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

    Guardian Veterinary Specialists

    Brewster, ny

    4.4 (1817 reviews)
  9. 9

    Upstate Veterinary Specialties

    Latham, ny

    4.4 (1401 reviews)
  10. 10

    Animal Emergency Service

    Selden, ny

    4.3 (917 reviews)
  11. 11

    BluePearl Pet Hospital

    New York, ny

    4.0 (903 reviews)
  12. 12

    Veterinary Emergency Group

    White Plains, ny

    4.0 (5 reviews)

Typical emergency procedure costs

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

ProcedureTypical cost
Hemodialysis & Renal Replacement Therapy $3,000–$12,000
Emergency Surgery $1,500–$8,000
Bloat / GDV Surgery (Gastropexy) $3,000–$7,500
Tracheal Stent $3,500–$7,000
Splenectomy (Spleen Removal) $2,500–$6,000
Veterinary ICU $1,500–$6,000
Cesarean Section (C-Section) $1,500–$5,000
Exploratory Surgery $1,500–$5,000
GI Foreign Body Surgery $2,000–$5,000
Perineal Urethrostomy (PU) $1,500–$4,000
Pyometra Surgery (Emergency Spay) $1,500–$4,000
Bladder Stone Surgery (Cystotomy) $1,500–$3,500
Blocked Cat Treatment (Urethral Obstruction) $1,200–$3,500
Pericardiocentesis (Draining Fluid Around the Heart) $800–$2,500
Wound Repair and Laceration Treatment $300–$2,500
Blood Transfusion $400–$1,500
Oxygen Therapy $200–$1,200
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy $150–$400

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 $150 to $12,000 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 18 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.