Emergency Medicine & Critical Care

Two locations

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Delaware Hospital

585 Sunbury Rd, Delaware, OH 43015

Emergency & critical care. Always open.

Call (740) 481-2683

Checking hours

Clintonville Hospital

3134 N High St, Columbus, OH 43202

Open daily · 8 AM–12 AM

Call (614) 706-2683

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Signs your pet needs emergency care

If you are unsure, call. We can help you choose the safest next step.

Breathing, collapse or seizures

Trouble breathing, pale or blue gums, collapse, repeated seizures, or unresponsiveness.

Trauma, bleeding or severe pain

Hit by car, bite wounds, fractures, uncontrolled bleeding, bloat, or a painful abdomen.

Toxins, blockage or eye emergencies

Suspected poisoning, swallowed objects, inability to urinate, or sudden painful eye changes.

Emergency services

Equipped for complex emergencies

Advanced diagnostics, critical care, and specialty support under one roof.

Trauma & wound care Hit-by-car injuries, bite wounds, lacerations, fractures, and head trauma.

Toxin & foreign-body ingestion Poisoning, swallowed objects, gastric or intestinal obstruction.

Breathing emergencies Asthma, pneumonia, pleural effusion, and respiratory distress.

Cardiac emergencies Congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, and pericardial effusion.

Seizures & neurologic crises Seizures, collapse, intervertebral disc disease, and sudden weakness.

Vomiting, diarrhea & bloat Severe GI illness, constipation, motility disorders, and GDV.

Urinary emergencies Urethral blockage, bladder or kidney stones, and kidney infection.

Eye emergencies Glaucoma, corneal ulcers, proptosis, trauma, and painful eye conditions.

Critical illness management DKA, Addisonian crisis, pancreatitis, IMHA, heat stroke, and hypothermia.

Advanced diagnostics On-site lab testing, ultrasound, digital radiology, and STAT image review.

Transfusions & CPR Blood and plasma transfusions with RECOVER-certified CPR support.

Endoscopy Minimally invasive retrieval of gastric and esophageal foreign bodies.

Emergency surgery Obstruction, bloat, hemoabdomen, cystotomy, C-section, and fracture repair.

Pain management Rapid assessment and pain control for injured or critically ill pets.

Compassionate euthanasia Supportive end-of-life care when suffering cannot be relieved, with dignity and compassion for your pet and family.

In-house specialty care Internal Medicine, Ophthalmology, Soft Tissue Surgery, and Orthopedics.

A friendly COVE veterinary professional caring for a dog

COVE emergency team treating a feline patient

Compassion in every interaction

Advanced care from people who care deeply.

Your pet is treated by a local team that understands how stressful an emergency can feel.

What to expect

Fast care. Clear next steps.

Arrive or call

Choose the open location nearest you.

Immediate triage

The most critical patients are stabilized first.

A clear plan

We explain findings, options, and costs.

Locally owned emergency care

Not sure if it can wait?

Call COVE now. No referral or appointment is needed for emergency care.

Open now · 24/7

Delaware Hospital

585 Sunbury Rd
Delaware, OH 43015

(740) 481-2683

Checking hours

Clintonville Hospital

3134 N High St
Columbus, OH 43202

(614) 706-2683