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Emergency vet in Waterbury, CT

The closest verified emergency hospital to Waterbury is Central Hospital For Veterinary Medicine in North Haven, about 15 miles away in a straight line; driving distance is longer. Below are the 10 closest verified animal emergency hospitals, nearest first.

Nearest emergency hospital

Central Hospital For Veterinary Medicine

Open now · 24/715 miles
4 Devine Street, North Haven, CT 06473

Call now and speak to the hospital

(203) 865-0878Hours and directions

Backup 24/7 option

Pieper Veterinary

If Central Hospital For Veterinary Medicine is too far or has a long wait, the next hospital open around the clock is 21 miles from Waterbury and 16 miles from Central Hospital For Veterinary Medicine.

(860) 347-8387

Emergency animal hospitals near Waterbury

Emergency coverage around Waterbury

  • Within 10 miles0hospitalsnone verified
  • Within 25 miles5hospitals5 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
  • Within 50 miles13hospitals12 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.

Distances are measured in a straight line from the center of Waterbury. Hospital status and hours come from each hospital's own published information; see how we verify.

Questions about emergency vets in Waterbury

Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Waterbury, CT?
The nearest hospital open around the clock is Central Hospital For Veterinary Medicine in North Haven, CT, about 15 miles from Waterbury. Phone (203) 865-0878. One of the listed hospitals has limited emergency hours only.
How many emergency vets are near Waterbury, CT?
5 within 25 miles and 13 within 50 miles of the center of Waterbury; of those within 50 miles, 12 are open 24/7 and 1 has limited emergency hours.
How much does an emergency vet visit cost near Waterbury, 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 Other listed hospitals do not publish an exam fee; ask for an estimate when you call.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 Waterbury, CT?
2 listed hospitals state on their website that they treat exotic pets: Pieper Veterinary (21 miles) and Connecticut Veterinary Center (21 miles). Call first and name the species: an exotic animal veterinarian is not on duty at every hour.
Do emergency vets near Waterbury, CT accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?
CareCredit is mentioned by Central Hospital For Veterinary Medicine, Pieper Veterinary, New England Veterinary Center & Cancer Care, MedVet Norwalk and Cornell University Veterinary Specialists. 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: Central Hospital For Veterinary Medicine, 15 milesCall (203) 865-0878