Emergency Vet in Upminster, Essex
24/7 emergency and out-of-hours veterinary care from a trusted RCVS-accredited animal hospital.
At Wylie Veterinary Centre, we provide immediate, expert care for emergencies day or night without sending you to an unfamiliar practice. Our Upminster hospital is fully staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with veterinary surgeons, nurses, and advanced on-site facilities ready to respond when your pet needs urgent help. The RCVS rated our Emergency and critical care provision as outstanding in our latest PSS award inspection.
24-Hour Emergency Vet Care in Essex
Wylie Veterinary Centre is a 24/7 animal hospital located in Upminster, Essex, offering emergency and out-of-hours veterinary services for dogs, cats, and small pets. Whether it’s a sudden illness, trauma, collapse, or any situation where your pet’s well-being is at risk, our team is here to help at any hour.
Our hospital is not just open late; we never close. You’ll be seen by experienced Wylie vets, with full access to your pet’s medical records, in a familiar setting equipped for urgent veterinary care.
Emergencies We Commonly Treat:
- Seizures or neurological collapse
- Difficulty breathing or choking
- Uncontrolled bleeding
- Ingestion of toxins or foreign bodies
- Traumatic injuries (e.g. road accidents, wounds)
- Bloat or sudden abdominal swelling
- Unresponsiveness or collapse
- Difficulty urinating or blocked bladders (especially in male cats)
- Sudden severe pain or lameness
If you’re unsure whether it’s an emergency, please call us, we’ll help you assess and advise the next steps.
On-Site Emergency Care at Our Upminster Animal Hospital
As a full-service, RCVS-accredited veterinary hospital, we are equipped to manage both medical and surgical emergencies on site. Our team uses state-of-the-art diagnostics and monitoring, and we provide continuity of care from urgent assessment to treatment and recovery.
Emergency hospital features include:
- On-site diagnostics: digital X-rays, ultrasound, endoscopy, and in-house labwork
- Dedicated emergency & critical care team
- Full anaesthesia and monitoring for emergency surgeries
- Separate cat and dog wards (ISFM accredited for feline-friendly care)
- 24/7 monitoring and inpatient care
There’s no need to transfer to another practice overnight. We provide consistent care under one roof, with your pet’s comfort and safety at the centre of everything we do.
Triage & What to Expect During an Emergency
When you arrive, your pet will be triaged immediately by a trained veterinary nurse to assess urgency. Life-threatening conditions will be prioritised for immediate treatment, while stable pets will be examined as soon as a vet is available. During your emergency visit, you can expect:
- Prompt triage by our clinical team
- Clear explanation of findings, tests, and next steps
- Transparent estimates and discussion of treatment options
- Compassionate communication at every stage
We aim to minimise waiting times and stress wherever possible.
In-Patient Monitoring & Hospitalisation
Some conditions require ongoing treatment, observation, or post-surgical monitoring. At Wylie Veterinary Centre, we are fully equipped for pet hospitalisation with round-the-clock care.
Our hospitalisation services include:
- IV fluids and medication administration to blood transfusion if necessary
- 24/7 observation by trained veterinary nurses and vet
- Dedicated dog and cat recovery wards
- Quiet, comfortable spaces for healing
- Staff trained specifically in emergency and critical care, and all the necessary equipment to ensure prompt diagnosis and treatment
You’ll receive regular updates, and we’ll work with you to plan next steps in your pet’s recovery, including follow-up care or referrals if needed.
Fees & Out-of-Hours Charges
Emergency consultations carry an additional fee outside standard hours (varying depending on the hours). We are fully transparent about costs and will always discuss estimates with you before proceeding with treatment. For emergencies during the night or weekends, please call ahead on 01708 251200 – Option 1. This ensures our team is prepared for your arrival and can begin preparing for immediate care.
A Continuity of Care You Can Trust
Unlike many practices that refer emergencies elsewhere overnight, our emergency and urgent care services are provided entirely in-house at our Upminster location. You’ll never have to travel to another clinic or repeat your pet’s history to someone unfamiliar. You also won’t have to move your pet back and forth every evening and morning.
We also accept emergency vet referrals from other practices across Essex, with clear communication and follow-up reporting.
When Every Second Counts, We're Here
At Wylie Veterinary Centre, your pet’s health and comfort are our top priority, anytime, day or night. Our emergency vets in Upminster are experienced, compassionate, and supported by hospital-grade facilities. Whether it’s a weekend injury, a late-night seizure, or a sudden collapse, you can trust us to be here when you need us most.
In Case of Emergency
Call 01708 251200 – Option 1
Our hospital is open 24/7 for emergency veterinary services in Essex.Address:
Wylie Veterinary Centre
196 Hall Lane, Upminster, Essex RM14 1TD