Backup 24/7 option
VCA East Bay Veterinary Emergency
If Standiford Veterinary Center is too far or has a long wait, the next hospital open around the clock is 26 miles from Stockton and 47 miles from Standiford Veterinary Center.
Emergency animal hospitals near Stockton
All Creatures Veterinary Emergency Clinic
Emergency hours vary, call first7707 West Lane Suite A, Stockton, CA 95210Exotic petsICUEmergency surgeryCareCreditVerified November 4, 20263.1 miles(209) 472-7387Standiford Veterinary Center
Open now · 24/71520 Standiford Avenue, Modesto, CA 95350ICUEmergency surgeryWalk-insCareCreditScratchpayVerified November 4, 202626 miles(209) 577-3481VCA East Bay Veterinary Emergency
Open now · 24/7VCA Animal Hospitals1312 Sunset Drive, Antioch, CA 94509ICUVerified November 4, 202626 miles(925) 754-5001VCA Encina Veterinary Medical Center
Open now · 24/7VCA Animal Hospitals2803 Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94598CareCreditVerified November 4, 202626 miles(925) 937-5000VEG Elk Grove
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group9141 West Stockton Boulevard, Elk Grove, CA 95758Exotic petsBlood transfusionWalk-insVerified November 4, 202631 miles(916) 500-5731Vista Veterinary Specialists
Open now · 24/78299 East Stockton Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95828ICUEmergency surgeryBlood transfusionCareCreditScratchpayVerified November 4, 202634 miles(916) 231-4445VCA Mueller Pet Medical Center
Open now · 24/7VCA Animal Hospitals7625 Freeport Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95832Verified November 4, 202636 miles(916) 428-9202SAGE Centers for Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Care
Open now · 24/77121 Amador Plaza Road, Dublin, CAICUEmergency surgeryCT or MRIWalk-insCareCreditVerified November 4, 202638 miles(925) 574-7243VEG San Ramon
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group2431 San Ramon Valley Boulevard, San Ramon, CA 94583Exotic petsBlood transfusionWalk-insVerified November 4, 202639 miles(925) 718-7771Taylor Veterinary Emergency
Open now · 24/71231 W Taylor Rd, Turlock, CA 95382CareCreditScratchpayVerified November 4, 202639 miles(209) 669-8600
Emergency coverage around Stockton
- Within 10 miles1hospital0 open 24/7, 1 with limited hours
- Within 25 miles1hospital0 open 24/7, 1 with limited hours
- Within 50 miles18hospitals15 open 24/7, 3 with limited hours
Open 24/7 or limited hours
Open 24 hours, 7 days (9)
- Standiford Veterinary Center26 miles
- VCA East Bay Veterinary Emergency26 miles
- VCA Encina Veterinary Medical Center26 miles
- VEG Elk Grove31 miles
- Vista Veterinary Specialists34 miles
- VCA Mueller Pet Medical Center36 miles
- SAGE Centers for Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Care38 miles
- VEG San Ramon39 miles
- Taylor Veterinary Emergency39 miles
Nights, weekends or limited hours (1)
- All Creatures Veterinary Emergency Clinic3.1 milesNo fixed schedule published, call first
ICU, exotic pets and payment plans
- ICU: 5 of 10 listedAll Creatures Veterinary Emergency Clinic (3.1 mi), Standiford Veterinary Center (26 mi), VCA East Bay Veterinary Emergency (26 mi), Vista Veterinary Specialists (34 mi), SAGE Centers for Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Care (38 mi)
- Exotic pets: 3 of 10 listedAll Creatures Veterinary Emergency Clinic (3.1 mi), VEG Elk Grove (31 mi), VEG San Ramon (39 mi)
- CareCredit: 6 of 10 listedAll Creatures Veterinary Emergency Clinic (3.1 mi), Standiford Veterinary Center (26 mi), VCA Encina Veterinary Medical Center (26 mi), Vista Veterinary Specialists (34 mi), SAGE Centers for Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Care (38 mi), Taylor Veterinary Emergency (39 mi)
- Scratchpay: 3 of 10 listedStandiford Veterinary Center (26 mi), Vista Veterinary Specialists (34 mi), Taylor Veterinary Emergency (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 Stockton that state they treat birds, reptiles, rabbits or small mammals.
Distances are measured in a straight line from the center of Stockton. 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.
- Veterinary Specialty Center, West Fremont Street (1.5 miles)
- Sierra Veterinary Hospital, 711 West Hammer Lane, Stockton (3.1 miles)
Questions about emergency vets in Stockton
- Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Stockton, CA?
- The nearest hospital open around the clock is Standiford Veterinary Center in Modesto, CA, about 26 miles from Stockton. Phone (209) 577-3481. One of the listed hospitals has limited emergency hours only.
- How many emergency vets are near Stockton, CA?
- 1 within 10 miles, 1 within 25 miles and 18 within 50 miles of the center of Stockton; of those within 50 miles, 15 are open 24/7 and 3 have limited emergency hours.
- How much does an emergency vet visit cost near Stockton, CA?
- Taylor Veterinary Emergency 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 Stockton, CA?
- 3 listed hospitals state on their website that they treat exotic pets: All Creatures Veterinary Emergency Clinic (3.1 miles), VEG Elk Grove (31 miles) and VEG San Ramon (39 miles). Call first and name the species: an exotic animal veterinarian is not on duty at every hour.
- Do emergency vets near Stockton, CA accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?
- CareCredit is mentioned by All Creatures Veterinary Emergency Clinic, Standiford Veterinary Center, VCA Encina Veterinary Medical Center, Vista Veterinary Specialists, SAGE Centers for Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Care and Taylor Veterinary Emergency. Scratchpay is mentioned by Standiford Veterinary Center, Vista Veterinary Specialists and Taylor Veterinary Emergency. 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.