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 Irvine, CA

Irvine Valley Veterinary Hospital is in Irvine itself, less than a mile from the center of town. Below are the 10 closest verified animal emergency hospitals, nearest first.

Nearest emergency hospital

Irvine Valley Veterinary Hospital

Open now · 24/7< 1 mile
14980 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine, CA 92618

Call now and speak to the hospital

(949) 785-2550Hours and directions

Backup 24/7 option

VCA Orange County Veterinary Specialists

If Irvine Valley Veterinary Hospital is too far or has a long wait, the next hospital open around the clock is 2.8 miles from Irvine and 3.6 miles from Irvine Valley Veterinary Hospital.

(949) 654-8950

Emergency animal hospitals near Irvine

Emergency coverage around Irvine

  • Within 10 miles9hospitals9 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
  • Within 25 miles15hospitals14 open 24/7, 1 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 Irvine. 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 Irvine

Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Irvine, CA?
Yes. Irvine Valley Veterinary Hospital at 14980 Sand Canyon Ave is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Phone (949) 785-2550. One of the listed hospitals has limited emergency hours only.
How many emergency vets are near Irvine, CA?
9 within 10 miles, 15 within 25 miles and 39 within 50 miles of the center of Irvine; 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 Irvine, 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 Other listed hospitals do not publish an exam fee; ask for an estimate when you call.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 Irvine, CA?
One listed hospital states on its website that it treats exotic pets: VEG Costa Mesa (8.5 miles). Call first and name the species: an exotic animal veterinarian is not on duty at every hour.
Do emergency vets near Irvine, CA accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?
CareCredit is mentioned by BluePearl Pet Hospital Irvine, CA, Central Orange County Emergency Animal Hospital and Orange County Emergency Pet Clinics. Scratchpay is mentioned by Orange County Emergency Pet Clinics. 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: Irvine Valley Veterinary Hospital, < 1 mileCall (949) 785-2550