Pet Taxi – Medical & Emergency Transport
For Current Clients Only | Safe. Certified. GPS-Tracked.
Serving Ballston, Clarendon & Rosslyn
What Is the PS4C Emergency Pet Taxi?
This service is available only for current clients and is used during an active pet sitting or dog walking visit when a pet shows signs of distress or illness.
We provide:
✔ Private, direct transport to your vet or nearest emergency clinic
✔ Fear Free handling by certified caregivers
✔ GPS-tracked rides with real-time updates via the Time To Pet portal
✔ Insured vehicle equipped with pet crates, seatbelt harnesses, and first aid gear
When Is Emergency Transport Used?
We act quickly if your pet shows signs such as:
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Collapse, disorientation, or lethargy
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Vomiting, diarrhea, or concerning changes in behavior
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Swelling, limping, or minor cuts
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Seizure activity or neurological signs
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Allergic reactions or breathing difficulty
If life-threatening and you're unreachable, we follow your emergency care plan and transport to the nearest ER listed in your signed Veterinary Release Form.
Medical Taxi (Standard, Non-Emergency)
Used only during a scheduled visit for same-day, non-urgent transport:
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One-way ride to your vet
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Safe crate/harness required
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Includes handoff and post-visit update
Rates
Emergency Transport (Pet in Our Care):
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$60 – Ballston, Clarendon, Rosslyn
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$85 – Up to 10 miles outside Arlington
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$120+ – Over 10 miles
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$30 per 30 minutes – Vet wait time (after 1st hour)
Standard Medical Taxi (During Scheduled Visit):
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$40 – One-way trip within service area
How Emergency Transport Works
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Assess pet’s condition during the visit
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Attempt to reach owner and review emergency instructions
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Safely secure the pet using a crate or harness
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Transport directly to the vet
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Upload updates and a full post-visit report to your portal
Important Notes
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Available only for pets under our active care
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Not a public taxi or on-demand service
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You must pre-authorize transport in your Time To Pet portal
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We do not transport across state lines
Help Us Respond Faster
Keep the following updated in your client portal:
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Your preferred veterinary clinic
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A signed Veterinary Release Form
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Emergency contact details
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Working lockbox, key, or access codes