Suspected poisoning: ASPCA Animal Poison Control (888) 426-4435 or Pet Poison Helpline (855) 764-7661, both 24/7, consultation fees may apply.
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Emergency vet in San Antonio, TX

Animal Emergency Room is in San Antonio itself, about 2.2 miles from the center of town. Below are the 4 closest verified animal emergency hospitals, nearest first.

Nearest emergency hospital

Animal Emergency Room

Limited emergency hours2.2 miles
4315 Fredericksburg Rd, San Antonio, TX 78201

Call now and speak to the hospital

(210) 737-7380Hours and directions

Backup 24/7 option

VEG San Antonio

If VCA Becker Animal Hospital is too far or has a long wait, the next hospital open around the clock is 5.0 miles from San Antonio and 4.9 miles from VCA Becker Animal Hospital.

(210) 905-4640

Emergency animal hospitals near San Antonio

Emergency coverage around San Antonio

  • Within 10 miles3hospitals2 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)

Nights, weekends or limited hours (1)

ICU, exotic pets and payment plans

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 San Antonio that state they treat birds, reptiles, rabbits or small mammals.

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

Questions about emergency vets in San Antonio

Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in San Antonio, TX?
Yes. VCA Becker Animal Hospital at 6515 I-10 is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Phone (210) 732-5148. One of the listed hospitals has limited emergency hours only.
How many emergency vets are near San Antonio, TX?
3 within 10 miles, 4 within 25 miles and 4 within 50 miles of the center of San Antonio; of those within 50 miles, 3 are open 24/7 and 1 has limited emergency hours.
Is there an emergency vet for exotic pets near San Antonio, TX?
One listed hospital states on its website that it treats exotic pets: VEG San Antonio (5.0 miles). Call first and name the species: an exotic animal veterinarian is not on duty at every hour.
Do emergency vets near San Antonio, TX accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?
CareCredit is mentioned by VCA Becker Animal Hospital and MissionVet Specialty & Emergency. Scratchpay is mentioned by MissionVet Specialty & Emergency. 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.

Nearby places

Nearest: Animal Emergency Room, 2.2 milesCall (210) 737-7380