what qualifies as an emergency?
Emergency situations can happen without warning. If your pet is experiencing any of the signs below, we rrecommend having your pet seen by our urgent care and emergency service.
- Difficulty breathing or rapid shallow breathing
- Collapse, inability to rise or sudden weakness
- Seizures lasting more than 2 minutes or multiple seizures
- Suspected toxin ingestion (any amount)
- Pale, white or blue gums indicating shock
- Loss of consciousness or unresponsiveness
- Suspected urethra blockage (straining without urinating)
- Eye injuries or sudden vision loss or blindness
Every second counts.
We’ll be ready.
When you call ahead, our team prepares for your arrival -ensuring
that the right, equipment, and support are waiting
the moment you walk through the door.
OUR LOCATION
Emergency and Specialty Center
Greenwood Village, CO
HOURS / EMERGENCY CARE
Open 24 Hours / 7 Days a Week
No appointment necessary
BEFORE YOU ARRIVE
What to do on
the way to Kin
If your pet is experiencing an emergency, staying calm and preparing for your arrival can help our team provide care as quickly as possible.
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Keep your pet calm
Use caution when moving an injured pet as even your own pet may bite when in pain.
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Call ahead
Call (303) 222-9812 on your way so our team can prepare for your arrival.
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Transport safely
Use a carrier or have a second person hold your pet. For large dogs in pain, place a blanket underneath to use as a stretcher.
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Arrive at ER entrance
Come directly to the Emergency entrance on the north side of the building.
Answers to common questions
From referrals and emergency visits to specialty care and first appointments, here are a few of
See All FAQsNo appointment is needed for emergency cases. If you believe your pet is experiencing a medical emergency, contact our team or come directly to Kin so we can assess your pet as quickly as possible.
Please bring any available medical records, a list of your pet’s current medications, and relevant test results, including recent bloodwork, x-rays, and biopsy results. If your veterinarian has referred you, we can work with their team to obtain the information we need.
Absolutely! Feel free to call us with any questions. We’re open 24/7.
No appointment is needed for emergency cases. If you believe your pet is experiencing a medical emergency, contact our team or come directly to Kin so we can assess your pet as quickly as possible.
No appointment is needed for emergency cases. If you believe your pet is experiencing a medical emergency, contact our team or come directly to Kin so we can assess your pet as quickly as possible.
NON-URGENT INQUIRES
Send us a message
For non-urgent questions, appointments, or information. We typically respond within one business day.