Pet Emergency Vet Finder
Quick-access directory of 24/7 emergency veterinary resources in the US, plus poison-control hotlines. Bookmark this page.
Poison-control hotlines
- 888-426-4435ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center$95 consult fee, 24/7 every day including holidays. Best for confirmed poisoning cases.
- 855-764-7661Pet Poison Helpline$89 incident fee, 24/7, follow-ups included. Slightly faster wait times than ASPCA.
- veg.com/locationsVEG (Veterinary Emergency Group) — find your nearest locationEvery VEG hospital has its own number and is open 24/7, 365 days. Licensed vets answer directly. 70+ locations and growing.
24/7 vet finder directories
US-wide directory of emergency vets; filter by 24-hour availability.
VCA operates 40+ dedicated 24/7 emergency hospitals across the US.
100+ BluePearl specialty hospitals; most have 24/7 ER. Search by zip.
Official AVMA directory — filter by 'Emergency & Critical Care' specialty.
1,000+ locations inside PetSmart stores. Most CLOSE overnight — check for local 24/7 partner.
Every state has a Veterinary Medical Association with a members directory.
What counts as an emergency?
- Poisoning (chocolate, grapes, xylitol, medication)
Call Poison Control FIRST (not the ER) — they'll tell you if you need to transport or can treat at home.
- Difficulty breathing, blue gums, collapse
Emergency vet NOW. Don't wait for poison control. Oxygen & fluids can be life-saving.
- Hit by car (HBC), severe trauma, bleeding that won't stop
Immobilize, use a blanket sling for larger dogs, drive to nearest ER. Call ahead.
- Bloat (GDV) — distended abdomen, unproductive retching in large dog
Emergency surgery often within 1-2 hours. Skip the regular vet — go to 24/7 surgical ER.
- Seizure lasting > 5 minutes or repeated within 24 hours
Emergency vet. Record a video if possible (helps diagnosis).
- Vomit/diarrhea with blood, weakness, or lasting > 24h
Same-day vet visit. Dehydration escalates fast in cats especially.
- Labor problems (more than 2h between puppies/kittens)
Emergency — possible dystocia. C-section may be needed.
- Eye injury (discharge, squinting, blood)
Same-day vet. Eye injuries can progress from fixable to permanent in 24 hours.
Before you leave for the ER
- ✓ Call ahead — many ERs triage over the phone and can prep for your arrival.
- ✓ Bring medication list, recent vet records, known allergies.
- ✓ If poisoned: bring the packaging/container of what was ingested.
- ✓ Stay calm — your pet reads your stress. Drive safely.
Disclaimer: FurCalc is not affiliated with any listed hospital or hotline. This page is a directory of public resources. Always call to confirm current hours and accepting-patient status before driving.