Backup 24/7 option
BluePearl Pet Hospital Pittsburgh North Pittsburgh, PA
If VEG Pittsburgh is too far or has a long wait, the next hospital open around the clock is 7.8 miles from Pittsburgh and 9.2 miles from VEG Pittsburgh.
Emergency animal hospitals near Pittsburgh
VEG Pittsburgh
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group6244 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206Exotic petsWalk-insVerified November 4, 20263.1 miles(412) 690-0511BluePearl Pet Hospital Pittsburgh North Pittsburgh, PA
Open now · 24/7BluePearl Pet Hospital network807 Camp Horne Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15237ICUCT or MRIBlood transfusionWalk-insCareCreditVerified November 4, 20267.8 miles(412) 366-3400Avets
Open now · 24/72674 Monroeville Boulevard, Monroeville, PA 15146Exotic petsICUEmergency surgeryCT or MRIBlood transfusionVerified November 4, 202610 miles(412) 373-4200MedVet Pittsburgh
Open now · 24/7MedVet network2810 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA 15317Walk-insCareCreditVerified November 4, 202611 miles(724) 717-2273BluePearl Pet Hospital Pittsburgh South Washington, PA
Limited emergency hoursBluePearl Pet Hospital network1535 Washington Rd., Washington, PA 15301CT or MRIBlood transfusionWalk-insCareCreditVerified November 4, 202619 miles(724) 809-2000VEG Cranberry
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group7400 Cranberry Springs Dr, Cranberry, PA 16066Exotic petsICUWalk-insVerified November 4, 202620 miles(878) 206-9810Butler Veterinary Associates and Emergency Center
Emergency hours vary, call first1761 N. Main St. Ext., Butler, PA 16001CareCreditExam fee $168.50Verified November 4, 202633 miles(724) 283-2345Cheat Lake Animal Hospital
Open now · 24/7286 Fairchance Road, Morgantown, WV 26508Blood transfusionCareCreditVerified November 4, 202652 miles(304) 594-1124
Emergency coverage around Pittsburgh
- Within 10 miles2hospitals2 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
- Within 25 miles6hospitals5 open 24/7, 1 with limited hours
- Within 50 miles7hospitals5 open 24/7, 2 with limited hours
Open 24/7 or limited hours
Open 24 hours, 7 days (6)
- VEG Pittsburgh3.1 miles
- BluePearl Pet Hospital Pittsburgh North Pittsburgh, PA7.8 miles
- Avets10 miles
- MedVet Pittsburgh11 miles
- VEG Cranberry20 miles
- Cheat Lake Animal Hospital52 miles
Nights, weekends or limited hours (2)
- BluePearl Pet Hospital Pittsburgh South Washington, PA19 milesLimited emergency hours Mon midnight to Fri 5 pm; Sun 7 am to midnight
- Butler Veterinary Associates and Emergency Center33 milesNo fixed schedule published, call first
ICU, exotic pets and payment plans
- ICU: 3 of 8 listedBluePearl Pet Hospital Pittsburgh North Pittsburgh, PA (7.8 mi), Avets (10 mi), VEG Cranberry (20 mi)
- Exotic pets: 3 of 8 listedVEG Pittsburgh (3.1 mi), Avets (10 mi), VEG Cranberry (20 mi)
- CareCredit: 5 of 8 listedBluePearl Pet Hospital Pittsburgh North Pittsburgh, PA (7.8 mi), MedVet Pittsburgh (11 mi), BluePearl Pet Hospital Pittsburgh South Washington, PA (19 mi), Butler Veterinary Associates and Emergency Center (33 mi), Cheat Lake Animal Hospital (52 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 Pittsburgh that state they treat birds, reptiles, rabbits or small mammals.
Distances are measured in a straight line from the center of Pittsburgh. 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.
- PetVet365, 1821 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, (724) 221-7414 (< 1 mile)
- Pet Vet 365, 5247 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, (412) 912-8920 (2.2 miles)
- East End Veterinary Medical Centre, 5875 Ellsworth Avenue, Pittsburgh, (412) 361-5000 (2.8 miles)
- Edgebrook Veterinary Clinic, 1405 Saw Mill Run Boulevard, Pittsburgh, (412) 621-2369 (2.9 miles)
- The Big Easy Animal Hospital, 12 McCandless Avenue, Pittsburgh, (412) 908-9301 (3.2 miles)
Questions about emergency vets in Pittsburgh
- Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Pittsburgh, PA?
- The nearest hospital open around the clock is VEG Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, PA, about 3.1 miles from Pittsburgh. Phone (412) 690-0511. 2 of the listed hospitals have limited emergency hours only.
- How many emergency vets are near Pittsburgh, PA?
- 2 within 10 miles, 6 within 25 miles and 7 within 50 miles of the center of Pittsburgh; of those within 50 miles, 5 are open 24/7 and 2 have limited emergency hours.
- How much does an emergency vet visit cost near Pittsburgh, PA?
- Butler Veterinary Associates and Emergency Center publishes an emergency exam fee of $168.50. 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 Pittsburgh, PA?
- 3 listed hospitals state on their website that they treat exotic pets: VEG Pittsburgh (3.1 miles), Avets (10 miles) and VEG Cranberry (20 miles). Call first and name the species: an exotic animal veterinarian is not on duty at every hour.
- Do emergency vets near Pittsburgh, PA accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?
- CareCredit is mentioned by BluePearl Pet Hospital Pittsburgh North Pittsburgh, PA, MedVet Pittsburgh, BluePearl Pet Hospital Pittsburgh South Washington, PA, Butler Veterinary Associates and Emergency Center and Cheat Lake Animal Hospital. 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.