Suspected poisoning: ASPCA Animal Poison Control (888) 426-4435 or Pet Poison Helpline (855) 764-7661, both 24/7, consultation fees may apply.
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Emergency vet in Huntsville, AL

The closest verified emergency hospital to Huntsville is Huntsville Veterinary Specialists & Emergency in Huntsville, about 4.4 miles away in a straight line; driving distance is longer. Below are the 2 closest verified animal emergency hospitals, nearest first.

Nearest emergency hospital

Huntsville Veterinary Specialists & Emergency

Open now · 24/74.4 miles
800 Doctor Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard, Huntsville, AL 35801

Call now and speak to the hospital

(256) 715-8389Hours and directions

Emergency animal hospitals near Huntsville

Emergency coverage around Huntsville

  • 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)

Nights, weekends or limited hours (1)

ICU, exotic pets and payment plans

Counted from what each listed hospital states on its own website. A hospital not named may still offer it.

Exotic pet? See the emergency hospitals near Huntsville that state they treat birds, reptiles, rabbits or small mammals.

Distances are measured in a straight line from the center of Huntsville. 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.

Questions about emergency vets in Huntsville

Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Huntsville, AL?
The nearest hospital open around the clock is Huntsville Veterinary Specialists & Emergency in Huntsville, AL, about 4.4 miles from Huntsville. Phone (256) 715-8389. One of the listed hospitals has limited emergency hours only.
How many emergency vets are near Huntsville, AL?
1 within 10 miles, 2 within 25 miles and 2 within 50 miles of the center of Huntsville; of those within 50 miles, 1 is open 24/7 and 1 has limited emergency hours.
Is there an emergency vet for exotic pets near Huntsville, AL?
2 listed hospitals state on their website that they treat exotic pets: Huntsville Veterinary Specialists & Emergency (4.4 miles) and North Alabama Veterinary Emergency & Specialty (13 miles). Call first and name the species: an exotic animal veterinarian is not on duty at every hour.
Do emergency vets near Huntsville, AL accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?
CareCredit is mentioned by North Alabama Veterinary Emergency & Specialty. Scratchpay is mentioned by North Alabama Veterinary Emergency & Specialty. 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.

Nearest: Huntsville Veterinary Specialists & Emergency, 4.4 milesCall (256) 715-8389