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 Elgin, IL

The closest verified emergency hospital to Elgin is Golf Rose Animal Hospital in Schaumburg, about 13 miles away in a straight line; driving distance is longer. Below are the 10 closest verified animal emergency hospitals, nearest first.

Nearest emergency hospital

Golf Rose Animal Hospital

Open now · 24/713 miles
51 Remington Road, Schaumburg, IL 60173

Call now and speak to the hospital

(847) 885-3344Hours and directions

Backup 24/7 option

Companion Animal Specialty and Emergency Hospital

If Golf Rose Animal Hospital is too far or has a long wait, the next hospital open around the clock is 13 miles from Elgin and 18 miles from Golf Rose Animal Hospital.

(815) 479-9119

Emergency animal hospitals near Elgin

Emergency coverage around Elgin

  • Within 10 miles0hospitalsnone verified
  • 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 Elgin that state they treat birds, reptiles, rabbits or small mammals.

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

Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Elgin, IL?
The nearest hospital open around the clock is Golf Rose Animal Hospital in Schaumburg, IL, about 13 miles from Elgin. Phone (847) 885-3344. One of the listed hospitals has limited emergency hours only.
How many emergency vets are near Elgin, IL?
8 within 25 miles and 16 within 50 miles of the center of Elgin; 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 Elgin, IL?
4 listed hospitals state on their website that they treat exotic pets: VEG Schaumburg (14 miles), VEG Buffalo Grove (20 miles), VEG Oak Brook (23 miles) and VEG Naperville (24 miles). Call first and name the species: an exotic animal veterinarian is not on duty at every hour.
Do emergency vets near Elgin, IL accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?
CareCredit is mentioned by Golf Rose Animal Hospital, Companion Animal Specialty and Emergency Hospital, Emergency Veterinary Services of Lisle, Veterinary Specialty Center and BluePearl Pet Hospital Northfield, IL. Scratchpay is mentioned by Golf Rose Animal Hospital 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: Golf Rose Animal Hospital, 13 milesCall (847) 885-3344