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 Sunnyvale
VEG 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, 20266.1 miles(650) 999-3505VEG 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, 20266.9 miles(408) 834-8180VEG 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, 202627 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, 202641 miles(925) 384-2110VEG 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, 202647 miles(415) 651-8118Pet Emergency & Specialty Center of Marin
Open now · 24/71 Thorndale Dr, San Rafael, CA 94903Exotic petsICUCT or MRIBlood transfusionWalk-insWhat the hospital says: “Kayla has professional interests in emergency medicine, feline medicine, exotic animal medicine, wildlife medicine, and surgery.”
Verified November 4, 202651 miles(415) 456-7372All 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, 202659 miles(209) 472-7387
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 Sunnyvale. For dogs and cats, see all emergency vets in Sunnyvale.
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.