Emergency & Critical Care

Best Emergency & Critical Care Vets in New York

When a pet emergency can't wait, these are the top 12 emergency & critical care practices serving New York, ranked by rating and review volume. Call ahead to confirm hours and availability before you drive over.

Top-rated emergency & critical care practices in New York

  1. 1

    Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center (VSEC)

    Mamaroneck, ny

    5.0 (37 reviews)
  2. 2

    VEG ER for Pets

    Commack, ny

    4.8 (1323 reviews)
  3. 3

    VEG ER for Pets

    Nanuet, ny

    4.8 (759 reviews)
  4. 4

    Veterinary Emergency Group

    Carle Place, ny

    4.8 (1069 reviews)
  5. 5

    VEG ER for Pets

    Brooklyn, ny

    4.7 (1037 reviews)
  6. 6

    VEG ER for Pets

    White Plains, ny

    4.7 (1479 reviews)
  7. 7

    VEG ER for Pets

    New York, ny

    4.6 (963 reviews)
  8. 8

    Animal Emergency Service

    Selden, ny

    4.3 (917 reviews)
  9. 9

    Veterinary Emergency Group

    White Plains, ny

    4.0 (5 reviews)
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    Emergency Vet

    New York, ny

Typical emergency procedure costs

National ballpark ranges — use a free estimator for a region- and case-adjusted figure before you call.

ProcedureTypical cost
Bloat / GDV Surgery (Gastropexy) $3,000–$7,500
Splenectomy (Spleen Removal) $2,500–$6,000
GI Foreign Body Surgery $2,000–$5,000
Pyometra Surgery (Emergency Spay) $1,500–$4,000
Bladder Stone Surgery (Cystotomy) $1,500–$3,500

Frequently asked questions

How much does emergency veterinary care cost in New York?

Emergency and critical-care procedures in New York typically run from about $1,500 to $7,500 depending on the procedure, your pet's size, and case severity. A stabilization visit costs less than a major emergency surgery such as bloat (GDV) or a foreign-body removal. Use a free cost estimator for a region- and case-adjusted figure before you call.

What should I look for in an emergency vet?

Look for a hospital that is genuinely open when you need it — true 24/7 or clearly posted after-hours emergency hours — and, for critical cases, one with a board-certified criticalist (DACVECC) on staff. Board certification, on-site diagnostics and surgery, and an ICU are what separate an emergency and critical-care hospital from a daytime urgent-care clinic.

How many emergency vets are in New York?

Our directory currently lists 12 emergency & critical care practices serving New York. Availability changes, so call ahead to confirm a hospital is open and can take your pet before you drive over.