Emergency vets in Hockessin, DE
No clinic in our Hockessin data currently advertises dedicated emergency service — nearby emergency hospitals are listed below. Call first: ER availability and wait times change by the hour.
Red markers = emergency clinics. Click a marker for details.
Nearest emergency hospitals outside Hockessin
~5 miles away in Newark
First State Urgent Vet
301 Louviers Drive, Newark, DE
Hours: 10:00-19:00
Verified 2026-07-27
~9 miles away in Wilmington
First State Urgent Vet
4401 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803
Hours: 10:00-19:00
Verified 2026-07-27
~20 miles away in Malvern
~25 miles away in Drexel Hill
Keystone Veterinary Emergency and Referral
Drexel Hill, PA
Unverified listing — call ahead to confirm hours and availability.
~25 miles away in Wayne
~31 miles away in Philadelphia
Art City Vets & Urgent Care
2001 Hamilton Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130
Hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-20:00; Sa 08:00-18:00; Su 08:00-16:00
Unverified listing — call ahead to confirm hours and availability.
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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: ASPCA Animal Poison Control (888) 426-4435 (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.