgent Care proudly serves pet families throughout Knoxville and the surrrounding communities. Our walk-in model means your dog, cat, pocket pets, and other exoctic animals can receive veterinary attention without waiting for the next available appointment, helping them when they need it most.

Our advanced facility is equipped with diagnostic tools to get your pet feeling better fast, including:

• in-house laboratory testing
• digital X-ray
• oxygen therapy
• intravenous fluids
• Select surgical services

Trusted Care for Your Pet and Peace of Mind for You

We understand the stress of your pet not feeling their best. That’s why our team is committed to a seamless experience, providing compassionate care and clear communication from check-in through recovery. Even after checkout, we’ll work closely with your primary care veterinarian, sharing medical records and treatment information to help ensure continuity of care.

If your pet is experiencing a sudden illness, injury, or concerning symptoms, PriorityPet Urgent Care Knoxville is here to ready to help with expert exotic and pet urgent care.