Emergency vets in Pittsburgh, PA
3 clinics in Pittsburgh 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.
VCA Castle Shannon Animal Hospital
24/7 per posted hours
3610 Library Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15234
Verified 2026-07-27
VCA Northview Animal Hospital Specialty Referral Center
24/7 per posted hours
223 Siebert Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Verified 2026-07-27
Rivers Veterinary Urgent Care
Emergency services
560 McNeilly Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15226
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-18:00
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.