Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Madison, WI?

Yes. VCA Veterinary Emergency Service & Veterinary Specialty Center at 1612 N. High Point Road is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Phone (608) 831-1101.

How many emergency vets are near Madison, WI?

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

Is there an emergency vet for exotic pets near Madison, WI?

One listed hospital states on its website that it treats exotic pets: VEG Madison (4.6 miles). Call first and name the species: an exotic animal veterinarian is not on duty at every hour.

Do emergency vets near Madison, WI accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?

CareCredit is mentioned by VCA Veterinary Emergency Service & Veterinary Specialty Center. 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.

Madison, WI Emergency Vets: 3 Checked, 3 Open 24 Hours

Backup 24/7 option

Madison Veterinary Specialists

If VCA Veterinary Emergency Service & Veterinary Specialty Center is too far or has a long wait, the next hospital open around the clock is 4.1 miles from Madison and 5.2 miles from VCA Veterinary Emergency Service & Veterinary Specialty Center.

(608) 274-7772

Emergency animal hospitals near Madison

VCA Veterinary Emergency Service & Veterinary Specialty Center
Open now · 24/7VCA Animal Hospitals

1612 N. High Point Road, Middleton, WI 53562
ICUEmergency surgeryBlood transfusionCareCredit
Verified November 4, 2026

2.8 miles(608) 831-1101
Madison Veterinary Specialists
Open now · 24/7

2704 Royal Avenue, Monona, WI 53713
Blood transfusion
Verified November 4, 2026

4.1 miles(608) 274-7772
VEG Madison
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group

7456 Mineral Point Road, Madison, WI 53717
Exotic petsWalk-ins
Verified November 4, 2026

4.6 miles(608) 716-3255

Emergency coverage around Madison

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

Open 24/7 or limited hours

Open 24 hours, 7 days (3)

VCA Veterinary Emergency Service & Veterinary Specialty Center2.8 miles
Madison Veterinary Specialists4.1 miles
VEG Madison4.6 miles

Nights, weekends or limited hours (0)

Every listed hospital is open 24/7.

ICU, exotic pets and payment plans

ICU: 1 of 3 listedVCA Veterinary Emergency Service & Veterinary Specialty Center (2.8 mi)
Exotic pets: 1 of 3 listedVEG Madison (4.6 mi)
CareCredit: 1 of 3 listedVCA Veterinary Emergency Service & Veterinary Specialty Center (2.8 mi)

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

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

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

Veterinary Medicine North, 515 Easterday Lane, Madison (< 1 mile)
Veterinary Medicine South, 2015 Linden Drive, Madison (1.0 miles)
Lakeview Veterinary Clinic Cat Annex, 3506 Monroe Street, Madison (2.4 miles)
Lakeview Veterinary Clinic, 3518 Monroe Street (2.5 miles)
Petinary, (608) 255-1239 (3.2 miles)

Questions about emergency vets in Madison

Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Madison, WI?: Yes. VCA Veterinary Emergency Service & Veterinary Specialty Center at 1612 N. High Point Road is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Phone (608) 831-1101.
How many emergency vets are near Madison, WI?: 3 within 10 miles, 3 within 25 miles and 3 within 50 miles of the center of Madison; of those within 50 miles, 3 are open 24/7 and 0 have limited emergency hours.
Is there an emergency vet for exotic pets near Madison, WI?: One listed hospital states on its website that it treats exotic pets: VEG Madison (4.6 miles). Call first and name the species: an exotic animal veterinarian is not on duty at every hour.
Do emergency vets near Madison, WI accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?: CareCredit is mentioned by VCA Veterinary Emergency Service & Veterinary Specialty Center. 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 Madison, WI