Emergency Vet Care in Branson, MO
Emergency Services • Branson, MO
About
Summary: Shepherd of the Hills Veterinary Clinic is a small, Branson-area full-service animal hospital offering care for dogs, cats, rabbits, and pocket pets. Their emphasis is on affordable, community-focused veterinary services and they partner with Shepherd of the Hills Humane Society to support adoptions. Contact: 417-337-7389. Located at 2837 Shepherd Of The Hills Expy, Branson, MO. Note: The clinic appears to be a low-staff operation (2 employees) with a focus on local community care, not explicitly listed as an emergency facility. If you need emergency care in Branson, verify current hours and whether they offer after-hours or partner with an urgent/ER clinic.
Clinic Type
Emergency Services
Address
Branson, MO
Phone
417-337-7389 (main contact for on-the-way-in scheduling during emergencies)
info@shepherdhillsvet.com
Opening Hours
Emergency Vet Care in Branson, MO during regular business hours; After Hour Emergencies handled by Emergency Clinic of Southwest Missouri in Springfield: 417-890-1600 400 S. Glenstone Ave Springfield, MO 65802
Emergency Care
Yes
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FAQs
What emergencies do you handle?
Common indications for an emergency vet visit include poison, overdose and toxic substance ingestion, anaphylactic/allergic reactions, sudden intractable vomiting, being hit by a car, heat stroke, very young or very old suddenly ill, existing conditions that have become ill, and other traumatic injuries/events.
What is the process for true life-threatening emergencies?
For true life-threatening emergencies, call 417-337-7389 when you are on your way in to help with scheduling and to get prepared (not required).
What should I do if my pet has an emergency after hours?
If your pet is experiencing an emergency after hours, contact the Emergency Clinic of Southwest Missouri in Springfield at 417-890-1600 (400 S. Glenstone Ave, Springfield, MO 65802).
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Branson Veterinary Hospital: 4.6 stars (928 reviews)
- Shepherd of the Hills Veterinary Clinic: Highly praised (149 reviews)
- Animal Care Clinic: Highly recommended (103 reviews)
Patients praise
- Professional and caring staff
- Compassionate handling of pets and owners
- Helpful and responsive service
- Clean and well-organized facilities
Common complaints
- Limited information on formal complaint resolution processes available online due to non-accreditation by BBB for some clinics.
"GREAT overall experience for us and our dog! We are a camping, vacationing family from Colorado."
— Yelp Review for Branson Veterinary Hospital"All the staff are very nice, saved my cats life, my daughter is happy with them too."
— BBB Review for Shepherd of the Hills Veterinary Clinic"What a wonderful experience. Staff so professional, caring and made us feel comfortable. Highly recommend for your pets."
— Animal Care Clinic ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Important Links - Animal Care Clinic | Branson Veterinarian — May 10, 2026
- ANIMAL CARE CLINIC - Updated July 2026 - 14 Photos & 11 Reviews — Jul 6, 2026
- SHEPHERD OF THE HILLS VETERINARY CLINIC - Phone Number — Jul 1, 2026
- Emergency Vet in Missouri | After Hours Veterinary Urgent Care For ... — Mar 11, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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