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 Elizabeth, NJ

The closest verified emergency hospital to Elizabeth is VEG New Dorp in Staten Island, about 8.0 miles away in a straight line; driving distance is longer. Below are the 10 closest verified animal emergency hospitals, nearest first.

Nearest emergency hospital

VEG New Dorp

Open now · 24/78.0 miles
2546 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10306

Call now and speak to the hospital

(718) 362-1390Hours and directions

Backup 24/7 option

VEG Millburn

If VEG New Dorp is too far or has a long wait, the next hospital open around the clock is 8.0 miles from Elizabeth and 15 miles from VEG New Dorp.

(908) 258-7519

Emergency animal hospitals near Elizabeth

Emergency coverage around Elizabeth

  • Within 10 miles2hospitals2 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
  • Within 25 miles19hospitals19 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
  • Within 50 miles34hospitals34 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours

Open 24/7 or limited hours

Open 24 hours, 7 days (10)

Nights, weekends or limited hours (0)

Every listed hospital is open 24/7.

ICU, exotic pets and payment plans

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

Exotic pet? See the emergency hospitals near Elizabeth that state they treat birds, reptiles, rabbits or small mammals.

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

Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Elizabeth, NJ?
The nearest hospital open around the clock is VEG New Dorp in Staten Island, NY, about 8.0 miles from Elizabeth. Phone (718) 362-1390.
How many emergency vets are near Elizabeth, NJ?
2 within 10 miles, 19 within 25 miles and 34 within 50 miles of the center of Elizabeth; of those within 50 miles, 34 are open 24/7 and 0 have limited emergency hours.
Is there an emergency vet for exotic pets near Elizabeth, NJ?
7 listed hospitals state on their website that they treat exotic pets: VEG New Dorp (8.0 miles), VEG Millburn (8.0 miles), VEG Hoboken (10 miles) and VEG Chelsea (12 miles). Call first and name the species: an exotic animal veterinarian is not on duty at every hour.
Do emergency vets near Elizabeth, NJ accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?
CareCredit is mentioned by BluePearl Pet Hospital Brooklyn, NY, BluePearl Pet Hospital and BluePearl Pet Hospital Midtown NYC New York, NY. 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: VEG New Dorp, 8.0 milesCall (718) 362-1390