Emergency vets in Independence, IA
No clinic in our Independence 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 Independence
~113 miles away in Rochester
~115 miles away in West Des Moines
UrgentVet
5045 Bentley Drive, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-20:00; Sa-Su 12:00-20:00
Verified 2026-07-27
~128 miles away in Middleton
~133 miles away in Madison
Madison Veterinary Specialists
229 West Beltline Highway, Madison, WI 53713
Verified 2026-07-27
~181 miles away in Oakdale
Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota - Emergency and Specialty
1160 Helmo Avenue North, Oakdale, MN 55128
Verified 2026-07-27
~181 miles away in Oakdale
Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota - Urgent Care
11163 Helmo Avenue North, Oakdale, MN 55128
Verified 2026-07-27
Not an emergency? See all 2 vet clinics in Independence →
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.