Backup 24/7 option
If MedVet is too far or has a long wait, the next hospital open around the clock is 6.0 miles from Richardson and 7.5 miles from MedVet.
Emergency animal hospitals near Richardson
MedVet
Open now · 24/7401 President George Bush Highway, Richardson, TX 75080Walk-insCareCreditVerified November 4, 20262.3 miles(972) 479-9110MedVet Dallas
Open now · 24/7MedVet network11333 N. Central Exwy, Dallas, TX 75243Walk-insCareCreditVerified November 4, 20266.0 miles(972) 994-9110Emergency Pet Clinic of Texas
Emergency hours vary, call first1901 Northwest Hwy #107, Garland, TX 75041Exotic petsEmergency surgeryWalk-insCareCreditScratchpayVerified November 4, 20268.0 miles(469) 546-5385VEG Allen
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group1975 Central Expressway North, Allen, TX 75013Exotic petsBlood transfusionWalk-insVerified November 4, 20269.8 miles(214) 764-7702Emergency Animal Hospital of Collin County
Open now · 24/710225 Custer Rd., Plano, TX 75025Emergency surgeryBlood transfusionWalk-insCareCreditVerified November 4, 202610 miles(214) 547-9900VEG Dallas
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group4500 North Central Expressway, Dallas, TX 75206Exotic petsBlood transfusionWalk-insVerified November 4, 202611 miles(972) 544-7311MedVet Frisco
Open now · 24/7MedVet network7030 Stonebrook Pkwy, Ste. 100, Frisco, TX 75034CareCreditVerified November 4, 202613 miles(972) 464-1980Frisco Emergency Pet Care
Open now · 24/711201 Preston Road, Frisco, TX 75033ICUEmergency surgeryWalk-insCareCreditVerified November 4, 202615 miles(469) 287-6767BluePearl Pet Hospital North Dallas Lewisville, TX
Open now · 24/7BluePearl Pet Hospital network2700 Lake Vista Dr., Lewisville, TX 75067Walk-insCareCreditVerified November 4, 202615 miles(972) 820-7099North Dallas Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital
Open now · 24/79560 Legacy Drive, Frisco, TX 75033ICUEmergency surgeryBlood transfusionWalk-insCareCreditScratchpayVerified November 4, 202615 miles(469) 598-1944
Emergency coverage around Richardson
- Within 10 miles4hospitals3 open 24/7, 1 with limited hours
- Within 25 miles17hospitals16 open 24/7, 1 with limited hours
- Within 50 miles25hospitals24 open 24/7, 1 with limited hours
Open 24/7 or limited hours
Open 24 hours, 7 days (9)
- MedVet2.3 miles
- MedVet Dallas6.0 miles
- VEG Allen9.8 miles
- Emergency Animal Hospital of Collin County10 miles
- VEG Dallas11 miles
- MedVet Frisco13 miles
- Frisco Emergency Pet Care15 miles
- BluePearl Pet Hospital North Dallas Lewisville, TX15 miles
- North Dallas Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital15 miles
Nights, weekends or limited hours (1)
- Emergency Pet Clinic of Texas8.0 milesNo fixed schedule published, call first
ICU, exotic pets and payment plans
- ICU: 2 of 10 listedFrisco Emergency Pet Care (15 mi), North Dallas Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (15 mi)
- Exotic pets: 3 of 10 listedEmergency Pet Clinic of Texas (8.0 mi), VEG Allen (9.8 mi), VEG Dallas (11 mi)
- CareCredit: 8 of 10 listedMedVet (2.3 mi), MedVet Dallas (6.0 mi), Emergency Pet Clinic of Texas (8.0 mi), Emergency Animal Hospital of Collin County (10 mi), MedVet Frisco (13 mi), Frisco Emergency Pet Care (15 mi), BluePearl Pet Hospital North Dallas Lewisville, TX (15 mi), North Dallas Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (15 mi)
- Scratchpay: 2 of 10 listedEmergency Pet Clinic of Texas (8.0 mi), North Dallas Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (15 mi)
Counted from what each listed hospital states on its own website. A hospital not named may still offer it.
Distances are measured in a straight line from the center of Richardson. Hospital status and hours come from each hospital's own published information; see how we verify.
Regular daytime clinics in the area
- Canyon CreekAnimal Clinic, 2717 Custer Parkway (1.8 miles)
- Arapaho Road Animal Clinic, 739 West Arapaho Road, (972) 235-5215 (2.4 miles)
- Richardson Veterinary Clinic, 733 South Floyd Road (2.9 miles)
- Pavillion Animal Hospital, 7512 Campbell Road, (972) 248-8242 (3.7 miles)
- Northwood Veterinary Clinic, 13949 Peyton Drive, Dallas, (972) 233-8161 (4.3 miles)
Questions about emergency vets in Richardson
- Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Richardson, TX?
- Yes. MedVet at 401 President George Bush Highway is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Phone (972) 479-9110. One of the listed hospitals has limited emergency hours only.
- How many emergency vets are near Richardson, TX?
- 4 within 10 miles, 17 within 25 miles and 25 within 50 miles of the center of Richardson; of those within 50 miles, 24 are open 24/7 and 1 has limited emergency hours.
- How much does an emergency vet visit cost near Richardson, TX?
- Frisco Emergency Pet Care 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 Richardson, TX?
- 3 listed hospitals state on their website that they treat exotic pets: Emergency Pet Clinic of Texas (8.0 miles), VEG Allen (9.8 miles) and VEG Dallas (11 miles). Call first and name the species: an exotic animal veterinarian is not on duty at every hour.
- Do emergency vets near Richardson, TX accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?
- CareCredit is mentioned by MedVet, MedVet Dallas, Emergency Pet Clinic of Texas, Emergency Animal Hospital of Collin County, MedVet Frisco, Frisco Emergency Pet Care, BluePearl Pet Hospital North Dallas Lewisville, TX and North Dallas Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital. Scratchpay is mentioned by Emergency Pet Clinic of Texas and North Dallas Veterinary Emergency & Specialty 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.