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 Oxnard, CA

The closest verified emergency hospital to Oxnard is Horizon Veterinary Specialists in Ventura, about 4.0 miles away in a straight line; driving distance is longer. Below are the 10 closest verified animal emergency hospitals, nearest first.

Nearest emergency hospital

Horizon Veterinary Specialists

Open now · 24/74.0 miles
5280 Valentine Road, Ventura, CA 93003

Call now and speak to the hospital

(805) 856-0290Hours and directions

Backup 24/7 option

Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center of Thousand Oaks

If Horizon Veterinary Specialists is too far or has a long wait, the next hospital open around the clock is 19 miles from Oxnard and 20 miles from Horizon Veterinary Specialists.

(805) 492-2436

Emergency animal hospitals near Oxnard

Emergency coverage around Oxnard

  • Within 10 miles1hospital1 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
  • Within 25 miles2hospitals2 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
  • Within 50 miles9hospitals9 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours

Open 24/7 or limited hours

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 Oxnard that state they treat birds, reptiles, rabbits or small mammals.

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

Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Oxnard, CA?
The nearest hospital open around the clock is Horizon Veterinary Specialists in Ventura, CA, about 4.0 miles from Oxnard. Phone (805) 856-0290.
How many emergency vets are near Oxnard, CA?
1 within 10 miles, 2 within 25 miles and 9 within 50 miles of the center of Oxnard; of those within 50 miles, 9 are open 24/7 and 0 have limited emergency hours.
How much does an emergency vet visit cost near Oxnard, CA?
Horizon Veterinary Specialists 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 Oxnard, CA?
4 listed hospitals state on their website that they treat exotic pets: VEG Santa Clarita (39 miles), VEG Santa Monica (43 miles), VEG Beverly Grove (48 miles) and VEG Manhattan Beach (51 miles). Call first and name the species: an exotic animal veterinarian is not on duty at every hour.
Do emergency vets near Oxnard, CA accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?
CareCredit is mentioned by Horizon Veterinary Specialists, Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center of Thousand Oaks, Mission Veterinary Clinic and BluePearl Pet Hospital Studio City Los Angeles, CA. Scratchpay is mentioned by Horizon Veterinary Specialists and Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center of Thousand Oaks. 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: Horizon Veterinary Specialists, 4.0 milesCall (805) 856-0290