Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Asheville, NC?

The nearest hospital open around the clock is MedVet Asheville in Asheville, NC, about 3.1 miles from Asheville. Phone (828) 665-4399.

How many emergency vets are near Asheville, NC?

2 within 10 miles, 3 within 25 miles and 3 within 50 miles of the center of Asheville; of those within 50 miles, 3 are open 24/7 and 0 have limited emergency hours.

Is there an emergency vet for exotic pets near Asheville, NC?

2 listed hospitals state on their website that they treat exotic pets: VEG Asheville (5.0 miles) and VEG Greenville (53 miles). Call first and name the species: an exotic animal veterinarian is not on duty at every hour.

Do emergency vets near Asheville, NC accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?

CareCredit is mentioned by MedVet Asheville, VEG Asheville and Fetch Specialty & Emergency Veterinary Centers (Greenville, SC). Scratchpay is mentioned by VEG Asheville and Fetch Specialty & Emergency Veterinary Centers (Greenville, SC). 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.

24 Hour Emergency Vet in Asheville, NC

Backup 24/7 option

VEG Asheville

If MedVet Asheville is too far or has a long wait, the next hospital open around the clock is 5.0 miles from Asheville and 5.1 miles from MedVet Asheville.

(828) 470-7802

Emergency animal hospitals near Asheville

MedVet Asheville
Open now · 24/7MedVet network

677 Brevard Rd., Asheville, NC 28806
Walk-insCareCredit
Verified November 4, 2026

3.1 miles(828) 665-4399
VEG Asheville
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group

1856 Hendersonville Road, Asheville, NC 28803
Exotic petsICUCT or MRIBlood transfusionWalk-insCareCreditScratchpay
Verified November 4, 2026

5.0 miles(828) 470-7802
Western Carolina Regional Animal Hospital & Veterinary Emergency Hospital
Open now · 24/7

205 N Highland Lake Rd, Flat Rock, NC 28731
Verified November 6, 2026

21 miles(828) 697-7767
VEG Greenville
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group

1025 Woodruff Road, Greenville, SC 29607
Exotic petsBlood transfusionWalk-ins
Verified November 4, 2026

53 miles(864) 252-9520
Fetch Specialty & Emergency Veterinary Centers (Greenville, SC)
Open now · 24/7

5 Market Point Drive, Greenville, SC 29607
ICUEmergency surgeryCT or MRIBlood transfusionCareCreditScratchpay
Verified November 4, 2026

54 miles(864) 900-5888

Emergency coverage around Asheville

Within 10 miles2hospitals2 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
Within 25 miles3hospitals3 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
Within 50 miles3hospitals3 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours

Open 24/7 or limited hours

Open 24 hours, 7 days (5)

MedVet Asheville3.1 miles
VEG Asheville5.0 miles
Western Carolina Regional Animal Hospital & Veterinary Emergency Hospital21 miles
VEG Greenville53 miles
Fetch Specialty & Emergency Veterinary Centers (Greenville, SC)54 miles

Nights, weekends or limited hours (0)

Every listed hospital is open 24/7.

ICU, exotic pets and payment plans

ICU: 2 of 5 listedVEG Asheville (5.0 mi), Fetch Specialty & Emergency Veterinary Centers (Greenville, SC) (54 mi)
Exotic pets: 2 of 5 listedVEG Asheville (5.0 mi), VEG Greenville (53 mi)
CareCredit: 3 of 5 listedMedVet Asheville (3.1 mi), VEG Asheville (5.0 mi), Fetch Specialty & Emergency Veterinary Centers (Greenville, SC) (54 mi)
Scratchpay: 2 of 5 listedVEG Asheville (5.0 mi), Fetch Specialty & Emergency Veterinary Centers (Greenville, SC) (54 mi)

Counted from what each listed hospital states on its own website. A hospital not named may still offer it.

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

West Asheville Family Vet, 547 Haywood Road, Asheville (1.9 miles)
Animal Hospital East, 1275 Tunnel Road, Asheville, (828) 298-6585 (4.5 miles)
Cedar Ridge Animal Hospital, 184 Charlotte Highway, Asheville, (828) 575-2430 (4.6 miles)
All Pets Animal Hospital & Rehabilitation Center, 7 Reynolds Mountain Boulevard, Asheville, (828) 645-5252 (5.4 miles)
Candler Veterinary Clinic, PA, 911 Smokey Park Highway, Candler, (828) 667-0247 (6.1 miles)

Questions about emergency vets in Asheville

Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Asheville, NC?: The nearest hospital open around the clock is MedVet Asheville in Asheville, NC, about 3.1 miles from Asheville. Phone (828) 665-4399.
How many emergency vets are near Asheville, NC?: 2 within 10 miles, 3 within 25 miles and 3 within 50 miles of the center of Asheville; of those within 50 miles, 3 are open 24/7 and 0 have limited emergency hours.
Is there an emergency vet for exotic pets near Asheville, NC?: 2 listed hospitals state on their website that they treat exotic pets: VEG Asheville (5.0 miles) and VEG Greenville (53 miles). Call first and name the species: an exotic animal veterinarian is not on duty at every hour.
Do emergency vets near Asheville, NC accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?: CareCredit is mentioned by MedVet Asheville, VEG Asheville and Fetch Specialty & Emergency Veterinary Centers (Greenville, SC). Scratchpay is mentioned by VEG Asheville and Fetch Specialty & Emergency Veterinary Centers (Greenville, SC). 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 Asheville, NC