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 South Bend, IN

The closest verified emergency hospital to South Bend is Emergency Veterinary Care Centers in Mishawaka, about 5.3 miles away in a straight line; driving distance is longer. Below are the 3 closest verified animal emergency hospitals, nearest first.

Nearest emergency hospital

Emergency Veterinary Care Centers

Open now · 24/75.3 miles
5714 North Main Street, Mishawaka, IN

Call now and speak to the hospital

(574) 544-6200Hours and directions

Backup 24/7 option

Hobart Animal Clinic

If Emergency Veterinary Care Centers is too far or has a long wait, the next hospital open around the clock is 51 miles from South Bend and 56 miles from Emergency Veterinary Care Centers.

(219) 942-4442

Emergency animal hospitals near South Bend

Emergency coverage around South Bend

  • Within 10 miles1hospital1 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
  • Within 25 miles1hospital1 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
  • Within 50 miles1hospital1 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours

Open 24/7 or limited hours

Open 24 hours, 7 days (3)

Nights, weekends or limited hours (0)

Every listed hospital is open 24/7.

ICU, exotic pets and payment plans

  • ICU: 1 of 3 listedVCA Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center of Kalamazoo (52 mi)
  • CareCredit: 2 of 3 listedEmergency Veterinary Care Centers (5.3 mi), Hobart Animal Clinic (51 mi)

Counted from what each listed hospital states on its own website; no listed hospital mentions Exotic pets and Scratchpay. A hospital not named may still offer it.

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

Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in South Bend, IN?
The nearest hospital open around the clock is Emergency Veterinary Care Centers in Mishawaka, IN, about 5.3 miles from South Bend. Phone (574) 544-6200.
How many emergency vets are near South Bend, IN?
1 within 10 miles, 1 within 25 miles and 1 within 50 miles of the center of South Bend; of those within 50 miles, 1 is open 24/7 and 0 have limited emergency hours.
How much does an emergency vet visit cost near South Bend, IN?
Hobart Animal Clinic mentions a deposit on its website. None of the listed hospitals publishes an exam fee; ask for an estimate when you call.
Do emergency vets near South Bend, IN accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?
CareCredit is mentioned by Emergency Veterinary Care Centers and Hobart Animal Clinic. None of the listed hospitals mentions Scratchpay. 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.

Nearest: Emergency Veterinary Care Centers, 5.3 milesCall (574) 544-6200