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 San Jose
VEG San Jose
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group725 Ridder Park Drive, San Jose, CA 95131Exotic petsBlood transfusionWalk-insWhat the hospital says: “VEG is skilled to handle emergency care for avians, reptiles, and all types of exotic pets.”
Verified November 4, 20267.5 miles(408) 834-8180VEG Palo Alto
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group3903 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306Exotic petsBlood transfusionWalk-insWhat the hospital says: “VEG is skilled to handle emergency care for avians, reptiles, and all types of exotic pets.”
Verified November 4, 202619 miles(650) 999-3505VEG San Ramon
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group2431 San Ramon Valley Boulevard, San Ramon, CA 94583Exotic petsBlood transfusionWalk-insWhat the hospital says: “VEG is skilled to handle emergency care for avians, reptiles, and all types of exotic pets.”
Verified November 4, 202634 miles(925) 718-7771VEG Pleasant Hill
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group622 Contra Costa Blvd suite a, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523Exotic petsWalk-insWhat the hospital says: “VEG is skilled to handle emergency care for avians, reptiles, and all types of exotic pets.”
Verified November 4, 202649 miles(925) 384-2110All Creatures Veterinary Emergency Clinic
Emergency hours vary, call first7707 West Lane Suite A, Stockton, CA 95210Exotic petsICUEmergency surgeryCareCreditWhat the hospital says: “We Provide Care For Exotic Pets Too!”
Verified November 4, 202657 miles(209) 472-7387VEG Larkspur
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group2048 Redwood Highway, Larkspur, CA 94904Exotic petsBlood transfusionWalk-insWhat the hospital says: “VEG is skilled to handle emergency care for avians, reptiles, and all types of exotic pets.”
Verified November 4, 202659 miles(415) 651-8118
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 San Jose. For dogs and cats, see all emergency vets in San Jose.
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.