St. Francis Animal Hospital is excited to offer Urgent Care services for pets in need on a call-ahead appointment basis. We take care of any sick pet or injured pet that cannot wait until the next day for care.
Urgent Care hours:
Monday – Friday: 8am – 6pm
Address:
3860 S Howell, Milwaukee, WI 53207
Abscesses
Coughing
Ear Infections
Fever
Limping
Hives/Swelling Reactions
Minor Vomitting or Diarrhea
Skin Allergies
Superficial Cuts or Wounds
What Cases Will We See?
Abscesses
Coughing
Ear Infections
Fever
Limping
Hives/Swelling Reactions
Minor Vomitting or Diarrhea
Skin Allergies
Superficial Cuts or Wounds
If your pet is experiencing an urgent medical issue after hours, please visit the list of nearby emergency hospitals.
FAQ and hospital responses
We prefer you call ahead to be added to the waitlist. Patients will be prioritized and triaged based on their symptoms and conditions. Any patient needing medical attention, but not life threatening, may be asked to wait.
For the safety of your pet and our staff, please allow our trained professionals to care for your pet We will ensure that you are placed in a comfortable exam or waiting room and will communicate with you regularly.
We recommend all pets return to their primary care veterinarian in the time recommended by our urgent care doctor.
Yes, you can take your pet home tonight. There will be cases that require transfer to the 24-hour Specialty hospital for around-the-clock care.
Dogs and cats
Each patient will be triaged and assessed by a trained professional. Critical life-threatening conditions will take precedence. The severity of your pets’ condition, as well as when your pet was added to our waitlist, will determine when the doctor will be in to talk to you and examine your pet.
We accept all major credit cards, debit cards, cash, checks, Care Credit, and Scratch Pay. Deposits are required for treatment and all payment is due at the time of service. Our current payment plans are through Care Credit and Scratch Pay, both can be applied for online before arriving.
Given that there are many different insurances available now, you are responsible for calling to determine your specific coverage. Payment will be due at the time of service, then you coordinate with your specific insurance for reimbursement.
Outpatient cases will be instructed to schedule any rechecks or follow up care with their primary care veterinarian. We will ensure that all patient exam notes, and diagnostic test results are completed and emailed to you so that you may provide them to your primary care veterinarian.
No, you will coordinate a pickup time with our veterinary staff. All pets must be picked up by the time designated by our team.
Hear what our clients are saying about us
★★★★★ I've been going to the SF Animal Hospital for over 20 years. IMO, they're The Best!Harry J S. ★★★★★ Great staff! They listen to your concerns, offer ideas/options. It's obvious all the staff really cared about my dog. I highly recommend!Lew F ★★★★★ Probably the best place you could take your fur baby. My dog is reactive and can be aggressive towards others. I was nervous that the first time he had to be sedated and the second time he was difficult too. This time around although we were nervous they made us feel so at ease and my dog at ease. We left so happy because it wasn’t traumatic or nerve wracking like we had anticipated.Thank you!😊Itzel S. ★★★★★ The entire staff was so kind, supported me throughout heartworm treatment.Kwindy ★★★★★ Everyone here on staff is truly amazing compassionate and KindCicca ★★★★★ The team at St. Francis is super caring, knowledgeable, and wonderful with my pets. Every time I visit or call, they help me feel informed and provide great advice and recommendations. I am really happy with the treatment plans we have for my respective pets. I trust St Francis with my babies and am really grateful for their care, support, and patience!A M ★★★★★ I've taken every dog I've ever owned here. That's about 30 years worth . The best praise I can give them is - I trust them with my dog's life. Definitely 5 stars.kathy L. ★★★★★ I have been a client for many years and even with the recent issues with finding replacements for the veterinarians who have left the practice, the exceptional staff keeps me coming back. You couldn't find any better!Chris B. ★★★★★ The staff is always attentive and friendly and my dog is always excited to go in!John G. ★★★★★ I am very pleased with my experience! They never rush the visit and are genuinely interested and concerned about the well-being of my cat!Kristin V. ★★★★★ My dog was very ill. Dr Kelly was so understanding and caring she assessed the situation suggested only relevant tests to rule out the