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 Lakeland, FL

Parkway Veterinary Emergency Clinic is in Lakeland itself, about 2.7 miles from the center of town. Below are the 10 closest verified animal emergency hospitals, nearest first.

Nearest emergency hospital

Parkway Veterinary Emergency Clinic

Open now · 24/72.7 miles
3609 US Hwy 98 S, Lakeland, FL 33803

Call now and speak to the hospital

(863) 665-3199Hours and directions

Backup 24/7 option

Veterinary Healthcare Associates

If Parkway Veterinary Emergency Clinic is too far or has a long wait, the next hospital open around the clock is 17 miles from Lakeland and 18 miles from Parkway Veterinary Emergency Clinic.

(863) 324-3340

Emergency animal hospitals near Lakeland

Emergency coverage around Lakeland

  • Within 10 miles1hospital1 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
  • Within 25 miles4hospitals4 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 (10)

Nights, weekends or limited hours (0)

Every listed hospital is open 24/7.

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 Lakeland that state they treat birds, reptiles, rabbits or small mammals.

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

Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Lakeland, FL?
Yes. Parkway Veterinary Emergency Clinic at 3609 US Hwy 98 S is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Phone (863) 665-3199.
How many emergency vets are near Lakeland, FL?
1 within 10 miles, 4 within 25 miles and 13 within 50 miles of the center of Lakeland; of those within 50 miles, 12 are open 24/7 and 1 has limited emergency hours.
Is there an emergency vet for exotic pets near Lakeland, FL?
3 listed hospitals state on their website that they treat exotic pets: VEG North Tampa (34 miles), VEG South Tampa (35 miles) and VEG St. Petersburg (44 miles). Call first and name the species: an exotic animal veterinarian is not on duty at every hour.
Do emergency vets near Lakeland, FL accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?
CareCredit is mentioned by Parkway Veterinary Emergency Clinic, Veterinary Healthcare Associates, Fetch Specialty & Emergency Veterinary Centers, BluePearl Pet Hospital Brandon, FL, BluePearl Pet Hospital Tampa, FL, BluePearl Pet Hospital Clearwater, FL and Clearwater Animal Referral and Emergency. Scratchpay is mentioned by Parkway Veterinary Emergency Clinic, Veterinary Healthcare Associates, Fetch Specialty & Emergency Veterinary Centers and Clearwater Animal Referral and Emergency. 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: Parkway Veterinary Emergency Clinic, 2.7 milesCall (863) 665-3199