Urgent Care in Waltham - MSPCA-Angell

Angell West, 293 Second Avenue,
Waltham, MA 02451

781-902-8400

angellwestUC@angell.org

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Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

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In addition to our Emergency and Critical Care service at our Waltham location, we are pleased to offer an Urgent Care service for dogs and cats at our MSPCA-Angell West location in Waltham. Same-day Urgent Care appointments are available five days/week (Monday-Friday).

Our team can help clients discern if their animal’s condition is an Urgent Care or Emergency case. Urgent care for exotic animals is also available through our Avian and Exotic service in Waltham.

Same day appointments for dogs and cats are available Monday through Friday, 8am-6pm by calling 781-902-8400. Urgent care appointments for exotic animals can be made by calling 617-989-1561.

Treatment of non-life-threatening, urgent injuries or illnesses
Blood work — some results available during visit
Point-of-care Ultrasound
X-rays

In-house transfer to Emergency service, if needed
Bordetella/kennel cough vaccination
(if time sensitive — before boarding and primary care veterinarian is unavailable)
End-of-life care/euthanasia

Abscesses
Allergies (nasal or eye discharge, sneezing)
Anal gland issues (scooting, licking)
Back pain without trouble walking (arching back, flinching, reluctant to use stairs, etc.)
Constipation
Coughing, sneezing
Decreased appetite (with normal energy level)
Diarrhea (for fewer than 2-3 days — bring stool sample)
Ear infections, ear mites
Eye squinting, eye discharge
Fleas
Lethargy (with no other health concerns — eating and drinking ok)
Limping
Lump or bump evaluation

Minor wounds: bite, puncture, lacerations
(Go to Emergency service for severe wounds, or if over ribcage or soft part of abdomen)
Pacing, panting, crying, won’t settle
(with no other health concerns — eating and drinking ok)
Parasites or worms
Rashes and skin infections
Signs of pain
Skin allergies, infection, scratching, or lesions
Swelling of face or limbs
Tick removal, tick disease
Torn nails, ingrown nails
Urinary tract infections
Vomiting (for fewer than 1-2 days, with normal energy level)

Urgent Care Team

Meet the skilled Urgent Care team at Angell-West in Waltham, dedicated to providing expert, compassionate care to support your pet’s health. Our board-certified specialists use advanced diagnostics and treatments to ensure the best outcomes. Learn more about the passionate professionals who make our Urgent Care department a trusted choice for veterinary care.

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