Small Animal Emergency Care at UF Veterinary Hospital at WEC

Small Animal Care at WEC

24/7 Emergency Care for Small Animals

Providing 24-hour emergency care conveniently located at UF Veterinary Hospital at WEC – adjacent to Barn W.

At the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, FL

Our experienced ER doctors with access to board-certified Diplomates of American College Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care are here to provide emergency and critical care services 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and 365 days a year. 

We are equipped to manage a wide range of emergencies, from traumatic injuries to severe infections. Common conditions we treat include:

  • Abdominal pain
  • Acute kidney disease
  • Acute vomiting or diarrhea
  • Animals hit by a car
  • Bloat (gastric dilatation-volvulus, GDV)
  • Breathing difficulties
  • Complications of chronic conditions (e.g., diabetes)
  • Fractures
  • Heart failure or severe arrhythmias
  • Paralysis
  • Seizures
  • Sepsis
  • Severe bleeding
  • Snakebites
  • Toxicities (poisoning)
  • Urinary obstruction
  • Wounds or lacerations

The UF Veterinary Hospital at WEC: Small Animal Care

Location and Contact Information

1156 NW 81st Terrace Rd.
Ocala, FL 34482
(352) 414-3858
UF-WEC@ufl.edu

The UF Veterinary Hospital at WEC: Small Animal Emergency Care

Emergency Hours of Operation

24-hours a day, 7 days a week

The UF Veterinary Hospital at WEC: Small Animal Emergency Care

Medication Refill Request

UF Veterinary Hospital at WEC offers medication refills for small animal and equine patients. Please complete the form linked below to request a refill. Please allow up to 72 hours for our team to complete your request.

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