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VCA Emergency Animal Hospital & Referral Center
If VCA Animal Specialty Group is too far or has a long wait, the next hospital open around the clock is 2.9 miles from San Diego and 4.2 miles from VCA Animal Specialty Group.
Emergency animal hospitals near San Diego
VCA Animal Specialty Group
Open now · 24/7VCA Animal Hospitals5610 Kearny Mesa Road, Suite B, San Diego, CA 92111ICUEmergency surgeryCT or MRIVerified November 4, 20261.5 miles(858) 560-8006VCA Emergency Animal Hospital & Referral Center
Open now · 24/7VCA Animal Hospitals7675 Mission Valley Road, San Diego, CA 92108ICUEmergency surgeryCT or MRIVerified November 4, 20262.9 miles(619) 299-2400VEG San Diego
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group980 Camino De La Reina, San Diego, CA 92108Exotic petsWalk-insVerified November 4, 20263.4 miles(619) 346-4249Veterinary Specialty Hospital
Open now · 24/710435 Sorrento Valley Rd, San Diego, CA 92121ICUCT or MRIBlood transfusionCareCreditScratchpayVerified November 4, 20267.3 miles(858) 875-7500Animal Emergency Clinic of San Diego
Open now · 24/712775 Poway Rd, Poway, CA 92064CareCreditScratchpayVerified November 4, 202611 miles(858) 748-7387Emergency Vet San Diego
Open now · 24/712335 World Trade Drive, San Diego, CA 92128Emergency surgeryCareCreditVerified November 4, 202613 miles(858) 676-1600VEG Otay Ranch
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group2130 Birch Road, Chula Vista, CA 91915Exotic petsBlood transfusionWalk-insVerified November 4, 202617 miles(619) 333-1291VEG Encinitas
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group260 North El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024Exotic petsBlood transfusionWalk-insVerified November 4, 202618 miles(760) 377-6611Escondido Veterinary Emergency
Open now · 24/72430 S Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92025Emergency surgeryWalk-insCareCreditScratchpayVerified November 4, 202619 miles(760) 738-9600Veterinary Specialty Hospital
Open now · 24/72055 Montiel Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069ICUEmergency surgeryCT or MRIBlood transfusionCareCreditScratchpayVerified November 4, 202622 miles(760) 466-0600
Emergency coverage around San Diego
- Within 10 miles4hospitals4 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
- Within 25 miles11hospitals11 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
- Within 50 miles12hospitals12 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
Open 24/7 or limited hours
Open 24 hours, 7 days (10)
- VCA Animal Specialty Group1.5 miles
- VCA Emergency Animal Hospital & Referral Center2.9 miles
- VEG San Diego3.4 miles
- Veterinary Specialty Hospital7.3 miles
- Animal Emergency Clinic of San Diego11 miles
- Emergency Vet San Diego13 miles
- VEG Otay Ranch17 miles
- VEG Encinitas18 miles
- Escondido Veterinary Emergency19 miles
- Veterinary Specialty Hospital22 miles
Nights, weekends or limited hours (0)
Every listed hospital is open 24/7.
ICU, exotic pets and payment plans
- ICU: 4 of 10 listedVCA Animal Specialty Group (1.5 mi), VCA Emergency Animal Hospital & Referral Center (2.9 mi), Veterinary Specialty Hospital (7.3 mi), Veterinary Specialty Hospital (22 mi)
- Exotic pets: 3 of 10 listedVEG San Diego (3.4 mi), VEG Otay Ranch (17 mi), VEG Encinitas (18 mi)
- CareCredit: 5 of 10 listedVeterinary Specialty Hospital (7.3 mi), Animal Emergency Clinic of San Diego (11 mi), Emergency Vet San Diego (13 mi), Escondido Veterinary Emergency (19 mi), Veterinary Specialty Hospital (22 mi)
- Scratchpay: 4 of 10 listedVeterinary Specialty Hospital (7.3 mi), Animal Emergency Clinic of San Diego (11 mi), Escondido Veterinary Emergency (19 mi), Veterinary Specialty Hospital (22 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 San Diego that state they treat birds, reptiles, rabbits or small mammals.
Distances are measured in a straight line from the center of San Diego. 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.
- Tierramesa Veterinary Clinic, 9353 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, San Diego, (858) 268-0044 (1.2 miles)
- Veterinary Dental Specialties, 5775 Chesapeake Court, (858) 279-2108 (1.6 miles)
- Lindsey Veterinary Care, 7740 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, San Diego (1.7 miles)
- Cheshire Cat Hospital, 4680 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, San Diego, (858) 483-1573 (3.4 miles)
- Lifetime Animal Care Center, 4250 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, San Diego, (858) 274-1760 (4.0 miles)
Questions about emergency vets in San Diego
- Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in San Diego, CA?
- Yes. VCA Animal Specialty Group at 5610 Kearny Mesa Road, Suite B is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Phone (858) 560-8006.
- How many emergency vets are near San Diego, CA?
- 4 within 10 miles, 11 within 25 miles and 12 within 50 miles of the center of San Diego; of those within 50 miles, 12 are open 24/7 and 0 have limited emergency hours.
- How much does an emergency vet visit cost near San Diego, CA?
- Animal Emergency Clinic of San Diego 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 San Diego, CA?
- 3 listed hospitals state on their website that they treat exotic pets: VEG San Diego (3.4 miles), VEG Otay Ranch (17 miles) and VEG Encinitas (18 miles). Call first and name the species: an exotic animal veterinarian is not on duty at every hour.
- Do emergency vets near San Diego, CA accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?
- CareCredit is mentioned by Veterinary Specialty Hospital, Animal Emergency Clinic of San Diego, Emergency Vet San Diego, Escondido Veterinary Emergency and Veterinary Specialty Hospital. Scratchpay is mentioned by Veterinary Specialty Hospital, Animal Emergency Clinic of San Diego, Escondido Veterinary Emergency and Veterinary Specialty Hospital. 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.