Emergency Vet Resources in Columbus, GA

When your pet needs urgent care, VETsmart Animal Hospital is here to help. We handle emergency vet cases during business hours and refer after-hours needs to trusted partners in the region.

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Emergency Pet Care During Business Hours

If your pet experiences an emergency Monday–Friday between 7:30 am and 5:30 pm, please call our hospital right away at (706) 507-3400 before arriving. This allows our team to prepare for your pet’s needs and provide the fastest possible care.

After-Hours Emergency Vet Referrals

For emergencies that happen at night, on weekends, or during holidays, we recommend contacting one of the following trusted 24-hour emergency vet clinics near Columbus, GA:

Auburn College of Veterinary Medicine (AUCVM)
1220 Wire Road, Auburn, AL 36849
(334) 844-4690

Rivertown Veterinary Emergency
4015 Veterans Court, Suite H, Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 507-1707

Both facilities provide advanced animal ER services for critical conditions.

Pet Poison Emergencies

If your pet has ingested a toxic substance, contact the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center immediately:

1-888-426-4435
  www.aspca.org/pet-care

A consultation fee may apply.

Urgent Pet Care You Can Trust

During business hours, VETsmart Animal Hospital provides urgent care and emergency veterinary services for dogs and cats throughout Columbus, Phenix City, Fort Moore, Midland, and the Chattahoochee Valley. For after-hours or life-threatening situations, our referral partners are here to help.