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If Pet+ER is too far or has a long wait, the next hospital open around the clock is 3.6 miles from Columbia and 3.5 miles from Pet+ER.
Emergency animal hospitals near Columbia
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1.8 miles(410) 252-8387
VEG Columbia
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group6630a Marie Curie Drive, Columbia, MD 21075Exotic petsWalk-insVerified November 4, 20263.6 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, 20265.5 miles(410) 750-1177Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital
Open now · 24/77515 Brooklyn Bridge Road, Laurel, MD 20707Emergency surgeryCareCreditVerified November 4, 20266.3 miles(301) 776-7744VEG Pikesville
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group1858 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, MD 21208Exotic petsWalk-insVerified November 4, 202615 miles(410) 793-4910Apex Vets
Limited emergency hours11060 Veirs Mill Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20902ICUEmergency surgeryCT or MRIBlood transfusionWalk-insVerified November 4, 202615 miles(301) 444-6500Dogs and Cats Emergency & Specialty
Open now · 24/76700 Laurel-Bowie Rd., Bowie, MD 20715ICUCT or MRICareCreditScratchpayVerified November 4, 202616 miles(301) 809-8800BluePearl Pet Hospital Rockville, MD
Limited emergency hoursBluePearl Pet Hospital network1 Taft Ct., Rockville, MD 20850Walk-insCareCreditVerified November 4, 202616 miles(301) 637-3228Veterinary Referral Associates
Open now · 24/7500 Perry Pkwy, Gaithersburg, MD 20877ICUEmergency surgeryCT or MRIBlood transfusionCareCreditScratchpayVerified November 4, 202619 miles(301) 926-3300-
21 miles(410) 252-8387
Emergency coverage around Columbia
- Within 10 miles4hospitals4 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
- Within 25 miles14hospitals12 open 24/7, 2 with limited hours
- Within 50 miles28hospitals25 open 24/7, 3 with limited hours
Open 24/7 or limited hours
Open 24 hours, 7 days (8)
- Pet+ER1.8 miles
- VEG Columbia3.6 miles
- Emergency Animal Hospital of Ellicott City5.5 miles
- Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital6.3 miles
- VEG Pikesville15 miles
- Dogs and Cats Emergency & Specialty16 miles
- Veterinary Referral Associates19 miles
- Pet+ER21 miles
Nights, weekends or limited hours (2)
- Apex Vets15 milesLimited emergency hours Mon 24 hours; Tue–Thu 7 am to midnight; Fri 7 am to Sun midnight
- BluePearl Pet Hospital Rockville, MD16 milesLimited emergency hours Mon–Thu 24 hours; Fri 7 am to 2 am; Sat–Sun 7 am to 7 pm
ICU, exotic pets and payment plans
- ICU: 5 of 10 listedPet+ER (1.8 mi), Apex Vets (15 mi), Dogs and Cats Emergency & Specialty (16 mi), Veterinary Referral Associates (19 mi), Pet+ER (21 mi)
- Exotic pets: 3 of 10 listedVEG Columbia (3.6 mi), Emergency Animal Hospital of Ellicott City (5.5 mi), VEG Pikesville (15 mi)
- CareCredit: 7 of 10 listedPet+ER (1.8 mi), Emergency Animal Hospital of Ellicott City (5.5 mi), Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital (6.3 mi), Dogs and Cats Emergency & Specialty (16 mi), BluePearl Pet Hospital Rockville, MD (16 mi), Veterinary Referral Associates (19 mi), Pet+ER (21 mi)
- Scratchpay: 3 of 10 listedEmergency Animal Hospital of Ellicott City (5.5 mi), Dogs and Cats Emergency & Specialty (16 mi), Veterinary Referral Associates (19 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 Columbia that state they treat birds, reptiles, rabbits or small mammals.
Distances are measured in a straight line from the center of Columbia. 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.
- Columbia Cat & Dog Hospital, 7276 Cradlerock Way, Columbia (1.3 miles)
- Freetown Animal Hospital, 6470 Freetown Road, Columbia (1.4 miles)
- Columbia Animal Hospital, 10788 Hickory Ridge Road, Columbia (1.6 miles)
- Lewis Animal Hospital, 10665 Clarksville Pike, Columbia (2.6 miles)
- Animal Wellness Center, 8827 Centre Park Drive (3.0 miles)
Questions about emergency vets in Columbia
- Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Columbia, MD?
- Yes. Pet+ER at 10000 Old Columbia Road is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Phone (410) 252-8387. 2 of the listed hospitals have limited emergency hours only.
- How many emergency vets are near Columbia, MD?
- 4 within 10 miles, 14 within 25 miles and 28 within 50 miles of the center of Columbia; of those within 50 miles, 25 are open 24/7 and 3 have limited emergency hours.
- How much does an emergency vet visit cost near Columbia, MD?
- Pet+ER, Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital and Pet+ER 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 Columbia, MD?
- 3 listed hospitals state on their website that they treat exotic pets: VEG Columbia (3.6 miles), Emergency Animal Hospital of Ellicott City (5.5 miles) and VEG Pikesville (15 miles). Call first and name the species: an exotic animal veterinarian is not on duty at every hour.
- Do emergency vets near Columbia, MD accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?
- CareCredit is mentioned by Pet+ER, Emergency Animal Hospital of Ellicott City, Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital, Dogs and Cats Emergency & Specialty, BluePearl Pet Hospital Rockville, MD, Veterinary Referral Associates and Pet+ER. Scratchpay is mentioned by Emergency Animal Hospital of Ellicott City, Dogs and Cats Emergency & Specialty and Veterinary Referral Associates. 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.