Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Lexington-Fayette, KY?

Yes. Bluegrass Veterinary Specialists + Animal Emergency at 1591 Winchester Rd 106 is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Phone (859) 268-7604.

How many emergency vets are near Lexington-Fayette, KY?

2 within 10 miles, 3 within 25 miles and 3 within 50 miles of the center of Lexington-Fayette; of those within 50 miles, 3 are open 24/7 and 0 have limited emergency hours.

How much does an emergency vet visit cost near Lexington-Fayette, KY?

Bluegrass Veterinary Specialists + Animal Emergency mentions a deposit on its website. None of the listed hospitals publishes an exam fee; ask for an estimate when you call.

Is there an emergency vet for exotic pets near Lexington-Fayette, KY?

One listed hospital states on its website that it treats exotic pets: Advanced Animal Care (20 miles). Call first and name the species: an exotic animal veterinarian is not on duty at every hour.

Do emergency vets near Lexington-Fayette, KY accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?

CareCredit is mentioned by Bluegrass Veterinary Specialists + Animal Emergency, MedVet Lexington, Advanced Animal Care and BluePearl Pet Hospital Louisville, KY. Scratchpay is mentioned by Bluegrass Veterinary Specialists + Animal Emergency and Advanced Animal Care. 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.

24 Hour Emergency Vet Lexington-Fayette, KY

Backup 24/7 option

MedVet Lexington

If Bluegrass Veterinary Specialists + Animal Emergency is too far or has a long wait, the next hospital open around the clock is 4.4 miles from Lexington-Fayette and 4.8 miles from Bluegrass Veterinary Specialists + Animal Emergency.

(859) 276-2505

Emergency animal hospitals near Lexington-Fayette

Bluegrass Veterinary Specialists + Animal Emergency
Open now · 24/7

1591 Winchester Rd 106, Lexington, KY 40505
CT or MRICareCreditScratchpay
Verified November 4, 2026

< 1 mile(859) 268-7604
MedVet Lexington
Open now · 24/7MedVet network

150 Dennis Dr., Lexington, KY 40503
Walk-insCareCredit
Verified November 4, 2026

4.4 miles(859) 276-2505
Advanced Animal Care
Open now · 24/7

2128 Pimlico Dr, Richmond, KY 40475
Exotic petsICUEmergency surgeryCT or MRIWalk-insCareCreditScratchpay
Verified November 4, 2026

20 miles(859) 625-5678
BluePearl Pet Hospital Louisville, KY
Open now · 24/7BluePearl Pet Hospital network

13160 Magisterial Dr., Louisville, KY 40223
Walk-insCareCredit
Verified November 4, 2026

59 miles(502) 244-3036

Emergency coverage around Lexington-Fayette

Within 10 miles2hospitals2 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
Within 25 miles3hospitals3 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
Within 50 miles3hospitals3 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours

Open 24/7 or limited hours

Open 24 hours, 7 days (4)

Bluegrass Veterinary Specialists + Animal Emergency< 1 mile
MedVet Lexington4.4 miles
Advanced Animal Care20 miles
BluePearl Pet Hospital Louisville, KY59 miles

Nights, weekends or limited hours (0)

Every listed hospital is open 24/7.

ICU, exotic pets and payment plans

ICU: 1 of 4 listedAdvanced Animal Care (20 mi)
Exotic pets: 1 of 4 listedAdvanced Animal Care (20 mi)
CareCredit: 4 of 4 listedBluegrass Veterinary Specialists + Animal Emergency (< 1 mi), MedVet Lexington (4.4 mi), Advanced Animal Care (20 mi), BluePearl Pet Hospital Louisville, KY (59 mi)
Scratchpay: 2 of 4 listedBluegrass Veterinary Specialists + Animal Emergency (< 1 mi), Advanced Animal Care (20 mi)

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 Lexington-Fayette that state they treat birds, reptiles, rabbits or small mammals.

Distances are measured in a straight line from the center of Lexington-Fayette. 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.

Banfield Pet Hospital, 1945 Pavilion Way, Lexington (2.5 miles)
UK Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (UKVDL), 1490 Bull Lea Road, Lexington (3.6 miles)
Masterson Animal Clinic, 1490 Leestown Road, Lexington, (859) 389-8387 (3.9 miles)
Southland Veterinary Hospital, 300 Southland Drive, Lexington, (859) 278-2386 (4.0 miles)

Questions about emergency vets in Lexington-Fayette

Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Lexington-Fayette, KY?: Yes. Bluegrass Veterinary Specialists + Animal Emergency at 1591 Winchester Rd 106 is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Phone (859) 268-7604.
How many emergency vets are near Lexington-Fayette, KY?: 2 within 10 miles, 3 within 25 miles and 3 within 50 miles of the center of Lexington-Fayette; of those within 50 miles, 3 are open 24/7 and 0 have limited emergency hours.
How much does an emergency vet visit cost near Lexington-Fayette, KY?: Bluegrass Veterinary Specialists + Animal Emergency mentions a deposit on its website. None of the listed hospitals publishes an exam fee; ask for an estimate when you call.
Is there an emergency vet for exotic pets near Lexington-Fayette, KY?: One listed hospital states on its website that it treats exotic pets: Advanced Animal Care (20 miles). Call first and name the species: an exotic animal veterinarian is not on duty at every hour.
Do emergency vets near Lexington-Fayette, KY accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?: CareCredit is mentioned by Bluegrass Veterinary Specialists + Animal Emergency, MedVet Lexington, Advanced Animal Care and BluePearl Pet Hospital Louisville, KY. Scratchpay is mentioned by Bluegrass Veterinary Specialists + Animal Emergency and Advanced Animal Care. 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.

Emergency vet in Lexington-Fayette, KY