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
- Emergency surgery“…transfusions Oxygen therapy Intraocular pressure monitoring Advanced emergency surgical services Cosmetically appealing wound repair Gastrointestinal foreign body…” Hospital page
- Blood bank or transfusions“…Advanced digital radiology Ultrasound and echocardiography Endoscopy Blood and plasma transfusions Oxygen therapy Intraocular pressure monitoring Advanced emergency…” Hospital page
- Walk-ins accepted, no appointment needed“No appointment is necessary; walk-ins are welcome.” Hospital page
- Accepts CareCredit“…offer several convenient payment options: Cash All major credit cards CareCredit: Pay Veterinary Costs Over Time* We accept the CareCredit credit card…” Hospital page
- Accepts Scratchpay“ScratchPay: Provides accessible payment plans with instant approvals and options as low as 0% APR, helping make financial decisions easier during urgent situations.” Hospital page
- Mentions a deposit (see the hospital wording)“A 50% deposit is required for any procedure or diagnostic test performed on your pet.” 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.
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Questions about Route 66 Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Center
- Is Route 66 Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Center open 24 hours?
- Yes. Route 66 Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Center 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 (505) 266-7866 before you leave.
- What is the phone number of Route 66 Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Center?
- (505) 266-7866. The hospital is at 3601 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108.
- Do I need an appointment at Route 66 Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Center?
- No appointment is needed, according to its website: “No appointment is necessary; walk-ins are welcome.”
- What payment options does Route 66 Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Center mention?
- CareCredit and Scratchpay are mentioned on its website. On a deposit, the hospital states: “A 50% deposit is required for any procedure or diagnostic test performed on your pet.”
- What emergency facilities does Route 66 Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Center have?
- Its website mentions emergency surgery and blood transfusions.
Places this hospital serves
Where this listing comes from
- Hospital website, source page, checked November 4, 2026: “Emergency Services Welcome to Route 66 Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Center Open 24/7/365 We offer reliable emergency care.”
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