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VCA Encina Veterinary Medical Center

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

VCA Encina Veterinary Medical Center is an emergency animal hospital in Walnut Creek, California, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No appointment is needed for emergencies; calling ahead lets the team prepare.

Call now and speak to the hospital

Call (925) 937-5000

Line busy or long wait? Next 24/7 hospital: VCA East Bay Veterinary Emergency, < 1 mile away, (925) 754-5001.

Address
2803 Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Directions
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Website
vcahospitals.com/encina/primary
Location of VCA Encina Veterinary Medical Center in California

Emergency hours

MondayOpen 24 hours
TuesdayOpen 24 hours
WednesdayOpen 24 hours
ThursdayOpen 24 hours
FridayOpen 24 hours
SaturdayOpen 24 hours
SundayOpen 24 hours

As published by the hospital: “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

  • Accepts CareCredit“Explore Coverage Flexible Financing Options No matter what pet care challenge comes your way, the CareCredit pet care credit card can help you handle it.” 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 VCA Encina Veterinary Medical Center

Is VCA Encina Veterinary Medical Center open 24 hours?
Yes. VCA Encina Veterinary Medical Center has an emergency service open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, according to the VCA hospital page checked on November 4, 2026. Holiday hours can differ: call (925) 937-5000 before you leave.
What is the phone number of VCA Encina Veterinary Medical Center?
(925) 937-5000. The hospital is at 2803 Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94598.
What payment options does VCA Encina Veterinary Medical Center mention?
CareCredit is mentioned on its website.

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Where this listing comes from

  • VCA hospital page, source page, checked November 4, 2026: “HOURS Mon: Open 24 Hours Tue: Open 24 Hours Wed: Open 24 Hours Thu: Open 24 Hours Fri: Open 24 Hours Sat: Open 24 Hours Sun: Open 24 Hours GET IN TOUCH Phone: 9”

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