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Emergency & After Hours

in Conroe, TX

When your pet becomes sick or injured, knowing what to do next can feel overwhelming. Every situation is different, and every minute can matter. At Horizon Veterinary | Animal Clinic & Surgical Center, our experienced and compassionate team provides emergency and urgent care during our regular business hours to deliver prompt treatment when your pet needs it most. When your veterinarian is closed, Signal™ offers free after hours veterinary guidance to help Montgomery County pet owners make the next best decision with confidence.

Emergency & After Hours Care

When your veterinarian is closed, don't guess. Follow the Signal™.

When your pet becomes sick or injured after hours, one question usually comes first:

"What should I do?"

Signal™ is a free community initiative founded by Dr. Aaron Rainer that helps Montgomery County pet owners make the next best decision when their veterinarian is closed.

Whether your pet needs immediate emergency care, can safely wait until morning, should contact pet poison control, or simply needs guidance, Signal™ is here to help.

📞 (936) 444-4850

Available weekdays from 6:00 PM to 8:00 AM, weekends from Saturday at 12:00 PM through Monday at 8:00 AM, and major holidays.

What Can Signal™ Help With?

Signal™ helps pet owners navigate many common after hours situations, including:

  • Vomiting or diarrhea
  • Toxin ingestion or possible poisoning
  • Ear or eye concerns
  • Allergic reactions
  • Lacerations and wounds
  • Lethargy or weakness
  • Coughing or difficulty breathing
  • Pain or limping
  • Difficulty urinating
  • Swollen abdomen
  • Seizures or collapse
  • And many other unexpected concerns

Every situation is different. Signal™ helps you understand what your next best step should be.

What Constitutes a Pet Emergency?

Some situations require immediate emergency veterinary care.

These include:

  • Difficulty breathing
  • Collapse or unresponsiveness
  • Active seizures
  • Severe bleeding
  • Hit by a vehicle
  • Swollen or distended abdomen
  • Inability to urinate
  • Heat stroke
  • Known toxin ingestion
  • Severe trauma
  • Significant eye injuries

If you're unsure whether your pet is experiencing an emergency, Signal™ can help guide you.

Emergency & Urgent Care Services

When Horizon Veterinary is open, many emergencies can be diagnosed and treated in our hospital.

Services include:

Advanced Diagnostics

Digital radiology, ultrasound, echocardiography, laboratory testing, and advanced imaging when needed.

Pain Management

Individualized pain management protocols designed to keep pets comfortable throughout treatment and recovery.

Blood & Plasma Transfusions

Life saving transfusion therapy for blood loss, anemia, clotting disorders, and other critical illnesses.

Emergency Surgery

Emergency soft tissue and orthopedic surgery.

After owning and operating a full service emergency hospital for more than a decade, Dr. Aaron Rainer designed Horizon Veterinary to manage many emergency conditions while minimizing unnecessary referrals whenever appropriate.

Post Treatment Care

Detailed discharge instructions, pain management, and follow up recommendations to support recovery.

Emergency Hospital Referral

Some patients require specialty or 24 hour intensive care.

When that happens, we'll help direct you to the most appropriate emergency or specialty hospital for your pet's condition.

Pet Poison Control

If your pet may have ingested a toxin, immediate guidance is important.

(855) 764-7661

 

The Story Behind Signal™

Signal™ was created and personally funded by Dr. Aaron Rainer as a free community initiative because he believes locally owned veterinary practices have a responsibility to invest in the communities they serve.

Rather than replacing your veterinarian, Signal™ exists to help pet owners make informed decisions when their veterinarian is closed.

Save the Number Before You Need It

The best time to save Signal™ isn't during an emergency.

It's today.

📞 (936) 444-4850

Available weekdays from 6:00 PM to 8:00 AM, weekends from Saturday at 12:00 PM through Monday at 8:00 AM, and major holidays.

When your veterinarian is closed, don't guess. Follow the Signal™.

Emergency & After Hours Care Near Me

Whether your pet needs immediate medical attention during our business hours or after hours guidance when your veterinarian is closed, we're committed to helping you make the next best decision.

If your pet is experiencing an emergency during our regular business hours, call (936) 444-4850 so our team can prepare for your arrival.

If your veterinarian is closed, Signal™ provides free after hours veterinary guidance for Montgomery County pet owners.

When your veterinarian is closed, don't guess. Follow the Signal™.

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