Pet Emergency Care in Santa Barbara, CA
When your pet needs help fast, every minute counts. During our regular hours, La Cumbre Animal Hospital provides urgent and emergency care for our patients in Santa Barbara — call us right away.
Emergency Care During Our Hours
If your pet has an urgent problem while we are open, call us before coming in so our team can prepare for your arrival. We handle many in-hours emergencies on-site, using our in-house lab and digital imaging to assess your pet quickly and begin treatment without delay.
Please note that we are not a 24-hour hospital. For emergencies outside our business hours, please contact a local 24-hour emergency veterinary hospital right away.
When to Call Us
If you are ever unsure whether something is an emergency, it is always safest to call. Contact us right away if your pet shows any of these signs:
- Difficulty breathing
- Repeated vomiting or diarrhea
- Suspected poisoning or eating something dangerous
- Inability to urinate, or straining to do so
- Seizures
- Trauma, such as a fall or being hit by a car
- Bleeding that will not stop
- Sudden collapse, weakness, or extreme lethargy
- A distended or painful abdomen
Why It Helps to Call First
A quick phone call lets our team get ready before you arrive — preparing equipment, alerting the doctor, and guiding you on what to do on the way. Because we know your pet and have their records on hand, we can act quickly and make the most of every minute.
Our Hours
Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
After-Hours Referral
24-Hour Emergency Hospitals
AVS/Advanced Veterinary Specialists
Horizon Veterinary Specialists
We Are Here for Urgent Needs
If your pet needs urgent care during our hours, do not wait — call us at (805) 967-0121. To keep your pet well between visits, learn more about our wellness and preventive care and explore our veterinary services.