What is the Emergency Veterinary Clinic of SW Missouri?

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The Emergency Veterinary Clinic of SW Missouri (evcspringfield.com) is a 24/7 emergency and critical care veterinary clinic in Springfield, Missouri, established in 1997 to treat small animal emergencies when a regular veterinarian is unavailable. It is the right resource if your pet has an urgent illness or trauma during weeknights, weekends, or holidays — not for routine checkups or preventive care.

Location and Contact

Detail Information
Address 400 S. Glenstone, Springfield, MO 65802
Phone (417) 890-1600
Hours Weeknights, weekends, and holidays (after-hours emergency care)

What the Clinic Does

The clinic was formed by a group of area veterinarians who wanted their patients to receive quality care regardless of the time of day. They incorporated specifically to create an after-hours emergency clinic dedicated to emergency and critical care.

  • Scope: All areas of small animal emergencies — illness or trauma.
  • When to use it: When your regular veterinarian is not available, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • On-site capability: A complete laboratory and an advanced x-ray unit allow for quick diagnosis of many emergency diseases and conditions.
  • Staffing: An emergency and critical care veterinarian and assistants are present during all hours of operation.

Who You'll See

Staff Veterinarians

  • Dr. Kayla Archuleta
  • Dr. Laura McCann
  • Dr. Bonnie Toner — Medical Director

Hospital Administration

  • Cheryl Elliott, Hospital Administrator
  • Shannon Squibb, Asst. Hospital Administrator/HR Director

The care team also includes registered veterinary technicians (RVT), senior veterinary assistants (SVA), veterinary assistants (VA), and animal care assistants (ACA).

Payment and Aftercare

  • Payment: The clinic does not offer payment plans, but it does accept CareCredit. If you're planning a visit, confirming your payment method in advance is worth doing, since emergency costs can add up quickly.
  • Cremation services: Friends of the Family handles the clinic's cremation services.

When to Choose This Clinic

Choose the Emergency Veterinary Clinic of SW Missouri when your pet needs urgent or critical care outside your regular vet's hours and you are in or near Springfield, MO. For routine exams, vaccinations, or non-urgent concerns, contact your primary veterinarian instead. If you're unsure whether a situation is truly an emergency, calling (417) 890-1600 is the fastest way to get guidance.