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📞 Call number: 010 739 9130
📍 Address: Veterinary Hospital Sacrum, Porttisuontie 13, 01200 Vantaa
When the emergency is greatest, help is at hand. Veterinary Hospital Sacrum operates as a full-service veterinary hospital in Vantaa, along Kehä III. Thanks to our location, we also serve pets in Helsinki, Espoo and the rest of Uusimaa quickly.
The emergency room is for acute illness cases that cannot wait for a normal appointment.
What is treated in the emergency room?
All urgent cases are handled by our on-call veterinarian. Some of the most common reasons for going to the emergency room are:
- Accidents: Wounds, fractures, car crashes.
- Acute stomach problems: Suspicion of gastric torsion, bloody diarrhea, foreign objects.
- Poisoning: Chocolate, xylitol, rat poison, medicines.
- Obstetric difficulties: If childbirth does not proceed normally.
- Difficulty urinating: Especially male cats and dogs.
- Neurological symptoms: Seizures, paralysis symptoms.
- Painful conditions: Sudden lameness, eye injuries, back pain.
How do I act in an emergency?
- Always call first: In the No. 010 739 9130 The nurse or veterinarian will make an assessment of the need for treatment. You will receive instructions for first aid and safe transportation.
- Come on in: Our address is Porttisuontie 13, Vantaa. You can easily reach us by car and there is plenty of parking in the yard.
- Sign up: Upon arrival, check in at the reception. The most serious cases are always treated first (triage principle).
We have comprehensive hospital-level equipment
Unlike smaller receptions, the veterinary hospital is equipped for demanding diagnostics and treatment right away:
- Own laboratory (blood tests are completed in minutes).
- Digital X-ray and ultrasound.
- Operating rooms for acute surgery (e.g. cesarean section, foreign objects).
- Ward care for patients requiring enhanced supervision.
When your pet needs the best possible care quickly, Animal Hospital Sacrum is the right choice.
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