24-hour emergency vets in Los Angeles

Updated 11 Oct 2026

Most veterinary clinics in Los Angeles close by the evening. Five hospitals in our catalogue accept walk-ins and emergencies 24 hours a day, every day of the year:

Always call ahead before driving to the clinic. Emergency triage prioritizes life-threatening cases, and staff can direct you to an open facility if they are at capacity.

What does an emergency vet visit cost in Los Angeles?

An exam fee is charged for the initial assessment before diagnostics, medications, or surgical treatment. Ask about the emergency intake fee over the phone.

Your pet had an encounter with a bat or wild animal

In Los Angeles County, bats are the primary carrier of rabies. If your pet had contact with a bat, raccoon, skunk, or coyote, report the incident immediately to LA County Veterinary Public Health. Pets with current rabies vaccinations must undergo a 30-day quarantine, while unvaccinated pets face a 180-day quarantine or euthanasia.

Your dog bit someone

Any dog that bites a person in Los Angeles must be placed under a mandatory 10-day quarantine to monitor for signs of rabies. For healthy household pets, this quarantine is usually completed at home. Do not vaccinate the animal during the observation period.

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