underlying cause of my dogs illness. Dr Kelly took her time explaining what might be the causes of her condition and gave me holistic methods to address issues that my dog seemed to be experiencing. Dr Kelly was professional, caring and understanding at a most critical time in my fur babies life. Putting my animal and I at ease and getting us resources we needed. Highly recommend bringing your animal here. This is the fifth dog as well as 3 cats I've taken here. Staff was understanding and wonderful also, can't give enough praise. Thank you for your compassion and understanding you gave both me and my dog. My heartfelt thanks.Dr Alice also has taken care of my newest member of my family Jojo and recommended choices for holistic alternatives to her anxiety of going to vet. Shes also taken care of all of my past furbabies.She's helped with my older dogs mobility issues and given resources to help in making decisions of treatment. The staff is friendly and helpful when you have questions about medications, procedures and scheduling of appointments. If you care about your animals this is a place you should go for there care. I can't say enough compassionate, caring, and they really love your animals as well as care about you!!Mozennia ★★★★★ Very clean area, the staff was very friendly...got taken care of as soon as I walked in the door.Alberta Terrazas (. ★★★★★ Simply the best in Milwaukee, our baby dib got the snip, is doing good and we were given great directions for aftercare. Wonderful staff as well 😀Matthew H. ★★★★★ Very caring, kind group of people. Vet, vet assustants, front desk. All great!Mary Dukes H. ★★★★★ St Francis Animal Hospital is wonderful! Always helpful and my dog likes going!Kristin A. ★★★★★ Very nice staff and the Dr. was gentle and thorough with Harper. Thank you all for your help.Bill H. ★★★★★ Extremely pleased with St. Francis Animal Hospital. The veterinarians are fantastic with outstanding care, recommendations and truly show that my dog is important to them. The entire staff are also friendly, professional, kind and caring. I would highly recommend St. Francis Animal Hospital to anyone looking for a veterinarian.Tammy H. ★★★★★ Great staff!!Royal S. ★★★★★ They are so kind to our kitties! Very responsive vetErin E. ★★★★★ The technicians were wonderful. We have been customers for 15 years now. This clinic is the best. The vets/staff are awesome as well.Bowling Q. ★★★★★ The doctors and staff are awesome. Their pleasant and well educated. St Francis vet clinic is 5 stars to meDonna L. ★★★★★ The doctor and staffs at St Francis Animals Hospital were amazing and so helpful during our time grieving when we lost our dog. They courtesy they have extended us made us come back to bring our new twins puppies. Thank you all for you help and love for our dogsJose G. ★★★★★ st francis is the best. very compassionate drs and techs and staff. love the professional office. would recommend to all.Kathy M. ★★★★★ They’re always so nice and work hard to keep us informed. they even called to check up on our cat after she was spayed. very good vet. I would recommendCrystal K. ★★★★★ Excellent and kind staff. Welcome environment for our nervous rescue pup. Gave great advice for our disabled kitty. Very honest and thoughtful approach.Faith Y. ★★★★★ Always feel confident taking my pooches to St. Francis Animal Hospital. Courteous, professional, compassionate, knowledgeable staff. Great team of vets and techs.Natalie K. ★★★★★ Dr. Rothsmiller is great!! She does not push you to do anything extra but provides excellent care!!Lori H. ★★★★★ They were very kind and helpful getting my “little old man” in when his health took a rapid decline. It was a sad day, but they were respectful and encouraging.Kathy k (. ★★★★★ I have always experienced kind and caring service at St Francis Animal Hospital.Barbara W. ★★★★★ High quality care for your vet that doesn’t break the bank.Dr Rossmiller and the Staff at St Francis are excellent! You won’t find another vet as caring, compassionate, and competent as them.Dr Rossmiller always takes the time to listen to your questions and concerns. She always is honest and upfront with options. They don’t suggest unnecessary treatments or testing. My highest recommendation.Jbone7 ★★★★★ The new hospital is WAY better than the old location! They’re really amazing there!Jennifer N. ★★★★★ We like Dr. Amy Rossmiller so much, and her staff. We have taken our dogs here for care for a long time now. The new facility is beautiful, and a nice parking area too. Recommend this vet and staff as they give excellent care.Sally S. ★★★★★ The vet Alice was wonderful and her assistant I was so impressed on the time she took with my dog and helpful things she