After-Hours Emergencies
We at Dandridge Animal Hospital want to ensure your pet receives prompt, reliable care — even when we’re closed. Below, you’ll find trusted emergency veterinary hospitals serving Dandridge, Jefferson City, New Market, Knoxville, and surrounding East Tennessee communities.
When to Seek Emergency Veterinary Care
Please seek emergency care immediately if your pet experiences any of the following:
- Difficulty breathing
- Collapse or inability to stand
- Uncontrolled bleeding
- Severe pain or distress
- Trauma (car accidents, falls, bites)
- Persistent vomiting or diarrhea, especially with blood
- Inability to urinate or defecate
- Seizures
- Ingestion of toxins, foreign objects, or medications
- Sudden swelling, bloating, or abdominal pain
- Heatstroke or extreme temperature exposure
If you’re unsure whether your pet needs emergency attention, it’s safest to call an emergency hospital for guidance.
Recommended After-Hours Emergency Hospitals
These facilities are equipped to handle urgent medical situations, trauma, overnight monitoring, and critical care needs.
Five Rivers Pet Emergency Clinic — New Market, TN
Phone: (865) 350-2444
Address: 2040 W US-11E, New Market, TN 37890
Hours:
- Weekdays: 6:00 PM – 7:00 AM
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday & Holidays: Open 24 hours
Five Rivers Pet Emergency provides overnight, weekend, and holiday emergency care for dogs and cats. Their team handles urgent medical cases, trauma, diagnostics, and critical care when most daytime clinics are closed — making them a dependable resource for families in Dandridge and nearby communities.
Animal Emergency & Specialty Center (AESC) — Knoxville, TN
Phone: (865) 693-4440
Address: 10213 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37922
Website: https://www.animalerspecialty.com
Hours:
- Open 24/7, 365 days a year
AESC provides comprehensive emergency and specialty veterinary services around the clock. Their state-of-the-art facility is equipped with advanced diagnostics, surgical capabilities, and ICU-level support. They accept walk-in emergencies at any time, day or night.
Preparing for a Pet Emergency
To help you act quickly during an emergency:
- Save the emergency hospital phone numbers in your contacts
- Keep your pet’s medical records accessible (or request them through Petly)
- Bring your pet’s current medications or photos of labels
- Use a secure carrier or leash when transporting your pet
- Remain as calm as possible — your pet will feel reassured by your presence
We strongly recommend calling your chosen emergency facility before you arrive. This enables the emergency veterinarians to prepare for your arrival and treat your pet as quickly as possible.