Urgent Care

MSPCA-Angell Waltham
Angell West, 293 Second Avenue,
Waltham, MA 02451

Appointment Hours

  • Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

Our Services

  • 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

What We Treat

  • 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.