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 El Monte, CA

The closest verified emergency hospital to El Monte is ACCESS Specialty Animal Hospital in Pasadena, about 6.5 miles away in a straight line; driving distance is longer. Below are the 10 closest verified animal emergency hospitals, nearest first.

Nearest emergency hospital

ACCESS Specialty Animal Hospital

Open now · 24/76.5 miles
2570 E Foothill Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91107

Call now and speak to the hospital

(626) 993-9600Hours and directions

Backup 24/7 option

Animal AM-Emergency Clinic of Pasadena

If ACCESS Specialty Animal Hospital is too far or has a long wait, the next hospital open around the clock is 6.8 miles from El Monte and < 1 mile from ACCESS Specialty Animal Hospital.

(626) 578-1725

Emergency animal hospitals near El Monte

Emergency coverage around El Monte

  • Within 10 miles4hospitals3 open 24/7, 1 with limited hours
  • Within 25 miles18hospitals16 open 24/7, 2 with limited hours
  • Within 50 miles39hospitals35 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 El Monte. 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 El Monte

Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in El Monte, CA?
The nearest hospital open around the clock is ACCESS Specialty Animal Hospital in Pasadena, CA, about 6.5 miles from El Monte. Phone (626) 993-9600. One of the listed hospitals has limited emergency hours only.
How many emergency vets are near El Monte, CA?
4 within 10 miles, 18 within 25 miles and 39 within 50 miles of the center of El Monte; of those within 50 miles, 35 are open 24/7 and 4 have limited emergency hours.
How much does an emergency vet visit cost near El Monte, CA?
MarQueen Veterinary ER & Specialty Upland mentions a deposit on its website. None of the listed hospitals publishes an exam fee; ask for an estimate when you call.
Is there an emergency vet for exotic pets near El Monte, CA?
One listed hospital states on its website that it treats exotic pets: VEG Beverly Grove (20 miles). Call first and name the species: an exotic animal veterinarian is not on duty at every hour.
Do emergency vets near El Monte, CA accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?
CareCredit is mentioned by ACCESS Specialty Animal Hospital, CASE Animal Hospital, MarQueen Veterinary ER & Specialty Upland and BluePearl Pet Hospital Studio City Los Angeles, CA. Scratchpay is mentioned by ACCESS Specialty Animal Hospital, CASE Animal Hospital and MarQueen Veterinary ER & Specialty Upland. 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: ACCESS Specialty Animal Hospital, 6.5 milesCall (626) 993-9600