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 Los Angeles, CA

VCA Animal Specialty & Emergency Center is in Los Angeles itself, about 2.9 miles from the center of town. Below are the 10 closest verified animal emergency hospitals, nearest first.

Nearest emergency hospital

VCA Animal Specialty & Emergency Center

Open now · 24/72.9 miles
1535 South Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025

Call now and speak to the hospital

(310) 473-5906Hours and directions

Backup 24/7 option

VEG Beverly Grove

If VCA Animal Specialty & Emergency Center is too far or has a long wait, the next hospital open around the clock is 4.2 miles from Los Angeles and 4.3 miles from VCA Animal Specialty & Emergency Center.

(310) 596-6180

Emergency animal hospitals near Los Angeles

Emergency coverage around Los Angeles

  • Within 10 miles6hospitals6 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
  • Within 25 miles13hospitals13 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
  • Within 50 miles34hospitals32 open 24/7, 2 with limited hours

Open 24/7 or limited hours

Open 24 hours, 7 days (10)

Nights, weekends or limited hours (0)

Every listed hospital is open 24/7.

ICU, exotic pets and payment plans

Counted from what each listed hospital states on its own website; no listed hospital mentions Scratchpay. A hospital not named may still offer it.

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

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

Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes. VCA Animal Specialty & Emergency Center at 1535 South Sepulveda Blvd. is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Phone (310) 473-5906.
How many emergency vets are near Los Angeles, CA?
6 within 10 miles, 13 within 25 miles and 34 within 50 miles of the center of Los Angeles; of those within 50 miles, 32 are open 24/7 and 2 have limited emergency hours.
Is there an emergency vet for exotic pets near Los Angeles, CA?
4 listed hospitals state on their website that they treat exotic pets: VEG Beverly Grove (4.2 miles), VEG Santa Monica (4.7 miles), VEG Manhattan Beach (8.9 miles) and VEG Torrance (16 miles). Call first and name the species: an exotic animal veterinarian is not on duty at every hour.
Do emergency vets near Los Angeles, CA accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?
CareCredit is mentioned by BluePearl Pet Hospital Studio City Los Angeles, CA and VCA Advanced Veterinary Care Center. None of the listed hospitals mentions Scratchpay. 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: VCA Animal Specialty & Emergency Center, 2.9 milesCall (310) 473-5906