Urgent Care & Surgery
SAME-DAY URGENT CARE & EMERGENCY APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE
When your pet is suddenly sick, injured, or showing concerning symptoms, you should not have to wait days for help.
Fox Run Veterinary Hospital offers:
Same-day urgent care appointments
Drop-off appointments when the schedule is full
Urgent and emergency surgery when available
Cherry payment plans for unexpected veterinary expenses
Call us at 719-418-9494 as soon as possible so our team can determine how we may be able to help.
“This place is truly special. Dr. Kocher and Dr. Katzer are exceptional veterinarians whom I trust completely with my pup. Their expertise, genuine care, and calm demeanor always put Finley and me at ease. I’ve referred all of my friends here because I know they’ll be in great hands. The entire staff, especially Lead Tech, Isabel, is warm, kind, and compassionate. From my very first visit, I felt right at home, and I’m so grateful to have found such a wonderful veterinary team.”
When Your Pet Needs Urgent Care
Urgent care is appropriate when your pet needs prompt veterinary attention but is currently stable enough to be transported safely.
Please call us if your pet is experiencing:
Vomiting or diarrhea
Sudden loss of appetite
Lethargy or weakness
Limping or signs of pain
Wounds, cuts, or punctures
Swelling or suspected abscesses
Ear or skin infections
Eye irritation or injury
Difficulty urinating
Constipation or difficulty passing stool
Suspected foreign-body ingestion
Sudden behavioral changes
Any symptom that is rapidly worsening or causing concern
When you call, our team will ask questions about your pet’s symptoms and help determine the most appropriate next step.
What Is a Veterinary Emergency?
Some symptoms require immediate emergency care and should not wait for a regular appointment.
Call us immediately to seek emergency veterinary care if your pet is experiencing:
Severe difficulty breathing
Blue, gray, or extremely pale gums
Collapse or loss of consciousness
Uncontrolled bleeding
Repeated seizures or a seizure lasting several minutes
Severe trauma, including being hit by a car
Suspected internal bleeding
A swollen or painful abdomen with repeated unproductive retching
Inability to urinate, especially in a male cat
Suspected poisoning or toxin exposure
Heatstroke
Severe weakness or inability to stand
Active labor with signs of distress or complications
Any rapidly worsening or life-threatening condition
If you are unsure whether your pet’s symptoms are an emergency, call us during business hours. Our team will help you determine whether we can see your pet or whether they should go directly to an emergency hospital if after hours.
How to Schedule Same-Day Care
1. Check Online Availability
Begin by checking our online scheduling tool for an available urgent care appointment.
2. Call Us if You Do Not See an Opening
Even when the online schedule appears full, we may still be able to help.
Call 719-418-9494 to ask about:
Same-day urgent care availability and emergency
Cancellations or newly opened appointments
Drop-off appointments
Urgent surgical availability
Whether your pet should be seen at an emergency hospital
Please do not assume we are unavailable simply because no appointments appear online.
Drop-Off Urgent Care Appointments
When our traditional appointment schedule is full, we may be able to offer a same-day drop-off appointment.
With a drop-off appointment:
You bring your pet to the hospital at an arranged time
Our medical team evaluates your pet between scheduled appointments
A veterinarian contacts you to discuss findings and recommendations
Your pet receives approved diagnostics or treatment
We arrange a pickup time once care is complete
Drop-off availability depends on your pet’s condition, our staffing, and the number of urgent patients already being treated.
Urgent & Emergency Surgery
Fox Run Veterinary Hospital may be able to perform urgent or emergency surgery during regular business hours, depending on the procedure, timing, staffing, and your pet’s medical stability.
Surgeries We May Perform
Our urgent and emergency surgical services may include:
Laceration and wound repair
Abscess treatment
Gastrointestinal foreign-body surgery
Urinary blockage procedures
Deobstipation
Splenectomy, or spleen removal
Cystotomy, or bladder stone surgery
Other urgent soft-tissue procedures when medically appropriate
Every case must first be evaluated by a veterinarian. Diagnostics such as bloodwork, radiographs, or ultrasound may be required before surgery.
