Emergency vets in Charlotte, NC
2 clinics in Charlotte 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.
CARE: Charlotte Animal Referral and Emergency
Charlotte, NC
Unverified listing — call ahead to confirm hours and availability.
Livewell Animal Urgent Care
Charlotte, NC
Hours: Mo,Th-Su 12:00-22:00
Verified 2026-07-27
Nearest emergency hospitals outside Charlotte
~9 miles away in Matthews
Carolina Veterinary Specialists - Matthews, NC
4099 Campus Ridge Road, Matthews, NC 28104
Verified 2026-07-27
~50 miles away in Long View
~74 miles away in Elgin
~78 miles away in Dentsville
CVETS - Columbia Veterinary Emergency Trauma and Specialty
Dentsville, SC
Unverified listing — call ahead to confirm hours and availability.
~80 miles away in Seven Oaks
South Carolina Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Care
3924 Fernandina Road, Seven Oaks, SC
Unverified listing — call ahead to confirm hours and availability.
~80 miles away in Greensboro
After Hours Veterinary Emergency Clinic
5505 West Friendly Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27410
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.