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Animal Emergency & Specialty Center
If VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital is too far or has a long wait, the next hospital open around the clock is 10 miles from Aurora and 12 miles from VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital.
Emergency animal hospitals near Aurora
VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital
Open now · 24/7VCA Animal Hospitals9770 East Alameda Avenue, Denver, CO 80247ICUEmergency surgeryCT or MRIBlood transfusionVerified November 4, 20269.9 miles(303) 366-2639Animal Emergency & Specialty Center
Open now · 24/717701 Cottonwood Drive, Parker, CO 80134ICUEmergency surgeryCT or MRIBlood transfusionWalk-insCareCreditScratchpayVerified November 4, 202610 miles(720) 842-5050VEG Denver Tech Center
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group6305 East Hampden Avenue, Denver Tech Center, CO 80222Exotic petsWalk-insVerified November 4, 202612 miles(720) 739-6003VEG Denver
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group3845 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80206Exotic petsWalk-insVerified November 4, 202614 miles(720) 574-9834VRCC Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital
Open now · 24/73550 S Jason St, Englewood, CO 80110ICUCT or MRICareCreditScratchpayVerified November 4, 202617 miles(303) 874-7387Colorado Veterinary Specialty Group
Open now · 24/7401 E County Line Road, Littleton, CO 80122Verified November 6, 202618 miles(303) 794-1188VEG Edgewater
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group5485 West 20th Avenue, Edgewater, CO 80214Exotic petsBlood transfusionWalk-insVerified November 4, 202620 miles(720) 996-1200VEG Littleton
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group5066 South Wadsworth Way, Littleton, CO 80123Exotic petsWalk-insVerified November 4, 202621 miles(720) 780-3311Veterinary Specialists of the Rockies
Open now · 24/7774 Maleta Ln, Castle Rock, CO 80108ICUEmergency surgeryCareCreditVerified November 4, 202621 miles(303) 660-1027Northside Emergency Pet Clinic
Open now · 24/7945 W 124th Ave, Westminster, CO 80234Emergency surgeryCareCreditScratchpayVerified November 4, 202623 miles(303) 252-7722
Emergency coverage around Aurora
- Within 10 miles1hospital1 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
- Within 25 miles10hospitals10 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
- Within 50 miles15hospitals15 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
Open 24/7 or limited hours
Open 24 hours, 7 days (10)
- VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital9.9 miles
- Animal Emergency & Specialty Center10 miles
- VEG Denver Tech Center12 miles
- VEG Denver14 miles
- VRCC Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital17 miles
- Colorado Veterinary Specialty Group18 miles
- VEG Edgewater20 miles
- VEG Littleton21 miles
- Veterinary Specialists of the Rockies21 miles
- Northside Emergency Pet Clinic23 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 Alameda East Veterinary Hospital (9.9 mi), Animal Emergency & Specialty Center (10 mi), VRCC Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital (17 mi), Veterinary Specialists of the Rockies (21 mi)
- Exotic pets: 4 of 10 listedVEG Denver Tech Center (12 mi), VEG Denver (14 mi), VEG Edgewater (20 mi), VEG Littleton (21 mi)
- CareCredit: 4 of 10 listedAnimal Emergency & Specialty Center (10 mi), VRCC Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital (17 mi), Veterinary Specialists of the Rockies (21 mi), Northside Emergency Pet Clinic (23 mi)
- Scratchpay: 3 of 10 listedAnimal Emergency & Specialty Center (10 mi), VRCC Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital (17 mi), Northside Emergency Pet Clinic (23 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 Aurora that state they treat birds, reptiles, rabbits or small mammals.
Distances are measured in a straight line from the center of Aurora. Hospital status and hours come from each hospital's own published information; see how we verify.
Regular daytime clinics in the area
- Veterinary Clinic, 17200 East Iliff Avenue, Aurora, (303) 752-1034 (5.4 miles)
- Aurora Cat Hospital & Hotel, 5616 South Gibraltar Way, Centennial (6.2 miles)
- Aurora Animal Hospital, 20250 East Smoky Hill Road, Centennial (6.4 miles)
- Vetco Total Care, 16960 East Quincy Avenue, Aurora (6.4 miles)
- Happy Tails Veterinary Center, 24500 East Smoky Hill Road, Aurora (6.5 miles)
Questions about emergency vets in Aurora
- Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Aurora, CO?
- The nearest hospital open around the clock is VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital in Denver, CO, about 9.9 miles from Aurora. Phone (303) 366-2639.
- How many emergency vets are near Aurora, CO?
- 1 within 10 miles, 10 within 25 miles and 15 within 50 miles of the center of Aurora; of those within 50 miles, 15 are open 24/7 and 0 have limited emergency hours.
- How much does an emergency vet visit cost near Aurora, CO?
- Veterinary Specialists of the Rockies 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 Aurora, CO?
- 4 listed hospitals state on their website that they treat exotic pets: VEG Denver Tech Center (12 miles), VEG Denver (14 miles), VEG Edgewater (20 miles) and VEG Littleton (21 miles). Call first and name the species: an exotic animal veterinarian is not on duty at every hour.
- Do emergency vets near Aurora, CO accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?
- CareCredit is mentioned by Animal Emergency & Specialty Center, VRCC Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital, Veterinary Specialists of the Rockies and Northside Emergency Pet Clinic. Scratchpay is mentioned by Animal Emergency & Specialty Center, VRCC Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital and Northside Emergency Pet 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.