Emergency & Critical Care

Best Emergency & Critical Care Vets in Texas

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

Top-rated emergency & critical care practices in Texas

  1. 1

    Emergency Pet Clinic of Texas

    Garland, tx

    4.8 (73 reviews)
  2. 2
  3. 3

    VEG ER for Pets

    Dallas, tx

    4.8 (1312 reviews)
  4. 4

    Emergency Animal Hospital: Saucedo Nicole DVM

    Austin, tx

    4.7 (19 reviews)
  5. 5

    Frisco Emergency Pet Care

    Frisco, tx

    4.7 (1115 reviews)
  6. 6
  7. 7

    VEG ER for Pets

    Austin, tx

    4.7 (1005 reviews)
  8. 8

    Flower Mound Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center

    Flower Mound, tx

    4.6 (289 reviews)
  9. 9

    McKinney Emergency Veterinary Clinic

    McKinney, tx

    4.6 (635 reviews)
  10. 10

    VEG ER for Pets

    Houston, tx

    4.6 (759 reviews)
  11. 11

    Veterinary Emergency Hospital of Midlothian

    Midlothian, tx

    4.6 (546 reviews)
  12. 12

    Animal Emergency Hospital of North Texas

    Grapevine, tx

    4.5 (1469 reviews)

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 Texas?

Emergency and critical-care procedures in Texas 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 Texas?

Our directory currently lists 33 emergency & critical care practices serving Texas. Availability changes, so call ahead to confirm a hospital is open and can take your pet before you drive over.