New Pet Urgent Care to Open in Springfield

The Pet Clinic expands with a new urgent care facility to serve Champaign County pets and owners.

Mar. 22, 2026 at 12:35pm

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Pet owners in Springfield and the surrounding Champaign County will soon have increased access to veterinary care with the opening of a new urgent care facility by The Pet Clinic. The clinic, owned by Dr. Erin Williamson, is addressing a critical gap in services for local animals and their families by providing a more affordable and convenient option for non-emergency medical issues.

Why it matters

Currently, pet owners in the Springfield area often face long drives to access urgent veterinary care, with the nearest options being in Dayton, Columbus, and other distant locations. The new urgent care facility will provide a much-needed local solution, offering prompt attention for conditions like ear infections, skin concerns, minor wounds, and urinary tract infections at a more reasonable cost compared to corporate veterinary chains.

The details

The Pet Clinic of Springfield Urgent Care will initially operate from 4-10 p.m. Friday through Tuesday, with the potential to expand hours based on community demand. The clinic will focus on treating small animals like cats and dogs, and may also see exotic or pocket pets depending on staff expertise. The new facility is located at 1426 Mitchell Blvd., in a building previously used by Veterinary Services of Springfield, streamlining the transition process.

  • The Pet Clinic of Urbana, owned by Dr. Erin Williamson, was established in 2011.
  • The new urgent care facility in Springfield is set to open in 2026.

The players

Dr. Erin Williamson

Owner and operator of The Pet Clinic of Urbana, and the driving force behind the expansion to Springfield. Dr. Williamson is a graduate of The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine and holds a bachelor's degree from Wittenberg University. She is a member of several professional organizations, including The American Animal Hospital Association and The American Veterinary Medical Association, and has special medical interests in internal medicine, dermatology, and preventative care.

Rachel Patton

Practice manager at the Urbana clinic and a Springfield resident since 2024, who recognized the need for a more localized urgent care solution for pet owners in the area.

The Pet Clinic of Urbana

The existing veterinary practice owned by Dr. Erin Williamson, which is expanding to open the new urgent care facility in Springfield.

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What they’re saying

“We've had great success in this community and we're really happy to help the clients and our patients here, and we thought that we definitely needed urgent care in our area that's more accessible and potentially more cost effective.”

— Dr. Erin Williamson, Owner and operator, The Pet Clinic of Urbana

“We've had great success in this community and we're really happy to help the clients and our patients here.”

— Dr. Erin Williamson, Owner and operator, The Pet Clinic of Urbana

What’s next

The new urgent care facility is currently seeking associate veterinarians, including both full-time and part-time positions, to staff the clinic.

The takeaway

The expansion of The Pet Clinic to Springfield with an urgent care facility will provide a much-needed local solution for pet owners in the area, offering prompt and affordable veterinary care for non-emergency medical issues and addressing a critical gap in services.