Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Salt Lake City, UT?

The nearest hospital open around the clock is MedVet Salt Lake City in Salt Lake City, UT, about 4.6 miles from Salt Lake City. Phone (385) 341-4444.

How many emergency vets are near Salt Lake City, UT?

1 within 10 miles, 3 within 25 miles and 4 within 50 miles of the center of Salt Lake City; of those within 50 miles, 4 are open 24/7 and 0 have limited emergency hours.

Is there an emergency vet for exotic pets near Salt Lake City, UT?

One listed hospital states on its website that it treats exotic pets: VEG Sandy (16 miles). Call first and name the species: an exotic animal veterinarian is not on duty at every hour.

Do emergency vets near Salt Lake City, UT accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?

CareCredit is mentioned by MedVet Salt Lake City, VCA Cottonwood Animal Hospital and MedVet Northern Utah. 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.

24 Hour Emergency Vet Salt Lake City, UT

Backup 24/7 option

VCA Cottonwood Animal Hospital

If MedVet Salt Lake City is too far or has a long wait, the next hospital open around the clock is 11 miles from Salt Lake City and 6.2 miles from MedVet Salt Lake City.

(801) 278-0505

Emergency animal hospitals near Salt Lake City

MedVet Salt Lake City
Open now · 24/7MedVet network

331 W. Bearcat Dr., Salt Lake City, UT 84115
Walk-insCareCredit
Verified November 4, 2026

4.6 miles(385) 341-4444
VCA Cottonwood Animal Hospital
Open now · 24/7VCA Animal Hospitals

6360 Highland Drive, Salt Lake City, UT 84121
CareCredit
Verified November 4, 2026

11 miles(801) 278-0505
VEG Sandy
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group

11084 S State St, Sandy, UT 84070
Exotic petsBlood transfusionWalk-ins
Verified November 4, 2026

16 miles(801) 783-5010
MedVet Northern Utah
Open now · 24/7MedVet network

2465 N. Main St., Ste. 12A , Sunset, UT 84015
Walk-insCareCredit
Verified November 4, 2026

26 miles(801) 776-8118

Emergency coverage around Salt Lake City

Within 10 miles1hospital1 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
Within 25 miles3hospitals3 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
Within 50 miles4hospitals4 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours

Open 24/7 or limited hours

Open 24 hours, 7 days (4)

MedVet Salt Lake City4.6 miles
VCA Cottonwood Animal Hospital11 miles
VEG Sandy16 miles
MedVet Northern Utah26 miles

Nights, weekends or limited hours (0)

Every listed hospital is open 24/7.

ICU, exotic pets and payment plans

Exotic pets: 1 of 4 listedVEG Sandy (16 mi)
CareCredit: 3 of 4 listedMedVet Salt Lake City (4.6 mi), VCA Cottonwood Animal Hospital (11 mi), MedVet Northern Utah (26 mi)

Counted from what each listed hospital states on its own website; no listed hospital mentions ICU and Scratchpay. A hospital not named may still offer it.

Exotic pet? See the emergency hospitals near Salt Lake City that state they treat birds, reptiles, rabbits or small mammals.

Distances are measured in a straight line from the center of Salt Lake City. 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.

University Veterinary Hospital, 952 East 900 South, Salt Lake City (3.8 miles)
Highland Park Pet Hospital, 2148 South 900 East, (385) 243-2273 (4.8 miles)
Sugar House Veterinary Hospital, 2206 South McClelland Street, Salt Lake City (5.0 miles)
Red Butte Veterinary Care, (801) 583-1340 (5.6 miles)
Dermatology for Animals, 1021 East 3300 South, Salt Lake City (6.2 miles)

Questions about emergency vets in Salt Lake City

Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Salt Lake City, UT?: The nearest hospital open around the clock is MedVet Salt Lake City in Salt Lake City, UT, about 4.6 miles from Salt Lake City. Phone (385) 341-4444.
How many emergency vets are near Salt Lake City, UT?: 1 within 10 miles, 3 within 25 miles and 4 within 50 miles of the center of Salt Lake City; of those within 50 miles, 4 are open 24/7 and 0 have limited emergency hours.
Is there an emergency vet for exotic pets near Salt Lake City, UT?: One listed hospital states on its website that it treats exotic pets: VEG Sandy (16 miles). Call first and name the species: an exotic animal veterinarian is not on duty at every hour.
Do emergency vets near Salt Lake City, UT accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?: CareCredit is mentioned by MedVet Salt Lake City, VCA Cottonwood Animal Hospital and MedVet Northern Utah. 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.

Emergency vet in Salt Lake City, UT