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 Hartford, CT

Connecticut Veterinary Center is in Hartford itself, about 2.6 miles from the center of town. Below are the 10 closest verified animal emergency hospitals, nearest first.

Nearest emergency hospital

Connecticut Veterinary Center

Open now · 24/72.6 miles
470 Oakwood Ave, West Hartford, CT 06110

Call now and speak to the hospital

(860) 233-8564Hours and directions

Backup 24/7 option

VCA Veterinary Specialists of CT

If Connecticut Veterinary Center is too far or has a long wait, the next hospital open around the clock is 4.0 miles from Hartford and 3.9 miles from Connecticut Veterinary Center.

(860) 236-3273

Emergency animal hospitals near Hartford

Emergency coverage around Hartford

  • Within 10 miles3hospitals3 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
  • Within 25 miles4hospitals4 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
  • Within 50 miles9hospitals8 open 24/7, 1 with limited hours

Open 24/7 or limited hours

Open 24 hours, 7 days (9)

Nights, weekends or limited hours (1)

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

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

Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Hartford, CT?
Yes. Connecticut Veterinary Center at 470 Oakwood Ave is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Phone (860) 233-8564. One of the listed hospitals has limited emergency hours only.
How many emergency vets are near Hartford, CT?
3 within 10 miles, 4 within 25 miles and 9 within 50 miles of the center of Hartford; of those within 50 miles, 8 are open 24/7 and 1 has limited emergency hours.
Is there an emergency vet for exotic pets near Hartford, CT?
4 listed hospitals state on their website that they treat exotic pets: Connecticut Veterinary Center (2.6 miles), Pieper Veterinary (16 miles), Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (VESH) (26 miles) and Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (50 miles). Call first and name the species: an exotic animal veterinarian is not on duty at every hour.
Do emergency vets near Hartford, CT accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?
CareCredit is mentioned by New England Veterinary Center & Cancer Care, Pieper Veterinary and Central Hospital For Veterinary Medicine. Scratchpay is mentioned by New England Veterinary Center & Cancer Care and Small Animal Emergency Hospital of Westfield. 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: Connecticut Veterinary Center, 2.6 milesCall (860) 233-8564