Emergency vets in Des Moines, WA
No clinic in our Des Moines 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 Des Moines
~4 miles away in Tukwila
~4 miles away in Renton
Arrow Emergency Pet Care
4208 Lind Avenue Southwest, Renton, WA 98057
Verified 2026-07-27
~7 miles away in Seattle
South Seattle Veterinary Hospital
11033 1st Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98168
Verified 2026-07-27
~7 miles away in Auburn
Affordable Animal Emergency Clinic
602 Auburn Way North, Auburn, WA 98002
Hours: Mo-Fr 18:00-08:00; Sa 12:00-Mo 08:00
Unverified listing — call ahead to confirm hours and availability.
~15 miles away in Issaquah
Alpine Animal Hospital
888 Northwest Sammamish Road, Issaquah, WA 98027
Hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-18:00
Unverified listing — call ahead to confirm hours and availability.
~16 miles away in Seattle
Veterinary Emergency Group
1827 15th Avenue West, Seattle, WA 98119
Verified 2026-07-27
Not an emergency? See all 3 vet clinics in Des Moines →
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.