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After Hour Animal Hospital

290 Smokey Ln, North Little Rock, AR 72117, United States

3.7 (491 reviews)
Brand Independent
Property type Emergency veterinarian service ·  · 290 Smokey Ln

About this hospital

After Hour Animal Hospital

After Hour Animal Hospital in Little Rock, AR lists 24-hour operation for an Animal Hospital setting, and you can reach them at (501) 955-0911. If you’re searching for after-hours help, it’s useful to start with what the listing confirms: this is an independent, in-city option rather than an urgent-care satellite. Use the contact line to confirm intake procedures and what they can handle when you call from the road.

Little Rock emergency vet context

In Little Rock, families typically reach for a 24-hour animal hospital when timing matters—late-night injuries, sudden vomiting or breathing trouble, or an accident that can’t wait for daytime appointments. Demand often comes in waves: after travel disruptions, weekends, or weather-related events that increase the odds of slips, bites, or exposure incidents. Even if your pet’s issue seems “small,” you may still be deciding quickly whether you need in-person diagnostics now versus monitoring at home.

Independent-practice angle

After Hour Animal Hospital is listed as independent, which generally means it’s not part of a chain with centralized protocols and referral pathways. With independent emergency and animal hospital operations, staffing and case scope can look different from day to day, depending on who is on shift and what resources are available for diagnostics or treatment. The trade-off is that your experience can be more locally shaped, so it helps to call and ask specific questions about your pet’s likely needs and timing.

h3>General animal hospital scope

This listing is categorized as an Animal Hospital, not an emergency-only specialty service. In many cases, general animal hospitals handle preventive care, routine diagnostics, and in-house evaluation for common issues. They may also be able to perform minor procedures on site, depending on the case and available staff and equipment. For emergencies that require advanced specialty care, the hospital may still start treatment and stabilize your pet while determining next steps—so it’s worth asking what level of care is available for your situation.

About the reviewer base

The public rating is 3.7 across 491 reviews. That number of reviews can help travelers and locals compare experiences over time and form a more balanced picture than a small review set. Still, ratings can’t replace your specific call: an emergency pet’s needs, the hour of arrival, and the case complexity can change what care looks like in practice. Use the reviews as context, then confirm details directly with the hospital.

Pre-visit checklist / practical notes

Before you head out to After Hour Animal Hospital, consider calling at (501) 955-0911 to confirm you can be seen and to ask what information they want on arrival. Bring any relevant records, medication lists, and vaccination history you have, even if you’re unsure how complete they are. If you have a payment preference or need options for estimates, ask about billing expectations before arriving so you’re not scrambling during an emergency.

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Editor’s note

Useful when an independently-operated emergency hospital fits the case better than a chain and the hospital's typical hours align with the situation. Confirm by phone for time-sensitive cases.

Common questions

Should I call ahead before bringing my pet?

Yes — calling first lets the team confirm a veterinarian is on-site, that the case fits the hospital's scope, and that walk-ins are being accepted at that hour. A 60-second call can avoid a wasted drive.

What other emergency vets are in Little Rock?

Our directory lists additional emergency veterinary hospitals serving Little Rock. Use the "Other emergency vets" link in the sidebar to see the full city listing.

Listing reviewed: May 2026