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Animal Urgent and Emergency Center

Verified November 4, 2026 against the source listed at the end of this page.

Animal Urgent and Emergency Center in Indianapolis, Indiana runs an emergency service with limited hours. Check the schedule below and call first: outside these hours, use one of the 24-hour hospitals listed further down.

Call now and speak to the hospital

Call (317) 248-0832

Closed now? Nearest 24/7 hospital: Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Care West, 3.5 miles away, (317) 534-6000.

Address
5235 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46241
Directions
Open route in maps
Website
aaecindy.com
Location of Animal Urgent and Emergency Center in Indiana

Emergency hours

MondayClosed
Tuesday6 pm to midnight
Wednesdaymidnight to 8 am, 6 pm to midnight
Thursdaymidnight to 8 am
FridayClosed
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

As published by the hospital: “Tuesday–Wednesday: 6pm–8am (overnight only) Holidays: Open 24 hours Get Directions Call (317) 248-0832 Emergency veterinary care you can trust! Wh”

Before you go

  • Call while you are getting ready: describe what happened and ask about the current wait.
  • Bring any medication, packaging or plant your pet may have eaten, and your pet's records if they are at hand.
  • Expect triage: the most critical patients are seen first, as in a human ER. Full checklist.

What the hospital states on its website

  • Intensive care unit“Our state-of-the-art facilities include a complete in-house laboratory, diagnostic imaging (digital X-rays and ultrasounds), ICU oxygen unit, and incubator.” Hospital page
  • Emergency surgery“…All Services Pets Treated Diagnostic Imaging Laboratory Testing Emergency Surgery Critical Care Pet Trauma Care Close What to Expect Location & Contact…” Hospital page
  • Blood bank or transfusions“…to administer life-saving treatments, including fluid therapy, blood transfusions, oxygen support, and advanced pain management. Specialized…” Hospital page
  • Walk-ins accepted, no appointment needed“No appointment necessary.” Hospital page
  • Asks you to call ahead before arriving“…Homepage / What to Expect What to Expect Whenever possible, please call ahead at (317) 248-0832 . This allows our team to better prepare for your…” Hospital page
  • Accepts CareCredit“…American Express, VISA, MasterCard, Discover Bank Debit Cards Cash Care Credit : a medical credit card that you can be approved for in minutes.…” Hospital page
  • Accepts Scratchpay“Scratchpay : financing solution that offers monthly payment plans.” Hospital page

Shown only where the hospital says so on its own site, quoted as published. A missing item means we found no statement, not that the service is unavailable. Fees and policies change: confirm by phone.

Other emergency hospitals nearby

Questions about Animal Urgent and Emergency Center

Is Animal Urgent and Emergency Center open 24 hours?
No. Its emergency service has limited hours: Tue–Wed 6 pm to 8 am (local time). The nearest hospital open around the clock is Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Care West in Indianapolis, about 3.5 miles away.
What is the phone number of Animal Urgent and Emergency Center?
(317) 248-0832. The hospital is at 5235 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46241.
Do I need to call Animal Urgent and Emergency Center before coming in?
The hospital asks you to call ahead: “…Homepage / What to Expect What to Expect Whenever possible, please call ahead at (317) 248-0832 . This allows our team to better prepare for your…”
What payment options does Animal Urgent and Emergency Center mention?
CareCredit and Scratchpay are mentioned on its website.
What emergency facilities does Animal Urgent and Emergency Center have?
Its website mentions an intensive care unit, emergency surgery and blood transfusions.

Places this hospital serves

Where this listing comes from

  • Hospital website, source page, checked November 4, 2026: “…Open 24 hours Tuesday–Wednesday: 6pm–8am (overnight only) Holidays: Open 24 hours Get Directions Call (317) 248-0832 Emergency veterinary care you can…”

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