Welcome to Southern Alberta Veterinary Emergency
24/7 Emergency & Referral Practice
At Southern Alberta Veterinary Emergency (SAVE), we are dedicated to providing emergency services for our wide community of animal lovers and their cherished pets. We are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – even on holidays – and are located just 15 minutes outside of Calgary in Okotoks, AB.
Our Team & Facility
Our mission is to treat each patient like they are our own family, to provide pet owners with thorough and detailed information about their pet’s treatments, diagnostics and medical concerns. Our team is driven by respect for each other, compassion for animals and empathy for the pet owners.
We provide high-quality walk-in urgent care, diagnostics, and referral appointments for our specialty departments. Our facility is equipped with advanced in-house diagnostic equipment including CT scan, X-ray, ultrasound, and endoscopy tools to thoroughly assess and diagnose the health of patients with precision and expertise.
Our team of over 25 dedicated veterinary professionals includes experienced veterinarians with extensive surgical experience who can perform a range of surgeries including emergency, orthopedic, soft tissue, exploratory, and wound repair. During emergencies, your furry friend is not just cared for – they are treated with thorough expertise and genuine affection.
An Extension of Your Primary Veterinarian
We strive to foster strong partnerships within the veterinary community, working collaboratively to enhance the quality of care for our furry companions. Consider us an extension to your primary veterinary team, committed to achieving optimal outcomes through cooperative efforts. Our veterinarians closely coordinate with both you and your primary veterinarian to ensure the best possible medical care for your pet. Keeping your primary hospital informed about your pet’s stay with us ensures seamless continuity of their medical care.
Award-Winning Hospital
We take pride in our 8+ years of service to the community and feel privileged to have earned recognition from our clients with various awards.