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If Animal Medical Center of Plainfield is too far or has a long wait, the next hospital open around the clock is 13 miles from Joliet and 5.2 miles from Animal Medical Center of Plainfield.
Emergency animal hospitals near Joliet
Animal Medical Center of Plainfield
Open now · 24/713813 S Route 59, Plainfield, IL 60544ICUEmergency surgeryBlood transfusionWalk-insCareCreditScratchpayVerified November 4, 20268.3 miles(815) 436-8387VEG Naperville
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group3204 Route 59, Naperville, IL 60564Exotic petsWalk-insVerified November 4, 202613 miles(630) 503-7415Premier Veterinary Group
Open now · 24/77000 W 159th St, Orland Park, IL 60462ICUBlood transfusionCareCreditScratchpayVerified November 4, 202619 miles(708) 388-3771Emergency Veterinary Services of Lisle
Limited emergency hours820 Ogden Ave, Lisle, IL 60532Blood transfusionCareCreditVerified November 4, 202620 miles(630) 960-2900VCA Aurora Animal Hospital
Open now · 24/72600 West Galena Boulevard, Prestbury, IL 60506Verified November 4, 202621 miles(630) 301-6100VEG Oak Brook
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group1735 West 22nd Street, Oak Brook, IL 60523Exotic petsWalk-insVerified November 4, 202625 miles(331) 808-2720VEG South Loop
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group1114 South Clinton Street, Chicago South Loop, IL 60607Exotic petsBlood transfusionWalk-insVerified November 4, 202636 miles(872) 710-5226VEG Schaumburg
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group1287 East Higgins Road, Schaumburg, IL 60173Exotic petsWalk-insVerified November 4, 202636 miles(847) 430-4938Golf Rose Animal Hospital
Open now · 24/751 Remington Road, Schaumburg, IL 60173Walk-insCareCreditScratchpayVerified November 4, 202637 miles(847) 885-3344MedVet Chicago
Open now · 24/7MedVet network3305 N. California Ave., Chicago, IL 60618Walk-insCareCreditVerified November 4, 202637 miles(773) 281-7110
Emergency coverage around Joliet
- Within 10 miles1hospital1 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
- Within 25 miles6hospitals5 open 24/7, 1 with limited hours
- Within 50 miles17hospitals16 open 24/7, 1 with limited hours
Open 24/7 or limited hours
Open 24 hours, 7 days (9)
- Animal Medical Center of Plainfield8.3 miles
- VEG Naperville13 miles
- Premier Veterinary Group19 miles
- VCA Aurora Animal Hospital21 miles
- VEG Oak Brook25 miles
- VEG South Loop36 miles
- VEG Schaumburg36 miles
- Golf Rose Animal Hospital37 miles
- MedVet Chicago37 miles
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
- ICU: 2 of 10 listedAnimal Medical Center of Plainfield (8.3 mi), Premier Veterinary Group (19 mi)
- Exotic pets: 4 of 10 listedVEG Naperville (13 mi), VEG Oak Brook (25 mi), VEG South Loop (36 mi), VEG Schaumburg (36 mi)
- CareCredit: 5 of 10 listedAnimal Medical Center of Plainfield (8.3 mi), Premier Veterinary Group (19 mi), Emergency Veterinary Services of Lisle (20 mi), Golf Rose Animal Hospital (37 mi), MedVet Chicago (37 mi)
- Scratchpay: 3 of 10 listedAnimal Medical Center of Plainfield (8.3 mi), Premier Veterinary Group (19 mi), Golf Rose Animal Hospital (37 mi)
Counted from what each listed hospital states on its own website. A hospital not named may still offer it.
Distances are measured in a straight line from the center of Joliet. 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.
- Snip Society, 2201 Glenwood Avenue, (815) 630-4411 (1.5 miles)
- Rusty Ridge Animal Center, 949 Bell Road, Minooka (6.5 miles)
- Animal Care Center of Plainfield, 14411 North Division Street, Plainfield (7.5 miles)
Questions about emergency vets in Joliet
- Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Joliet, IL?
- The nearest hospital open around the clock is Animal Medical Center of Plainfield in Plainfield, IL, about 8.3 miles from Joliet. Phone (815) 436-8387. One of the listed hospitals has limited emergency hours only.
- How many emergency vets are near Joliet, IL?
- 1 within 10 miles, 6 within 25 miles and 17 within 50 miles of the center of Joliet; 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 Joliet, IL?
- 4 listed hospitals state on their website that they treat exotic pets: VEG Naperville (13 miles), VEG Oak Brook (25 miles), VEG South Loop (36 miles) and VEG Schaumburg (36 miles). Call first and name the species: an exotic animal veterinarian is not on duty at every hour.
- Do emergency vets near Joliet, IL accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?
- CareCredit is mentioned by Animal Medical Center of Plainfield, Premier Veterinary Group, Emergency Veterinary Services of Lisle, Golf Rose Animal Hospital and MedVet Chicago. Scratchpay is mentioned by Animal Medical Center of Plainfield, 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.