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 Thornton, CO

Northside Emergency Pet Clinic is in Thornton itself, about 3.0 miles from the center of town. Below are the 10 closest verified animal emergency hospitals, nearest first.

Nearest emergency hospital

Northside Emergency Pet Clinic

Open now · 24/73.0 miles
945 W 124th Ave, Westminster, CO 80234

Call now and speak to the hospital

(303) 252-7722Hours and directions

Backup 24/7 option

BluePearl Pet Hospital Lafayette, CO

If Northside Emergency Pet Clinic is too far or has a long wait, the next hospital open around the clock is 10 miles from Thornton and 7.7 miles from Northside Emergency Pet Clinic.

(720) 699-7766

Emergency animal hospitals near Thornton

Emergency coverage around Thornton

  • Within 10 miles1hospital1 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
  • Within 25 miles12hospitals12 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
  • Within 50 miles17hospitals16 open 24/7, 1 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.

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

Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Thornton, CO?
Yes. Northside Emergency Pet Clinic at 945 W 124th Ave is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Phone (303) 252-7722.
How many emergency vets are near Thornton, CO?
1 within 10 miles, 12 within 25 miles and 17 within 50 miles of the center of Thornton; of those within 50 miles, 16 are open 24/7 and 1 has limited emergency hours.
Is there an emergency vet for exotic pets near Thornton, CO?
4 listed hospitals state on their website that they treat exotic pets: VEG Denver (12 miles), VEG Edgewater (13 miles), VEG Boulder (18 miles) and VEG Denver Tech Center (18 miles). Call first and name the species: an exotic animal veterinarian is not on duty at every hour.
Do emergency vets near Thornton, CO accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?
CareCredit is mentioned by Northside Emergency Pet Clinic, BluePearl Pet Hospital Lafayette, CO, VRCC Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital and Emergency Pet Clinic of Longmont. Scratchpay is mentioned by Northside Emergency Pet Clinic, VRCC Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital and Emergency Pet Clinic of Longmont. 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: Northside Emergency Pet Clinic, 3.0 milesCall (303) 252-7722