Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Santa Maria, CA?

The nearest hospital open around the clock is PETS Hospital in Orcutt, CA, about 4.8 miles from Santa Maria. Phone (805) 250-5600. One of the listed hospitals has limited emergency hours only.

How many emergency vets are near Santa Maria, CA?

1 within 10 miles, 1 within 25 miles and 3 within 50 miles of the center of Santa Maria; of those within 50 miles, 2 are open 24/7 and 1 has limited emergency hours.

How much does an emergency vet visit cost near Santa Maria, CA?

Atascadero Pet Hospital 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 Santa Maria, CA?

One listed hospital states on its website that it treats exotic pets: PETS Hospital (4.8 miles). Call first and name the species: an exotic animal veterinarian is not on duty at every hour.

Do emergency vets near Santa Maria, CA accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?

CareCredit is mentioned by PETS Hospital and Atascadero Pet Hospital. Scratchpay is mentioned by Atascadero Pet 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.

24/7 Emergency Vet Santa Maria, CA — Nearest 4.8 mi, Open Now

Backup 24/7 option

Cerro Alto Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital

If PETS Hospital is too far or has a long wait, the next hospital open around the clock is 26 miles from Santa Maria and 31 miles from PETS Hospital.

(805) 457-8724

Emergency animal hospitals near Santa Maria

PETS Hospital
Open now · 24/7

4854 S Bradley Rd #109, Orcutt, CA 93455
Exotic petsEmergency surgeryBlood transfusionWalk-insCareCredit
Verified November 4, 2026

4.8 miles(805) 250-5600
Cerro Alto Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital
Open now · 24/7

2640 Broad Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
ICUCT or MRIBlood transfusion
Verified November 4, 2026

26 miles(805) 457-8724
Atascadero Pet Hospital
Emergency hours vary, call first

9575 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422
CT or MRIBlood transfusionCareCreditScratchpay
Verified November 4, 2026

39 miles(805) 466-3880
Advanced Veterinary Specialists
Open now · 24/7

414 East Carrillo Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Emergency surgery
Verified November 4, 2026

55 miles(805) 729-4460

Emergency coverage around Santa Maria

Within 10 miles1hospital1 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
Within 25 miles1hospital1 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
Within 50 miles3hospitals2 open 24/7, 1 with limited hours

Open 24/7 or limited hours

Open 24 hours, 7 days (3)

PETS Hospital4.8 miles
Cerro Alto Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital26 miles
Advanced Veterinary Specialists55 miles

Nights, weekends or limited hours (1)

Atascadero Pet Hospital39 milesNo fixed schedule published, call first

ICU, exotic pets and payment plans

ICU: 1 of 4 listedCerro Alto Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital (26 mi)
Exotic pets: 1 of 4 listedPETS Hospital (4.8 mi)
CareCredit: 2 of 4 listedPETS Hospital (4.8 mi), Atascadero Pet Hospital (39 mi)
Scratchpay: 1 of 4 listedAtascadero Pet Hospital (39 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 Santa Maria that state they treat birds, reptiles, rabbits or small mammals.

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

Mesa Veterinary Hospital, (805) 929-5114 (7.6 miles)

Questions about emergency vets in Santa Maria

Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Santa Maria, CA?: The nearest hospital open around the clock is PETS Hospital in Orcutt, CA, about 4.8 miles from Santa Maria. Phone (805) 250-5600. One of the listed hospitals has limited emergency hours only.
How many emergency vets are near Santa Maria, CA?: 1 within 10 miles, 1 within 25 miles and 3 within 50 miles of the center of Santa Maria; of those within 50 miles, 2 are open 24/7 and 1 has limited emergency hours.
How much does an emergency vet visit cost near Santa Maria, CA?: Atascadero Pet Hospital 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 Santa Maria, CA?: One listed hospital states on its website that it treats exotic pets: PETS Hospital (4.8 miles). Call first and name the species: an exotic animal veterinarian is not on duty at every hour.
Do emergency vets near Santa Maria, CA accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?: CareCredit is mentioned by PETS Hospital and Atascadero Pet Hospital. Scratchpay is mentioned by Atascadero Pet 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.

Emergency vet in Santa Maria, CA