Emergency care for pets and animals
In a bid to provide urgent care for small animals over the weekend, the veterinary emergency service in Rhein-Kreis Neuss has introduced a dedicated hotline. The number to call is 01 51/64 66 83 52, and it is operational from 12 PM on Saturdays to 8 PM, and from 10 AM to 8 PM on Sundays.
This development comes as a response to the growing shortage of veterinarians, leading some small animal clinics to abandon weekend emergency services. To ensure continuity of care, the emergency duty now covers weekends and public holidays, with participating locations including several veterinary practices in the district that rotate on duty.
While fees for emergency services are subject to the official veterinary fee schedule (Gebührenordnung für Tierärzte - GOT), it's important to note that they are typically higher than regular consultation fees due to the after-hours nature. As of the beginning of the year, an additional emergency service fee of €50 is charged on weekends, in addition to regular veterinary fees.
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It's worth noting that the city of Krefeld and the districts of Heinsberg and Viersen also have weekend emergency services for their residents who own dogs, cats, or other small animals.
For the most accurate and up-to-date information about the current status of weekend veterinary emergency services in Rhein-Kreis, including specific fees, participating clinics or municipalities, and emergency contact details, it's recommended to consult the official Rhein-Kreis Neuss website or district veterinary office, local veterinary associations (Tierärztekammer Nordrhein), flyers or notices posted at veterinary practices in the Rhein-Kreis area, or dedicated emergency veterinary hotlines specific to the district.
The implementing of a weekend emergency hotline by the veterinary emergency service in Rhein-Kreis Neuss reflects an initiative in science, aiming to address the growing health-and-wellness concerns for small animals. To address any further queries, it's suggested to consult the official Rhein-Kreis Neuss website or district veterinary office for the most accurate updates on the service.
