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Stark County Veterinary Emergency Clinic
If MedVet Akron is too far or has a long wait, the next hospital open around the clock is 17 miles from Akron and 21 miles from MedVet Akron.
Emergency animal hospitals near Akron
MedVet Akron
Open now · 24/7MedVet network1321 Centerview Circle, Akron, OH 44321Walk-insCareCreditVerified November 4, 20266.8 miles(330) 665-4996Stark County Veterinary Emergency Clinic
Open now · 24/74303 Whipple Ave. NW, Canton, OH 44708Emergency surgeryBlood transfusionVerified November 4, 202617 miles(330) 452-5116MedVet Cleveland
Open now · 24/7MedVet network20400 Emerald Pkwy, Cleveland, OH 44135Walk-insCareCreditVerified November 4, 202629 miles(216) 362-6000Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital Cleveland
Open now · 24/7734 Alpha Dr, Highland Heights, OH 44143Exotic petsICUEmergency surgeryCT or MRIBlood transfusionVerified November 4, 202632 miles(440) 673-3483MedVet Mahoning Valley, OH
Open now · 24/7MedVet network2680 W. Liberty St., Girard, OH 44420Walk-insCareCreditVerified November 4, 202642 miles(330) 530-8387
Emergency coverage around Akron
- Within 10 miles1hospital1 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
- Within 25 miles2hospitals2 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
- Within 50 miles5hospitals5 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
Open 24/7 or limited hours
Open 24 hours, 7 days (5)
- MedVet Akron6.8 miles
- Stark County Veterinary Emergency Clinic17 miles
- MedVet Cleveland29 miles
- Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital Cleveland32 miles
- MedVet Mahoning Valley, OH42 miles
Nights, weekends or limited hours (0)
Every listed hospital is open 24/7.
ICU, exotic pets and payment plans
- ICU: 1 of 5 listedMetropolitan Veterinary Hospital Cleveland (32 mi)
- Exotic pets: 1 of 5 listedMetropolitan Veterinary Hospital Cleveland (32 mi)
- CareCredit: 3 of 5 listedMedVet Akron (6.8 mi), MedVet Cleveland (29 mi), MedVet Mahoning Valley, OH (42 mi)
Counted from what each listed hospital states on its own website; no listed hospital mentions Scratchpay. A hospital not named may still offer it.
Exotic pet? See the emergency hospitals near Akron that state they treat birds, reptiles, rabbits or small mammals.
Distances are measured in a straight line from the center of Akron. Hospital status and hours come from each hospital's own published information; see how we verify.
Regular daytime clinics in the area
- Highland Veterinary Clinic, 578 West Market Street, Akron, (330) 253-6868 (1.2 miles)
- Cuyahoga Falls Veterinary Clinc, 3305 State Road, Cuyahoga Falls (5.6 miles)
- Turkeyfoot Family Pet Center, 687 East Turkeyfoot Lake Road, Akron, (330) 896-1700 (7.3 miles)
Questions about emergency vets in Akron
- Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Akron, OH?
- The nearest hospital open around the clock is MedVet Akron in Akron, OH, about 6.8 miles from Akron. Phone (330) 665-4996.
- How many emergency vets are near Akron, OH?
- 1 within 10 miles, 2 within 25 miles and 5 within 50 miles of the center of Akron; of those within 50 miles, 5 are open 24/7 and 0 have limited emergency hours.
- Is there an emergency vet for exotic pets near Akron, OH?
- One listed hospital states on its website that it treats exotic pets: Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital Cleveland (32 miles). Call first and name the species: an exotic animal veterinarian is not on duty at every hour.
- Do emergency vets near Akron, OH accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?
- CareCredit is mentioned by MedVet Akron, MedVet Cleveland and MedVet Mahoning Valley, OH. 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.