Frequently Asked Questions

You do not need an appointment. We do however recommend you to register online or call before arrival to go over what to expect when visiting IAUC and answer any preliminary questions you may have.

We are a facility created exclusively to treat active medical issues in dogs and cats. We bridge the gap between primary care veterinarians and emergency rooms, offering efficient and transparent services when your family veterinarian is unavailable or if you don't have an established primary care veterinarian. We are capable of managing everything from mild cases like ear and urinary tract infections to emergency abdominal surgeries like cesarean sections, gastrointestinal foreign bodies and more.

827 S East St. Indianapolis, IN 46225 Indianapolis Animal Urgent Care is located on East Street in the Fletcher Place neighborhood, adjacent to Fountain Square. We're just next to the intersection of S. East St. and McCarty St. We're across the street from Eli Lilly campus. We're just a single turn off of the highway coming from either South I-65/I-70 or North I-65. Free parking is available in our parking lot adjacent to the left side of the building as well as free street parking directly in front.

On weekdays we open from 12PM until 10PM. On weekends we are open from 10AM until 8PM. We are open 7 days a week with the exception of some holidays and special occasions.

No, IAUC is independently owned and operated. We have no financial incentive to recommend or refer to any particular hospital or facility. Our relationships with surrounding area veterinary care providers is extremely important to us and we aim to provide easy, uncomplicated records for other veterinarians whether they be your primary or referral care to continue your care as or if needed.

If you're worried, we typically recommend erring on the side of caution and having your pet evaluated. Feel free to give us a call and we can help you assess if your pet should be seen.

Typical Concerns Treated​ Bites, Lacerations Vomiting and/or Diarrhea Upper Respiratory Urinary Tract Infections Urinary Obstruction Allergic Reactions Limping and Lameness Toxic Exposures Ear and Skin Infections Surgical Emergencies including Bloat, Foreign Body Obstructions, C-Sections Types of Services Available Wound and Suture Repair Abdominal Surgery Sedated Procedures Fluid Therapy Stabilization of Fractures Quality of Life Consults Euthanasia and Cremation Outpatient Treatments In-House Pharmacy In-House Laboratory Diagnostics Available Physical Exams Bloodwork Digital Radiography Ultrasound Urinalysis Electrocardiography Fecal Analysis Ocular Tonometry Skin and Ear Cytology

We are experienced in most emergency abdominal procedures including foreign body obstructions, cesareans, bloats, pyometras and more. For cases that are likely to require blood transfusions (eg. unstable hemoabdomen) or multiple-day hospitalizations (eg. septic peritonitis) we would encourage treatment at a 24-hour facility. We are typically able to perform most amputations. We do not perform advanced orthopedic surgery.

Indianapolis Animal Urgent Care does not administer vaccinations.

We do not perform elective surgeries such as spays and neuters.

Indianapolis Animal Urgent Care does not perform dental procedures.

We accept most major credit cards including Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express as well as bank debit cards, CareCredit, Scratchpay and cash. We do not accept personal checks, business checks. Scratchpay can be applied to at www.scratchpay.com CareCredit can be applied to at www.carecredit.com

We will do our absolute best to stay within whatever budget or financial constraints you may have. Please be open about your concerns and forward with what you are comfortable with and we will help you determine the best plan for you and your pet's care. We do not have payment plans and utilize CareCredit and Scratchpay to handle those with payment plan needs. Scratchpay can be applied to at www.scratchpay.com CareCredit can be applied to at www.carecredit.com

The examination fee is $128. Any diagnostic testing, treatments or dispensed items and medications are additional. All fees are due at the time of service. The staff can give you an estimated expected cost for diagnostics and/or treatments. We aim to be very transparent and practical with our pricing and recommendations. Some procedures such as emergency surgery require deposits prior to services rendered. Most emergency abdominal surgeries cost somewhere between $2500 and $5000. Pricing varies widely based on previous diagnostics performed, the specific procedure and time required, the size of the pet and a large number of other factors.

We do not offer in-house payment plans. Our veterinarians are extremely respectful of financial concerns, limitations and general practicality. We are able to accept payment through CareCredit, Scratch Pay, and Varidi Payment Plans.