Suspected poisoning: ASPCA Animal Poison Control (888) 426-4435 or Pet Poison Helpline (855) 764-7661, both 24/7, consultation fees may apply.
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Emergency vet in Independence, MO

The closest verified emergency hospital to Independence is BluePearl Pet Hospital Lee's Summit, MO in Lee's Summit, about 7.6 miles away in a straight line; driving distance is longer. Below are the 6 closest verified animal emergency hospitals, nearest first.

Nearest emergency hospital

BluePearl Pet Hospital Lee's Summit, MO

Limited emergency hours7.6 miles
3495 NE Ralph Powell Rd., Lee's Summit, MO 64064

Call now and speak to the hospital

(816) 554-4990Hours and directions

Backup 24/7 option

VEG Overland Park

If Mission Veterinary Emergency & Specialty is too far or has a long wait, the next hospital open around the clock is 20 miles from Independence and 7.6 miles from Mission Veterinary Emergency & Specialty.

(913) 297-3676

Emergency animal hospitals near Independence

Emergency coverage around Independence

  • Within 10 miles1hospital0 open 24/7, 1 with limited hours
  • Within 25 miles6hospitals4 open 24/7, 2 with limited hours
  • Within 50 miles6hospitals4 open 24/7, 2 with limited hours

Open 24/7 or limited hours

Open 24 hours, 7 days (4)

Nights, weekends or limited hours (2)

ICU, exotic pets and payment plans

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

Distances are measured in a straight line from the center of Independence. 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.

Questions about emergency vets in Independence

Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Independence, MO?
The nearest hospital open around the clock is Mission Veterinary Emergency & Specialty in Mission, KS, about 17 miles from Independence. Phone (913) 722-5566. 2 of the listed hospitals have limited emergency hours only.
How many emergency vets are near Independence, MO?
1 within 10 miles, 6 within 25 miles and 6 within 50 miles of the center of Independence; of those within 50 miles, 4 are open 24/7 and 2 have limited emergency hours.
Is there an emergency vet for exotic pets near Independence, MO?
One listed hospital states on its website that it treats exotic pets: VEG Overland Park (20 miles). Call first and name the species: an exotic animal veterinarian is not on duty at every hour.
Do emergency vets near Independence, MO accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?
CareCredit is mentioned by BluePearl Pet Hospital Lee's Summit, MO and BluePearl Pet Hospital Overland Park, KS. 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.

Nearby places

Nearest: BluePearl Pet Hospital Lee's Summit, MO, 7.6 milesCall (816) 554-4990