24-hour and on-call emergency vets
Clinics open around the clock or on duty right now. Nearest first when we know where you are — call ahead so they're ready for your pet.
Open right now
Only clinics that run 24/7 or are on a confirmed on-call shift. Opening hours change, so always phone before you set off.
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When to go straight to an emergency vet
Don't wait for morning if your pet shows any of these:
Struggling to breathe, breathing with an open mouth (cats) or blue-grey gums
Collapse, sudden weakness or not responding to you
A seizure that lasts more than a few minutes, or several in a row
Has eaten something toxic — rat poison, chocolate, xylitol, grapes or raisins, antifreeze, medicines, lilies (cats)
Contact with pine processionary caterpillars: a swollen tongue or mouth, drooling
A snake bite, or sudden swelling with bite marks
Heatstroke: heavy panting, drooling, staggering after heat or exercise
A swollen, hard belly with retching that brings nothing up (especially large dogs)
A male cat straining in the litter box with little or no urine
Hit by a car, a fall, heavy bleeding or a deep wound — even if they seem fine
Before you set off
Phone the clinic first: they can prepare, and tell you what to do on the way.
Don't make your pet vomit unless a vet tells you to — some poisons do more harm coming back up.
If they ate something, bring the packaging, the plant or a photo of it.
Keep them warm and still. Move an injured dog on a flat board or blanket, and carry cats in a carrier.
Bring their medicines and health records — the Gatsou health book has them on your phone.
Frequently asked questions
Are these clinics really open 24 hours?
We list a clinic only when it runs 24/7 or is on a confirmed on-call shift right now, and we check the list regularly. Hours can still change on holidays, so always call before you go.
Does an emergency visit cost more?
Usually, yes — night, weekend and holiday visits often carry a surcharge. Ask about it when you call; in a real emergency, getting there quickly matters more.
What if there is no clinic near me?
Call your usual vet: many keep an after-hours line or know which colleague is on duty in your area. If your pet is in danger, set off for the nearest clinic on this list while you call.
My pet ate something toxic. What do I do?
Call a clinic straight away and tell them what was eaten, how much and when. Don't induce vomiting unless the vet says so, and bring the packaging with you.
How do you choose which clinics appear here?
Gatsou checks each clinic's 24-hour or on-call service before listing it. Clinics that run an emergency service can contact us to be added.
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