Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in New Orleans, LA?

The nearest hospital open around the clock is MedVet New Orleans in Metairie, LA, about 14 miles from New Orleans. Phone (504) 835-8508.

How many emergency vets are near New Orleans, LA?

1 within 25 miles and 2 within 50 miles of the center of New Orleans; of those within 50 miles, 2 are open 24/7 and 0 have limited emergency hours.

Do emergency vets near New Orleans, LA accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?

CareCredit is mentioned by MedVet New Orleans and MedVet Mandeville. 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.

24 Hour Emergency Vet in New Orleans, LA

Backup 24/7 option

MedVet Mandeville

If MedVet New Orleans is too far or has a long wait, the next hospital open around the clock is 25 miles from New Orleans and 28 miles from MedVet New Orleans.

(985) 626-4862

Emergency animal hospitals near New Orleans

MedVet New Orleans
Open now · 24/7MedVet network

2315 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, LA 70001
Walk-insCareCredit
Verified November 4, 2026

14 miles(504) 835-8508
MedVet Mandeville
Open now · 24/7MedVet network

3561 Highway 190, Mandeville, LA 70471
Walk-insCareCredit
Verified November 4, 2026

25 miles(985) 626-4862

Emergency coverage around New Orleans

Within 10 miles0hospitalsnone verified
Within 25 miles1hospital1 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
Within 50 miles2hospitals2 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours

Open 24/7 or limited hours

Open 24 hours, 7 days (2)

MedVet New Orleans14 miles
MedVet Mandeville25 miles

Nights, weekends or limited hours (0)

Every listed hospital is open 24/7.

ICU, exotic pets and payment plans

CareCredit: 2 of 2 listedMedVet New Orleans (14 mi), MedVet Mandeville (25 mi)

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

Distances are measured in a straight line from the center of New Orleans. Hospital status and hours come from each hospital's own published information; see how we verify.

Questions about emergency vets in New Orleans

Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in New Orleans, LA?: The nearest hospital open around the clock is MedVet New Orleans in Metairie, LA, about 14 miles from New Orleans. Phone (504) 835-8508.
How many emergency vets are near New Orleans, LA?: 1 within 25 miles and 2 within 50 miles of the center of New Orleans; of those within 50 miles, 2 are open 24/7 and 0 have limited emergency hours.
Do emergency vets near New Orleans, LA accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?: CareCredit is mentioned by MedVet New Orleans and MedVet Mandeville. 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.

Emergency vet in New Orleans, LA