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CVETS

Verified November 4, 2026 against the sources listed at the end of this page.

CVETS is an emergency animal hospital in Columbia, South Carolina, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No appointment is needed for emergencies; calling ahead lets the team prepare.

Call now and speak to the hospital

Call (803) 995-8913

Line busy or long wait? Next 24/7 hospital: South Carolina Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Care, 12 miles away, (803) 561-0015.

Address
1321 Oakcrest Drive, Columbia, SC 29223
Directions
Open route in maps
Website
cvets.net
Location of CVETS in South Carolina

Emergency hours

MondayOpen 24 hours
TuesdayOpen 24 hours
WednesdayOpen 24 hours
ThursdayOpen 24 hours
FridayOpen 24 hours
SaturdayOpen 24 hours
SundayOpen 24 hours

Before you go

  • Call while you are getting ready: describe what happened and ask about the current wait.
  • Bring any medication, packaging or plant your pet may have eaten, and your pet's records if they are at hand.
  • Expect triage: the most critical patients are seen first, as in a human ER. Full checklist.

What the hospital states on its website

  • Emergency surgery“…the best chance for a full life. Board-Certified Criticalist on-staff Emergency Surgery Available Coordination with your veterinarian Oxygen Therapy & Blood…” Hospital page
  • Blood bank or transfusions“…Available Coordination with your veterinarian Oxygen Therapy & Blood Transfusions Advanced Diagnostics Compassionate End-of-Life Management Meet Our…” Hospital page
  • Accepts CareCredit“…CVETS accepts cash, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and Care Credit payments. CVETS does not accept personal checks, cashier checks, or…” Hospital page
  • Accepts Scratchpay“We accept all major credit cards, Cherry payment plans, CareCredit, ScratchPay, and cash.” Hospital page

Shown only where the hospital says so on its own site, quoted as published. A missing item means we found no statement, not that the service is unavailable. Fees and policies change: confirm by phone.

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Questions about CVETS

Is CVETS open 24 hours?
Yes. CVETS has an emergency service open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, according to the hospital website checked on November 4, 2026. Holiday hours can differ: call (803) 995-8913 before you leave.
What is the phone number of CVETS?
(803) 995-8913. The hospital is at 1321 Oakcrest Drive, Columbia, SC 29223.
What payment options does CVETS mention?
CareCredit and Scratchpay are mentioned on its website.
What emergency facilities does CVETS have?
Its website mentions emergency surgery and blood transfusions.

Places this hospital serves

Where this listing comes from

  • Hospital website, source page, checked November 4, 2026: “Pre-Register Columbia, SC Emergency Vet 24/7 emergency and specialty animal hospital for critical care.”
  • VECCS certified facility directory, source page, checked November 4, 2026: “VECCS certified facility, Level I; Certificate Expires: 01/30/2028”

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