24/7 Emergency Vets in North Carolina

Our directory lists 18 emergency animal hospitals in North Carolina, and 9 of them are confirmed open 24/7. Each listing was checked in October 2026, and closed clinics were removed.

Most emergency vets in North Carolina are clustered around Asheville, Charlotte, and Cary. 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: Aberdeen, Asheville, Boone, Burlington, Cary, Chapel Hill, Charlotte, Denver, Durham, Greensboro, Havelock, Jacksonville, Kannapolis, Matthews, Raleigh

Emergency vets in Aberdeen

Small Animal Emergency ServicesCall to confirm hours1335 N Sandhills Blvd. (910) 944-0405
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Emergency vets in Asheville

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MedVet AshevilleOpen 24/7677 Brevard Rd. (828) 665-4399
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VEG AshevilleOpen 24/71856 Hendersonville Road. (470) 780-2010
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Emergency vets in Boone

Animal Emergency Clinic of the High CountryCall to confirm hours1710 NC-105. (828) 268-2833
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Emergency vets in Burlington

Alamance Animal Emergency HospitalCall to confirm hours2643 Ramada Rd. (336) 228-7226
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Emergency vets in Cary

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BluePearl Pet Hospital CaryOpen 24/76405-100 Tryon Rd. (919) 233-4911
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VEG CaryOpen 24/72030 Kildaire Farm Road. (984) 345-3033
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Emergency vets in Chapel Hill

VEG Chapel HillOpen 24/7239 South Estes Drive, Suite 102. (919) 374-1909
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Emergency vets in Charlotte

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VEG CharlotteOpen 24/74716 Sharon Road. (880) 606-2010
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Carolina Veterinary Specialists - Animal Emergency & Trauma CenterCall to confirm hours2225 Township & Trauma Ce. (704) 588-7015
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Emergency vets in Denver

BluePearl Pet Hospital DenverOpen 24/71420 NC-16 Business. (980) 222-7115
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Emergency vets in Durham

BluePearl Pet Hospital DurhamOpen 24/77015 NC Hwy. 751. (919) 600-6600
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Emergency vets in Greensboro

After Hours Veterinary Emergency ClinicCall to confirm hours5505 W Friendly Ave. (336) 851-1990
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Emergency vets in Havelock

Emergency Pet Hospital of Craven-CarteretCall to confirm hours118 E Main St. (252) 444-1399
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Emergency vets in Jacksonville

Coastal Veterinary Emergency ClinicCall to confirm hoursNew River Dr. (910) 455-3838
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Emergency vets in Kannapolis

Cabarrus Emergency Veterinary ClinicCall to confirm hours1317 S Cannon Blvd. (704) 932-1182
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Emergency vets in Matthews

BluePearl Pet Hospital MatthewsLimited ER hours2440 Plantation Center Dr. (704) 672-5590
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Emergency vets in Raleigh

BluePearl Pet Hospital RaleighOpen 24/74640 Paragon Park Rd. (919) 861-0109
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Frequently asked questions

How many 24/7 animal hospitals are in North Carolina?

We list 18 emergency animal hospitals in North Carolina, including 9 confirmed open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Which cities in North Carolina have an emergency vet?

Aberdeen, Asheville, Boone, Burlington, Cary, Chapel Hill, Charlotte, Denver, Durham, Greensboro, Havelock, Jacksonville, Kannapolis, Matthews, Raleigh.

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.