Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Charleston, SC?

The nearest hospital open around the clock is Charleston Veterinary Referral Center (CVRC) in Charleston, SC, about 5.6 miles from Charleston. Phone (843) 614-8387.

How many emergency vets are near Charleston, SC?

3 within 10 miles, 4 within 25 miles and 4 within 50 miles of the center of Charleston; of those within 50 miles, 4 are open 24/7 and 0 have limited emergency hours.

Is there an emergency vet for exotic pets near Charleston, SC?

One listed hospital states on its website that it treats exotic pets: VEG Mount Pleasant (9.1 miles). Call first and name the species: an exotic animal veterinarian is not on duty at every hour.

Do emergency vets near Charleston, SC accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?

CareCredit is mentioned by BluePearl Pet Hospital Mount Pleasant, SC and BluePearl Pet Hospital Summerville, SC. 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.

Emergency Vet in Charleston, SC: 4 Open 24/7, 4 Verified

Backup 24/7 option

BluePearl Pet Hospital Mount Pleasant, SC

If Charleston Veterinary Referral Center (CVRC) is too far or has a long wait, the next hospital open around the clock is 6.2 miles from Charleston and 12 miles from Charleston Veterinary Referral Center (CVRC).

(843) 216-7554

Emergency animal hospitals near Charleston

Charleston Veterinary Referral Center (CVRC)
Open now · 24/7

3484 Shelby Ray Court, Charleston, SC 29414
ICUCT or MRIBlood transfusion
Verified November 4, 2026

5.6 miles(843) 614-8387
BluePearl Pet Hospital Mount Pleasant, SC
Open now · 24/7BluePearl Pet Hospital network

985 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Walk-insCareCredit
Verified November 4, 2026

6.2 miles(843) 216-7554
VEG Mount Pleasant
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group

2183 N Hwy 17, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
Exotic petsWalk-ins
Verified November 4, 2026

9.1 miles(843) 879-4280
BluePearl Pet Hospital Summerville, SC
Open now · 24/7BluePearl Pet Hospital network

319 E 3rd N St, Summerville, SC 29483
Walk-insCareCredit
Verified November 4, 2026

18 miles(843) 216-1331

Emergency coverage around Charleston

Within 10 miles3hospitals3 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
Within 25 miles4hospitals4 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
Within 50 miles4hospitals4 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours

Open 24/7 or limited hours

Open 24 hours, 7 days (4)

Charleston Veterinary Referral Center (CVRC)5.6 miles
BluePearl Pet Hospital Mount Pleasant, SC6.2 miles
VEG Mount Pleasant9.1 miles
BluePearl Pet Hospital Summerville, SC18 miles

Nights, weekends or limited hours (0)

Every listed hospital is open 24/7.

ICU, exotic pets and payment plans

ICU: 1 of 4 listedCharleston Veterinary Referral Center (CVRC) (5.6 mi)
Exotic pets: 1 of 4 listedVEG Mount Pleasant (9.1 mi)
CareCredit: 2 of 4 listedBluePearl Pet Hospital Mount Pleasant, SC (6.2 mi), BluePearl Pet Hospital Summerville, SC (18 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 Charleston that state they treat birds, reptiles, rabbits or small mammals.

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

VCA Animal Hospital, 850 Savannah Highway, Charleston (3.3 miles)
GoodVets, 1129 Savannah Highway (3.4 miles)
All Creatures Veterinary Clinic, 224 Calhoun Street, Charleston (3.5 miles)
Mobile Veterinary Surgery LLC, 145 Queen Street, Charleston (4.1 miles)
Daniel Island Animal Hospital, 291 Seven Farms Drive, Daniel Island (4.2 miles)

Questions about emergency vets in Charleston

Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Charleston, SC?: The nearest hospital open around the clock is Charleston Veterinary Referral Center (CVRC) in Charleston, SC, about 5.6 miles from Charleston. Phone (843) 614-8387.
How many emergency vets are near Charleston, SC?: 3 within 10 miles, 4 within 25 miles and 4 within 50 miles of the center of Charleston; of those within 50 miles, 4 are open 24/7 and 0 have limited emergency hours.
Is there an emergency vet for exotic pets near Charleston, SC?: One listed hospital states on its website that it treats exotic pets: VEG Mount Pleasant (9.1 miles). Call first and name the species: an exotic animal veterinarian is not on duty at every hour.
Do emergency vets near Charleston, SC accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?: CareCredit is mentioned by BluePearl Pet Hospital Mount Pleasant, SC and BluePearl Pet Hospital Summerville, SC. 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.

Emergency vet in Charleston, SC