Evening Hours: Tuesday–Wednesday 5PM-8AM

Weekend Hours: Thursday 5PM–Tuesday 8AM

The dedicated team at Animal Emergency Care

About Us

Emergency Animal Hospital Serving Pensacola and Gulf Breeze

When your pet needs help, every minute matters. The dedicated team at Animal Emergency Care is proud to provide reliable, caring emergency veterinary services for pets who are uncomfortable, in pain, or need same-day attention.

From late-night visits for a sudden injury to weekend visits for unexpected illness, our skilled doctors are ready to stabilize, treat, and guide your pet’s care. Contact us or visit our animal hospital at 1645 Nantahala Beach Road in Gulf Breeze, Florida, today!

Caring Emergency Vet Services

Focused Emergency Care When it Matters Most

When you need immediate help for your pet, making an unexpected trip to an emergency veterinary practice can feel overwhelming. We focus on making the process as smooth as possible for both you and your pet. We strive to serve every patient and family with compassion you can trust and expertise you can rely on.

Late Night and Weekend Emergency Pet Care

Emergencies demand immediate access to medical intervention. Our pet hospital provides overnight care on weekdays and around-the-clock availability on weekends. Following each visit, we communicate with your veterinarian to ensure coordinated care.

Walk-In Emergency Veterinary Services

At Animal Emergency Care, we provide timely and accessible emergency veterinary services when intervention is needed. Walk-ins are always welcome, but we encourage all clients to call ahead if possible so our team can prepare for your arrival.

Partnerships with Gulf Coast Veterinarians

Our hospital maintains partnerships with veterinarians throughout Pensacola, Gulf Breeze, Fort Walton Beach, Niceville, Navarre, Milton, and the surrounding communities. We build these relationships to enable our emergency team to function as an after-hours extension of your primary veterinarian. Whether you’re a Gulf Coast resident or vacationing in the Florida Panhandle, our mission is to ensure that every case is managed collaboratively and with ongoing care.

Our Emergency Veterinary Team

At the heart of Animal Emergency Care is our dedicated team. From our front desk staff to our veterinary technicians and seasoned doctors, every member of our team plays a vital role in supporting your pet’s health and well-being throughout the process. When you visit our animal hospital, you will be greeted by people who care about the quality of their work and the future of your beloved animal companions.

Stephen Carroll, DVM

Meredith Van De Linder, DVM

Stephen Carroll, DVM

Dr. Stephen Carroll is a Southeast Louisiana native who earned both his undergraduate and veterinary degrees from Louisiana State University, graduating with his DVM in 2012. He began his career in equine practice working in the Thoroughbred racing industry before transitioning to small animal emergency practice. Prior to opening Animal Emergency Care, Dr. Carroll worked in several emergency hospitals along the Gulf Coast. His clinical interests include soft tissue surgery and trauma management. He is committed to delivering reliable, high-quality emergency services to the surrounding community.