Veterinary Urgent Care of the Desert

09/22/2025

Murph came in for his staple removal today and got the VIP treatment from our tech Jay 🐾💛 Always a good day when it ends with pug cuddles!

09/16/2025

When every minute matters, trust Veterinary Urgent Care of the Desert for expert, compassionate care — with walk-ins welcome, a virtual lobby, and advanced diagnostics all under one roof. 🐾 Open late in Palm Desert, we’re here when your pet needs us most. 💙

09/11/2025

Dr. Goldstein in action performing an ultrasound at Veterinary Urgent Care of the Desert, where compassion meets expert care.

Locally Owned. AAHA Accredited. Urgent, Emergency, and Surgical Care for Your Pets From the Best of the Best.

Coachella Valley's Premier Veterinary Urgent Care Facility.

09/08/2025

Compassion you can count on 🐾💙 Hear what our amazing client said about their experience at Veterinary Urgent Care of the Desert! Your pet’s health is our top priority.

09/06/2025

🌸 Meet Debbie, our sweet Papillon patient 💕 She came to Veterinary Urgent Care of the Desert with tummy troubles, but thanks to the quick care of our team, she’s now on the mend and feeling much better. 🐾✨
We’re here 7 days a week to help pets like Debbie get back to their happy, healthy selves. 💛

08/26/2025

Sweet Poppy came in for some relief from an ear infection 🐶💛 If your pet is dealing with ear trouble and can’t be seen right away, Veterinary Urgent Care of the Desert can provide fast relief and compassionate care when it’s needed most.

08/19/2025

Shoutout to Sheryl, one of our amazing RVTs, for bringing compassion and care to every patient - like the sweet and snuggly Doofy! These bonds are what make our work so meaningful. 🐾💛

08/18/2025

Meet Blue, our sweet Bernedoodle patient, who thought a scrunchie made the perfect snack 😅 Thankfully, his family rushed him over to us at Veterinary Urgent Care of the Desert. Dr. Boyd and our team safely helped him bring it back up—and he’s feeling MUCH better now 💙
We’re here 7 days a week for life’s unexpected moments… even fashion emergencies. 👀
👉 Swipe right to see the scrunchie that didn’t make the cut!
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08/11/2025

We’re more than urgent care… we’re surgery, too!... From orthopedic surgeries like TPLO, FHO, and fracture repair, to advanced treatments like stem cell therapy and endoscopy, our surgical team is here for pets who need expert care fast. 🐾

📞 Call today: (760)851-0668
📍36955 Cook St. Suite 14a, Palm Desert, CA 92211
🌐 www.vucd.vet

Locally Owned. AAHA Accredited. Urgent, Emergency, and Surgical Care for Your Pets From the Best of the Best.

Coachella Valley's Premier Veterinary Urgent Care Facility.

08/08/2025

🐾 Veterinary Urgent Care of the Desert is excited to be present at Clear the Shelters at Palm Springs Animal Shelter on August 16 - 17. We look forward to seeing you there!

Kennels are overcrowded with some housing 2–3 dogs. PSAS is working hard to find loving homes for pets in need, especially our larger canine friends. 🧡

All adopters will receive:

🎉 FREE adoptions sponsored by our amazing Coachella Valley community

🎟️ 2 tickets to The Living Desert

🎁 Tailwaggers adoption pack

🎒🐾 VUCD swag bag

📺 Event will be featured on NBC Palm Springs!
Let’s come together to give these pets the love and space they deserve.

Adopt. Love. Save a Life.

08/07/2025

🎉 It’s That Time Again… 🎉
The Best of Coachella Valley nominations are OPEN — and we’d be honored to earn your vote as Best Veterinarian! 🐾💛

We’re locally owned and proud to serve pets and their people across the Coachella Valley - now we need your help! Voting is open for the “Best of Coachella Valley” awards, and we’d love your nomination for Best Veterinarian.

If you’ve had a great experience with our team, whether for urgent care, emergency services, or surgery, your support means the world to us. Every nomination counts!

How to Nominate:
Visit https://vote.cvindependent.com and search for the Veterinarian category under "Valley Professionals".

We proudly serve Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, Cathedral City, La Quinta, Indio, Desert Hot Springs, Yucca Valley, and beyond.

Thank you for trusting us with your pets.
www.vucd.vet

08/06/2025

🎉 Happy Birthday, Samson! 🎂 The whole VUCD team wishes you the happiest day ever! We’re so glad to have you as our patient. thanks for letting us be part of your journey. Here’s to healing, tail wags, and birthday treats! 💙🐾