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 San Jose, CA

The closest verified emergency hospital to San Jose is MedVet Silicon Valley in San Jose, about 5.3 miles away in a straight line; driving distance is longer. Below are the 10 closest verified animal emergency hospitals, nearest first.

Nearest emergency hospital

MedVet Silicon Valley

Open now · 24/75.3 miles
7090 Santa Teresa Blvd., San Jose, CA 95139

Call now and speak to the hospital

(408) 649-7070Hours and directions

Backup 24/7 option

VEG San Jose

If MedVet Silicon Valley is too far or has a long wait, the next hospital open around the clock is 7.5 miles from San Jose and 13 miles from MedVet Silicon Valley.

(408) 834-8180

Emergency animal hospitals near San Jose

Emergency coverage around San Jose

  • Within 10 miles3hospitals3 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
  • Within 25 miles7hospitals7 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
  • Within 50 miles22hospitals21 open 24/7, 1 with limited hours

Open 24/7 or limited hours

Open 24 hours, 7 days (9)

Nights, weekends or limited hours (1)

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

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

Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in San Jose, CA?
The nearest hospital open around the clock is MedVet Silicon Valley in San Jose, CA, about 5.3 miles from San Jose. Phone (408) 649-7070. One of the listed hospitals has limited emergency hours only.
How many emergency vets are near San Jose, CA?
3 within 10 miles, 7 within 25 miles and 22 within 50 miles of the center of San Jose; of those within 50 miles, 21 are open 24/7 and 1 has limited emergency hours.
Is there an emergency vet for exotic pets near San Jose, CA?
2 listed hospitals state on their website that they treat exotic pets: VEG San Jose (7.5 miles) and VEG Palo Alto (19 miles). Call first and name the species: an exotic animal veterinarian is not on duty at every hour.
Do emergency vets near San Jose, CA accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?
CareCredit is mentioned by MedVet Silicon Valley, MedVet Campbell, Beacon Veterinary Specialists, MedVet Mountain View, Pacific & Santa Cruz Veterinary Specialists, SAGE Centers for Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Care and North Peninsula Veterinary Emergency Clinic. Scratchpay is mentioned by Beacon Veterinary Specialists and Pacific & Santa Cruz Veterinary Specialists. 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: MedVet Silicon Valley, 5.3 milesCall (408) 649-7070