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 Jersey City, NJ

The closest verified emergency hospital to Jersey City is VEG Hoboken in Hoboken, about 3.4 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 Hoboken

Open now · 24/73.4 miles
1327 Willow Avenue, Hoboken, NJ 07030

Call now and speak to the hospital

(201) 630-0636Hours and directions

Backup 24/7 option

BluePearl Pet Hospital

If VEG Hoboken is too far or has a long wait, the next hospital open around the clock is 4.1 miles from Jersey City and 2.2 miles from VEG Hoboken.

(212) 924-3311

Emergency animal hospitals near Jersey City

Emergency coverage around Jersey City

  • Within 10 miles10hospitals10 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
  • Within 25 miles21hospitals21 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
  • Within 50 miles36hospitals36 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. A hospital not named may still offer it.

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

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

Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Jersey City, NJ?
The nearest hospital open around the clock is VEG Hoboken in Hoboken, NJ, about 3.4 miles from Jersey City. Phone (201) 630-0636.
How many emergency vets are near Jersey City, NJ?
10 within 10 miles, 21 within 25 miles and 36 within 50 miles of the center of Jersey City; of those within 50 miles, 36 are open 24/7 and 0 have limited emergency hours.
How much does an emergency vet visit cost near Jersey City, NJ?
Animal Medical Center mentions a deposit on its 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 Jersey City, NJ?
6 listed hospitals state on their website that they treat exotic pets: VEG Hoboken (3.4 miles), VEG Chelsea (4.4 miles), VEG Williamsburg (5.5 miles) and VEG Upper East Side (6.5 miles). Call first and name the species: an exotic animal veterinarian is not on duty at every hour.
Do emergency vets near Jersey City, NJ accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?
CareCredit is mentioned by BluePearl Pet Hospital, BluePearl Pet Hospital Brooklyn, NY, BluePearl Pet Hospital Midtown NYC New York, NY, Animal Medical Center and URVetCare. Scratchpay is mentioned by URVetCare. 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 Hoboken, 3.4 milesCall (201) 630-0636