24/7 Emergency Vets in Illinois

Our directory lists 20 emergency animal hospitals in Illinois, and 8 of them are confirmed open 24/7. Each listing was checked in October 2026, and closed clinics were removed.

Most emergency vets in Illinois are clustered around Chicago, Buffalo Grove, and Northfield. If you live farther out, look at the hospital page for the nearest backup option, and call before you drive. Hospitals marked "Open 24/7" have confirmed round-the-clock hours. For the rest, call to confirm they can see your pet right now.

Jump to a city: Arlington Heights, Bloomington, Buffalo Grove, Chicago, Crystal Lake, Lisle, Midlothian, Mokena, Naperville, Northfield, Oak Brook, Rockford, Schaumburg, Skokie, Springfield, St. Charles, West Peoria

Emergency vets in Arlington Heights

Animal E.R. of Arlington HeightsCall to confirm hours1201 E Palatine Rd. (847) 394-6049
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Emergency vets in Bloomington

Highland Pet Hospital & Animal Emergency ClinicCall to confirm hours2505 E Oakland Ave. (309) 665-5020
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Emergency vets in Buffalo Grove

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VEG Buffalo GroveOpen 24/743 McHenry Rd. (847) 754-3996
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Veterinary Specialty CenterCall to confirm hours1330 Busch Pkwy. (847) 229-9955
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Emergency vets in Chicago

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MedVet ChicagoOpen 24/73305 N. California Ave. (773) 281-7110
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VEG Lincoln ParkOpen 24/7755 West North Avenue. (312) 757-5444
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VEG South LoopOpen 24/71114 South Clinton Street. (872) 710-5226
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Emergency vets in Crystal Lake

Companion Animal Specialty & Emergency HospitalCall to confirm hours1095 Pingree Rd Ste 120. (815) 479-9119
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Emergency vets in Lisle

Emergency Veterinary Services of LisleCall to confirm hours820 Ogden Ave. (630) 960-2900
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Emergency vets in Midlothian

BT Emergency Veterinary Care SouthCall to confirm hours13715 Cicero Ave. (708) 388-3771
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Emergency vets in Mokena

Animal Emergency of MokenaCall to confirm hours19110 88th Ave. (708) 326-4800
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Emergency vets in Naperville

VEG NapervilleOpen 24/73204 Route 59. (630) 503-7415
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Emergency vets in Northfield

BluePearl Pet Hospital NorthfieldLimited ER hours820 W Frontage Rd. (847) 564-5775
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Emergency vets in Oak Brook

VEG Oak BrookOpen 24/71735 West 22nd Street. (331) 808-2720
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Emergency vets in Rockford

Animal Emergency Clinic of RockfordCall to confirm hours4236 Maray Dr. (815) 229-7791
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Emergency vets in Schaumburg

VEG SchaumburgOpen 24/71287 East Higgins Road. (847) 430-4938
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Emergency vets in Skokie

BluePearl Pet Hospital SkokieOpen 24/73735 Dempster St. (847) 673-9110
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Emergency vets in Springfield

Animal Emergency Clinic of SpringfieldCall to confirm hours1333 Wabash Ave Ste A. (217) 698-0870
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Emergency vets in St. Charles

Emergency Veterinary Services of St. CharlesCall to confirm hours530 Dunham Rd. (630) 584-7447
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Emergency vets in West Peoria

Tri-County Animal Emergency ClinicCall to confirm hours1800 N Sterling Ave. (309) 672-1565
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Frequently asked questions

How many 24/7 animal hospitals are in Illinois?

We list 20 emergency animal hospitals in Illinois, including 8 confirmed open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Which cities in Illinois have an emergency vet?

Arlington Heights, Bloomington, Buffalo Grove, Chicago, Crystal Lake, Lisle, Midlothian, Mokena, Naperville, Northfield, Oak Brook, Rockford, Schaumburg, Skokie, Springfield, St. Charles, West Peoria.

Do I need an appointment at an emergency vet?

No. Emergency animal hospitals see urgent cases without an appointment and treat the most critical pets first. Calling ahead lets them prepare and tells you how busy they are.