Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Birmingham, AL?

The nearest hospital open around the clock is Steel City Emergency Vets in Hoover, AL, about 8.7 miles from Birmingham. Phone (855) 764-7661. 2 of the listed hospitals have limited emergency hours only.

How many emergency vets are near Birmingham, AL?

1 within 10 miles, 2 within 25 miles and 2 within 50 miles of the center of Birmingham; of those within 50 miles, 1 is open 24/7 and 1 has limited emergency hours.

How much does an emergency vet visit cost near Birmingham, AL?

Gadsden Veterinary Associates Emergency Care mentions a deposit on its website. None of the listed hospitals publishes an exam fee; ask for an estimate when you call.

Do emergency vets near Birmingham, AL accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?

CareCredit is mentioned by Steel City Emergency Vets, BluePearl Pet Hospital Birmingham and Gadsden Veterinary Associates Emergency Care. Scratchpay is mentioned by Steel City Emergency Vets and Gadsden Veterinary Associates Emergency Care. This is what each hospital states on its own website; confirm when you call.

What should I do if my pet ate something toxic?

Call ASPCA Animal Poison Control at (888) 426-4435 or Pet Poison Helpline at (855) 764-7661, both open 24/7 (a consultation fee may apply), and head toward the nearest emergency hospital while you talk to them.

24 Hour Emergency Vet in Birmingham, AL

Emergency animal hospitals near Birmingham

Steel City Emergency Vets
Open now · 24/7

1900 Hoover Court, Hoover, AL 35226
ICUCareCreditScratchpay
Verified November 4, 2026

8.7 miles(855) 764-7661
BluePearl Pet Hospital Birmingham
Limited emergency hoursBluePearl Pet Hospital network

3470 Galleria Circle, Hoover, AL 35244
Walk-insCareCredit
Verified November 4, 2026

10 miles(205) 460-2220
Gadsden Veterinary Associates Emergency Care
Emergency hours vary, call first

512 S 4th Street, Gadsden, AL 35901
Emergency surgeryWalk-insCareCreditScratchpay
Verified November 4, 2026

56 miles(256) 467-8387

Emergency coverage around Birmingham

Within 10 miles1hospital1 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
Within 25 miles2hospitals1 open 24/7, 1 with limited hours
Within 50 miles2hospitals1 open 24/7, 1 with limited hours

Open 24/7 or limited hours

Open 24 hours, 7 days (1)

Steel City Emergency Vets8.7 miles

Nights, weekends or limited hours (2)

BluePearl Pet Hospital Birmingham10 milesLimited emergency hours Mon midnight to Tue 6 am; Wed 6 pm to 6 am; Thu 6 pm to Sun midnight
Gadsden Veterinary Associates Emergency Care56 milesNo fixed schedule published, call first

ICU, exotic pets and payment plans

ICU: 1 of 3 listedSteel City Emergency Vets (8.7 mi)
CareCredit: 3 of 3 listedSteel City Emergency Vets (8.7 mi), BluePearl Pet Hospital Birmingham (10 mi), Gadsden Veterinary Associates Emergency Care (56 mi)
Scratchpay: 2 of 3 listedSteel City Emergency Vets (8.7 mi), Gadsden Veterinary Associates Emergency Care (56 mi)

Counted from what each listed hospital states on its own website; no listed hospital mentions Exotic pets. A hospital not named may still offer it.

Distances are measured in a straight line from the center of Birmingham. Hospital status and hours come from each hospital's own published information; see how we verify.

Regular daytime clinics in the area

These are not emergency hospitals. They are general practices from OpenStreetMap, listed for follow-up visits and non-urgent problems during their working hours. In an emergency, use the hospitals above.

Alford Avenue Veterinary Hospital, 2107 Marlboro Street, Hoover (6.7 miles)
Altadena Valley Animal Clinic, 2898 Acton Road, Birmingham, (205) 967-7383 (7.3 miles)
Rocky Ridge Animal Clinic & Pet Hotel, 2488 Rocky Ridge Road, Birmingham, (205) 267-1300 (7.3 miles)

Questions about emergency vets in Birmingham

Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Birmingham, AL?: The nearest hospital open around the clock is Steel City Emergency Vets in Hoover, AL, about 8.7 miles from Birmingham. Phone (855) 764-7661. 2 of the listed hospitals have limited emergency hours only.
How many emergency vets are near Birmingham, AL?: 1 within 10 miles, 2 within 25 miles and 2 within 50 miles of the center of Birmingham; of those within 50 miles, 1 is open 24/7 and 1 has limited emergency hours.
How much does an emergency vet visit cost near Birmingham, AL?: Gadsden Veterinary Associates Emergency Care mentions a deposit on its website. None of the listed hospitals publishes an exam fee; ask for an estimate when you call.
Do emergency vets near Birmingham, AL accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?: CareCredit is mentioned by Steel City Emergency Vets, BluePearl Pet Hospital Birmingham and Gadsden Veterinary Associates Emergency Care. Scratchpay is mentioned by Steel City Emergency Vets and Gadsden Veterinary Associates Emergency Care. This is what each hospital states on its own website; confirm when you call.
What should I do if my pet ate something toxic?: Call ASPCA Animal Poison Control at (888) 426-4435 or Pet Poison Helpline at (855) 764-7661, both open 24/7 (a consultation fee may apply), and head toward the nearest emergency hospital while you talk to them.

Poison emergencies

If you think your pet swallowed something toxic

Call one of the two national animal poison lines while you get ready to leave. Both are staffed by veterinary toxicology specialists around the clock; expect a consultation fee per case.

ASPCA (888) 426-4435 Helpline (855) 764-7661

Numbers checked on the official ASPCA and Pet Poison Helpline sites, November 2026. What to do while you call. Dose calculators: chocolate, xylitol, grapes and raisins, ibuprofen.

Emergency vet in Birmingham, AL