Animalance RVA

Emergency Transport Services

Owner and founder: Becky Lacy

With over 20 years of experience as a dedicated veterinary nurse, Becky has spent her career providing exceptional care to pets and their families. Her expertise spans emergency and specialty care, with a particular focus on veterinary dentistry and emergency care over the past seven years. This wealth of experience has shaped her compassionate and client-centered approach to animal care.

​As the founder of Animalance RVA, Becky has combined her passion for pets and her extensive knowledge to create a reliable pet transportation service. Centrally located in Richmond, Virginia, Animalance RVA serves as a lifeline for pet owners, ensuring safe and timely transport for pets in need. Whether it’s an emergency or a routine trip to the vet, Becky’s mission is to make pet transportation accessible and seamless.​​

Contact Info

Website: www.animalancerva.com

Phone: (804) 404-2586

Email: info@animalancerva.com

Please give Becky a call if you’re finding your pet is in need of medical transport. All information pertaining to hours of operation, services, and fees can be found on the Animalance RVA website.


List of Emergency and Urgent Care Clinics in Richmond and the surrounding counties*

24/7 Emergency Clinics

Virginia Veterinary Centers (Short Pump): open 24 hours // phone: (804) 353-9000 // address: 4300 Greybull Dr, Henrico, VA 23233

Virginia Veterinary Centers (Fredericksburg): open 24 hours // phone: (540) 372-3470 // address: 1301 Central Park Blvd, Fredericksburg, VA 22401

Partner Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center: open 24 hours // phone: (804) 206-9122 // address: 1616 Three Chopt Rd, Henrico, VA 23233

Limited Hours, Walk-in Emergency and Urgent Care Clinics

Virginia Veterinary Centers (Midlothian)

hours: 7 days a week 11am - 10 pm

address: 12077 Hull Street Rd, Midlothian, VA 23112 // phone: (804) 744-9800

Veterinary Referral and Critical Care (Manakin-Sabot)

hours: Mon: 8am-midnight; Tues-Fri: open 24 hours; Sat: midnight-6pm, Sun: closed

address: 1596 Hockett Rd, Manakin-Sabot, VA 23103 // phone: (804) 784-8722

BetterPet Veterinary Urgent Care (Mechanicsville)

hours: Mon - Fri: noon-8pm; Sat/Sun: 8am-6pm

address: 7138 Mechanicsville Tpke, Mechanicsville, VA 23111 // phone: (804) 442-2713

UrgentVet (Richmond)

hours: Mon - Fri: 3pm-11pm; Sat/Sun: 10am-8pm; All Holidays: 12pm-8pm

address: 3531 Ellwood Avenue, Richmond, VA 23221 // phone: (804) 362-0202

UrgentVet (Midlothian)

hours: Mon - Fri: 3pm-11pm; Sat/Sun: 10am-8pm; All Holidays: 12pm-8pm

address: 14300 Winterview Pkwy Suite 106, Midlothian, VA 23113 // phone: (804) 924-0404

UrgentVet (Short Pump)

hours: Mon - Fri: 3pm-11pm; Sat/Sun: 10am-8pm; All Holidays: 12pm-8pm

address: 11521 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23233 // phone: (804) 533-7733

BluePearl Pet Hospital (Richmond)

hours: Mon -Tues: open 24 hours; Thurs: 7am-7pm; Sat: 7am-7pm; Sun: 7am-midnight; (closed Wednesday/Friday)

address: 5918 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23230 // phone: (804) 716-4700

*This list is updated periodically and is a non-exhaustive list of Emergency and Urgent Care/Walk-in Clinics. For recommended clinics in your area, please check with your primary care veterinarian or search online for Veterinary Emergency or Urgent Care/Walk-in Clinics near you.