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

The nearest hospital open around the clock is VEG Knoxville in Knoxville, TN, about 4.6 miles from Knoxville. Phone (865) 261-2563. One of the listed hospitals has limited emergency hours only.

How many emergency vets are near Knoxville, TN?

2 within 10 miles, 4 within 25 miles and 4 within 50 miles of the center of Knoxville; of those within 50 miles, 3 are open 24/7 and 1 has limited emergency hours.

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

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Knoxville mentions a deposit on its website. None of the listed hospitals publishes an exam fee; ask for an estimate when you call.

Is there an emergency vet for exotic pets near Knoxville, TN?

One listed hospital states on its website that it treats exotic pets: VEG Knoxville (4.6 miles). Call first and name the species: an exotic animal veterinarian is not on duty at every hour.

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

CareCredit is mentioned by Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Knoxville and Five Rivers Pet Emergency Hospital. Scratchpay is mentioned by Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Knoxville and Five Rivers Pet Emergency 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.

Emergency Vet Open Now in Knoxville, TN: 4 Verified Animal ERs

Backup 24/7 option

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Knoxville

If VEG Knoxville is too far or has a long wait, the next hospital open around the clock is 11 miles from Knoxville and 6.3 miles from VEG Knoxville.

(865) 693-4440

Emergency animal hospitals near Knoxville

Knoxville Pet Emergency Clinic
Limited emergency hours

1819 Ailor Ave., Knoxville, TN 37921
Verified November 6, 2026

< 1 mile(865) 637-0114
VEG Knoxville
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group

6739 Kingston Pike, Suite A, Knoxville, TN 37919
Exotic petsWalk-ins
Verified November 4, 2026

4.6 miles(865) 261-2563
Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Knoxville
Open now · 24/7

10213 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37922
ICUEmergency surgeryWalk-insCareCreditScratchpay
Verified November 4, 2026

11 miles(865) 693-4440
Five Rivers Pet Emergency Hospital
Open now · 24/7

2040 W Highway 11E, Suite B, New Market, TN 37820
Emergency surgeryCareCreditScratchpay
Verified November 4, 2026

20 miles(423) 581-9492

Emergency coverage around Knoxville

Within 10 miles2hospitals1 open 24/7, 1 with limited hours
Within 25 miles4hospitals3 open 24/7, 1 with limited hours
Within 50 miles4hospitals3 open 24/7, 1 with limited hours

Open 24/7 or limited hours

Open 24 hours, 7 days (3)

VEG Knoxville4.6 miles
Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Knoxville11 miles
Five Rivers Pet Emergency Hospital20 miles

Nights, weekends or limited hours (1)

Knoxville Pet Emergency Clinic< 1 mileLimited emergency hours Mon midnight to Tue 7 am; Tue–Wed 7 pm to 7 am; Thu 7 pm to Sun midnight

ICU, exotic pets and payment plans

ICU: 1 of 4 listedAnimal Emergency & Specialty Center of Knoxville (11 mi)
Exotic pets: 1 of 4 listedVEG Knoxville (4.6 mi)
CareCredit: 2 of 4 listedAnimal Emergency & Specialty Center of Knoxville (11 mi), Five Rivers Pet Emergency Hospital (20 mi)
Scratchpay: 2 of 4 listedAnimal Emergency & Specialty Center of Knoxville (11 mi), Five Rivers Pet Emergency Hospital (20 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 Knoxville that state they treat birds, reptiles, rabbits or small mammals.

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

Central Veterinary Hospital, 1212 Clinch Avenue, (865) 525-1167 (1.4 miles)
North Knox Veterinary Clinic, 4700 Central Avenue Pike, Knoxville, (865) 687-2515 (2.7 miles)
Norwood Veterinary Hospital, 2828 Merchant Drive, Knoxville (3.1 miles)
Scruffy City Animal Hospital, 5401 Western Avenue, Knoxville, (865) 584-4141 (3.4 miles)
Dogwood Animal Hospital, 5900 Chapman Highway, Knoxville, (865) 577-0344 (5.1 miles)

Questions about emergency vets in Knoxville

Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Knoxville, TN?: The nearest hospital open around the clock is VEG Knoxville in Knoxville, TN, about 4.6 miles from Knoxville. Phone (865) 261-2563. One of the listed hospitals has limited emergency hours only.
How many emergency vets are near Knoxville, TN?: 2 within 10 miles, 4 within 25 miles and 4 within 50 miles of the center of Knoxville; of those within 50 miles, 3 are open 24/7 and 1 has limited emergency hours.
How much does an emergency vet visit cost near Knoxville, TN?: Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Knoxville mentions a deposit on its website. None of the listed hospitals publishes an exam fee; ask for an estimate when you call.
Is there an emergency vet for exotic pets near Knoxville, TN?: One listed hospital states on its website that it treats exotic pets: VEG Knoxville (4.6 miles). Call first and name the species: an exotic animal veterinarian is not on duty at every hour.
Do emergency vets near Knoxville, TN accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?: CareCredit is mentioned by Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Knoxville and Five Rivers Pet Emergency Hospital. Scratchpay is mentioned by Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Knoxville and Five Rivers Pet Emergency 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.

Emergency vet in Knoxville, TN