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 Oceanside, CA

VEG Oceanside is in Oceanside itself, about 3.0 miles from the center of town. Below are the 10 closest verified animal emergency hospitals, nearest first.

Nearest emergency hospital

VEG Oceanside

Open now · 24/73.0 miles
2224 South El Camino Real, Oceanside, CA 92054

Call now and speak to the hospital

(760) 621-0711Hours and directions

Backup 24/7 option

VCA California Veterinary Specialists - Carlsbad

If VEG Oceanside is too far or has a long wait, the next hospital open around the clock is 6.4 miles from Oceanside and 4.5 miles from VEG Oceanside.

(760) 431-2273

Emergency animal hospitals near Oceanside

Emergency coverage around Oceanside

  • Within 10 miles2hospitals2 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
  • Within 25 miles9hospitals9 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
  • Within 50 miles25hospitals25 open 24/7, 0 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. A hospital not named may still offer it.

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

Distances are measured in a straight line from the center of Oceanside. Hospital status and hours come from each hospital's own published information; see how we verify.

Questions about emergency vets in Oceanside

Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Oceanside, CA?
Yes. VEG Oceanside at 2224 South El Camino Real is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Phone (760) 621-0711.
How many emergency vets are near Oceanside, CA?
2 within 10 miles, 9 within 25 miles and 25 within 50 miles of the center of Oceanside; of those within 50 miles, 25 are open 24/7 and 0 have limited emergency hours.
How much does an emergency vet visit cost near Oceanside, CA?
Animal Emergency Clinic of San Diego and Veterinary Medical And Surgical Group–OC (VMSG-OC) mention a deposit on their 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 Oceanside, CA?
2 listed hospitals state on their website that they treat exotic pets: VEG Oceanside (3.0 miles) and VEG Encinitas (12 miles). Call first and name the species: an exotic animal veterinarian is not on duty at every hour.
Do emergency vets near Oceanside, CA accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?
CareCredit is mentioned by Veterinary Specialty Hospital, Escondido Veterinary Emergency, Emergency Vet San Diego, Veterinary Specialty Hospital, Animal Emergency Clinic of San Diego and Veterinary Medical And Surgical Group–OC (VMSG-OC). Scratchpay is mentioned by Veterinary Specialty Hospital, Escondido Veterinary Emergency, Veterinary Specialty Hospital, Animal Emergency Clinic of San Diego and Veterinary Medical And Surgical Group–OC (VMSG-OC). 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: VEG Oceanside, 3.0 milesCall (760) 621-0711