24/7 Emergency Veterinarian & Animal Hospital in Traverse City, MI

When your pet is in crisis, you need more than fast care; you need compassionate expertise, state-of-the-art equipment, and a team that thrives on saving lives. That’s exactly what you’ll find at Bay Area Pet Hospital.

Since opening our doors in 2010, we’ve proudly served the Traverse City community with round-the-clock emergency and urgent care. Founded by a local veterinarian who saw the need for 24/7 emergency veterinary services in Northern Michigan, Bay Area Pet Hospital has grown from its general practice roots into a fully dedicated emergency and critical care facility.

From midnight emergencies to unexpected daytime accidents, our locally owned animal hospital is here to provide life-saving support when your pet needs it most. We thrive in the adrenaline of the unknown and take pride in turning critical moments into hopeful outcomes. Whether you’re from downtown Traverse City or one of the surrounding rural communities, your pet’s health is our highest priority—every hour of the day, every day of the year.

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Meet Our Life-Saving Team Certified. Equipped. Always Ready.

Our team of emergency veterinarians and highly trained technicians are more than pet lovers; we're medical professionals who excel under pressure. We’re staffed 24/7, with doctors and staff who are RECOVER-certified in advanced resuscitation techniques. Our veterinarians are also members of the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society (VECCS), ensuring your pet receives care that meets national emergency standards.

Emergency Vet Care in Northern Michigan

At Bay Area Pet Hospital, we’re equipped to handle everything from minor injuries to life-threatening trauma. With in-house diagnostics, advanced monitoring tools, and emergency surgical suites, we’re ready to provide immediate care that saves lives and shortens recovery time.

24/7 Emergency
Services

Emergencies never happen during convenient times, but you can always count on our team to be standing by. Whether it’s a sudden collapse, a car accident, or a swallowed object, we’re ready to help, day or night, with the experience and resources to act quickly.

Critical Care
& ICU

Our ICU sees critical cases like heart failure, internal bleeding, severe infections, and more. Pets are monitored continuously using advanced CRI setups, a dedicated Snyder unit for oxygen therapy, and round-the-clock care to ensure the best possible outcomes.

Urgent Care & Same-Day Appointments

For urgent concerns like limping, vomiting, or sudden changes in behavior, our urgent care services allow you to get expert attention quickly, without the wait. We take the time to go over your pet’s history and make sure you leave with answers and a clear path forward.

Diagnostic
Imaging

With digital X-rays, ultrasound probes, and flexible endoscopes, we can quickly pinpoint internal issues and start treatment fast. Our endoscopy equipment allows us to non-surgically retrieve foreign objects, saving pets from unnecessary incisions and longer recoveries.

Words of Gratitude

We’ve helped thousands of pets through their worst moments—and supported the people who love them through it all. Here’s what some of our clients have shared about their experiences with our animal hospital:

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Looking for a Primary Care Veterinarian?

While Bay Area Pet Hospital is 100% dedicated to emergency and urgent care, our sister clinic—East Bay Pet Hospital—provides full-service wellness and preventive care for your pets. From vaccines and checkups to spays, neuters, and screening tests, East Bay Pet Hospital offers compassionate, relationship-based care for every stage of your pet’s life. Learn more and make them your everyday vet!

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