Violet Crown
Veterinary Specialists
Austin's Only Privately Owned
24/7 | ER | Specialty & Emergency
Veterinary Hospital
Have an Emergency?
When it’s urgent, Violet Crown is ready.
As Austin’s only privately owned, doctor-led Specialty and Emergency Hospital,
we’re open 24/7 with a dedicated staff and board-certified surgeons

Why Violet Crown Specialty and Emergency Services?
World Class Care
Emergency and Specialty Care from experts that treat your pet like family.
Doctor Run
Specialty and Emergency Care, Reimagined by Top Board-Certified Surgeons
Privately Owned
Independent Care, Personal Decisions, Better Outcomes.
Veterinary Specialty Services

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Have an Emergency? We Have Answers!
Our highly trained emergency veterinarians and support team are ready to care for pets at all hours with services that include:
- Trauma response and wound management
- Toxin exposure evaluation
- Difficulty breathing or respiratory distress
- Severe vomiting, diarrhea, or lethargy
- Broken bones, dislocations, and other injuries
- Sudden collapse or critical illness
Every case is treated with urgency and care to stabilize your pet and begin the right treatment quickly.
Not all urgent medical needs require life-saving intervention, but delaying care can make them worse. We treat conditions such as:
- Limping or sudden lameness
- Minor wounds and skin infections
- Ear and eye infections
- Digestive upset (vomiting, diarrhea, constipation)
- Lethargy or decreased appetite
These conditions may not be life-threatening, but they still deserve immediate attention to help your pet feel better faster.
Rapid diagnosis leads to rapid care. We perform a comprehensive suite of diagnostics on site so your pet doesn’t have to wait for answers:
- Digital X-rays for bones and internal organs
- Ultrasound imaging
- In-house bloodwork and lab testing
- Urinalysis, cytology, and more
With fast results and real-time evaluation, we can begin treatment sooner and more accurately.
When your pet needs surgical intervention, our team is prepared to act. We offer:
- Emergency surgical procedures (e.g., foreign object removal)
- Treatment for bloat and life-threatening abdominal issues
- Trauma surgery and fracture repair
- Emergency reproductive surgery when needed
Our veterinarians combine advanced techniques with careful pain management to ensure the best possible outcomes.
Some pets require more intensive monitoring or treatment than an outpatient visit allows. At Violet Crown Vet, we provide:
- Overnight hospitalization
- Continuous monitoring by trained staff
- Nutritional support and specialized care
We’ll keep you informed every step of the way and help you make informed decisions about your pet’s care.
We know the hardest part of loving a pet is saying goodbye. Our team offers:
- Gentle pain management
- Quality-of-life assessments
- Peaceful, respectful euthanasia when appropriate
- Emotional support for families during difficult moments
You and your pet will be treated with dignity, comfort, and compassion throughout.
- Open 24/7 for walk-in emergencies — no appointment needed
- Immediate attention from trained emergency vets
- Pet-first care that keeps you involved
- Advanced diagnostics and treatment under one roof
We make it our priority to reduce stress for both pets and their families, offering support and guidance from entry to recovery.
If your pet is in distress or you’re unsure whether they need emergency care, call Violet Crown Vet immediately. Our team is ready to help you assess the situation and bring your companion in for care.
Wellness Journeys
Erica & King
King was near death and with the help of Violet Crown's Oncology department they were able to use advanced cancer treatment in a never before seen case.
Bob & Penny
Penny came in to see the Criticalist with severe dehydration from kidney failure. Around-the-clock care from Violet Crown and Penny was reunited with her twin sister.
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