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 Philadelphia
VEG Northern Liberties
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group180 West Girard Avenue, Northern Liberties, PA 19123Exotic petsEmergency surgeryWalk-insWhat the hospital says: “…wounds, ear and eye infections, and constipation Exotic pet care: we treat all types of exotic pets, including reptiles, birds, turtles, snakes, lizards and more. End of…”
Verified November 4, 20262.8 miles(267) 351-8440VEG Willow Grove
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group2862 W Moreland Rd, Willow Grove, PA 19090Exotic petsWalk-insWhat the hospital says: “We treat all pets, including exotic animals.”
Verified November 4, 20269.6 miles(215) 853-6703Mount Laurel Animal Hospital
Open now · 24/7220 Mount Laurel Rd, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054Exotic petsICUEmergency surgeryCT or MRIBlood transfusionWalk-insCareCreditScratchpayWhat the hospital says: “Exotics Our team of 60 doctors is skilled in exotic pet medicine and available to assist you and your pet 24/7 for wellness and emergency situations.”
Verified November 4, 202612 miles(856) 234-7626VEG Princeton
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group3512 Brunswick Pike, Princeton, NJ 08540Exotic petsEmergency surgeryWalk-insWhat the hospital says: “…wounds, ear and eye infections, and constipation Exotic pet care: we treat all types of exotic pets, including reptiles, birds, turtles, snakes, lizards and more. End of…”
Verified November 4, 202632 miles(609) 257-2281Quakertown Veterinary Clinic
Open now · 24/72250 N Old Bethlehem Pike, Quakertown, PA 18951Exotic petsWalk-insCareCreditScratchpayWhat the hospital says: “…Emergency & Specialty Expansion Hours & Contact Services Animals We Treat Companion Animals Equine Exotic Pets Farm Animal Vet Care Emergency Care Pet Vaccinations Reproduction…”
Verified November 4, 202633 miles(215) 536-6245Red Bank Veterinary Hospital (RBVH)
Open now · 24/7649 Route 206, Hillsborough, NJ 08844Exotic petsCT or MRIBlood transfusionWhat the hospital says: “…24/7 Emergency & Critical Care Referral Portal Avian & Exotics The Avian & Exotics Department at Red Bank Veterinary Hospital provides primary, referral, and…”
Verified November 4, 202643 miles(908) 359-3161Red Bank Veterinary Hospital
Open now · 24/7100 Schultz Drive, Red Bank, NJ 07701Exotic petsCT or MRIBlood transfusionWhat the hospital says: “…24/7 Emergency & Critical Care Referral Portal Avian & Exotics The Avian & Exotics Department at Red Bank Veterinary Hospital provides primary, referral, and…”
Verified November 4, 202659 miles(732) 747-3636
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 Philadelphia. For dogs and cats, see all emergency vets in Philadelphia.
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.