Emergency vets in Nanaimo, British Columbia
1 clinic in Nanaimo advertise emergency or 24-hour care. Call first: ER availability and wait times change by the hour.
Red markers = emergency clinics. Click a marker for details.
Central Island Veterinary Emergency Hospital
6550 Metral Drive, Nanaimo, British Columbia
Verified 2026-07-27
Nearest emergency hospitals outside Nanaimo
~66 km away in South Granville
~68 km away in Vancouver
Vancouver Animal Emergency and Referral Centre
2303 Alberta Street, Vancouver, British Columbia
Verified 2026-07-27
~69 km away in Sunset
Intercity Animal Emergency Clinic
580 Southeast Marine Drive, Sunset, British Columbia
Verified 2026-07-27
~70 km away in Punjabi Market
Atlas Animal Hospital
Punjabi Market, British Columbia
Unverified listing — call ahead to confirm hours and availability.
~70 km away in Kensington-Cedar Cottage
Trout Lake Animal Hospital And Urgent Care
1115 Kingsway, Kensington-Cedar Cottage, British Columbia
Verified 2026-07-27
~85 km away in Maillardville
Central Animal Emergency Clinic
812 Roderick Avenue, Maillardville, British Columbia V3K1P8
Verified 2026-07-27
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General-practice vets often take same-day urgent appointments during business hours, and most can refer you to an after-hours ER.
If your pet is in crisis right now
- Call the closest 24/7 hospital above and tell them you're coming — they'll prep for arrival.
- Suspected poisoning: Pet Poison Helpline (855) 764-7661 (24/7, consultation fee applies).
- Keep your pet warm, contained, and moving as little as possible during transport.
- Ask for a written estimate and triage priority when you arrive — both are standard requests.