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Escondido Veterinary Emergency
If Veterinary Specialty Hospital is too far or has a long wait, the next hospital open around the clock is 2.9 miles from Escondido and 3.9 miles from Veterinary Specialty Hospital.
Emergency animal hospitals near Escondido
Veterinary Specialty Hospital
Open now · 24/72055 Montiel Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069ICUEmergency surgeryCT or MRIBlood transfusionCareCreditScratchpayVerified November 4, 20262.6 miles(760) 466-0600Escondido Veterinary Emergency
Open now · 24/72430 S Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92025Emergency surgeryWalk-insCareCreditScratchpayVerified November 4, 20262.9 miles(760) 738-9600Emergency Vet San Diego
Open now · 24/712335 World Trade Drive, San Diego, CA 92128Emergency surgeryCareCreditVerified November 4, 202610 miles(858) 676-1600VCA California Veterinary Specialists - Carlsbad
Open now · 24/7VCA Animal Hospitals2310 Faraday Ave., Carlsbad, CA 92008Emergency surgeryBlood transfusionVerified November 4, 202612 miles(760) 431-2273VEG Encinitas
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group260 North El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024Exotic petsBlood transfusionWalk-insVerified November 4, 202612 miles(760) 377-6611Animal Emergency Clinic of San Diego
Open now · 24/712775 Poway Rd, Poway, CA 92064CareCreditScratchpayVerified November 4, 202612 miles(858) 748-7387VEG Oceanside
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group2224 South El Camino Real, Oceanside, CA 92054Exotic petsWalk-insVerified November 4, 202615 miles(760) 621-0711Veterinary Specialty Hospital
Open now · 24/710435 Sorrento Valley Rd, San Diego, CA 92121ICUCT or MRIBlood transfusionCareCreditScratchpayVerified November 4, 202618 miles(858) 875-7500VCA Animal Specialty Group
Open now · 24/7VCA Animal Hospitals5610 Kearny Mesa Road, Suite B, San Diego, CA 92111ICUEmergency surgeryCT or MRIVerified November 4, 202621 miles(858) 560-8006VCA Emergency Animal Hospital & Referral Center
Open now · 24/7VCA Animal Hospitals7675 Mission Valley Road, San Diego, CA 92108ICUEmergency surgeryCT or MRIVerified November 4, 202625 miles(619) 299-2400
Emergency coverage around Escondido
- Within 10 miles2hospitals2 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
- Within 25 miles9hospitals9 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
- Within 50 miles15hospitals15 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
Open 24/7 or limited hours
Open 24 hours, 7 days (10)
- Veterinary Specialty Hospital2.6 miles
- Escondido Veterinary Emergency2.9 miles
- Emergency Vet San Diego10 miles
- VCA California Veterinary Specialists - Carlsbad12 miles
- VEG Encinitas12 miles
- Animal Emergency Clinic of San Diego12 miles
- VEG Oceanside15 miles
- Veterinary Specialty Hospital18 miles
- VCA Animal Specialty Group21 miles
- VCA Emergency Animal Hospital & Referral Center25 miles
Nights, weekends or limited hours (0)
Every listed hospital is open 24/7.
ICU, exotic pets and payment plans
- ICU: 4 of 10 listedVeterinary Specialty Hospital (2.6 mi), Veterinary Specialty Hospital (18 mi), VCA Animal Specialty Group (21 mi), VCA Emergency Animal Hospital & Referral Center (25 mi)
- Exotic pets: 2 of 10 listedVEG Encinitas (12 mi), VEG Oceanside (15 mi)
- CareCredit: 5 of 10 listedVeterinary Specialty Hospital (2.6 mi), Escondido Veterinary Emergency (2.9 mi), Emergency Vet San Diego (10 mi), Animal Emergency Clinic of San Diego (12 mi), Veterinary Specialty Hospital (18 mi)
- Scratchpay: 4 of 10 listedVeterinary Specialty Hospital (2.6 mi), Escondido Veterinary Emergency (2.9 mi), Animal Emergency Clinic of San Diego (12 mi), Veterinary Specialty Hospital (18 mi)
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 Escondido that state they treat birds, reptiles, rabbits or small mammals.
Distances are measured in a straight line from the center of Escondido. 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.
- Parkway Pet Clinic, 855 East Valley Parkway, Escondido (< 1 mile)
- El Norte Veterinary Clinic, 1034 West El Norte Parkway, Escondido (2.2 miles)
- VCA Acacia Animal Hospital and Pet Resort, 655 West Citracado Parkway, Escondido, (760) 745-8115 (2.9 miles)
- Discovery Valley Animal Hospital, 997 West San Marcos Boulevard, San Marcos (6.6 miles)
Questions about emergency vets in Escondido
- Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Escondido, CA?
- Yes. Veterinary Specialty Hospital at 2055 Montiel Rd is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Phone (760) 466-0600.
- How many emergency vets are near Escondido, CA?
- 2 within 10 miles, 9 within 25 miles and 15 within 50 miles of the center of Escondido; of those within 50 miles, 15 are open 24/7 and 0 have limited emergency hours.
- How much does an emergency vet visit cost near Escondido, CA?
- Animal Emergency Clinic of San Diego 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 Escondido, CA?
- 2 listed hospitals state on their website that they treat exotic pets: VEG Encinitas (12 miles) and VEG Oceanside (15 miles). Call first and name the species: an exotic animal veterinarian is not on duty at every hour.
- Do emergency vets near Escondido, CA accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?
- CareCredit is mentioned by Veterinary Specialty Hospital, Escondido Veterinary Emergency, Emergency Vet San Diego, Animal Emergency Clinic of San Diego and Veterinary Specialty Hospital. Scratchpay is mentioned by Veterinary Specialty Hospital, Escondido Veterinary Emergency, Animal Emergency Clinic of San Diego and Veterinary Specialty 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.