Pennsylvania Emergency Vet Directory
A provider-verification layer for the Phase 2 city and treatment pages. Hours and contact details are sourced from official hospital websites and reviewed August 19, 2026.
Verified emergency hospitals and urgent-care options
| Market | Provider | Published hours | Phone | Official verification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | Penn Vet Ryan Veterinary Hospital 3900 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 | 24/7/365 emergency service | 215-746-8911 | Official site ↗ |
| Philadelphia | Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) Northern Liberties 180 West Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19123 | Open 24/7 | 267-351-8440 | Official site ↗ |
| Pittsburgh | BluePearl Pet Hospital Pittsburgh North 807 Camp Horne Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 | 24/7 emergency and specialty | 412-366-3400 | Official site ↗ |
| Allentown | Eastern PA Veterinary Medical Center 7042 Snowdrift Rd, Allentown, PA 18106 | Open 24 hours a day | 610-904-1776 | Official site ↗ |
| Allentown | Valley Central Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center 210 Fullerton Ave, Whitehall, PA 18052 | 24/7/365 emergency care | 610-435-1553 | Official site ↗ |
| Harrisburg | Shores Veterinary Emergency Center 835 Sir Thomas Court, Harrisburg, PA 17109 | Open 24/7, 365 days a year | 717-798-8500 | Official site ↗ |
| Harrisburg | Hershey Animal Emergency Center 1251 E Chocolate Ave, Hershey, PA 17033 | Open 24/7/365 | 717-298-7883 | Official site ↗ |
| Erie | Northwest PA Pet Emergency Center 429 West 38th Street, Erie, PA 16508 | Limited emergency hours; call before traveling | 814-866-5920 | Official site ↗ |
| Erie | Glenwood Pet Hospital Urgent Care 2233 W 38th St, Erie, PA | Urgent care Mon-Thu evenings; verify before travel | 814-900-5658 | Official site ↗ |
| Lancaster | Pet Emergency Treatment and Specialties (PETS) 930 N Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603 | 24/7, 365 days a year | 717-295-7387 | Official site ↗ |
| Reading | BluePearl Pet Hospital Wyomissing 792 Woodland Rd, Wyomissing, PA 19610 | 24/7 emergency and specialty | 610-775-7535 | Official site ↗ |
| York | Mason Dixon Animal Emergency Hospital 96 Sofia Drive, Suite 203, Shrewsbury, PA 17361 | Open 24/7/365 | 717-432-6030 | Official site ↗ |
| York | Animal Emergency and Referral Center of York 1640 S Queen St, York, PA 17403 | ER hours currently published as 8am-midnight daily | 717-767-5355 | Official site ↗ |
| Scranton | Northeast Veterinary Referral Hospital 242 S River St #200, Plains, PA 18705 | 24/7 emergency service | 570-208-8844 | Official site ↗ |
| State College | Central Pennsylvania Veterinary Emergency Treatment Services (CPVETS) State College, PA | 24/7/365 emergency care | 814-237-4670 | Official site ↗ |
| State College | VCA Metzger Animal Hospital 1044 Benner Pike, State College, PA 16801 | Open 24 hours, 7 days a week | 814-237-5333 | Official site ↗ |
How to use this directory
Use the official provider link to verify current hours, then call the facility when possible. For severe breathing difficulty, collapse, repeated seizures, uncontrolled bleeding, major trauma, suspected toxin exposure or inability to urinate, prioritize prompt veterinary care.
Compare Pet Care Costs ↗Frequently Asked Questions
Answer-first questions designed to make provider verification and emergency-care decisions easier to extract and cite.
01How are emergency veterinary hospitals verified on this directory?
Each provider entry is based on the hospital’s own official website or official veterinary network page, with a review date shown on the page.
02Does listing a hospital mean Emergency Vet Pennsylvania recommends or owns it?
No. Emergency Vet Pennsylvania is an independent informational resource. Listing a provider does not imply ownership, endorsement, employment relationship or guaranteed availability.
03Are all Pennsylvania emergency vets open 24/7?
No. Some emergency and urgent-care clinics publish limited hours. This directory distinguishes published 24/7 services from limited-hour providers where verified.
04Why should I call an emergency vet before driving there?
Capacity, staffing, equipment and hours can change. Calling can confirm whether the facility is open and able to evaluate your pet, unless the situation is so critical that any delay would be unsafe.
05What should I do if the nearest emergency clinic is closed?
Call another verified emergency hospital in the region and ask for the closest appropriate option. Your primary veterinarian’s voicemail or website may also list after-hours referral hospitals.
06Do emergency hospitals treat exotic pets?
Not all do. Most small-animal ERs focus on dogs and cats. Call ahead for birds, reptiles, rabbits or other exotic species.
07Can I use this directory to compare emergency vet prices?
The directory is primarily for provider discovery and hours verification. For cost planning, use the linked city cost guides and Pet Care Cost Calculator, while recognizing that only the treating hospital can give a case-specific estimate.
Source: Pet Care Cost Calculator
08How often should emergency vet hours be rechecked?
Emergency hours should be verified every time before travel when circumstances allow. This directory records a review date, but providers can change schedules at any time.
09What symptoms should not wait for routine veterinary hours?
Severe breathing difficulty, collapse, repeated seizures, uncontrolled bleeding, major trauma, suspected poisoning and inability to urinate are examples of signs that can require immediate veterinary care.
Source: AVMA emergency-care guidance
10Can ChatGPT or Google replace calling the emergency hospital?
No. Search and AI tools can help locate providers, but the hospital’s official website and phone line are the authoritative sources for current hours, capacity and service availability.