Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Gainesville, FL?

The nearest hospital open around the clock is University of Florida Small Animal Hospital in Gainesville, FL, about 3.1 miles from Gainesville. Phone (352) 294-4746.

How many emergency vets are near Gainesville, FL?

1 within 10 miles, 1 within 25 miles and 1 within 50 miles of the center of Gainesville; of those within 50 miles, 1 is open 24/7 and 0 have limited emergency hours.

Is there an emergency vet for exotic pets near Gainesville, FL?

One listed hospital states on its website that it treats exotic pets: University of Florida Small Animal Hospital (3.1 miles). Call first and name the species: an exotic animal veterinarian is not on duty at every hour.

Do emergency vets near Gainesville, FL accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?

CareCredit is mentioned by Focused Pet Care Referral and Emergency Center and Mandarin Pet Emergency. Scratchpay is mentioned by Focused Pet Care Referral and 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.

Emergency Vet in Gainesville, FL: 3 Open 24/7, 3 Verified

Backup 24/7 option

Focused Pet Care Referral and Emergency Center

If University of Florida Small Animal Hospital is too far or has a long wait, the next hospital open around the clock is 51 miles from Gainesville and 53 miles from University of Florida Small Animal Hospital.

(904) 513-9672

Emergency animal hospitals near Gainesville

University of Florida Small Animal Hospital
Open now · 24/7University teaching hospital

2089 SW 16th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
Exotic petsICUEmergency surgeryWalk-ins
Verified November 4, 2026

3.1 miles(352) 294-4746
Focused Pet Care Referral and Emergency Center
Open now · 24/7

920 Kingsley Ave, Orange Park, FL 32073
ICUEmergency surgeryCareCreditScratchpay
Verified November 4, 2026

51 miles(904) 513-9672
Mandarin Pet Emergency
Open now · 24/7

10635 Old Saint Augustine, Jacksonville, FL 32257
Emergency surgeryWalk-insCareCredit
Verified November 4, 2026

56 miles(904) 268-4118

Emergency coverage around Gainesville

Within 10 miles1hospital1 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
Within 25 miles1hospital1 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
Within 50 miles1hospital1 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours

Open 24/7 or limited hours

Open 24 hours, 7 days (3)

University of Florida Small Animal Hospital3.1 miles
Focused Pet Care Referral and Emergency Center51 miles
Mandarin Pet Emergency56 miles

Nights, weekends or limited hours (0)

Every listed hospital is open 24/7.

ICU, exotic pets and payment plans

ICU: 2 of 3 listedUniversity of Florida Small Animal Hospital (3.1 mi), Focused Pet Care Referral and Emergency Center (51 mi)
Exotic pets: 1 of 3 listedUniversity of Florida Small Animal Hospital (3.1 mi)
CareCredit: 2 of 3 listedFocused Pet Care Referral and Emergency Center (51 mi), Mandarin Pet Emergency (56 mi)
Scratchpay: 1 of 3 listedFocused Pet Care Referral and Emergency Center (51 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 Gainesville that state they treat birds, reptiles, rabbits or small mammals.

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

St Francis Vet Care, 2025 SW 75th St, Gainesville, (352) 234-6564 (5.5 miles)
St Fransis Vet Care (Suite 20), 2025 Southwest 75th Street, (352) 234-6564 (5.5 miles)

Questions about emergency vets in Gainesville

Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Gainesville, FL?: The nearest hospital open around the clock is University of Florida Small Animal Hospital in Gainesville, FL, about 3.1 miles from Gainesville. Phone (352) 294-4746.
How many emergency vets are near Gainesville, FL?: 1 within 10 miles, 1 within 25 miles and 1 within 50 miles of the center of Gainesville; of those within 50 miles, 1 is open 24/7 and 0 have limited emergency hours.
Is there an emergency vet for exotic pets near Gainesville, FL?: One listed hospital states on its website that it treats exotic pets: University of Florida Small Animal Hospital (3.1 miles). Call first and name the species: an exotic animal veterinarian is not on duty at every hour.
Do emergency vets near Gainesville, FL accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?: CareCredit is mentioned by Focused Pet Care Referral and Emergency Center and Mandarin Pet Emergency. Scratchpay is mentioned by Focused Pet Care Referral and 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.

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Emergency vet in Gainesville, FL