Emergency & Critical Care

Best Emergency & Critical Care Vets in Washington

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

Top-rated emergency & critical care practices in Washington

  1. 1

    Timberline Vet Emergency & Specialty

    Seattle, wa

    4.8 (345 reviews)
  2. 2

    Veterinary Emergency Group

    Seattle, wa

    4.8 (590 reviews)
  3. 3

    Veterinary Emergency Group

    Redmond, wa

    4.7 (541 reviews)
  4. 4

    Animal Emergency & Specialty Center

    Poulsbo, wa

    4.6 (1472 reviews)
  5. 5

    Old Growth Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care

    Puyallup, wa

    4.6 (235 reviews)
  6. 6

    Pacific Northwest Pet ER & Specialty Center

    Vancouver, wa

    4.6 (1441 reviews)
  7. 7

    Bellevue Veterinary Emergency & Specialty

    Bellevue, wa

    4.3 (158 reviews)
  8. 8

    Animal Emergency & Specialty

    Kirkland, wa

    4.1 (144 reviews)
  9. 9

    Puget Sound Veterinary Specialty & Emergency

    Gig Harbor, wa

    4.0 (222 reviews)
  10. 10
  11. 11

    Affordable Animal Emergency Clinic

    Auburn, wa

    3.8 (490 reviews)
  12. 12

    Olympia Pet Emergency

    Lacey, wa

    3.6 (776 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 Washington?

Emergency and critical-care procedures in Washington 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 Washington?

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