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 Cary, NC

The closest verified emergency hospital to Cary is VEG Cary in Cary, about 3.8 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 Cary

Open now · 24/73.8 miles
2030 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary, NC 27518

Call now and speak to the hospital

(984) 345-3033Hours and directions

Backup 24/7 option

BluePearl Pet Hospital Cary, NC

If VEG Cary is too far or has a long wait, the next hospital open around the clock is 4.2 miles from Cary and 1.2 miles from VEG Cary.

(919) 233-4911

Emergency animal hospitals near Cary

Emergency coverage around Cary

  • Within 10 miles5hospitals5 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
  • Within 25 miles9hospitals9 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
  • Within 50 miles10hospitals10 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. A hospital not named may still offer it.

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

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

Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Cary, NC?
The nearest hospital open around the clock is VEG Cary in Cary, NC, about 3.8 miles from Cary. Phone (984) 345-3033.
How many emergency vets are near Cary, NC?
5 within 10 miles, 9 within 25 miles and 10 within 50 miles of the center of Cary; of those within 50 miles, 10 are open 24/7 and 0 have limited emergency hours.
How much does an emergency vet visit cost near Cary, NC?
Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Service publishes an emergency exam fee of $292. Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Service and Peak Paws Advanced Veterinary Hospital mention a deposit on their website. Other listed hospitals do not publish an exam fee; ask for an estimate when you call.
Is there an emergency vet for exotic pets near Cary, NC?
3 listed hospitals state on their website that they treat exotic pets: VEG Cary (3.8 miles), Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Service (6.6 miles) and VEG Chapel Hill (15 miles). Call first and name the species: an exotic animal veterinarian is not on duty at every hour.
Do emergency vets near Cary, NC accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?
CareCredit is mentioned by BluePearl Pet Hospital Cary, NC, Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Service, Peak Paws Advanced Veterinary Hospital, Triangle Veterinary Referral Hospital of Holly Springs, BluePearl Pet Hospital Durham, NC and BluePearl Pet Hospital Raleigh, NC. Scratchpay is mentioned by Peak Paws Advanced Veterinary Hospital. 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 Cary, 3.8 milesCall (984) 345-3033