Emergency animal hospitals near Waco
Waco Animal Emergency Clinic
Emergency hours vary, call first3901 S Interstate 35, Waco, TX 76706CareCreditVerified November 4, 20264.3 miles(254) 752-6100Animal Emergency Center of Temple-Belton
Limited emergency hours3809 South General Bruce Drive, Temple, TX 76502CareCreditVerified November 4, 202635 miles(254) 231-3774Animal Emergency Center of Killeen-Central Texas
Limited emergency hours2808 Illinois Ave, Killeen, TX 76543Walk-insCareCreditVerified November 4, 202645 miles(254) 628-5017
Emergency coverage around Waco
- Within 10 miles1hospital0 open 24/7, 1 with limited hours
- Within 25 miles1hospital0 open 24/7, 1 with limited hours
- Within 50 miles3hospitals0 open 24/7, 3 with limited hours
Open 24/7 or limited hours
Open 24 hours, 7 days (0)
None of the listed hospitals is open around the clock.
Nights, weekends or limited hours (3)
- Waco Animal Emergency Clinic4.3 milesNo fixed schedule published, call first
- Animal Emergency Center of Temple-Belton35 milesLimited emergency hours Mon 24 hours; Tue–Wed 6 pm to 8 am; Thu 6 pm to Sun midnight
- Animal Emergency Center of Killeen-Central Texas45 milesLimited emergency hours Sun 24 hours
ICU, exotic pets and payment plans
- CareCredit: 3 of 3 listedWaco Animal Emergency Clinic (4.3 mi), Animal Emergency Center of Temple-Belton (35 mi), Animal Emergency Center of Killeen-Central Texas (45 mi)
Counted from what each listed hospital states on its own website; no listed hospital mentions ICU, Exotic pets and Scratchpay. A hospital not named may still offer it.
Distances are measured in a straight line from the center of Waco. Hospital status and hours come from each hospital's own published information; see how we verify.
Regular daytime clinics in the area
- Lake Air Animal Hospital, 5601B West Waco Drive, Waco, (254) 772-3520 (2.8 miles)
- Hewitt Veterinary Hospital, 101 Panther Way (5.8 miles)
- Cottonwood Creek Veterinary Hospital, 2200 South Loop 340, Waco, (254) 757-0460 (6.2 miles)
- La Vega Veterinary Clinic, 555 East Loop 340, Bellmead (6.5 miles)
Questions about emergency vets in Waco
- Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Waco, TX?
- No hospital within the area we cover has a verified 24/7 emergency service; the listed hospitals have limited emergency hours, so call before you drive.
- How many emergency vets are near Waco, TX?
- 1 within 10 miles, 1 within 25 miles and 3 within 50 miles of the center of Waco; of those within 50 miles, 0 are open 24/7 and 3 have limited emergency hours.
- Do emergency vets near Waco, TX accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?
- CareCredit is mentioned by Waco Animal Emergency Clinic, Animal Emergency Center of Temple-Belton and Animal Emergency Center of Killeen-Central Texas. None of the listed hospitals mentions Scratchpay. 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.