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

The nearest hospital open around the clock is CVETS in Columbia, SC, about 3.4 miles from Columbia. Phone (803) 995-8913.

How many emergency vets are near Columbia, SC?

1 within 10 miles, 2 within 25 miles and 2 within 50 miles of the center of Columbia; of those within 50 miles, 2 are open 24/7 and 0 have limited emergency hours.

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

CareCredit is mentioned by CVETS. Scratchpay is mentioned by CVETS. 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 Columbia, SC: 2 Open 24/7, 2 Verified

Backup 24/7 option

South Carolina Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Care

If CVETS is too far or has a long wait, the next hospital open around the clock is 14 miles from Columbia and 12 miles from CVETS.

(803) 561-0015

Emergency animal hospitals near Columbia

CVETS
Open now · 24/7

1321 Oakcrest Drive, Columbia, SC 29223
Emergency surgeryBlood transfusionCareCreditScratchpay
Verified November 4, 2026

3.4 miles(803) 995-8913
South Carolina Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Care
Open now · 24/7

3924 Fernandina Road, Columbia, SC 29210
Verified November 4, 2026

14 miles(803) 561-0015

Emergency coverage around Columbia

Within 10 miles1hospital1 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
Within 25 miles2hospitals2 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
Within 50 miles2hospitals2 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours

Open 24/7 or limited hours

Open 24 hours, 7 days (2)

CVETS3.4 miles
South Carolina Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Care14 miles

Nights, weekends or limited hours (0)

Every listed hospital is open 24/7.

ICU, exotic pets and payment plans

CareCredit: 1 of 2 listedCVETS (3.4 mi)
Scratchpay: 1 of 2 listedCVETS (3.4 mi)

Counted from what each listed hospital states on its own website; no listed hospital mentions ICU and Exotic pets. A hospital not named may still offer it.

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

Spring Valley Animal Hospital, 8913 Two Notch Road, Columbia, (803) 788-8481 (3.8 miles)
4 Paws Animal Clinic, 4 Monckton Boulevard, Columbia, (802) 790-7297 (4.3 miles)
Northeast Animal Clinic, 10171 Two Notch Road, Columbia, (803) 736-4703 (5.5 miles)
Forest Acres Animal Hospital, 3327 Forest Drive, Columbia (5.6 miles)
Shandon-Wood Animal Clinic, 912 Daly Street, Columbia (6.3 miles)

Questions about emergency vets in Columbia

Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Columbia, SC?: The nearest hospital open around the clock is CVETS in Columbia, SC, about 3.4 miles from Columbia. Phone (803) 995-8913.
How many emergency vets are near Columbia, SC?: 1 within 10 miles, 2 within 25 miles and 2 within 50 miles of the center of Columbia; of those within 50 miles, 2 are open 24/7 and 0 have limited emergency hours.
Do emergency vets near Columbia, SC accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?: CareCredit is mentioned by CVETS. Scratchpay is mentioned by CVETS. 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 Columbia, SC