Backup 24/7 option
VRCC Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital
If Colorado Veterinary Specialty Group is too far or has a long wait, the next hospital open around the clock is 7.8 miles from Highlands Ranch and 6.0 miles from Colorado Veterinary Specialty Group.
Emergency animal hospitals near Highlands Ranch
Colorado Veterinary Specialty Group
Open now · 24/7401 E County Line Road, Littleton, CO 80122Verified November 6, 20261.9 miles(303) 794-1188VRCC Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital
Open now · 24/73550 S Jason St, Englewood, CO 80110ICUCT or MRICareCreditScratchpayVerified November 4, 20267.8 miles(303) 874-7387VEG Denver Tech Center
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group6305 East Hampden Avenue, Denver Tech Center, CO 80222Exotic petsWalk-insVerified November 4, 20268.3 miles(720) 739-6003VEG Littleton
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group5066 South Wadsworth Way, Littleton, CO 80123Exotic petsWalk-insVerified November 4, 20268.3 miles(720) 780-3311Animal Emergency & Specialty Center
Open now · 24/717701 Cottonwood Drive, Parker, CO 80134ICUEmergency surgeryCT or MRIBlood transfusionWalk-insCareCreditScratchpayVerified November 4, 202610 miles(720) 842-5050Veterinary Specialists of the Rockies
Open now · 24/7774 Maleta Ln, Castle Rock, CO 80108ICUEmergency surgeryCareCreditVerified November 4, 202611 miles(303) 660-1027VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital
Open now · 24/7VCA Animal Hospitals9770 East Alameda Avenue, Denver, CO 80247ICUEmergency surgeryCT or MRIBlood transfusionVerified November 4, 202613 miles(303) 366-2639VEG Denver
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group3845 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80206Exotic petsWalk-insVerified November 4, 202614 miles(720) 574-9834VEG Edgewater
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group5485 West 20th Avenue, Edgewater, CO 80214Exotic petsBlood transfusionWalk-insVerified November 4, 202615 miles(720) 996-1200Northside Emergency Pet Clinic
Open now · 24/7945 W 124th Ave, Westminster, CO 80234Emergency surgeryCareCreditScratchpayVerified November 4, 202626 miles(303) 252-7722
Emergency coverage around Highlands Ranch
- Within 10 miles4hospitals4 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
- Within 25 miles9hospitals9 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
- Within 50 miles18hospitals17 open 24/7, 1 with limited hours
Open 24/7 or limited hours
Open 24 hours, 7 days (10)
- Colorado Veterinary Specialty Group1.9 miles
- VRCC Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital7.8 miles
- VEG Denver Tech Center8.3 miles
- VEG Littleton8.3 miles
- Animal Emergency & Specialty Center10 miles
- Veterinary Specialists of the Rockies11 miles
- VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital13 miles
- VEG Denver14 miles
- VEG Edgewater15 miles
- Northside Emergency Pet Clinic26 miles
Nights, weekends or limited hours (0)
Every listed hospital is open 24/7.
ICU, exotic pets and payment plans
- ICU: 4 of 10 listedVRCC Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital (7.8 mi), Animal Emergency & Specialty Center (10 mi), Veterinary Specialists of the Rockies (11 mi), VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital (13 mi)
- Exotic pets: 4 of 10 listedVEG Denver Tech Center (8.3 mi), VEG Littleton (8.3 mi), VEG Denver (14 mi), VEG Edgewater (15 mi)
- CareCredit: 4 of 10 listedVRCC Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital (7.8 mi), Animal Emergency & Specialty Center (10 mi), Veterinary Specialists of the Rockies (11 mi), Northside Emergency Pet Clinic (26 mi)
- Scratchpay: 3 of 10 listedVRCC Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital (7.8 mi), Animal Emergency & Specialty Center (10 mi), Northside Emergency Pet Clinic (26 mi)
Counted from what each listed hospital states on its own website. A hospital not named may still offer it.
Distances are measured in a straight line from the center of Highlands Ranch. 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.
- CityVet, 9567 South University Boulevard, (303) 529-2706 (1.5 miles)
- Thrive, 1265 SGT Jon Stiles Drive, Highlands Ranch, (720) 583-9018 (1.9 miles)
- Festival Animal Clinic, 8262 South University Boulevard, (303) 850-9393 (1.9 miles)
- Banfield Pet Hospital, 8222 South University Boulevard, (303) 740-7387 (1.9 miles)
- Alpenview Veterinary Hospital, (303) 346-8911 (2.0 miles)
Questions about emergency vets in Highlands Ranch
- Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Highlands Ranch, CO?
- Yes. Colorado Veterinary Specialty Group at 401 E County Line Road is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Phone (303) 794-1188.
- How many emergency vets are near Highlands Ranch, CO?
- 4 within 10 miles, 9 within 25 miles and 18 within 50 miles of the center of Highlands Ranch; of those within 50 miles, 17 are open 24/7 and 1 has limited emergency hours.
- How much does an emergency vet visit cost near Highlands Ranch, 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 Highlands Ranch, CO?
- 4 listed hospitals state on their website that they treat exotic pets: VEG Denver Tech Center (8.3 miles), VEG Littleton (8.3 miles), VEG Denver (14 miles) and VEG Edgewater (15 miles). Call first and name the species: an exotic animal veterinarian is not on duty at every hour.
- Do emergency vets near Highlands Ranch, CO accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?
- CareCredit is mentioned by VRCC Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital, Animal Emergency & Specialty Center, Veterinary Specialists of the Rockies and Northside Emergency Pet Clinic. Scratchpay is mentioned by VRCC Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital, Animal Emergency & Specialty Center 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.