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If Pet+ER is too far or has a long wait, the next hospital open around the clock is 9.3 miles from Baltimore and 9.2 miles from Pet+ER.
Emergency animal hospitals near Baltimore
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7.2 miles(410) 252-8387
VEG Pikesville
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group1858 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, MD 21208Exotic petsWalk-insVerified November 4, 20269.3 miles(410) 793-4910Pet+E.R.
Open now · 24/710626 York Road, Cockeysville, MD 21030ICUCareCreditVerified November 4, 202612 miles(410) 252-8387VEG Columbia
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group6630a Marie Curie Drive, Columbia, MD 21075Exotic petsWalk-insVerified November 4, 202613 miles(410) 690-7170Emergency Animal Hospital of Ellicott City
Open now · 24/710270 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042Exotic petsEmergency surgeryWalk-insCareCreditScratchpayVerified November 4, 202614 miles(410) 750-1177Pet+ER
Open now · 24/710000 Old Columbia Road, Columbia, MDICUCareCreditVerified November 4, 202616 miles(410) 252-8387Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital
Open now · 24/77515 Brooklyn Bridge Road, Laurel, MD 20707Emergency surgeryCareCreditVerified November 4, 202619 miles(301) 776-7744Animal Emergency Hospital
Open now · 24/7722 Baltimore Pike, Bel Air, MD 21014ICUEmergency surgeryWalk-insCareCreditScratchpayVerified November 4, 202620 miles(410) 420-7297Anne Arundel Veterinary Emergency Clinic
Open now · 24/7808 Bestgate Rd, Annapolis, MD 21401ICUEmergency surgeryBlood transfusionCareCreditVerified November 4, 202621 miles(410) 224-0331Dogs and Cats Emergency & Specialty
Open now · 24/76700 Laurel-Bowie Rd., Bowie, MD 20715ICUCT or MRICareCreditScratchpayVerified November 4, 202623 miles(301) 809-8800
Emergency coverage around Baltimore
- Within 10 miles2hospitals2 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
- Within 25 miles10hospitals10 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
- Within 50 miles24hospitals22 open 24/7, 2 with limited hours
Open 24/7 or limited hours
Open 24 hours, 7 days (10)
- Pet+ER7.2 miles
- VEG Pikesville9.3 miles
- Pet+E.R.12 miles
- VEG Columbia13 miles
- Emergency Animal Hospital of Ellicott City14 miles
- Pet+ER16 miles
- Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital19 miles
- Animal Emergency Hospital20 miles
- Anne Arundel Veterinary Emergency Clinic21 miles
- Dogs and Cats Emergency & Specialty23 miles
Nights, weekends or limited hours (0)
Every listed hospital is open 24/7.
ICU, exotic pets and payment plans
- ICU: 6 of 10 listedPet+ER (7.2 mi), Pet+E.R. (12 mi), Pet+ER (16 mi), Animal Emergency Hospital (20 mi), Anne Arundel Veterinary Emergency Clinic (21 mi), Dogs and Cats Emergency & Specialty (23 mi)
- Exotic pets: 3 of 10 listedVEG Pikesville (9.3 mi), VEG Columbia (13 mi), Emergency Animal Hospital of Ellicott City (14 mi)
- CareCredit: 8 of 10 listedPet+ER (7.2 mi), Pet+E.R. (12 mi), Emergency Animal Hospital of Ellicott City (14 mi), Pet+ER (16 mi), Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital (19 mi), Animal Emergency Hospital (20 mi), Anne Arundel Veterinary Emergency Clinic (21 mi), Dogs and Cats Emergency & Specialty (23 mi)
- Scratchpay: 3 of 10 listedEmergency Animal Hospital of Ellicott City (14 mi), Animal Emergency Hospital (20 mi), Dogs and Cats Emergency & Specialty (23 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 Baltimore that state they treat birds, reptiles, rabbits or small mammals.
Distances are measured in a straight line from the center of Baltimore. 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.
- Aardmore Veterinarium, 3130 Loch Raven Road, Baltimore, (410) 889-2230 (1.8 miles)
- Harbor View Veterinary Hospital, 2304 Boston Street, Baltimore (1.8 miles)
- Never Walk Alone, 2400 Boston Street, Baltimore (2.1 miles)
- Hampden Veterinary Hospital, 3300 Keswick Road, Baltimore, (410) 243-3333 (2.1 miles)
- Maryland SPCA Wellness Clinic, 4007 Falls Road, Baltimore (2.9 miles)
Questions about emergency vets in Baltimore
- Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Baltimore, MD?
- The nearest hospital open around the clock is Pet+ER in Towson, MD, about 7.2 miles from Baltimore. Phone (410) 252-8387.
- How many emergency vets are near Baltimore, MD?
- 2 within 10 miles, 10 within 25 miles and 24 within 50 miles of the center of Baltimore; of those within 50 miles, 22 are open 24/7 and 2 have limited emergency hours.
- How much does an emergency vet visit cost near Baltimore, MD?
- Pet+ER, Pet+E.R., Pet+ER and Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital mention a deposit on their 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 Baltimore, MD?
- 3 listed hospitals state on their website that they treat exotic pets: VEG Pikesville (9.3 miles), VEG Columbia (13 miles) and Emergency Animal Hospital of Ellicott City (14 miles). Call first and name the species: an exotic animal veterinarian is not on duty at every hour.
- Do emergency vets near Baltimore, MD accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?
- CareCredit is mentioned by Pet+ER, Pet+E.R., Emergency Animal Hospital of Ellicott City, Pet+ER, Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital, Animal Emergency Hospital, Anne Arundel Veterinary Emergency Clinic and Dogs and Cats Emergency & Specialty. Scratchpay is mentioned by Emergency Animal Hospital of Ellicott City, Animal Emergency Hospital and Dogs and Cats Emergency & Specialty. 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.