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 Fort Collins, CO

Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital is in Fort Collins itself, less than a mile from the center of town. Below are the 10 closest verified animal emergency hospitals, nearest first.

Nearest emergency hospital

Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital

Open now · 24/7< 1 mile
300 W Drake Road, Fort Collins, CO 80523

Call now and speak to the hospital

(970) 297-5000Hours and directions

Backup 24/7 option

4 Seasons Veterinary Specialists

If Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital is too far or has a long wait, the next hospital open around the clock is 8.8 miles from Fort Collins and 9.5 miles from Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital.

(970) 800-1106

Emergency animal hospitals near Fort Collins

Emergency coverage around Fort Collins

  • Within 10 miles3hospitals2 open 24/7, 1 with limited hours
  • Within 25 miles3hospitals2 open 24/7, 1 with limited hours
  • Within 50 miles8hospitals7 open 24/7, 1 with limited hours

Open 24/7 or limited hours

Nights, weekends or limited hours (1)

  • Inkwell1.6 milesLimited emergency hours Mon midnight to 10 pm; Tue–Thu noon to 10 pm; Fri noon to Sun midnight

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

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

Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Fort Collins, CO?
Yes. Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital at 300 W Drake Road is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Phone (970) 297-5000. One of the listed hospitals has limited emergency hours only.
How many emergency vets are near Fort Collins, CO?
3 within 10 miles, 3 within 25 miles and 8 within 50 miles of the center of Fort Collins; of those within 50 miles, 7 are open 24/7 and 1 has limited emergency hours.
How much does an emergency vet visit cost near Fort Collins, CO?
Inkwell 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 Fort Collins, CO?
3 listed hospitals state on their website that they treat exotic pets: VEG Boulder (38 miles), VEG Edgewater (55 miles) and VEG Denver (56 miles). Call first and name the species: an exotic animal veterinarian is not on duty at every hour.
Do emergency vets near Fort Collins, CO accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?
CareCredit is mentioned by Inkwell, Emergency Pet Clinic of Longmont, BluePearl Pet Hospital Lafayette, CO and Northside Emergency Pet Clinic. Scratchpay is mentioned by Inkwell, Emergency Pet Clinic of Longmont 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.

Nearby places

Nearest: Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital, < 1 mileCall (970) 297-5000