Animal Emergency Hospital Palm Coast officially celebrated the grand opening of its new permanent veterinary facility on June 4, 2026, at 124 Flagler Plaza Drive in Palm Coast. The open house event drew a crowd of local primary care veterinarians, community members, friends, and family, along with notable attendees including the Palm Coast Mayor, Police Chief, and K9 Chief. The celebration marked the end of an 18-month period during which the hospital’s team provided emergency veterinary care out of a temporary mobile truck stationed at the same location while the permanent building was under construction.

The facility is the third privately owned emergency animal hospital in the network of owner and Medical Director Diane Johnson, DVM, who has been focused on expanding access to emergency veterinary care across North Central Florida. The new building is equipped with advanced diagnostics, digital imaging, and emergency surgical suites, and is staffed by a team of emergency veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and client service representatives. “Operating out of the mobile truck for the last year and a half proved just how deeply Palm Coast needed accessible, immediate emergency care,” said Dr. Johnson. “Opening these permanent doors is a testament to our team’s resilience and our enduring promise to support local pet owners and referring primary care veterinarians when they need us most.” The hospital operates during nights, weekends, and holidays, with hours running Monday through Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., Friday starting at 5:00 p.m., and full 24-hour coverage on Saturday and Sunday. For more information, visit animalerpalmcoast.com or call 386-777-7431.