Emergency vets in Lexington, KY
No clinic in our Lexington 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 Lexington
~63 miles away in Louisville
Veterinary Specialist Partners & Urgent Care. (VSP)
11600 Main Street, Louisville, KY 40243
Verified 2026-07-27
~104 miles away in Ceredo
Animal ER
Ceredo, WV
Unverified listing — call ahead to confirm hours and availability.
~144 miles away in Southport
VetCheck Pet Urgent Care Center
5335 East Southport Road, Southport, IN 46237
Hours: Mo-Fr 14:00-23:00; Sa 09:00-20:00; Su 09:00-18:00
Verified 2026-07-27
~146 miles away in Knoxville
John and Ann Tickle Small Animal Hospital
2407 River Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996
Unverified listing — call ahead to confirm hours and availability.
~146 miles away in Knoxville
Large Animal Hospital
Knoxville, TN
Unverified listing — call ahead to confirm hours and availability.
~146 miles away in Indianapolis
IndyVet Emergency & Specialty Hospital
5425 Victory Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46203
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: 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.