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Austin Veterinary Emergency and Specialty
If VEG South Lamar is too far or has a long wait, the next hospital open around the clock is 5.3 miles from Austin and 9.1 miles from VEG South Lamar.
Emergency animal hospitals near Austin
VEG South Lamar
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group4211 South Lamar Boulevard, South Lamar Austin, TX 78704Exotic petsWalk-insVerified November 4, 20264.1 miles(737) 243-9408Austin Veterinary Emergency and Specialty
Open now · 24/77501 North Capital of Texas Highway, Austin, TX 78731ICUEmergency surgeryCT or MRIBlood transfusionCareCreditScratchpayVerified November 4, 20265.3 miles(512) 343-2837Central Texas Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital
Open now · 24/74434 Frontier Trail, Austin, TX 78745CareCreditScratchpayVerified November 4, 20265.5 miles(512) 892-9038VEG Arboretum
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group10710 Research Blvd, Arboretum Austin, TX 78759Exotic petsWalk-insVerified November 4, 20266.7 miles(737) 256-6607MedVet Austin
Open now · 24/7MedVet network12400 N. Interstate 35, Building B , Austin, TX 78753CareCreditVerified November 4, 20267.4 miles(737) 931-0345Violet Crown Emergency Care
Open now · 24/714360 Falcon Head Blvd., Bee Cave, TX 78738Emergency surgeryBlood transfusionWalk-insCareCreditScratchpayVerified November 4, 202612 miles(512) 284-2877VEG Cedar Park
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group1915 East Whitestone Boulevard, Cedar Park, TX 78613Exotic petsWalk-insVerified November 4, 202616 miles(512) 843-0187Emergency Animal Hospital
Open now · 24/71660 Raider Way, Leander, TX 78641Emergency surgeryWalk-insCareCreditScratchpayVerified November 4, 202619 miles(512) 817-3474Texas A&M University Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital
Open now · 24/7University teaching hospital408 Raymond Stotzer Parkway, College Station, TX 77843Verified November 4, 202647 miles(979) 845-2351Animal Emergency Center of Killeen-Central Texas
Limited emergency hours2808 Illinois Ave, Killeen, TX 76543Walk-insCareCreditVerified November 4, 202655 miles(254) 628-5017
Emergency coverage around Austin
- Within 10 miles5hospitals5 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
- Within 25 miles8hospitals8 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
- Within 50 miles9hospitals9 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
Open 24/7 or limited hours
Open 24 hours, 7 days (9)
- VEG South Lamar4.1 miles
- Austin Veterinary Emergency and Specialty5.3 miles
- Central Texas Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital5.5 miles
- VEG Arboretum6.7 miles
- MedVet Austin7.4 miles
- Violet Crown Emergency Care12 miles
- VEG Cedar Park16 miles
- Emergency Animal Hospital19 miles
- Texas A&M University Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital47 miles
Nights, weekends or limited hours (1)
- Animal Emergency Center of Killeen-Central Texas55 milesLimited emergency hours Sun 24 hours
ICU, exotic pets and payment plans
- ICU: 1 of 10 listedAustin Veterinary Emergency and Specialty (5.3 mi)
- Exotic pets: 3 of 10 listedVEG South Lamar (4.1 mi), VEG Arboretum (6.7 mi), VEG Cedar Park (16 mi)
- CareCredit: 6 of 10 listedAustin Veterinary Emergency and Specialty (5.3 mi), Central Texas Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital (5.5 mi), MedVet Austin (7.4 mi), Violet Crown Emergency Care (12 mi), Emergency Animal Hospital (19 mi), Animal Emergency Center of Killeen-Central Texas (55 mi)
- Scratchpay: 4 of 10 listedAustin Veterinary Emergency and Specialty (5.3 mi), Central Texas Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital (5.5 mi), Violet Crown Emergency Care (12 mi), Emergency Animal Hospital (19 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 Austin that state they treat birds, reptiles, rabbits or small mammals.
Distances are measured in a straight line from the center of Austin. 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.
- Rosedale Veterinary Clinic, 4800 Burnet Road, Austin (1.5 miles)
- Austin Urban Veterinary Center, 701 West 5th Street, Austin, (512) 476-2882 (2.2 miles)
- Austin Vet Hospital, 4701 North Interstate Highway 35 Service Road (2.4 miles)
- Banfield Pet Hospital, 1201 Barbara Jordan Boulevard, Austin, (512) 469-0103 (2.6 miles)
- Banfield Pet Hospital, 1211 East 5th Street, Austin (3.0 miles)
Questions about emergency vets in Austin
- Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Austin, TX?
- The nearest hospital open around the clock is VEG South Lamar in South Lamar Austin, TX, about 4.1 miles from Austin. Phone (737) 243-9408. One of the listed hospitals has limited emergency hours only.
- How many emergency vets are near Austin, TX?
- 5 within 10 miles, 8 within 25 miles and 9 within 50 miles of the center of Austin; of those within 50 miles, 9 are open 24/7 and 0 have limited emergency hours.
- How much does an emergency vet visit cost near Austin, TX?
- Central Texas Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital 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 Austin, TX?
- 3 listed hospitals state on their website that they treat exotic pets: VEG South Lamar (4.1 miles), VEG Arboretum (6.7 miles) and VEG Cedar Park (16 miles). Call first and name the species: an exotic animal veterinarian is not on duty at every hour.
- Do emergency vets near Austin, TX accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?
- CareCredit is mentioned by Austin Veterinary Emergency and Specialty, Central Texas Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital, MedVet Austin, Violet Crown Emergency Care, Emergency Animal Hospital and Animal Emergency Center of Killeen-Central Texas. Scratchpay is mentioned by Austin Veterinary Emergency and Specialty, Central Texas Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital, Violet Crown Emergency Care and Emergency Animal 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.