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Emergency vets: out of hours and 24 hour care

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Emergency vets UK

Emergency vets across the UK, with opening hours and phone numbers — search for your town or postcode.

Open, closed but staffed and phone only are three rungs on the same ladder. Open means the clinic is open and taking urgent cases. Closed but staffed means the clinic is closed but has staff on site — only urgent cases are seen, no routine bookings. Phone only means no one is on site, but a phone is answered and a vet can be reached. Always call the clinic first.

Emergency vets by city

Frequently asked questions about emergency vets

When should I take my pet to an emergency vet?
Whether something is an emergency for your pet should always be judged by a vet — if in doubt, call your nearest animal hospital or emergency vet straight away. On EveryVet you can see which emergency vets across the UK are taking urgent cases, with opening hours and phone numbers, so you can quickly find one that can help.
Which emergency vets take urgent cases?
On EveryVet you can see emergency vets across the UK taking urgent cases, with opening hours and phone numbers — call the clinic before you travel.
How much does an emergency vet visit cost?
Emergency vet costs vary a lot between practices and depend on the time of day and the treatment needed. Many animal hospitals add a surcharge for evening, weekend and night visits — ask the clinic when you call.
Is an animal hospital the same as an emergency vet?
Not quite. Animal hospitals are larger, usually staffed around the clock with specialists and full surgical facilities — they take both routine and urgent cases. An emergency vet can be a smaller practice with extended hours or a mobile vet. On EveryVet you can see both animal hospitals and vets with emergency appointments in the UK — use the Emergency filter to see only those taking urgent cases.
What do the different emergency vet opening statuses mean?
These are three levels of cover. Open means the clinic is open and taking urgent cases. Closed but staffed means the clinic is closed but has staff on site — only urgent cases are seen, no routine bookings. Phone only means no one is on site, but a phone is answered and a vet can be reached. Always call the clinic first.