Backup 24/7 option
If Cornell University Veterinary Specialists is too far or has a long wait, the next hospital open around the clock is 3.8 miles from Stamford and 3.3 miles from Cornell University Veterinary Specialists.
Emergency animal hospitals near Stamford
Cornell University Veterinary Specialists
Open now · 24/7University teaching hospital880 Canal St., Stamford, CT 06902ICUEmergency surgeryCT or MRIBlood transfusionCareCreditExam fee $195Verified November 4, 20262.6 miles(203) 595-2777VEG Greenwich
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group409 East Putnam Avenue, Greenwich Cos Cob, CT 06830Exotic petsWalk-insVerified November 4, 20263.8 miles(203) 909-6560VCA Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center
Open now · 24/7VCA Animal Hospitals123 W. Cedar Street, Norwalk, CT 06854ICUEmergency surgeryCT or MRIBlood transfusionWalk-insVerified November 4, 20266.2 miles(203) 854-9960MedVet Norwalk
Open now · 24/7MedVet network129 Glover Ave., Ste. 1A, Norwalk, CT 06850Walk-insCareCreditVerified November 4, 20267.8 miles(203) 838-6626VEG White Plains
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group201 Tarrytown Road, White Plains, NY 10607Exotic petsBlood transfusionWalk-insVerified November 4, 202613 miles(914) 949-8779Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center (VSEC)
Open now · 24/7566 East Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, NY 10543ICUEmergency surgeryCT or MRIBlood transfusionWalk-insVerified November 4, 202613 miles(914) 315-4600West Hills Animal Hospital & Emergency Center
Open now · 24/77 Emergency 800 W. Jericho Turnpike, Huntington, NY 11743Exotic petsEmergency surgeryCT or MRIWalk-insCareCreditScratchpayVerified November 4, 202618 miles(631) 351-6116Animal Specialty Center
Open now · 24/79 Odell Plaza, Yonkers, NY 10701CT or MRIVerified November 4, 202619 miles(914) 457-4000VEG Commack
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group6240 Jericho Turnpike, Commack, NY 11725Exotic petsWalk-insVerified November 4, 202621 miles(631) 462-6044Long Island Veterinary Specialists
Open now · 24/7163 S Service Rd, Plainview, NY 11803Exotic petsICUEmergency surgeryCT or MRIWalk-insVerified November 4, 202621 miles(516) 501-1700
Emergency coverage around Stamford
- Within 10 miles4hospitals4 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
- Within 25 miles14hospitals14 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
- Within 50 miles34hospitals34 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
Open 24/7 or limited hours
Open 24 hours, 7 days (10)
- Cornell University Veterinary Specialists2.6 miles
- VEG Greenwich3.8 miles
- VCA Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center6.2 miles
- MedVet Norwalk7.8 miles
- VEG White Plains13 miles
- Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center (VSEC)13 miles
- West Hills Animal Hospital & Emergency Center18 miles
- Animal Specialty Center19 miles
- VEG Commack21 miles
- Long Island Veterinary Specialists21 miles
Nights, weekends or limited hours (0)
Every listed hospital is open 24/7.
ICU, exotic pets and payment plans
- ICU: 4 of 10 listedCornell University Veterinary Specialists (2.6 mi), VCA Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center (6.2 mi), Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center (VSEC) (13 mi), Long Island Veterinary Specialists (21 mi)
- Exotic pets: 5 of 10 listedVEG Greenwich (3.8 mi), VEG White Plains (13 mi), West Hills Animal Hospital & Emergency Center (18 mi), VEG Commack (21 mi), Long Island Veterinary Specialists (21 mi)
- CareCredit: 3 of 10 listedCornell University Veterinary Specialists (2.6 mi), MedVet Norwalk (7.8 mi), West Hills Animal Hospital & Emergency Center (18 mi)
- Scratchpay: 1 of 10 listedWest Hills Animal Hospital & Emergency Center (18 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 Stamford. 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.
- Bull's Head Pet Hospital, 28 Long Ridge Road, (203) 324-5711 (< 1 mile)
- Hope Veterinary Group, 995 Hope Street, Stamford, (203) 323-9623 (1.8 miles)
- Greenwich Animal Hospital, 430 West Putnam Avenue, Greenwich (6.5 miles)
- Hospital for Veterinary Surgery - Connecticut, 100 Putnam Green, Greenwich, (203) 200-7026 (7.1 miles)
- Veterinary Eye Center, 100 Putnam Green, Greenwich, (203) 547-1748 (7.1 miles)
Questions about emergency vets in Stamford
- Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Stamford, CT?
- Yes. Cornell University Veterinary Specialists at 880 Canal St. is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Phone (203) 595-2777.
- How many emergency vets are near Stamford, CT?
- 4 within 10 miles, 14 within 25 miles and 34 within 50 miles of the center of Stamford; of those within 50 miles, 34 are open 24/7 and 0 have limited emergency hours.
- How much does an emergency vet visit cost near Stamford, CT?
- Cornell University Veterinary Specialists publishes an emergency exam fee of $195. Cornell University Veterinary Specialists mentions a deposit on its website. Other listed hospitals do not publish an exam fee; ask for an estimate when you call.
- Is there an emergency vet for exotic pets near Stamford, CT?
- 5 listed hospitals state on their website that they treat exotic pets: VEG Greenwich (3.8 miles), VEG White Plains (13 miles), West Hills Animal Hospital & Emergency Center (18 miles) and VEG Commack (21 miles). Call first and name the species: an exotic animal veterinarian is not on duty at every hour.
- Do emergency vets near Stamford, CT accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?
- CareCredit is mentioned by Cornell University Veterinary Specialists, MedVet Norwalk and West Hills Animal Hospital & Emergency Center. Scratchpay is mentioned by West Hills Animal Hospital & Emergency 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.