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 Fort Lauderdale, FL

VEG Fort Lauderdale is in Fort Lauderdale itself, about 1.8 miles from the center of town. Below are the 10 closest verified animal emergency hospitals, nearest first.

Nearest emergency hospital

VEG Fort Lauderdale

Open now · 24/71.8 miles
1620 North Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305

Call now and speak to the hospital

(954) 519-5219Hours and directions

Backup 24/7 option

BluePearl Pet Hospital Fort Lauderdale, FL

If VEG Fort Lauderdale is too far or has a long wait, the next hospital open around the clock is 2.0 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 2.8 miles from VEG Fort Lauderdale.

(954) 641-1100

Emergency animal hospitals near Fort Lauderdale

Emergency coverage around Fort Lauderdale

  • Within 10 miles3hospitals2 open 24/7, 1 with limited hours
  • Within 25 miles8hospitals7 open 24/7, 1 with limited hours
  • Within 50 miles16hospitals15 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 Fort Lauderdale that state they treat birds, reptiles, rabbits or small mammals.

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

Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
Yes. VEG Fort Lauderdale at 1620 North Federal Highway is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Phone (954) 519-5219. One of the listed hospitals has limited emergency hours only.
How many emergency vets are near Fort Lauderdale, FL?
3 within 10 miles, 8 within 25 miles and 16 within 50 miles of the center of Fort Lauderdale; of those within 50 miles, 15 are open 24/7 and 1 has limited emergency hours.
Is there an emergency vet for exotic pets near Fort Lauderdale, FL?
5 listed hospitals state on their website that they treat exotic pets: VEG Fort Lauderdale (1.8 miles), Pet Emergency Center Veterinary Hospitals (3.0 miles), VEG Pembroke Pines (13 miles) and VEG Miami (24 miles). Call first and name the species: an exotic animal veterinarian is not on duty at every hour.
Do emergency vets near Fort Lauderdale, FL accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?
CareCredit is mentioned by BluePearl Pet Hospital Fort Lauderdale, FL, Pet Emergency Center Veterinary Hospitals, Calusa Veterinary Center and Doral Centre Animal Hospital. Scratchpay is mentioned by Pet Emergency Center Veterinary Hospitals, Calusa Veterinary Center and Doral Centre Animal Hospital. 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: VEG Fort Lauderdale, 1.8 milesCall (954) 519-5219