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 Lakewood, CO

The closest verified emergency hospital to Lakewood is VEG Edgewater in Edgewater, about 4.7 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 Edgewater

Open now · 24/74.7 miles
5485 West 20th Avenue, Edgewater, CO 80214

Call now and speak to the hospital

(720) 996-1200Hours and directions

Backup 24/7 option

VEG Littleton

If VEG Edgewater is too far or has a long wait, the next hospital open around the clock is 5.4 miles from Lakewood and 8.5 miles from VEG Edgewater.

(720) 780-3311

Emergency animal hospitals near Lakewood

Emergency coverage around Lakewood

  • Within 10 miles4hospitals4 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
  • Within 25 miles13hospitals13 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
  • Within 50 miles14hospitals14 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 Lakewood that state they treat birds, reptiles, rabbits or small mammals.

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

Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Lakewood, CO?
The nearest hospital open around the clock is VEG Edgewater in Edgewater, CO, about 4.7 miles from Lakewood. Phone (720) 996-1200.
How many emergency vets are near Lakewood, CO?
4 within 10 miles, 13 within 25 miles and 14 within 50 miles of the center of Lakewood; of those within 50 miles, 14 are open 24/7 and 0 have limited emergency hours.
Is there an emergency vet for exotic pets near Lakewood, CO?
4 listed hospitals state on their website that they treat exotic pets: VEG Edgewater (4.7 miles), VEG Littleton (5.4 miles), VEG Denver (9.7 miles) and VEG Denver Tech Center (11 miles). Call first and name the species: an exotic animal veterinarian is not on duty at every hour.
Do emergency vets near Lakewood, CO accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?
CareCredit is mentioned by VRCC Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital, Northside Emergency Pet Clinic, BluePearl Pet Hospital Lafayette, CO and Animal Emergency & Specialty Center. 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 Edgewater, 4.7 milesCall (720) 996-1200