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ANIMAL EMERGENCY CLINIC
24/7 Emergency Veterinary Care
Open nights, weekends & holidays when your regular vet is closed.
No appointment needed.
Emergency team standing by • (309) 828-7722
Location
118 Greenwood Ave, Bloomington
Emergency Hours
Weeknights 6PM - 8AM • Weekends Friday 6PM - Monday 8AM • All Holidays
Is Your Pet Bleeding or Hit by a Car?
Answer 3 quick questions to assess urgency
24/7 Emergency Line
Is there active bleeding that won't stop?
Is your pet having trouble breathing?
Is your pet unconscious or unresponsive?
Emergency Resources
Quick Symptom Check
Is This an Emergency?
Answer these quick questions to help determine if your pet needs immediate care.
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Is your pet having difficulty breathing or gasping for air?
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Is there uncontrolled bleeding or a serious wound?
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Has your pet been vomiting more than 3 times in the last few hours?
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Has your pet collapsed, is unable to stand, or is extremely weak?
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Did your pet eat something toxic (chocolate, grapes, medications, etc.)?
This tool is for guidance only and does not replace professional veterinary advice. When in doubt, always call — we'd rather you call than wait too long.
Emergency Services
Comprehensive emergency care when your pet needs it most.
Emergency & Critical Care
Immediate triage and stabilization for life-threatening emergencies. Trauma, difficulty breathing, collapse, seizures, and more.
Sophia Yin Low Stress Handling™
Even in emergencies, our trained staff uses gentle techniques to reduce your pet's fear and anxiety during treatment.
Digital Radiology & Ultrasound
Advanced emergency imaging for fast, accurate diagnosis. Results interpreted immediately by our emergency team.
In-House Emergency Lab
Stat blood work, urinalysis, and diagnostic testing with results in minutes for faster life-saving treatment.
Emergency Surgery
Fully equipped surgical suite for emergency procedures including foreign body removal, GDV/bloat, and trauma surgery.
Online Pharmacy
Order medications, food, and supplements online after your visit. Fast shipping or clinic pickup.
Order Online
Is This an Emergency?
If your pet is having difficulty breathing, bleeding heavily, collapsed, having seizures, or ate something toxic — don't wait. Call us now.
Call (309) 828-7722Toxin Exposure?
Poison Control Resources
If your pet ate something toxic, time is critical. Call for guidance immediately.
ASPCA Animal Poison Control
24/7 National Hotline
(888) 426-4435
$95 consultation fee applies (charged by ASPCA, not us)
Available 24/7/365 — toxicology experts on call
Common Pet Toxins
🍫 Foods
- • Chocolate (especially dark)
- • Grapes & raisins
- • Xylitol (sugar-free gum)
- • Onions & garlic
- • Macadamia nuts
- • Alcohol
💊 Medications
- • Ibuprofen (Advil)
- • Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
- • Antidepressants
- • ADD/ADHD meds
- • Sleep aids
- • Heart medications
🌿 Plants
- • Lilies (cats)
- • Sago palm
- • Tulips & daffodils
- • Azaleas
🏠 Household
- • Rat/mouse poison
- • Antifreeze
- • Cleaning products
- • Fertilizers
When in doubt, call. Bring packaging to your vet visit if possible.
After calling poison control, bring your pet to us if instructed. We can provide emergency treatment.
AEC Emergency: (309) 828-7722Found an Animal?
Wildlife & Stray Animal Guide
Found an injured or orphaned animal? Follow this decision tree to help safely.
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What type of animal is it?
Wildlife
Birds, deer, raccoons, opossums, squirrels, rabbits, etc.
Highland Pet Hospital and Animal Emergency Clinic do not treat wildlife. Please do not bring wild animals to our facility. Warning: Wild animals may carry rabies. Do not handle bats, skunks, foxes, or raccoons. If bitten or scratched, contact your doctor immediately.
U of I Wildlife Medical Clinic
(217) 244-11957:30am - 6pm
After Hours: (217) 333-5300
Free service, 24/7 intake. Does not accept skunks or bats.
Domestic Animal
Dogs, cats, or other pets (looks like it might have an owner)
Continue to Step 2
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Is the animal injured or in distress?
Yes - Injured
Bleeding, limping, hit by car, attacked by another animal, obvious pain
Call AEC: (309) 828-7722*Treatment costs are the responsibility of the person who brings the animal
No - Seems OK but Lost
Appears healthy but may be lost or abandoned
Continue to Step 3
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Help reunite a lost pet with their family
McLean County Animal Services
(309) 888-506013060 E. 850 North Rd., Shirley, IL
Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, Sat 9am-12pm
Lost & found reports, stray intake
After Hours (MCAS Closed)
Call police non-emergency to report stray animals:
Bloomington: (309) 820-8888
Normal / County: (309) 888-5030
Check for Microchip
Free at any vet
Bring to HPH during business hours
Tip: Post on local Facebook groups like "Lost & Found Pets of McLean County" and Nextdoor. Take a clear photo and note where you found the animal.
Need routine care instead?
For Routine Care, Visit Our Sister Clinic
Highland Pet Hospital offers daytime wellness care, vaccinations, dental cleanings, surgeries, and preventive care — Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5:30 PM.
Wellness Exams
Annual checkups, vaccinations, preventive care
Surgery & Dental
Spay/neuter, dental cleanings, soft tissue surgery
Same Location
118 Greenwood Ave, Bloomington IL
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