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University of Missouri Veterinary Health Center

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

University of Missouri Veterinary Health Center is an emergency animal hospital in Columbia, Missouri, 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 (573) 882-7821
Address
900 East Campus Drive, Columbia, MO 65211
Directions
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Website
vhc.missouri.edu/small-animal-hospital/emergency
Location of University of Missouri Veterinary Health Center in Missouri

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: “VECCS Level II, certificate to 12/31/2028”

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

  • Intensive care unit“Animals in our intensive care unit are monitored 24 hours a day, and a veterinarian is always present to cope with any change in medical condition.” Hospital page
  • CT or MRI imaging“…Team Computed Tomography (CT) Fluoroscopy Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Standing Equine CT Scanner Nuclear Medicine Positron Emission…” Hospital page
  • Accepts CareCredit“…an Appointment FAQs Client Billing Client Portal Pay Your Bill Online CareCredit Pharmacy Services Client Portal Instructions Client Support Client…” 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.

Questions about University of Missouri Veterinary Health Center

Is University of Missouri Veterinary Health Center open 24 hours?
Yes. University of Missouri Veterinary Health Center has an emergency service open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, according to the VECCS certified facility directory checked on November 4, 2026. Holiday hours can differ: call (573) 882-7821 before you leave.
What is the phone number of University of Missouri Veterinary Health Center?
(573) 882-7821. The hospital is at 900 East Campus Drive, Columbia, MO 65211.
What payment options does University of Missouri Veterinary Health Center mention?
CareCredit is mentioned on its website.
What emergency facilities does University of Missouri Veterinary Health Center have?
Its website mentions an intensive care unit and CT or MRI imaging.

Places this hospital serves

Where this listing comes from

  • VECCS certified facility directory, source page, checked November 4, 2026: “VECCS certified facility, Level II; Certificate Expires: 12/31/2028”

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