Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in St. Louis, MO?

The nearest hospital open around the clock is VEG Brentwood in Brentwood, MO, about 5.7 miles from St. Louis. Phone (314) 970-2545. One of the listed hospitals has limited emergency hours only.

How many emergency vets are near St. Louis, MO?

1 within 10 miles, 3 within 25 miles and 4 within 50 miles of the center of St. Louis; of those within 50 miles, 3 are open 24/7 and 1 has limited emergency hours.

Is there an emergency vet for exotic pets near St. Louis, MO?

3 listed hospitals state on their website that they treat exotic pets: VEG Brentwood (5.7 miles), VEG St. Peters (23 miles) and Animal Emergency Clinic (28 miles). Call first and name the species: an exotic animal veterinarian is not on duty at every hour.

Do emergency vets near St. Louis, MO accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?

CareCredit is mentioned by Animal Emergency Clinic. Scratchpay is mentioned by Animal Emergency Center and Animal Emergency Clinic. 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 Open Now in St. Louis, MO: 4 Verified Animal ERs

Backup 24/7 option

VEG St. Peters

If VEG Brentwood is too far or has a long wait, the next hospital open around the clock is 23 miles from St. Louis and 19 miles from VEG Brentwood.

(636) 206-4789

Emergency animal hospitals near St. Louis

VEG Brentwood
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group

2101 South Brentwood Boulevard, Brentwood, MO 63144
Exotic petsEmergency surgeryWalk-ins
Verified November 4, 2026

5.7 miles(314) 970-2545
Animal Emergency Center
Limited emergency hours

2005 Mall St., Collinsville, IL 62062
ICUScratchpay
Verified November 4, 2026

13 miles(618) 346-1843
VEG St. Peters
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group

250 Mid Rivers Mall Circle, St. Peters, MO 63376
Exotic petsBlood transfusionWalk-ins
Verified November 4, 2026

23 miles(636) 206-4789
Animal Emergency Clinic
Open now · 24/7

334 Fort Zumwalt Square, O’Fallon, MO 63366
Exotic petsCareCreditScratchpay
Verified November 4, 2026

28 miles(636) 240-5496

Emergency coverage around St. Louis

Within 10 miles1hospital1 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
Within 25 miles3hospitals2 open 24/7, 1 with limited hours
Within 50 miles4hospitals3 open 24/7, 1 with limited hours

Open 24/7 or limited hours

Open 24 hours, 7 days (3)

VEG Brentwood5.7 miles
VEG St. Peters23 miles
Animal Emergency Clinic28 miles

Nights, weekends or limited hours (1)

Animal Emergency Center13 milesLimited emergency hours Mon–Thu 6 pm to 8 am

ICU, exotic pets and payment plans

ICU: 1 of 4 listedAnimal Emergency Center (13 mi)
Exotic pets: 3 of 4 listedVEG Brentwood (5.7 mi), VEG St. Peters (23 mi), Animal Emergency Clinic (28 mi)
CareCredit: 1 of 4 listedAnimal Emergency Clinic (28 mi)
Scratchpay: 2 of 4 listedAnimal Emergency Center (13 mi), Animal Emergency Clinic (28 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 St. Louis that state they treat birds, reptiles, rabbits or small mammals.

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

City Cat Clinic, 4491 Forest Park Avenue, Saint Louis, (314) 652-1919 (< 1 mile)
St. Louis Veterinary Center, 1611 South Grand Boulevard, Saint Louis, (314) 773-6400 (1.2 miles)
Carol House Quick Fix Pet Clinic, 1218 South Jefferson Avenue, Saint Louis (1.8 miles)
Animal Medical Center of Mid-America - St. Louis City, 1201 Macklind Avenue, Saint Louis, (314) 951-1534 (1.8 miles)
Hampton Animal Hospital, 2826 Hampton Avenue, Saint Louis, (314) 647-8818 (3.0 miles)

Questions about emergency vets in St. Louis

Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in St. Louis, MO?: The nearest hospital open around the clock is VEG Brentwood in Brentwood, MO, about 5.7 miles from St. Louis. Phone (314) 970-2545. One of the listed hospitals has limited emergency hours only.
How many emergency vets are near St. Louis, MO?: 1 within 10 miles, 3 within 25 miles and 4 within 50 miles of the center of St. Louis; of those within 50 miles, 3 are open 24/7 and 1 has limited emergency hours.
Is there an emergency vet for exotic pets near St. Louis, MO?: 3 listed hospitals state on their website that they treat exotic pets: VEG Brentwood (5.7 miles), VEG St. Peters (23 miles) and Animal Emergency Clinic (28 miles). Call first and name the species: an exotic animal veterinarian is not on duty at every hour.
Do emergency vets near St. Louis, MO accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?: CareCredit is mentioned by Animal Emergency Clinic. Scratchpay is mentioned by Animal Emergency Center and Animal Emergency Clinic. 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 St. Louis, MO