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 Riverside, CA

The closest verified emergency hospital to Riverside is Riverside Regional Veterinary Group in Riverside, about 3.4 miles away in a straight line; driving distance is longer. Below are the 10 closest verified animal emergency hospitals, nearest first.

Nearest emergency hospital

Riverside Regional Veterinary Group

Open now · 24/73.4 miles
4229 Van Buren Blvd, Riverside, CA 92503

Call now and speak to the hospital

(951) 689-0440Hours and directions

Backup 24/7 option

Corona Animal Emergency Center

If Riverside Regional Veterinary Group is too far or has a long wait, the next hospital open around the clock is 10 miles from Riverside and 7.0 miles from Riverside Regional Veterinary Group.

(951) 482-5137

Emergency animal hospitals near Riverside

Emergency coverage around Riverside

  • Within 10 miles2hospitals1 open 24/7, 1 with limited hours
  • Within 25 miles11hospitals9 open 24/7, 2 with limited hours
  • Within 50 miles30hospitals25 open 24/7, 5 with limited hours

Open 24/7 or limited hours

Nights, weekends or limited hours (2)

ICU, exotic pets and payment plans

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

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

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

Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Riverside, CA?
The nearest hospital open around the clock is Riverside Regional Veterinary Group in Riverside, CA, about 3.4 miles from Riverside. Phone (951) 689-0440. 2 of the listed hospitals have limited emergency hours only.
How many emergency vets are near Riverside, CA?
2 within 10 miles, 11 within 25 miles and 30 within 50 miles of the center of Riverside; of those within 50 miles, 25 are open 24/7 and 5 have limited emergency hours.
How much does an emergency vet visit cost near Riverside, CA?
After Hours Emergency Animal Hospital publishes an emergency exam fee of $50. MarQueen Veterinary ER & Specialty Upland mentions a deposit on its website. 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 Riverside, CA?
2 listed hospitals state on their website that they treat exotic pets: VEG Rancho Cucamonga (15 miles) and VEG Anaheim Hills (20 miles). Call first and name the species: an exotic animal veterinarian is not on duty at every hour.
Do emergency vets near Riverside, CA accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?
CareCredit is mentioned by Animal Emergency Clinic, Inland Valley Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Center and MarQueen Veterinary ER & Specialty Upland. Scratchpay is mentioned by Animal Emergency Clinic, Inland Valley Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Center and MarQueen Veterinary ER & Specialty Upland. 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: Riverside Regional Veterinary Group, 3.4 milesCall (951) 689-0440