24-Hour Emergency Animal Hospital | Papaya Veterinary Care

When care can't wait

Our 24-Hour Clinic in Encinitas

It’s vital that pet owners have access to a trusted, reliable source of emergency veterinary care to handle such incidents. Papaya Veterinary Care is at your service, providing 24-hour emergency pet services for those unexpected situations. Our highly skilled and compassionate staff ensure your pets receive immediate care for any emergency, at any hour.

When to go to Emergency Care

There are numerous reasons to seek the assistance of a 24-hour emergency vet, such as:

Unconsciousness
Seizures
Choking
Fractures
Excessive bleeding or signs of pain
Poisoning
Severe vomiting; inability to keep down food or water
Severe lameness or inability to move
Heatstroke, extreme exhaustion/dehydration
Severe injuries from vehicle accidents or animal fights

FAQs

When You Can’t See Your Regular Veterinarian When Your Pet is in Pain

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Where is your 24-hour clinic located?

We are located at 485 Santa Fe Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024. Just off of I-5 South, Exit 41A in the Von’s shopping center parking lot, next to Rite-Aid.

What should I do during a pet emergency?

During a pet emergency, it’s essential to stay calm and follow any first aid instructions you may know. You should call Papaya’s Encinitas location ahead of time at [PHONE NUMBER]. Be sure to exercise caution when driving to the clinic.

Yes. We do provide overnight care, especially for intensive cases.

You are able to be with your pet as much as possible. However, many treatments need to be performed in our treatment area. To ensure the safety of all our patients and clients, the treatment area is restricted to employees only.

Papaya offers a range of services including but not limited to resuscitation, IV catheterization, diagnostics, and other necessary treatments. We also also provide continued follow-up care for all pet patients.