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 Rochester, NY

The closest verified emergency hospital to Rochester is Rochester Emergency Veterinary Services in East Rochester, about 7.1 miles away in a straight line; driving distance is longer. Below are the 2 closest verified animal emergency hospitals, nearest first.

Nearest emergency hospital

Rochester Emergency Veterinary Services

Open now · 24/77.1 miles
445 West Commercial St., East Rochester, NY 14445

Call now and speak to the hospital

(585) 775-0020Hours and directions

Backup 24/7 option

BluePearl Pet Hospital Buffalo Cheektowaga, NY

If Rochester Emergency Veterinary Services is too far or has a long wait, the next hospital open around the clock is 57 miles from Rochester and 62 miles from Rochester Emergency Veterinary Services.

(716) 839-4043

Emergency animal hospitals near Rochester

Emergency coverage around Rochester

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

Open 24/7 or limited hours

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, Exotic pets and Scratchpay. A hospital not named may still offer it.

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

Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Rochester, NY?
The nearest hospital open around the clock is Rochester Emergency Veterinary Services in East Rochester, NY, about 7.1 miles from Rochester. Phone (585) 775-0020.
How many emergency vets are near Rochester, NY?
1 within 10 miles, 1 within 25 miles and 1 within 50 miles of the center of Rochester; of those within 50 miles, 1 is open 24/7 and 0 have limited emergency hours.
Do emergency vets near Rochester, NY accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?
CareCredit is mentioned by BluePearl Pet Hospital Buffalo Cheektowaga, 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.

Nearest: Rochester Emergency Veterinary Services, 7.1 milesCall (585) 775-0020