Emergency vets in Athens, TX
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
~31 miles away in Tyler
Tyler Animal Emergency Hospital
Tyler, TX
Unverified listing — call ahead to confirm hours and availability.
~66 miles away in Longview
East Texas Pet Emergency Clinic
812 Gilmer Road, Longview, TX 75604
Verified 2026-07-27
~70 miles away in Dallas
Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care
1904 Abrams Parkway, Dallas, TX 75214
Hours: Mo-Su 08:00-18:00
Verified 2026-07-27
~70 miles away in Dallas
Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Lakewood
1904 Abrams Parkway, Dallas, TX 75214
Verified 2026-07-27
~71 miles away in Dallas
UrgentVet - Lakewood
6333 East Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, TX 75214
Verified 2026-07-27
~76 miles away in Richardson
UrgentVet - Richardson
338 West Campbell Road, Richardson, TX 75080
Verified 2026-07-27
Not an emergency? See all 2 vet clinics in Athens →
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.