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 Costa Mesa, CA

VEG Costa Mesa is in Costa Mesa itself, less than a mile from the center of town. Below are the 10 closest verified animal emergency hospitals, nearest first.

Nearest emergency hospital

VEG Costa Mesa

Open now · 24/7< 1 mile
2800 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Call now and speak to the hospital

(949) 245-2292Hours and directions

Backup 24/7 option

Central Orange County Emergency Animal Hospital

If VEG Costa Mesa is too far or has a long wait, the next hospital open around the clock is 2.2 miles from Costa Mesa and 2.7 miles from VEG Costa Mesa.

(949) 261-7979

Emergency animal hospitals near Costa Mesa

Emergency coverage around Costa Mesa

  • Within 10 miles9hospitals8 open 24/7, 1 with limited hours
  • Within 25 miles14hospitals13 open 24/7, 1 with limited hours
  • Within 50 miles38hospitals34 open 24/7, 4 with limited hours

Open 24/7 or limited hours

Open 24 hours, 7 days (9)

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.

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

Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Costa Mesa, CA?
Yes. VEG Costa Mesa at 2800 Harbor Boulevard is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Phone (949) 245-2292. One of the listed hospitals has limited emergency hours only.
How many emergency vets are near Costa Mesa, CA?
9 within 10 miles, 14 within 25 miles and 38 within 50 miles of the center of Costa Mesa; of those within 50 miles, 34 are open 24/7 and 4 have limited emergency hours.
How much does an emergency vet visit cost near Costa Mesa, CA?
Orange County Emergency Pet Clinics publishes an emergency exam fee of $125. Other listed hospitals do not publish an exam fee; ask for an estimate when you call.
Is there an emergency vet for exotic pets near Costa Mesa, CA?
One listed hospital states on its website that it treats exotic pets: VEG Costa Mesa (< 1 mile). Call first and name the species: an exotic animal veterinarian is not on duty at every hour.
Do emergency vets near Costa Mesa, CA accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?
CareCredit is mentioned by Central Orange County Emergency Animal Hospital, BluePearl Pet Hospital Irvine, CA, Orange County Emergency Pet Clinics and CASE Animal Hospital. Scratchpay is mentioned by Orange County Emergency Pet Clinics and CASE Animal Hospital. 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.

Nearby places

Nearest: VEG Costa Mesa, < 1 mileCall (949) 245-2292