Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Columbia, MO?

Yes. University of Missouri Veterinary Health Center at 900 East Campus Drive is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Phone (573) 882-7821.

How many emergency vets are near Columbia, MO?

1 within 10 miles, 1 within 25 miles and 1 within 50 miles of the center of Columbia; of those within 50 miles, 1 is open 24/7 and 0 have limited emergency hours.

Do emergency vets near Columbia, MO accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?

CareCredit is mentioned by University of Missouri Veterinary Health Center. 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.

Emergency Vet in Columbia, MO: 1 Open 24/7, 1 Verified

Emergency animal hospitals near Columbia

University of Missouri Veterinary Health Center
Open now · 24/7University teaching hospital

900 East Campus Drive, Columbia, MO 65211
ICUCT or MRICareCredit
Verified November 4, 2026

< 1 mile(573) 882-7821

Emergency coverage around Columbia

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

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.

Tiger Town Veterinary Services, 1700 I- 70 Drive Southwest, (573) 445-4466 (2.3 miles)
Hortons Animal Hospital Northeast, 2608 Paris Road, Columbia (2.5 miles)

Questions about emergency vets in Columbia

Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Columbia, MO?: Yes. University of Missouri Veterinary Health Center at 900 East Campus Drive is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Phone (573) 882-7821.
How many emergency vets are near Columbia, MO?: 1 within 10 miles, 1 within 25 miles and 1 within 50 miles of the center of Columbia; of those within 50 miles, 1 is open 24/7 and 0 have limited emergency hours.
Do emergency vets near Columbia, MO accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?: CareCredit is mentioned by University of Missouri Veterinary Health Center. 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 Columbia, MO