Referrals for Urgent & Emergency Vet Care
We are available Monday-Friday: 8am-9pm and Saturday-Sunday: 11am-8pm.
Partnering with Local Clinics for Vet Referrals in Jupiter, FL
Our staff at Jupiter Veterinary Hospital & Urgent Care serve as a trusted resource for veterinary clinics in our community. We understand that there are times when other veterinary practices may not be open or equipped to handle their client’s urgent or emergency cases. Our goal is to provide support without disrupting the patient-client relationship you’ve built. Our priority is to work alongside fellow veterinarians, offering quality urgent care for dogs and cats before they return to your practice for continued care.
What Happens When You Refer a Pet Patient
When a patient is referred to Jupiter Veterinary Hospital & Urgent Care, we make sure to maintain clear communication with the referring clinic. At check-in, clients are asked to provide the name of their regular veterinarian, which is included in all of our records. After the visit, we send a clinical visit summary to the referring DVM within 48 hours (or less), detailing:
- Vitals: The pet's vital signs during the visit.
- Diagnostics: Any tests or imaging performed.
- Follow-up Care: Recommendations for when the pet should return for a recheck, either with our urgent care veterinarians or with their regular DVM depending on what is needed.
- Medications Prescribed: Details of any medications administered or prescribed.
- Procedures Performed: Any treatments, surgeries, or other procedures done during the visit.
With these records, your pet patient can return to your care with all the necessary information, allowing for seamless continuity of treatment.
How to Start an Urgent Care Referral
We value and appreciate the trust you place in us when referring your patients. Jupiter Veterinary Hospital & Urgent Care does accept same-day appointments and walk-ins seven days a week. To give your patient the best experience, we kindly request a call from either the client or a staff member of the referring veterinary clinic at (561) 630-3908 to inform us that a patient is on their way. This helps us prepare for the case and offer the most efficient service.
If you have any records that may assist in your patient’s urgent care visit, we encourage you to share them with us at [email protected] or by sending paper copies with your client. Whether it’s recent lab work, imaging, or treatment history, having this information allows us to make more informed decisions. Additionally, we maintain an open line of communication with referring DVMs—if you have any questions or specific concerns about your patient’s case, we’re here to collaborate with you at every step. For more information about common cases that we see, please visit our Urgent & Emergency Care page or give us a call.
Why We Take Emergency Vet Referrals
Our goal at Jupiter Veterinary Hospital & Urgent Care is to work alongside the veterinarians in our community. We want all pets to receive the urgent and emergency care they need when they need it. We know that many GP veterinarians cannot be available after-hours or have every resource on hand at all times. We are here to fill in the gaps and provide urgent care services, whether during evening hours or on weekends.
Importantly, we are not here to take over your patient’s long-term care. We believe in fostering a collaborative relationship, where communication is key and the care we provide enhances the services you offer. While we may suggest a follow-up at our emergency pet hospital in certain cases, you can trust that we will always refer patients back to you with full transparency and open communication.
Call Us for Pet Emergencies and Urgent Care in Jupiter, FL
Jupiter Veterinary Hospital & Urgent Care is proud to support our fellow veterinarians by providing exceptional urgent and emergency pet care for their patients. If you’d like to discuss a referral or have questions about our emergency vet referral services in Jupiter, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We are here to collaborate with you for the best outcomes for every pet in our community.
Here’s What Our Clients Are Saying
“Very happy with the care they have provided for my older pet. The vet is kind and gentle with her and only suggests what she needs. The staff is always helpful and polite.” – Charles
Jupiter Veterinary Hospital & Urgent Care accepts urgent and emergency care referrals for dogs and cats from veterinary clinics in Jupiter, West Palm Beach, Jensen Beach, Port St. Lucie, Palm City, Stuart, Hobe, Sound, Tequesta, Palm Beach Gardens, Juno Beach, North Palm Beach, Lake Park, Riviera Beach, Loxahatchee, Royal Palm Beach, Palm Beach, West Gate, Palm Springs, Wellington, Greenacres, Haverhill, Lake Worth, and neighboring Florida communities.
