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 Sacramento, CA

The closest verified emergency hospital to Sacramento is VCA Mueller Pet Medical Center in Sacramento, about 6.3 miles away in a straight line; driving distance is longer. Below are the 10 closest verified animal emergency hospitals, nearest first.

Nearest emergency hospital

VCA Mueller Pet Medical Center

Open now · 24/76.3 miles
7625 Freeport Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95832

Call now and speak to the hospital

(916) 428-9202Hours and directions

Backup 24/7 option

VCA Sacramento Veterinary Referral Center

If VCA Mueller Pet Medical Center is too far or has a long wait, the next hospital open around the clock is 7.4 miles from Sacramento and 11 miles from VCA Mueller Pet Medical Center.

(916) 362-3111

Emergency animal hospitals near Sacramento

Emergency coverage around Sacramento

  • Within 10 miles3hospitals3 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
  • Within 25 miles7hospitals6 open 24/7, 1 with limited hours
  • Within 50 miles11hospitals9 open 24/7, 2 with limited hours

Open 24/7 or limited hours

Open 24 hours, 7 days (8)

Nights, weekends or limited hours (2)

  • All Creatures Veterinary Emergency Clinic20 milesLimited emergency hours Mon midnight to 8 am; Mon–Tue 6 pm to 8 am; Thu–Sat 6 pm to 8 am; Sun 6 pm to midnight
  • All Creatures Veterinary Emergency Clinic39 milesNo fixed schedule published, call first

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

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

Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Sacramento, CA?
The nearest hospital open around the clock is VCA Mueller Pet Medical Center in Sacramento, CA, about 6.3 miles from Sacramento. Phone (916) 428-9202. 2 of the listed hospitals have limited emergency hours only.
How many emergency vets are near Sacramento, CA?
3 within 10 miles, 7 within 25 miles and 11 within 50 miles of the center of Sacramento; of those within 50 miles, 9 are open 24/7 and 2 have limited emergency hours.
Is there an emergency vet for exotic pets near Sacramento, CA?
4 listed hospitals state on their website that they treat exotic pets: VEG Elk Grove (10 miles), VEG Folsom (17 miles), VEG Roseville (18 miles) and All Creatures Veterinary Emergency Clinic (39 miles). Call first and name the species: an exotic animal veterinarian is not on duty at every hour.
Do emergency vets near Sacramento, CA accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?
CareCredit is mentioned by Vista Veterinary Specialists, VEG Folsom, All Creatures Veterinary Emergency Clinic, All Creatures Veterinary Emergency Clinic and Solano-Napa Pet Emergency Clinic. Scratchpay is mentioned by Vista Veterinary Specialists, VEG Folsom and Solano-Napa Pet 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.

Nearby places

Nearest: VCA Mueller Pet Medical Center, 6.3 milesCall (916) 428-9202