Common Surgical Emergencies
Gastrointestinal Foreign Bodies
Urinary Blockage
Wounds, Lacerations & Abscesses
Severe Constipation or Obstipation
Splenic Masses or Internal Bleeding
Bladder Stones
Currently at an Emergency Hospital?
If you are at an emergency hospital during our regular business hours and have been told that your pet needs urgent surgery, you are welcome to call us.
Depending on the procedure, your pet’s condition, our staffing, and timing, we may be able to accommodate the surgery at Fox Run Veterinary Hospital.
Call us at:
Please have the emergency hospital send us your pet’s:
Examination notes
Bloodwork results
Imaging and radiology reports
Current treatment plan
Surgical estimate
Medication history
Your pet must be medically stable enough to transfer safely. The emergency veterinarian should help determine whether transferring your pet is appropriate.
After-Hours Surgical Coordination
If it is after hours and your pet’s condition is not immediately life-threatening, you may email Dr. Kocher to ask whether surgery could potentially be coordinated for the following day:
drjessakocher@foxrunvethospital.com
Sending an email does not guarantee availability and should not replace emergency care.
Do not wait for an email response if your pet is experiencing:
Difficulty breathing
Collapse
Uncontrolled bleeding
Severe pain
Inability to urinate
Repeated seizures
Suspected poisoning
Severe trauma
Any rapidly worsening condition
For life-threatening symptoms, go directly to the nearest emergency veterinary hospital.
Understanding Emergency Surgery Costs
We understand that cost can add significant stress during a pet emergency.
Emergency surgeries at Fox Run Veterinary Hospital commonly range from approximately:
$1,000–$4,500
The final cost depends on:
The type and complexity of surgery
Diagnostic testing
Your pet’s medical stability
Anesthesia requirements
Medications
Hospitalization
Follow-up care
Emergency and specialty hospitals in the Colorado Springs area may charge approximately $5,000–$10,000 or more, particularly when overnight hospitalization or specialty care is required.
These ranges are estimates only. Every pet must be evaluated before an accurate treatment estimate can be provided.
Cherry Payment Plans for Emergencies
Unexpected veterinary treatment can place a significant financial burden on families. Fox Run Veterinary Hospital offers Cherry Payment Plans to help make urgent care and emergency surgery more manageable.
Cherry may offer:
A fast online application
No hard credit check
No impact on your credit score when applying
High approval rates
Flexible monthly payment options
0% APR options for qualified applicants
Plans for larger treatment expenses
Many clients receive a decision within minutes, making it possible to apply during an urgent situation.
Financing is subject to approval. Payment terms, approval amounts, interest rates, and promotional offers are determined by Cherry.
How to Reach Us
During Business Hours
Call 719-418-9494 for:
Same-day urgent care
Sudden illness or injury
Drop-off appointment availability
Urgent surgery questions
Help transferring from an emergency hospital
Guidance about whether your pet needs emergency care
After Hours
For a stable, non-life-threatening situation that may require surgery the following day, email:
drjessakocher@foxrunvethospital.com
For life-threatening symptoms, go directly to an emergency veterinary hospital.
Call Before You Wait
You know your pet best. If something feels wrong, please contact us.
Even when our online schedule appears full, we may have same-day options that are not visible online.
Call 719-418-9494 and we will do our best to help your pet receive the care they need.
EMERGENCY VISITS
We are not an emergency or urgent care veterinary hospital and operate on an appointment basis so that we can be fully present with our patients and clients that have appointments. If your pet is ill or injured last minute please call ahead to our office before heading in so that we can best direct you on whether we can fit you in for an appointment and if not, where you should go.
We also recommend that all pet owners know where the closest veterinary emergency hospital is located.
The three 24/7 facilities in town are:
Animal ER Care (719-260-7141): 5520 N Nevada Ave #150, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Southern Rockies Animal ER (719-473-0482): 5886 Tutt Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80923
Veterinary Specialists of the Rockies (303-660-1027): 774 Maleta Lane, Castle Rock, CO 80108
“The staff is courteous and helpful. The techs and vets take time to listen to concerns and answer questions. Even our scared kitty, who hides from visitors at home, feels comfortable there and enjoys getting loved on by the staff. That really means a lot to us.”