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 Aurora
VEG Denver Tech Center
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group6305 East Hampden Avenue, Denver Tech Center, CO 80222Exotic petsWalk-insWhat the hospital says: “VEG is skilled to handle emergency care for avians, reptiles, and all types of exotic pets.”
Verified November 4, 202612 miles(720) 739-6003VEG Denver
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group3845 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80206Exotic petsWalk-insWhat the hospital says: “We treat all pets, including mammals, avians, reptiles, and other exotic pets.”
Verified November 4, 202614 miles(720) 574-9834VEG Edgewater
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group5485 West 20th Avenue, Edgewater, CO 80214Exotic 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, 202620 miles(720) 996-1200VEG Littleton
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group5066 South Wadsworth Way, Littleton, CO 80123Exotic petsWalk-insWhat the hospital says: “VEG is skilled to handle emergency care for avians, reptiles, and all types of exotic pets.”
Verified November 4, 202621 miles(720) 780-3311VEG Boulder
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group1905 29th Street, Boulder, CO 80301Exotic petsEmergency surgeryBlood transfusionWalk-insWhat the hospital says: “VEG is skilled to handle emergency care for avians, reptiles, and all types of exotic pets.”
Verified November 4, 202638 miles(720) 738-9994
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 Aurora. For dogs and cats, see all emergency vets in Aurora.
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.