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MedVet Chicago

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

MedVet Chicago is an emergency animal hospital in Chicago, Illinois, 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 (773) 281-7110

Line busy or long wait? Next 24/7 hospital: VEG Lincoln Park, 3.3 miles away, (312) 757-5444.

Address
3305 N. California Ave., Chicago, IL 60618
Directions
Open route in maps
Website
medvet.com/location/chicago
Location of MedVet Chicago in Illinois

Emergency hours

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

As published by the hospital: “ER open 24/7”

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

  • Walk-ins accepted, no appointment needed“If your pet is facing an emergency, you can come directly to our hospital – no appointment is needed.” Hospital page
  • Accepts CareCredit“Special financing and payment arrangements are available for qualified pet owners through an independent company, CareCredit.” 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.

Services listed by the hospital

Other emergency hospitals nearby

  • VEG Lincoln Park

    Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group
    755 West North Avenue, Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL 60610
    Exotic petsICUWalk-ins
    Verified November 4, 2026
    3.3 miles(312) 757-5444

  • VEG South Loop

    Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group
    1114 South Clinton Street, Chicago South Loop, IL 60607
    Exotic petsBlood transfusionWalk-ins
    Verified November 4, 2026
    5.8 miles(872) 710-5226

  • BluePearl Pet Hospital Skokie, IL

    Open now · 24/7BluePearl Pet Hospital network
    3735 Dempster St, Skokie, IL 60076
    Walk-insCareCredit
    Verified November 4, 2026
    7.0 miles(847) 673-9110

  • BluePearl Pet Hospital Northfield, IL

    Open now · 24/7BluePearl Pet Hospital network
    820 W Frontage Rd, Northfield, IL 60093
    Emergency surgeryCT or MRIWalk-insCareCredit
    Verified November 4, 2026
    13 miles(847) 564-5775

  • VEG Oak Brook

    Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group
    1735 West 22nd Street, Oak Brook, IL 60523
    Exotic petsWalk-ins
    Verified November 4, 2026
    15 miles(331) 808-2720

Questions about MedVet Chicago

Is MedVet Chicago open 24 hours?
Yes. MedVet Chicago has an emergency service open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, according to the MedVet location page checked on November 4, 2026. Holiday hours can differ: call (773) 281-7110 before you leave.
What is the phone number of MedVet Chicago?
(773) 281-7110. The hospital is at 3305 N. California Ave., Chicago, IL 60618.
Do I need an appointment at MedVet Chicago?
No appointment is needed, according to its website: “If your pet is facing an emergency, you can come directly to our hospital – no appointment is needed.”
What payment options does MedVet Chicago mention?
CareCredit is mentioned on its website.

Places this hospital serves

Where this listing comes from

  • MedVet location page, source page, checked November 4, 2026: “Chicago 24/7 Emergency Vet & Animal Hospital | MedVet For Pet Parents For Veterinarians Work at MedVet Emergency”

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