Backup 24/7 option
If VEG H Street is too far or has a long wait, the next hospital open around the clock is 1.8 miles from Washington and 3.1 miles from VEG H Street.
Emergency animal hospitals near Washington
VEG H Street
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group925 H Street Northeast #5, H Street, DC 20002Exotic petsBlood transfusionWalk-insVerified November 4, 20261.3 miles(202) 794-8002VEG Georgetown
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group2311 M Street Northwest, Georgetown, DC 20037Exotic petsEmergency surgeryWalk-insVerified November 4, 20261.8 miles(202) 524-9199VEG Alexandria
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group4525 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22304Exotic petsWalk-insVerified November 4, 20268.1 miles(571) 899-4360Apex Vets
Limited emergency hours11060 Veirs Mill Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20902ICUEmergency surgeryCT or MRIBlood transfusionWalk-insVerified November 4, 20269.5 miles(301) 444-6500VEG Falls Church
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group7500 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22043Exotic petsBlood transfusionWalk-insVerified November 4, 202610 miles(571) 730-6880Columbia Pike Animal Hospital and Emergency Center
Open now · 24/74205 Evergreen Ln, Annandale, VA 22003Verified November 6, 202610 miles(703) 256-8414VCA SouthPaws Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Center
Open now · 24/7VCA Animal Hospitals8500 Arlington Boulevard, Fairfax, VA 22031ICUEmergency surgeryCT or MRIBlood transfusionVerified November 4, 202612 miles(703) 752-9100The Regional Veterinary Referral Center
Open now · 24/76651 Backlick Rd., Springfield, VA 22150ICUCT or MRICareCreditScratchpayVerified November 4, 202613 miles(703) 451-8900Hope Advanced Veterinary Center
Open now · 24/7140 Park St SE, Vienna, VA 22180CT or MRICareCreditScratchpayVerified November 4, 202613 miles(703) 281-5121BluePearl Pet Hospital Rockville, MD
Limited emergency hoursBluePearl Pet Hospital network1 Taft Ct., Rockville, MD 20850Walk-insCareCreditVerified November 4, 202615 miles(301) 637-3228
Emergency coverage around Washington
- Within 10 miles4hospitals3 open 24/7, 1 with limited hours
- Within 25 miles17hospitals15 open 24/7, 2 with limited hours
- Within 50 miles26hospitals23 open 24/7, 3 with limited hours
Open 24/7 or limited hours
Open 24 hours, 7 days (8)
- VEG H Street1.3 miles
- VEG Georgetown1.8 miles
- VEG Alexandria8.1 miles
- VEG Falls Church10 miles
- Columbia Pike Animal Hospital and Emergency Center10 miles
- VCA SouthPaws Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Center12 miles
- The Regional Veterinary Referral Center13 miles
- Hope Advanced Veterinary Center13 miles
Nights, weekends or limited hours (2)
- Apex Vets9.5 milesLimited emergency hours Mon 24 hours; Tue–Thu 7 am to midnight; Fri 7 am to Sun midnight
- BluePearl Pet Hospital Rockville, MD15 milesLimited emergency hours Mon–Thu 24 hours; Fri 7 am to 2 am; Sat–Sun 7 am to 7 pm
ICU, exotic pets and payment plans
- ICU: 3 of 10 listedApex Vets (9.5 mi), VCA SouthPaws Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Center (12 mi), The Regional Veterinary Referral Center (13 mi)
- Exotic pets: 4 of 10 listedVEG H Street (1.3 mi), VEG Georgetown (1.8 mi), VEG Alexandria (8.1 mi), VEG Falls Church (10 mi)
- CareCredit: 3 of 10 listedThe Regional Veterinary Referral Center (13 mi), Hope Advanced Veterinary Center (13 mi), BluePearl Pet Hospital Rockville, MD (15 mi)
- Scratchpay: 2 of 10 listedThe Regional Veterinary Referral Center (13 mi), Hope Advanced Veterinary Center (13 mi)
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 Washington that state they treat birds, reptiles, rabbits or small mammals.
Distances are measured in a straight line from the center of Washington. 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.
- P Street Pet Practice, 34 P Street Northeast, Washington, (202) 827-3790 (< 1 mile)
- Livewell Animal Hospital, 1232 3rd Street Northeast, Washington, (202) 221-8450 (< 1 mile)
- Parker & Ace, 501 H Street Northeast, Washington (< 1 mile)
- Livewell Animal Hospital, 945 Florida Avenue Northwest, Washington, (202) 978-3501 (1.1 miles)
- Small Door Veterinary, 2110 14th Street Northwest, Washington, (202) 773-4262 (1.3 miles)
Questions about emergency vets in Washington
- Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Washington, DC?
- Yes. VEG H Street at 925 H Street Northeast #5 is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Phone (202) 794-8002. 2 of the listed hospitals have limited emergency hours only.
- How many emergency vets are near Washington, DC?
- 4 within 10 miles, 17 within 25 miles and 26 within 50 miles of the center of Washington; of those within 50 miles, 23 are open 24/7 and 3 have limited emergency hours.
- How much does an emergency vet visit cost near Washington, DC?
- Hope Advanced Veterinary Center mentions a deposit on its website. None of the listed hospitals publishes an exam fee; ask for an estimate when you call.
- Is there an emergency vet for exotic pets near Washington, DC?
- 4 listed hospitals state on their website that they treat exotic pets: VEG H Street (1.3 miles), VEG Georgetown (1.8 miles), VEG Alexandria (8.1 miles) and VEG Falls Church (10 miles). Call first and name the species: an exotic animal veterinarian is not on duty at every hour.
- Do emergency vets near Washington, DC accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?
- CareCredit is mentioned by The Regional Veterinary Referral Center, Hope Advanced Veterinary Center and BluePearl Pet Hospital Rockville, MD. Scratchpay is mentioned by The Regional Veterinary Referral Center and Hope Advanced Veterinary 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.