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Philadelphia Animal Specialty and Emergency
If VEG Northern Liberties is too far or has a long wait, the next hospital open around the clock is 5.3 miles from Philadelphia and 2.9 miles from VEG Northern Liberties.
Emergency animal hospitals near Philadelphia
VEG Northern Liberties
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group180 West Girard Avenue, Northern Liberties, PA 19123Exotic petsEmergency surgeryWalk-insVerified November 4, 20262.8 miles(267) 351-8440Philadelphia Animal Specialty and Emergency
Open now · 24/71920 Washington Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19148CT or MRIBlood transfusionCareCreditScratchpayVerified November 4, 20265.3 miles(267) 727-3738BluePearl Pet Hospital Philadelphia, PA
Limited emergency hoursBluePearl Pet Hospital network1114 S Front St., Philadelphia, PA 19147CT or MRIWalk-insCareCreditVerified November 4, 20265.4 miles(267) 800-1950Ryan Veterinary Hospital, University of Pennsylvania
Open now · 24/7University teaching hospital3900 Delancey Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104ICUVerified November 4, 20265.4 miles(215) 746-8911VEG Willow Grove
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group2862 W Moreland Rd, Willow Grove, PA 19090Exotic petsWalk-insVerified November 4, 20269.6 miles(215) 853-6703BluePearl Pet Hospital Conshohocken, PA
Open now · 24/7BluePearl Pet Hospital network625 Ridge Pike, Conshohocken, PA 19428CT or MRIWalk-insCareCreditVerified November 4, 202611 miles(484) 567-7999Mount Laurel Animal Hospital
Open now · 24/7220 Mount Laurel Rd, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054Exotic petsICUEmergency surgeryCT or MRIBlood transfusionWalk-insCareCreditScratchpayVerified November 4, 202612 miles(856) 234-7626BluePearl Pet Hospital - Levittown
Open now · 24/7301 Veterans Hwy, Levittown, PA 19056Verified November 4, 202616 miles(215) 750-7784BluePearl Pet Hospital Levittown, PA
Open now · 24/7BluePearl Pet Hospital network301 Veterans Hwy., Levittown, PA 19056ICUCT or MRIWalk-insCareCreditVerified November 4, 202616 miles(215) 750-7884BluePearl Pet Hospital Langhorne, PA
Open now · 24/7BluePearl Pet Hospital network2010 Cabot Blvd. W, Langhorne, PA 19047Walk-insCareCreditVerified November 4, 202618 miles(215) 750-2774
Emergency coverage around Philadelphia
- Within 10 miles5hospitals4 open 24/7, 1 with limited hours
- Within 25 miles13hospitals12 open 24/7, 1 with limited hours
- Within 50 miles19hospitals18 open 24/7, 1 with limited hours
Open 24/7 or limited hours
Open 24 hours, 7 days (9)
- VEG Northern Liberties2.8 miles
- Philadelphia Animal Specialty and Emergency5.3 miles
- Ryan Veterinary Hospital, University of Pennsylvania5.4 miles
- VEG Willow Grove9.6 miles
- BluePearl Pet Hospital Conshohocken, PA11 miles
- Mount Laurel Animal Hospital12 miles
- BluePearl Pet Hospital - Levittown16 miles
- BluePearl Pet Hospital Levittown, PA16 miles
- BluePearl Pet Hospital Langhorne, PA18 miles
Nights, weekends or limited hours (1)
- BluePearl Pet Hospital Philadelphia, PA5.4 milesLimited emergency hours Mon 8 am to 8 pm; Tue 8 am to Fri 8 pm; Sat–Sun 8 am to 8 pm
ICU, exotic pets and payment plans
- ICU: 3 of 10 listedRyan Veterinary Hospital, University of Pennsylvania (5.4 mi), Mount Laurel Animal Hospital (12 mi), BluePearl Pet Hospital Levittown, PA (16 mi)
- Exotic pets: 3 of 10 listedVEG Northern Liberties (2.8 mi), VEG Willow Grove (9.6 mi), Mount Laurel Animal Hospital (12 mi)
- CareCredit: 6 of 10 listedPhiladelphia Animal Specialty and Emergency (5.3 mi), BluePearl Pet Hospital Philadelphia, PA (5.4 mi), BluePearl Pet Hospital Conshohocken, PA (11 mi), Mount Laurel Animal Hospital (12 mi), BluePearl Pet Hospital Levittown, PA (16 mi), BluePearl Pet Hospital Langhorne, PA (18 mi)
- Scratchpay: 2 of 10 listedPhiladelphia Animal Specialty and Emergency (5.3 mi), Mount Laurel Animal Hospital (12 mi)
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 Philadelphia that state they treat birds, reptiles, rabbits or small mammals.
Distances are measured in a straight line from the center of Philadelphia. 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.
- Broad Street Animal Hospital, 5905 North Broad Street, Philadelphia (2.4 miles)
- 2nd Street Animal Hospital, 966 North 2nd Street, (215) 516-7000 (3.0 miles)
- Art Museum Veterinary Center, 1710 Fairmount Avenue, (215) 982-1490 (3.4 miles)
- Art City Vets, 2000 Hamilton Street, Philadelphia, (215) 563-8387 (3.9 miles)
- Cottman Animal Hospital, 421 Central Avenue, Cheltenham, (215) 745-9030 (4.2 miles)
Questions about emergency vets in Philadelphia
- Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Philadelphia, PA?
- Yes. VEG Northern Liberties at 180 West Girard Avenue is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Phone (267) 351-8440. One of the listed hospitals has limited emergency hours only.
- How many emergency vets are near Philadelphia, PA?
- 5 within 10 miles, 13 within 25 miles and 19 within 50 miles of the center of Philadelphia; of those within 50 miles, 18 are open 24/7 and 1 has limited emergency hours.
- Is there an emergency vet for exotic pets near Philadelphia, PA?
- 3 listed hospitals state on their website that they treat exotic pets: VEG Northern Liberties (2.8 miles), VEG Willow Grove (9.6 miles) and Mount Laurel Animal Hospital (12 miles). Call first and name the species: an exotic animal veterinarian is not on duty at every hour.
- Do emergency vets near Philadelphia, PA accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?
- CareCredit is mentioned by Philadelphia Animal Specialty and Emergency, BluePearl Pet Hospital Philadelphia, PA, BluePearl Pet Hospital Conshohocken, PA, Mount Laurel Animal Hospital, BluePearl Pet Hospital Levittown, PA and BluePearl Pet Hospital Langhorne, PA. Scratchpay is mentioned by Philadelphia Animal Specialty and Emergency and Mount Laurel Animal 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.