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Route 66 Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Center
If VEG Albuquerque is too far or has a long wait, the next hospital open around the clock is 3.0 miles from Albuquerque and 1.5 miles from VEG Albuquerque.
Emergency animal hospitals near Albuquerque
VEG Albuquerque
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group2100 Carlisle Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110Exotic petsWalk-insVerified November 4, 20262.4 miles(505) 531-9763Route 66 Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Center
Open now · 24/73601 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108Emergency surgeryBlood transfusionWalk-insCareCreditScratchpayVerified November 4, 20263.0 miles(505) 266-7866Mosaic Animal Emergency & Specialty
Open now · 24/72001 Vivigen Way, Santa Fe, NM 87505ICUBlood transfusionWalk-insVerified November 4, 202653 miles(505) 416-5840
Emergency coverage around Albuquerque
- Within 10 miles2hospitals2 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
- Within 25 miles2hospitals2 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
- Within 50 miles2hospitals2 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
Open 24/7 or limited hours
Open 24 hours, 7 days (3)
- VEG Albuquerque2.4 miles
- Route 66 Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Center3.0 miles
- Mosaic Animal Emergency & Specialty53 miles
Nights, weekends or limited hours (0)
Every listed hospital is open 24/7.
ICU, exotic pets and payment plans
- ICU: 1 of 3 listedMosaic Animal Emergency & Specialty (53 mi)
- Exotic pets: 1 of 3 listedVEG Albuquerque (2.4 mi)
- CareCredit: 1 of 3 listedRoute 66 Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Center (3.0 mi)
- Scratchpay: 1 of 3 listedRoute 66 Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Center (3.0 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 Albuquerque that state they treat birds, reptiles, rabbits or small mammals.
Distances are measured in a straight line from the center of Albuquerque. Hospital status and hours come from each hospital's own published information; see how we verify.
Regular daytime clinics in the area
- VCA Animal Hospital, 2611 Coors Frontage Road Northwest (3.3 miles)
- Aztec Animal Clinic, 4340 Coal Avenue Southeast, Albuquerque (3.5 miles)
- Malaherd Veterinary Hospital, 5600 Coors Boulevard Northwest, Albuquerque (3.8 miles)
- Vet-Co, 8200 Menaul Boulevard Northeast, Albuquerque (5.3 miles)
- Rio Bravo Veterinary Hospital, 240 Rio Bravo Boulevard Southeast, Albuquerque (5.4 miles)
Questions about emergency vets in Albuquerque
- Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Albuquerque, NM?
- Yes. VEG Albuquerque at 2100 Carlisle Blvd NE is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Phone (505) 531-9763.
- How many emergency vets are near Albuquerque, NM?
- 2 within 10 miles, 2 within 25 miles and 2 within 50 miles of the center of Albuquerque; of those within 50 miles, 2 are open 24/7 and 0 have limited emergency hours.
- How much does an emergency vet visit cost near Albuquerque, NM?
- Route 66 Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care 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 Albuquerque, NM?
- One listed hospital states on its website that it treats exotic pets: VEG Albuquerque (2.4 miles). Call first and name the species: an exotic animal veterinarian is not on duty at every hour.
- Do emergency vets near Albuquerque, NM accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?
- CareCredit is mentioned by Route 66 Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Center. Scratchpay is mentioned by Route 66 Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Center. 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.