Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Chattanooga, TN?

Yes. VCA Regional Institute for Vet Emergencies and Referrals at 2132 Amnicola Highway is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Phone (423) 698-4612.

How many emergency vets are near Chattanooga, TN?

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

How much does an emergency vet visit cost near Chattanooga, TN?

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga and Veterinary Care and Specialty Group mention a deposit on their website. None of the listed hospitals publishes an exam fee; ask for an estimate when you call.

Do emergency vets near Chattanooga, TN accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?

CareCredit is mentioned by VCA Regional Institute for Vet Emergencies and Referrals, Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga and Veterinary Care and Specialty Group. Scratchpay is mentioned by Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga and Veterinary Care and Specialty Group. 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.

Chattanooga, TN Emergency Vets: 3 Checked, 3 Open 24 Hours

Backup 24/7 option

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga

If VCA Regional Institute for Vet Emergencies and Referrals is too far or has a long wait, the next hospital open around the clock is 4.4 miles from Chattanooga and 5.6 miles from VCA Regional Institute for Vet Emergencies and Referrals.

(423) 822-8304

Emergency animal hospitals near Chattanooga

VCA Regional Institute for Vet Emergencies and Referrals
Open now · 24/7VCA Animal Hospitals

2132 Amnicola Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37406
ICUEmergency surgeryCT or MRIBlood transfusionCareCredit
Verified November 4, 2026

1.4 miles(423) 698-4612
Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga
Open now · 24/7

6393 Lee Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37421
ICUEmergency surgeryCT or MRICareCreditScratchpay
Verified November 4, 2026

4.4 miles(423) 822-8304
Veterinary Care and Specialty Group
Open now · 24/7

3201 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN 37408
ICUEmergency surgeryBlood transfusionCareCreditScratchpay
Verified November 4, 2026

5.3 miles(423) 591-0270

Emergency coverage around Chattanooga

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

Open 24/7 or limited hours

Open 24 hours, 7 days (3)

VCA Regional Institute for Vet Emergencies and Referrals1.4 miles
Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga4.4 miles
Veterinary Care and Specialty Group5.3 miles

Nights, weekends or limited hours (0)

Every listed hospital is open 24/7.

ICU, exotic pets and payment plans

ICU: 3 of 3 listedVCA Regional Institute for Vet Emergencies and Referrals (1.4 mi), Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga (4.4 mi), Veterinary Care and Specialty Group (5.3 mi)
CareCredit: 3 of 3 listedVCA Regional Institute for Vet Emergencies and Referrals (1.4 mi), Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga (4.4 mi), Veterinary Care and Specialty Group (5.3 mi)
Scratchpay: 2 of 3 listedAnimal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga (4.4 mi), Veterinary Care and Specialty Group (5.3 mi)

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

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

Cat Clinic Chattanooga, 310 Cherokee Boulevard, (423) 752-0737 (3.6 miles)
Chattaneuter, 5950 Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, (423) 531-7729 (4.1 miles)
Red Bank Animal Hospital, 4416 Dayton Boulevard, Chattanooga, (423) 877-8174 (4.7 miles)
Banfield Pet Hospital, 5591 TN 153, Hixson (5.7 miles)
Animal Clinic East, 1414 Gunbarrel Road, Chattanooga (5.9 miles)

Questions about emergency vets in Chattanooga

Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Chattanooga, TN?: Yes. VCA Regional Institute for Vet Emergencies and Referrals at 2132 Amnicola Highway is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Phone (423) 698-4612.
How many emergency vets are near Chattanooga, TN?: 3 within 10 miles, 3 within 25 miles and 3 within 50 miles of the center of Chattanooga; of those within 50 miles, 3 are open 24/7 and 0 have limited emergency hours.
How much does an emergency vet visit cost near Chattanooga, TN?: Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga and Veterinary Care and Specialty Group mention a deposit on their website. None of the listed hospitals publishes an exam fee; ask for an estimate when you call.
Do emergency vets near Chattanooga, TN accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?: CareCredit is mentioned by VCA Regional Institute for Vet Emergencies and Referrals, Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga and Veterinary Care and Specialty Group. Scratchpay is mentioned by Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga and Veterinary Care and Specialty Group. 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 Chattanooga, TN