Backup 24/7 option
If VEG Georgetown is too far or has a long wait, the next hospital open around the clock is 4.6 miles from Arlington and 7.2 miles from VEG Georgetown.
Emergency animal hospitals near Arlington
VEG Georgetown
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group2311 M Street Northwest, Georgetown, DC 20037Exotic petsEmergency surgeryWalk-insVerified November 4, 20263.3 miles(202) 524-9199VEG Alexandria
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group4525 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22304Exotic petsWalk-insVerified November 4, 20264.6 miles(571) 899-4360Columbia Pike Animal Hospital and Emergency Center
Open now · 24/74205 Evergreen Ln, Annandale, VA 22003Verified November 6, 20265.6 miles(703) 256-8414VEG Falls Church
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group7500 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22043Exotic petsBlood transfusionWalk-insVerified November 4, 20265.8 miles(571) 730-6880VEG H Street
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group925 H Street Northeast #5, H Street, DC 20002Exotic petsBlood transfusionWalk-insVerified November 4, 20266.0 miles(202) 794-8002VCA SouthPaws Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Center
Open now · 24/7VCA Animal Hospitals8500 Arlington Boulevard, Fairfax, VA 22031ICUEmergency surgeryCT or MRIBlood transfusionVerified November 4, 20267.4 miles(703) 752-9100The Regional Veterinary Referral Center
Open now · 24/76651 Backlick Rd., Springfield, VA 22150ICUCT or MRICareCreditScratchpayVerified November 4, 20268.4 miles(703) 451-8900Hope Advanced Veterinary Center
Open now · 24/7140 Park St SE, Vienna, VA 22180CT or MRICareCreditScratchpayVerified November 4, 20268.8 miles(703) 281-5121Apex Vets
Limited emergency hours11060 Veirs Mill Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20902ICUEmergency surgeryCT or MRIBlood transfusionWalk-insVerified November 4, 202611 miles(301) 444-6500BluePearl Pet Hospital Rockville, MD
Limited emergency hoursBluePearl Pet Hospital network1 Taft Ct., Rockville, MD 20850Walk-insCareCreditVerified November 4, 202615 miles(301) 637-3228
Emergency coverage around Arlington
- Within 10 miles8hospitals8 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
- Within 25 miles17hospitals15 open 24/7, 2 with limited hours
- Within 50 miles26hospitals23 open 24/7, 3 with limited hours
Open 24/7 or limited hours
Open 24 hours, 7 days (8)
- VEG Georgetown3.3 miles
- VEG Alexandria4.6 miles
- Columbia Pike Animal Hospital and Emergency Center5.6 miles
- VEG Falls Church5.8 miles
- VEG H Street6.0 miles
- VCA SouthPaws Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Center7.4 miles
- The Regional Veterinary Referral Center8.4 miles
- Hope Advanced Veterinary Center8.8 miles
Nights, weekends or limited hours (2)
- Apex Vets11 milesLimited emergency hours Mon 24 hours; Tue–Thu 7 am to midnight; Fri 7 am to Sun midnight
- BluePearl Pet Hospital Rockville, MD15 milesLimited emergency hours Mon–Thu 24 hours; Fri 7 am to 2 am; Sat–Sun 7 am to 7 pm
ICU, exotic pets and payment plans
- ICU: 3 of 10 listedVCA SouthPaws Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Center (7.4 mi), The Regional Veterinary Referral Center (8.4 mi), Apex Vets (11 mi)
- Exotic pets: 4 of 10 listedVEG Georgetown (3.3 mi), VEG Alexandria (4.6 mi), VEG Falls Church (5.8 mi), VEG H Street (6.0 mi)
- CareCredit: 3 of 10 listedThe Regional Veterinary Referral Center (8.4 mi), Hope Advanced Veterinary Center (8.8 mi), BluePearl Pet Hospital Rockville, MD (15 mi)
- Scratchpay: 2 of 10 listedThe Regional Veterinary Referral Center (8.4 mi), Hope Advanced Veterinary Center (8.8 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 Arlington that state they treat birds, reptiles, rabbits or small mammals.
Distances are measured in a straight line from the center of Arlington. 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.
- Clarendon Animal Care, 3000 Suite B 10th Street North, Arlington, (703) 997-9776 (< 1 mile)
- Bond Vet, 2871 Clarendon Boulevard, (703) 459-9383 (< 1 mile)
- Caring Hands, (703) 535-3100 (1.0 miles)
- Ballston Animal Hospital, 5232 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, (703) 528-2776 (1.3 miles)
- Clarendon Animal Care, 948 South George Mason Drive, Arlington (1.3 miles)
Questions about emergency vets in Arlington
- Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Arlington, VA?
- The nearest hospital open around the clock is VEG Georgetown in Georgetown, DC, about 3.3 miles from Arlington. Phone (202) 524-9199. 2 of the listed hospitals have limited emergency hours only.
- How many emergency vets are near Arlington, VA?
- 8 within 10 miles, 17 within 25 miles and 26 within 50 miles of the center of Arlington; of those within 50 miles, 23 are open 24/7 and 3 have limited emergency hours.
- How much does an emergency vet visit cost near Arlington, VA?
- Hope Advanced Veterinary Center 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 Arlington, VA?
- 4 listed hospitals state on their website that they treat exotic pets: VEG Georgetown (3.3 miles), VEG Alexandria (4.6 miles), VEG Falls Church (5.8 miles) and VEG H Street (6.0 miles). Call first and name the species: an exotic animal veterinarian is not on duty at every hour.
- Do emergency vets near Arlington, VA accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?
- CareCredit is mentioned by The Regional Veterinary Referral Center, Hope Advanced Veterinary Center and BluePearl Pet Hospital Rockville, MD. Scratchpay is mentioned by The Regional Veterinary Referral Center and Hope Advanced Veterinary Center. 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.