Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Albany, NY?

The nearest hospital open around the clock is Upstate Veterinary Specialities in Latham, NY, about 6.7 miles from Albany. Phone (518) 783-3198. 2 of the listed hospitals have limited emergency hours only.

How many emergency vets are near Albany, NY?

1 within 10 miles, 1 within 25 miles and 3 within 50 miles of the center of Albany; of those within 50 miles, 1 is open 24/7 and 2 have limited emergency hours.

How much does an emergency vet visit cost near Albany, NY?

Upstate Veterinary Specialities and Animal Emergency Clinic of the Hudson Valley mention a deposit on their website. None of the listed hospitals publishes an exam fee; ask for an estimate when you call.

Do emergency vets near Albany, NY accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?

CareCredit is mentioned by Upstate Veterinary Specialities, Northway Animal Emergency Clinic and Animal Emergency Clinic of the Hudson Valley. Scratchpay is mentioned by Upstate Veterinary Specialities, Northway Animal Emergency Clinic and Animal Emergency Clinic of the Hudson Valley. 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 in Albany, NY: 1 Open 24/7, 3 Verified

Emergency animal hospitals near Albany

Upstate Veterinary Specialities
Open now · 24/7

152 Sparrowbush Road, Latham, NY 12110
ICUEmergency surgeryBlood transfusionCareCreditScratchpay
Verified November 4, 2026

6.7 miles(518) 783-3198
Northway Animal Emergency Clinic
Limited emergency hours

35 Fawn Road, Gansevoort, NY 12831
ICUEmergency surgeryWalk-insCareCreditScratchpay
Verified November 4, 2026

40 miles(518) 761-2602
Animal Emergency Clinic of the Hudson Valley
Limited emergency hours

1112 Morton Blvd., Kingston, NY 12401
Emergency surgeryWalk-insCareCreditScratchpay
Verified November 4, 2026

50 miles(845) 336-0713

Emergency coverage around Albany

Within 10 miles1hospital1 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
Within 25 miles1hospital1 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
Within 50 miles3hospitals1 open 24/7, 2 with limited hours

Open 24/7 or limited hours

Open 24 hours, 7 days (1)

Upstate Veterinary Specialities6.7 miles

Nights, weekends or limited hours (2)

Northway Animal Emergency Clinic40 milesLimited emergency hours Mon midnight to 8 am; Fri 8 am to Sun midnight
Animal Emergency Clinic of the Hudson Valley50 milesLimited emergency hours Mon–Tue noon to 8 am; Wed–Thu 6 pm to 8 am; Fri noon to Sun midnight

ICU, exotic pets and payment plans

ICU: 2 of 3 listedUpstate Veterinary Specialities (6.7 mi), Northway Animal Emergency Clinic (40 mi)
CareCredit: 3 of 3 listedUpstate Veterinary Specialities (6.7 mi), Northway Animal Emergency Clinic (40 mi), Animal Emergency Clinic of the Hudson Valley (50 mi)
Scratchpay: 3 of 3 listedUpstate Veterinary Specialities (6.7 mi), Northway Animal Emergency Clinic (40 mi), Animal Emergency Clinic of the Hudson Valley (50 mi)

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

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

Albany County Veterinary Hospital, 1506 Western Avenue, Albany (2.5 miles)
Canterbury Animal Hospital, 88 Delaware Avenue, Delmar (2.5 miles)
Shaker Veterinary Hospital, 223 Maxwell Road, Latham (4.4 miles)
The Animal Hospital, 2 Rockinghorse Lane, Slingerlands (4.8 miles)
Bayberry Veterinary Care, (518) 783-9282 (5.0 miles)

Questions about emergency vets in Albany

Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Albany, NY?: The nearest hospital open around the clock is Upstate Veterinary Specialities in Latham, NY, about 6.7 miles from Albany. Phone (518) 783-3198. 2 of the listed hospitals have limited emergency hours only.
How many emergency vets are near Albany, NY?: 1 within 10 miles, 1 within 25 miles and 3 within 50 miles of the center of Albany; of those within 50 miles, 1 is open 24/7 and 2 have limited emergency hours.
How much does an emergency vet visit cost near Albany, NY?: Upstate Veterinary Specialities and Animal Emergency Clinic of the Hudson Valley mention a deposit on their website. None of the listed hospitals publishes an exam fee; ask for an estimate when you call.
Do emergency vets near Albany, NY accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?: CareCredit is mentioned by Upstate Veterinary Specialities, Northway Animal Emergency Clinic and Animal Emergency Clinic of the Hudson Valley. Scratchpay is mentioned by Upstate Veterinary Specialities, Northway Animal Emergency Clinic and Animal Emergency Clinic of the Hudson Valley. 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 Albany, NY