Emergency hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 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
- Sees exotic pets (birds, reptiles, rabbits or small mammals)“* The Exotic Animal Medicine Service at NC State Veterinary Hospital has limited availability to see emergency exotic animal cases 7 days/week 8 am-5 pm .” Hospital page
- Intensive care unit“…care specialists, specialists-in-training, and dedicated ER and ICU nurses are here around the clock — every night, every weekend, every…” Hospital page
- CT or MRI imaging“30+ Specialized Services From cardiology to MRI scans, we offer dozens of specializations and diagnostic services.” Hospital page
- Blood bank or transfusions“…Animal Owners Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Service Blood Bank Feline Health Center Referrals and Appointments Prepare for Your…” Hospital page
- Walk-ins accepted, no appointment needed“No appointment is needed for emergencies.” Hospital page
- Accepts CareCredit“We also accept Care Credit.” Hospital page
- Mentions a deposit (see the hospital wording)“The required deposit may be higher based on the current estimate, your credit history, urgency of care and other extenuating circumstances.” Hospital page
- Emergency exam fee: $292“…hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year Emergency Service Fees An emergency exam fee is $292 An emergency exotics exam fee is $386 Initial emergency stabilization…” 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 Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Service
- Is Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Service open 24 hours?
- Yes. Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Service 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 (919) 513-6911 before you leave.
- What is the phone number of Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Service?
- (919) 513-6911. The hospital is at 1052 William Moore Dr., Raleigh, NC 27607.
- Do I need an appointment at Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Service?
- No appointment is needed, according to its website: “No appointment is needed for emergencies.”
- Does Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Service treat exotic pets?
- Yes, according to its website: “* The Exotic Animal Medicine Service at NC State Veterinary Hospital has limited availability to see emergency exotic animal cases 7 days/week 8 am-5 pm .” Tell the team the species when you call.
- How much is an emergency exam at Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Service?
- The hospital publishes an emergency exam fee of $292: “…hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year Emergency Service Fees An emergency exam fee is $292 An emergency exotics exam fee is $386 Initial emergency stabilization…”
- What payment options does Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Service mention?
- CareCredit is mentioned on its website. On a deposit, the hospital states: “The required deposit may be higher based on the current estimate, your credit history, urgency of care and other extenuating circumstances.”
- What emergency facilities does Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Service have?
- Its website mentions an intensive care unit, CT or MRI imaging and blood transfusions.
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Where this listing comes from
- Hospital website, source page, checked November 4, 2026: “…Care Service We offer world-class Emergency and Critical Care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year at the Small Animal Emergency clinic Raleigh NC.…”
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