Emergency vets in Bethesda, MD
No clinic in our Bethesda 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 Bethesda
~9 miles away in Falls Church
Veterinary Emergency Group
7500 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22043
Verified 2026-07-27
~10 miles away in Washington
Veterinary Emergency Group
925 H Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20002
Verified 2026-07-27
~12 miles away in Fairfax
VCA SouthPaws Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Center
8500 Executive Park Avenue, Fairfax, VA 22031
Verified 2026-07-27
~13 miles away in Alexandria
Veterinary Emergency Group
4525 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22304
Verified 2026-07-27
~16 miles away in Alexandria
~18 miles away in Columbia
Pet+ER
10000 Old Columbia Road, Columbia, MD
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.