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 Denver, CO

The closest verified emergency hospital to Denver is VEG Denver in Denver, about 3.6 miles away in a straight line; driving distance is longer. Below are the 10 closest verified animal emergency hospitals, nearest first.

Nearest emergency hospital

VEG Denver

Open now · 24/73.6 miles
3845 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80206

Call now and speak to the hospital

(720) 574-9834Hours and directions

Backup 24/7 option

VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital

If VEG Denver is too far or has a long wait, the next hospital open around the clock is 3.7 miles from Denver and 4.2 miles from VEG Denver.

(303) 366-2639

Emergency animal hospitals near Denver

Emergency coverage around Denver

  • Within 10 miles5hospitals5 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
  • Within 25 miles11hospitals11 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)

Nights, weekends or limited hours (0)

Every listed hospital is open 24/7.

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

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

Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Denver, CO?
The nearest hospital open around the clock is VEG Denver in Denver, CO, about 3.6 miles from Denver. Phone (720) 574-9834.
How many emergency vets are near Denver, CO?
5 within 10 miles, 11 within 25 miles and 15 within 50 miles of the center of Denver; of those within 50 miles, 15 are open 24/7 and 0 have limited emergency hours.
Is there an emergency vet for exotic pets near Denver, CO?
4 listed hospitals state on their website that they treat exotic pets: VEG Denver (3.6 miles), VEG Denver Tech Center (7.7 miles), VEG Edgewater (9.4 miles) and VEG Littleton (14 miles). Call first and name the species: an exotic animal veterinarian is not on duty at every hour.
Do emergency vets near Denver, CO accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?
CareCredit is mentioned by VRCC Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital, Northside Emergency Pet Clinic, Animal Emergency & Specialty Center and BluePearl Pet Hospital Lafayette, CO. Scratchpay is mentioned by VRCC Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital, Northside Emergency Pet Clinic and Animal Emergency & Specialty Center. 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: VEG Denver, 3.6 milesCall (720) 574-9834