explained to us I'm so glad I decided to go there and plan on telling everyone I know with animals to go thereSandy S. ★★★★★ The people that work there are amazingly kind and very good at their job.Debbie M. ★★★★★ They're very knowledgeable and thorough. They were also really wonderful to my cat, who was not happy to be at the vet.Christine C. ★★★★★ The staff is extremely friendly and helpful!Amanda N. ★★★★★ So caring... Love them.Tina H ★★★★★ Since my husband and I and had admitted our little girl Rosie to the WVRC in waukesha for liver trouble and we needed a vet for a follow up. We also didn't want to drive 30 minutes the convenience of this place being a 1 minute away from our home and the Dr. Rossmiller and Dr. Alice and the staff are wonderful and helpful and have been there every step of the way on Rosie's recovery Tyler my husband and I really appreciate it thank you so much.Andrew L. ★★★★★ Staff are friendly, compassionate, and communicative- I always feel comfortable coming in with my high energy pup and know he’s being taken care. We had to go through heartworm treatment and they were wonderful walking us through the process and giving us answers and advice any time we had a question. Thank you!Molly J. ★★★★★ The veterinarians and their staff are excellent to work with. They honestly care about our dog as much as we do, and they take time to answer all questions.Lisa H. ★★★★★ Super nice people and a great facilityThomas Griff D. ★★★★★ Awesome place. Nice peopleThomas S. ★★★★★ We've been taking our dog here for nine years and have been very happy with the quality of care. Our dog gets really nervous and the techs and vets always accommodate her by giving extra treats and gentle, calming words. Their current location is relatively new and the business in general appears to have had an overhaul. I'm not sure if there is new ownership behind the changes but everything has been brought up to date. After our most recent visit we received an email receipt immediately as well as relevant discount offers and same day estimate for some other needed services. Several of our friends bring their pets here as well and have nothing but good things to say. I would without hesitation recommend this place to anyone who has pets.Sarandos K. ★★★★★ The St. Francis Animal hospital is an attractive and clean facility filled with top notch professionals. We and our dog were treated with the utmost care and respect at the end of our dog’s life. We will always use this animal hospital going forward. We highly recommend.Charles B. ★★★★★ Most thee amazing place!!! After burying my dad we had no choice to put my 17yr old beagle down (same day) and this place was unbelievable.. very caring staff.. I will always always remember this place ❤️ and recommend to anyone and everyone who is looking for a vet..Tracy B. ★★★★★ I recommend them 110%!! Very compassionate to pets and owners!! I was skeptical, bc of previous bad experiences at other places,but they are wonderful! The Vets, front desk staff.. just wonderful!!!Katina M. ★★★★★ James is a damn Saint. Thank you everything you guys do.Kevin Groen (. ★★★★★ Dr.Kelly was very kind and thorough with her exam. I've been taking my pets there for years and they have always been gentle with my pets. I highly recommend them.Susan P. ★★★★★ Great place to take ur petEve E. ★★★★★ Very friendly and knowledgeable people. Our cats would thank them if they weren't cats.Anton V. ★★★★★ Great experiences with taking my cat to St. Francis Animal Hospital. Dr. Alice is amazing and so thorough, and Jamie was so patient and compassionate. Definitely recommend this office!Amanda L. ★★★★★ Great vetsPatrick C. ★★★★☆ This has been my Vet for 11 years. This new location is so nice. The doctors and staff are great.Kate V. ★★★★☆ We just changed to this new vet. Like the care and compassion shown thus far.Karen R. M. ★★★★☆ Been coming here for years. Nice staff, always takes care of my Bean. *yes that's her name.Tonya B. ★★★★☆ We have been using their services since we moved nearby in 2014. Overall great, honest, helpful veterinarian services. I only take away one star because they are typically never on time. Which makes it hard to plan your day with appointments. And normally they don’t tell you they are behind or check in with you until you ask.Lindsay S.
At the St. Francis Animal Hospital we strive to offer not only sound advice, but also optimal veterinary care in Milwaukee, WI, thus allowing you the enjoyment of your companion for a maximum number of years. Our job is not only to treat your pet when he or she isn’t feeling well, but also to help you learn how to keep your best friend happy and healthy.
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