Emergency vets in Athens, TN
No clinic in our Athens 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 Athens
~41 miles away in Farragut
Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Knoxville
10213 Kingston Pike, Farragut, TN 37922
Verified 2026-07-27
~44 miles away in Chattanooga
Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga
6393 Lee Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37421
Verified 2026-07-27
~50 miles away in Chattanooga
Veterinary Care and Specialty Group
3201 Broad Street, Chattanooga, TN 37408
Verified 2026-07-27
~51 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.
~51 miles away in Knoxville
Large Animal Hospital
Knoxville, TN
Unverified listing — call ahead to confirm hours and availability.
~91 miles away in Woodstock
Animal Hospital of Towne Lake
3105 Parkbrooke Circle, Woodstock, GA 30189
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.