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 Chicago, IL

The closest verified emergency hospital to Chicago is VEG South Loop in Chicago South Loop, about 3.1 miles away in a straight line; driving distance is longer. Below are the 10 closest verified animal emergency hospitals, nearest first.

Nearest emergency hospital

VEG South Loop

Open now · 24/73.1 miles
1114 South Clinton Street, Chicago South Loop, IL 60607

Call now and speak to the hospital

(872) 710-5226Hours and directions

Backup 24/7 option

VEG Lincoln Park

If VEG South Loop is too far or has a long wait, the next hospital open around the clock is 5.5 miles from Chicago and 3.0 miles from VEG South Loop.

(312) 757-5444

Emergency animal hospitals near Chicago

Emergency coverage around Chicago

  • Within 10 miles3hospitals3 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
  • Within 25 miles9hospitals8 open 24/7, 1 with limited hours
  • Within 50 miles18hospitals17 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)

  • Emergency Veterinary Services of Lisle20 milesLimited emergency hours Mon midnight to 8 am; Mon 6 pm to 8 am; Tue–Fri 4 pm to 11 pm; Sat noon to Sun midnight

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

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

Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Chicago, IL?
The nearest hospital open around the clock is VEG South Loop in Chicago South Loop, IL, about 3.1 miles from Chicago. Phone (872) 710-5226. One of the listed hospitals has limited emergency hours only.
How many emergency vets are near Chicago, IL?
3 within 10 miles, 9 within 25 miles and 18 within 50 miles of the center of Chicago; of those within 50 miles, 17 are open 24/7 and 1 has limited emergency hours.
Is there an emergency vet for exotic pets near Chicago, IL?
4 listed hospitals state on their website that they treat exotic pets: VEG South Loop (3.1 miles), VEG Lincoln Park (5.5 miles), VEG Oak Brook (14 miles) and VEG Schaumburg (23 miles). Call first and name the species: an exotic animal veterinarian is not on duty at every hour.
Do emergency vets near Chicago, IL accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?
CareCredit is mentioned by MedVet Chicago, BluePearl Pet Hospital Skokie, IL, Premier Veterinary Group, BluePearl Pet Hospital Northfield, IL, Emergency Veterinary Services of Lisle and Golf Rose Animal Hospital. Scratchpay is mentioned by Premier Veterinary Group and Golf Rose 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 South Loop, 3.1 milesCall (872) 710-5226