Trusted Emergency Veterinary Care
Available on Weekends
Whether you’re exploring For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum with your dog or lounging at home with your cat, pet emergencies can occur without warning; and when they do, fast action makes all the difference. Just a short drive away, Emergency Veterinary Care Centers (EVCC) – Saginaw provides urgent and critical veterinary services for dogs and cats across the Great Lakes Bay Region, available Fridays at 7 PM through Mondays at 8:30 AM.*
*While our facility closes at 8:30 AM on Mondays, the last patient will be seen at 7 AM to allow adequate time for treatment. We kindly ask that you plan your visit accordingly to ensure your pet receives the care they need. Thank you for understanding.
From the moment you arrive, our emergency team is ready to support you. We prioritize efficient triage, clear and honest communication, and compassionate care at every step. Our team will guide you through the check-in process, answer your questions, and keep you informed throughout your visit with regular updates.
As an emergency-only veterinary hospital, our focus is exclusively on urgent and life-threatening conditions. We do not provide routine wellness care; instead, we dedicate our expertise entirely to quick, skilled emergency treatment when pets need it most.
Now serving Burton, EVCC Saginaw is the sixth location in the EVCC network and third in Michigan. Since 2003, EVCC has remained independently owned, providing trusted emergency veterinary care throughout the Midwest. Our #1 goal is to move towards 24/7/365 availability by expanding our medical team and strengthening partnerships across the communities we serve, including:
‘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 Local EVCC
Located less than 45 minutes from central Burton, EVCC Saginaw is your trusted emergency-only veterinary hospital when your primary veterinarian is unavailable. Simply take I-75 N to I-675 N until you reach our hospital, located off of Tittabawassee Rd.
5225 Hampton Place Saginaw, MI 48604
(989) 558 -1800
Meet Your Local
Emergency Veterinary Team
During our open hours, EVCC Saginaw is staffed by experienced veterinarians, licensed veterinary technicians, and support team members who are fully dedicated to emergency medicine. A licensed veterinarian is always available throughout all operating hours to provide immediate care.
Dr. Darien McLemore, DVM Medical Director
Todd Dennis, LVT Hospital Manager
As part of the independently owned Emergency Veterinary Care Centers network, we have been serving Midwest communities since 2003. Today, we extend that same focused emergency expertise to Saginaw and the surrounding areas.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Emergency Vet Care
Reliable Emergency Veterinary Care
When You Need It Most
If your pet is feeling unwell or showing concerning symptoms, don’t wait. Call us at (989) 558-1800 or come in right away.
EVCC – Saginaw proudly serves Burton and surrounding communities with weekend emergency veterinary coverage, with our #1 goal being 24/7/365 availability. When it can’t wait for your regular veterinarian, we’re here to help.