Emergency hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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“…including: Monitoring for pets in critical condition Comfortable ICU where your pet can rest while treated and monitored Electronic…” Hospital page
- CT or MRI imaging“…, we provide diagnostic imaging including x-ray, ultrasound, and CT scan for pets in Little Rock. These technologies produce highly detailed…” Hospital page
- Blood bank or transfusions“…(severe physical injuries) Recovery from multiple transfusions or blood products One or more instances of acute organ failure Veterinary Critical Care…” Hospital page
- Asks you to call ahead before arriving“STEP 1 Call Us Ahead If You Can We know you may not be able to contact us in advance during an emergency, but if you are able it’s always best.” Hospital page
- Accepts CareCredit“…be able to offer easy financing options for veterinary care through CareCredit and Scratchpay. Easy Credit Card Financing for Pet Care The…” Hospital page
- Accepts Scratchpay“Financing Options Arkansas Veterinary Emergency & Specialists is proud to be able to offer easy financing options for veterinary care through CareCredit and Scratchpay.” 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.
Questions about Arkansas Veterinary Emergency & Specialists
- Is Arkansas Veterinary Emergency & Specialists open 24 hours?
- Yes. Arkansas Veterinary Emergency & Specialists has an emergency service open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, according to the hospital website checked on November 4, 2026. Holiday hours can differ: call (501) 224-3784 before you leave.
- What is the phone number of Arkansas Veterinary Emergency & Specialists?
- (501) 224-3784. The hospital is at 11619 Pleasant Ridge Rd, Little Rock, AR 72212.
- Do I need to call Arkansas Veterinary Emergency & Specialists before coming in?
- The hospital asks you to call ahead: “STEP 1 Call Us Ahead If You Can We know you may not be able to contact us in advance during an emergency, but if you are able it’s always best.”
- What payment options does Arkansas Veterinary Emergency & Specialists mention?
- CareCredit and Scratchpay are mentioned on its website.
- What emergency facilities does Arkansas Veterinary Emergency & Specialists have?
- Its website mentions an intensive care unit, CT or MRI imaging and blood transfusions.
Places this hospital serves
Where this listing comes from
- Hospital website, source page, checked November 4, 2026: “…Care Resources Financing Options Careers Contact 24/7 Emergency Vet Care • Speciality Services Monday - Thursday Open 7 Days a Week…”
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