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 Aurora, IL

The closest verified emergency hospital to Aurora is VCA Aurora Animal Hospital in Prestbury, about 4.9 miles away in a straight line; driving distance is longer. Below are the 10 closest verified animal emergency hospitals, nearest first.

Nearest emergency hospital

VCA Aurora Animal Hospital

Open now · 24/74.9 miles
2600 West Galena Boulevard, Prestbury, IL 60506

Call now and speak to the hospital

(630) 301-6100Hours and directions

Backup 24/7 option

VEG Naperville

If VCA Aurora Animal Hospital is too far or has a long wait, the next hospital open around the clock is 6.3 miles from Aurora and 11 miles from VCA Aurora Animal Hospital.

(630) 503-7415

Emergency animal hospitals near Aurora

Emergency coverage around Aurora

  • Within 10 miles2hospitals2 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
  • Within 25 miles7hospitals6 open 24/7, 1 with limited hours
  • Within 50 miles17hospitals16 open 24/7, 1 with limited hours

Open 24/7 or limited hours

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

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

Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Aurora, IL?
The nearest hospital open around the clock is VCA Aurora Animal Hospital in Prestbury, IL, about 4.9 miles from Aurora. Phone (630) 301-6100. One of the listed hospitals has limited emergency hours only.
How many emergency vets are near Aurora, IL?
2 within 10 miles, 7 within 25 miles and 17 within 50 miles of the center of Aurora; of those within 50 miles, 16 are open 24/7 and 1 has limited emergency hours.
Is there an emergency vet for exotic pets near Aurora, IL?
4 listed hospitals state on their website that they treat exotic pets: VEG Naperville (6.3 miles), VEG Oak Brook (18 miles), VEG Schaumburg (23 miles) and VEG Buffalo Grove (32 miles). Call first and name the species: an exotic animal veterinarian is not on duty at every hour.
Do emergency vets near Aurora, IL accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?
CareCredit is mentioned by Animal Medical Center of Plainfield, Emergency Veterinary Services of Lisle, Golf Rose Animal Hospital, Premier Veterinary Group and Companion Animal Specialty and Emergency Hospital. Scratchpay is mentioned by Animal Medical Center of Plainfield, Golf Rose Animal Hospital, Premier Veterinary Group and Companion Animal Specialty and Emergency 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: VCA Aurora Animal Hospital, 4.9 milesCall (630) 301-6100