Reliable Weekend Emergency Care for Your Pet
Whether you're tossing a ball to your dog at Thurl Cook Park or relaxing at home with your cat, pet emergencies can happen when you least expect them. That’s why Emergency Veterinary Care Centers (EVCC) proudly offers experienced, compassionate emergency care to pets in Plainwell and the greater Kalamazoo area.
EVCC Kalamazoo—our fifth location and second in Michigan—is here to provide trusted urgent and critical care when your pet needs it most.
Currently, we’re open 24 hours from Friday at 7 PM through Monday at 7:30 AM, including holiday weekends. Our #1 goal is to expand to 24/7 year-round service, ensuring that pets in Southwest Michigan always have access to life-saving emergency care.
Now serving Plainwell and surrounding communities:
‘Get in Line’ From Home
To help minimize stress, you can secure your place in line before you leave home. Don’t worry, we’ll notify you via text when it’s your turn to come in.
A few things to keep in mind...
- This is not an appointment. Your pet’s estimated visit time is just that—an estimate. Visit times can change based on caseload and the urgency of other patients' needs.
- To keep things simple and stress-free, we’ll send you text updates to let you know when to come in. If there’s a change in your estimated visit time, we’ll notify you right away.
- If your pet is experiencing a crisis or needs immediate care, please don’t wait. Call us or come in right away!
- When you arrive, we’ll assess your pet’s condition. If their situation is critical, they’ll be seen immediately. If they’re stable, your reserved place in line will be held.
Understanding ER Wait Times
Upon arrival, our team will promptly evaluate your pet’s condition. Pets in critical condition are treated immediately, while those who are stable may need to wait as more urgent cases are prioritized.*
We know waiting can be stressful, so we’ll keep you informed and updated throughout your visit.
*If your pet’s condition changes during your visit, please notify us immediately so we can reassess their triage level.
Find Your Closest EVCC Location
Located only 15 minutes from downtown Plainwell, EVCC Kalamazoo is your closest emergency-only vet when your primary veterinarian is closed. Just take US-131 S to M-43 until you reach our hospital on W. Main St.
6289 W. Main St. Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 548-0400
Meet Your Local
Emergency Veterinary Team
Every visit is backed by a skilled, compassionate team of emergency-trained veterinarians, licensed technicians, and client care professionals dedicated to your pet’s wellbeing.
Dr. JoDell Walker, DVM Medical Director
Tessa Gumpert Hospital Manager
As part of the independently owned Emergency Veterinary Care Centers, we’ve proudly served Midwest communities since 2003—and now, we’re here in Kalamazoo to provide the same trusted care.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Emergency Vet Care
Emergency Vet Care You Can Count On
If your pet is in crisis, don’t wait—head to EVCC Kalamazoo. We’re open 24 hours from Friday at 7 PM through Monday at 7:30 AM, including holidays that fall in that time window.
We’re working diligently on becoming a 24/7, year-round emergency hospital, because your pet deserves timely, exceptional care, whenever it’s needed most.