Call before you drive. An exotic animal veterinarian is not on duty at every hour in every hospital. Tell the team the species and the problem, and ask whether they can see your pet now or which hospital can.
Emergency hospitals that see exotic pets near Tucson
VCA Valley Animal Hospital and Emergency Center
Open now · 24/7VCA Animal Hospitals4984 E. 22nd Street, Tucson, AZ 85711Exotic petsWhat the hospital says: “…Schedule Now VCA Valley Animal Hospital and Emergency Center Animals We See Avians, Cats, Dogs, Pocket Pets, Rabbits, Reptiles, ZooMED Opens in New Window Opens in New Window…”
Verified November 4, 20263.8 miles(520) 748-0331VCA Civano Animal Hospital and Emergency Center
Open now · 24/7VCA Animal Hospitals10425 E. Drexel Road, Tucson, AZ 85747Exotic petsCareCreditWhat the hospital says: “…Schedule Now VCA Civano Animal Hospital and Emergency Center Animals We See Amphibians, Birds, Cats, Chickens, Chinchillas, Dogs, Exotic Pets, Horses, Pigs, Pocket…”
Verified November 4, 20265.8 miles(520) 600-7100VEG Oro Valley
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group7080 North Oracle Road, Oro Valley Tucson, AZ 85704Exotic petsWalk-insWhat the hospital says: “VEG is skilled to handle emergency care for avians, reptiles, and all types of exotic pets.”
Verified November 4, 202614 miles(520) 476-3410
Listed only where the hospital's own website says it treats exotic species; the quote shows the wording. Distances are straight-line from the center of Tucson. For dogs and cats, see all emergency vets in Tucson.
While you travel
- Birds: keep the bird warm (a covered carrier in a warm car) and quiet; do not offer food or water if it is weak or breathing with effort.
- Rabbits: a rabbit that stops eating or passing droppings for 12 hours needs the same-day attention of a veterinarian.
- Reptiles: transport in a secure, ventilated container at the animal's normal temperature range; avoid overheating in the car.
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.