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Veterinary Medical And Surgical Group–OC (VMSG-OC)
If VCA California Veterinary Specialists - Murrieta is too far or has a long wait, the next hospital open around the clock is 28 miles from Murrieta and 28 miles from VCA California Veterinary Specialists - Murrieta.
Emergency animal hospitals near Murrieta
VCA California Veterinary Specialists - Murrieta
Open now · 24/7VCA Animal Hospitals39809 Avenida Acacias, Suite E, Murrieta, CA 92563ICUEmergency surgeryVerified November 4, 2026< 1 mile(951) 600-9803Veterinary Medical And Surgical Group–OC (VMSG-OC)
Open now · 24/731896 Plaza Dr Suite C-1, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675ICUCT or MRIBlood transfusionCareCreditScratchpayVerified November 4, 202628 miles(949) 201-4100VEG Oceanside
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group2224 South El Camino Real, Oceanside, CA 92054Exotic petsWalk-insVerified November 4, 202628 miles(760) 621-0711Riverside Regional Veterinary Group
Open now · 24/74229 Van Buren Blvd, Riverside, CA 92503Verified November 6, 202629 miles(951) 689-0440Rise Pet Health
Open now · 24/724721 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Hills, CA 92653ICUEmergency surgeryCT or MRIVerified November 4, 202629 miles(949) 787-7473Corona Animal Emergency Center
Open now · 24/7541 N. Main Street, Suite 107, Corona, CA 92880Emergency surgeryBlood transfusionVerified November 4, 202631 miles(951) 482-5137VCA California Veterinary Specialists - Carlsbad
Open now · 24/7VCA Animal Hospitals2310 Faraday Ave., Carlsbad, CA 92008Emergency surgeryBlood transfusionVerified November 4, 202631 miles(760) 431-2273Veterinary Specialty Hospital
Open now · 24/72055 Montiel Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069ICUEmergency surgeryCT or MRIBlood transfusionCareCreditScratchpayVerified November 4, 202631 miles(760) 466-0600Animal Emergency Clinic
Limited emergency hours22085 Commerce Way, Grand Terrace, CA 92313Emergency surgeryWalk-insCareCreditScratchpayVerified November 4, 202633 miles(909) 825-9350Irvine Valley Veterinary Hospital
Open now · 24/714980 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine, CA 92618Verified November 6, 202633 miles(949) 785-2550
Emergency coverage around Murrieta
- Within 10 miles1hospital1 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
- Within 25 miles1hospital1 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
- Within 50 miles33hospitals30 open 24/7, 3 with limited hours
Open 24/7 or limited hours
Open 24 hours, 7 days (9)
- VCA California Veterinary Specialists - Murrieta< 1 mile
- Veterinary Medical And Surgical Group–OC (VMSG-OC)28 miles
- VEG Oceanside28 miles
- Riverside Regional Veterinary Group29 miles
- Rise Pet Health29 miles
- Corona Animal Emergency Center31 miles
- VCA California Veterinary Specialists - Carlsbad31 miles
- Veterinary Specialty Hospital31 miles
- Irvine Valley Veterinary Hospital33 miles
Nights, weekends or limited hours (1)
- Animal Emergency Clinic33 milesLimited emergency hours Mon midnight to 8 am; Mon–Thu 6 pm to 8 am; Fri 6 pm to Sun midnight
ICU, exotic pets and payment plans
- ICU: 4 of 10 listedVCA California Veterinary Specialists - Murrieta (< 1 mi), Veterinary Medical And Surgical Group–OC (VMSG-OC) (28 mi), Rise Pet Health (29 mi), Veterinary Specialty Hospital (31 mi)
- Exotic pets: 1 of 10 listedVEG Oceanside (28 mi)
- CareCredit: 3 of 10 listedVeterinary Medical And Surgical Group–OC (VMSG-OC) (28 mi), Veterinary Specialty Hospital (31 mi), Animal Emergency Clinic (33 mi)
- Scratchpay: 3 of 10 listedVeterinary Medical And Surgical Group–OC (VMSG-OC) (28 mi), Veterinary Specialty Hospital (31 mi), Animal Emergency Clinic (33 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 Murrieta that state they treat birds, reptiles, rabbits or small mammals.
Distances are measured in a straight line from the center of Murrieta. 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.
- VCA California Oaks, (951) 698-8919 (< 1 mile)
- French Valley Veterinary Hospital, 30660 Benton Road, Winchester (4.2 miles)
- Care Animal Hospital (Veterinary), 29738 Rancho California Road, (951) 676-4690 (5.3 miles)
Questions about emergency vets in Murrieta
- Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Murrieta, CA?
- Yes. VCA California Veterinary Specialists - Murrieta at 39809 Avenida Acacias, Suite E is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Phone (951) 600-9803. One of the listed hospitals has limited emergency hours only.
- How many emergency vets are near Murrieta, CA?
- 1 within 10 miles, 1 within 25 miles and 33 within 50 miles of the center of Murrieta; of those within 50 miles, 30 are open 24/7 and 3 have limited emergency hours.
- How much does an emergency vet visit cost near Murrieta, CA?
- Veterinary Medical And Surgical Group–OC (VMSG-OC) 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 Murrieta, CA?
- One listed hospital states on its website that it treats exotic pets: VEG Oceanside (28 miles). Call first and name the species: an exotic animal veterinarian is not on duty at every hour.
- Do emergency vets near Murrieta, CA accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?
- CareCredit is mentioned by Veterinary Medical And Surgical Group–OC (VMSG-OC), Veterinary Specialty Hospital and Animal Emergency Clinic. Scratchpay is mentioned by Veterinary Medical And Surgical Group–OC (VMSG-OC), Veterinary Specialty Hospital and Animal Emergency Clinic. 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.