24/7 Emergency Veterinary Hospitals
These clinics are open around the clock for true emergencies.
New River Veterinary Specialists Open 24/7 600 Argent Blvd, Hardeeville, SC 29927 Phone: 📞(843) 896-6787 nrvets.com | info@nrvets.com | submit records to records@nrvets.com
Carolina Veterinary Critical Care 24/7 emergency hospital — technician on staff 24/7, doctor on staff Mon–Fri 6pm–8am and Sat 12pm–Mon 8am 21 Buck Island Rd, Bluffton, SC 29910 Phone:📞 (843) 706-9200 carolinavcc.com | Hello@carolinavcc.com Call first so staff can be ready to meet you.
Savannah Veterinary Emergency Clinic Open 24/7, including all holidays — walk-ins and referrals welcome 335 Stephenson Ave, Savannah, GA 31405 Phone: 📞(912) 355-6113 savannahvetec.com
Full-Service Veterinary Clinics
Island Holistic Veterinary Center
1000 William Hilton Pkwy E8,
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
📞(843) 671-PAWS (7297)
islandholisticvet.com Hours: Mon–Thu 8am–4pm, Fri 8am–3pm, Sat/Sun Closed. Urgent care available all day; appointments start at 9am. After-hours emergencies go to Carolina Veterinary Critical Care.
Animal Care Clinic of Hilton Head
46 Old Wild Horse Rd,
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
📞(843) 681-8882 | Fax: (843) 681-8032
animalcareclinichhi.com Hours: Mon 8am–6pm, Tue 8am–6pm, Wed 8am–5:30pm, Thu 8am–6pm, Fri 8am–6pm, Sat 9am–12pm, Sun Closed After-hours messages aren’t checked until Monday — for emergencies, contact Carolina Veterinary Critical Care or New River Veterinary Specialists.
Palmetto Animal League
56 Riverwalk Boulevard, Okatie, SC 29936
📞(843)-645-1727
palclinic@palmettoanimalleague.org
Palmettoanimalleague.org
Nonprofit veterinary clinic offering low-cost services for dogs and cats.
Heritage Animal Hospital, LLC 130 Arrow Rd #101, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 Phone:
📞(843) 842-8331 | Fax: (843) 842-8335 heritagevethhi.com | info@heritagevethhi.com Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–6pm, Sat/Sun Closed After-hours life-threatening emergencies: call (843) 842-8331, option 2, to reach Dr. Latham.
Plantation Animal Hospital 105 Dillon Rd Suite B, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
📞(843) 681-4581 | Fax: (843) 681-5209 plantationanimalhospitalsc.com | office@plantationanimalhospitalsc.com
Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–6pm, Sat/Sun Closed Urgent care available during business hours; after-hours emergencies go to New River Vet Specialists or Carolina Veterinary Critical Care.
Hilton Head Veterinary Clinic
109 Mathews Dr,
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926 Phone:
📞(843) 681-2890 hiltonheadpet.com
Hours: Tue–Fri 8:30am–5:30pm, Mon/Sat/Sun Closed
Coastal Veterinary Clinic
21 Buck Island Rd, Bluffton, SC 29910 (same building as Carolina Veterinary Critical Care Emergency)
📞(843) 757-1112 coastalvetclinic.com
Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–6pm, Sat 8am–12pm, Sun Closed
Bluffton Veterinary Hospital
21 Scott Way, Bluffton, SC 29910
📞(843) 815-5898 | Fax: (843) 815-5899 blufftonvet.com
Hours: Mon 8:00 am- 7:00 pm, Tue-Thur 8:00am- 6:00pm, Fri 8:00am – 7:00pm, Sat 8:00am – 4:00pm, Sunday Closed
Port Royal Veterinary Hospital
📞 843-379-7387
1502 Paris Ave,
Port Royal, SC 29935
portroyalveterinaryhospital.com
During business hours, Port Royal Veterinary Hospital provides emergency evaluation, stabilization, and urgent medical treatment for pets. If your pet requires care beyond what they can provide, they will coordinate a referral to an appropriate 24-hour emergency facility. Outside business hours, contact one of the emergency vets listed above.
Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–6pm, Sat 8am-5pm, Sun Closed
Fetch A Vet — Mobile Veterinary Service Travels to your home. Service area: Bluffton, Hilton Head Island, Okatie, Hardeeville, Ridgeland, Pooler, Richmond Hill, and Wilmington Island.
📞(843) 580-6209 fetchavet.com Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–5pm. Books in advance; a nominal house call fee applies. Also offers in-home euthanasia. For emergencies or after-hours needs, contact Carolina Veterinary Critical Care at (843) 706-9200.
Lowcountry Large Animal Veterinary Services,
📞(843)726-6300 | Fax: (843)277-9109 Lowcountrylargeanimal.com
Numbers Every Pet Owner Should Have
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- Your regular vet: _______________
- Your nearest emergency vet: _______________
- Your Community Security’s Number (if applicable): _______________
- Beaufort County Animal Services (BCAS) (10 Pritchett Point Rd, Okatie): (843) 255-5010
- Hilton Head Humane Association — HHI Campus (10 Humane Way, Hilton Head Island): (843) 681-8686. Open 11am–4pm Mon–Sat, closed Sundays (call for holiday hours).
- Hilton Head Humane Association — New Animal Campus (10 Pritcher Point Rd, Okatie): (843) 645-8400. Open 11am–4pm Mon–Sat, closed Sundays (call for holiday hours).
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control: (888) 426-4435
- Pet Poison Helpline: (800) 213-6680
- Lyme Disease Foundation: (860) 870-0070
- Lost Pet Listing and Advice: they generate flyers and list pets (lost & found) All free petfbi.org
- Animal & Pet Travel Resources (USDA — flying/airline regulations): (800) 545-USDA (8732)
- Spay/USA Helpline (help finding low-cost spay/neuter): (800) 248-7729
- Emergency Disaster Information Line (American Humane Association — hurricane, flood, fire support): (800) 227-4645
- Animal Legal Defense Fund (report abuse, unethical practices, find legal resources): aldf.org/legal-resources
Signs of a Pet Emergency
Courtesy of Savannah Veterinary Emergency Clinic
- Severe bleeding, or bleeding that doesn’t stop within 5 minutes
- Choking, difficulty breathing, or nonstop coughing and gagging
- Bleeding from nose, mouth, or rectum; coughing up blood; blood in urine
- Inability to urinate or pass stool, or obvious pain/vocalizing while trying
- Eye injuries
- Toxin ingestion (antifreeze, xylitol, rotten food/compost, chocolate, rodent poison, etc.)
- Seizures or staggering
- Fractured bones, severe lameness, or inability to move a leg
- Obvious signs of pain or extreme anxiety
- Heat stress or heatstroke
- Severe vomiting or diarrhea — more than 2 episodes in 24 hours, or combined with other illness
- Refusal to drink for 24+ hours
- Unconsciousness
- Snakebites
If you’re unsure whether it’s an emergency, call Savannah Veterinary Emergency Clinic anytime at (912) 355-6113.
My Pet Ate Something — Is It Toxic?
Common toxic human medications: ibuprofen, aspirin, acetaminophen, cold and flu medication, antidepressants, vitamins, diet pills, anti-cancer drugs, and tobacco products.
Common household and garage hazards: detergents, fabric softener, drain cleaners, oven cleaner sprays, disinfectants, bleach, liquid potpourri, lime/scale remover, lead, paint thinners, flea and tick products, rodent bait, mothballs, fly bait, antifreeze/coolant, gasoline, oil, insecticides, pesticides, and fertilizers.
Toxic plants: ficus, philodendron, morning glory, hyacinth, rhododendron, pothos, lilies, tulip, sago palm, oleander, wisteria, amaryllis, and spider plant.
Foods that are safe for us but harmful for pets: candy and gum (especially sugar-free with xylitol), turkey and chicken bones, dark chocolate, grapes, alcohol, raw/frozen yeast dough, and coffee.
If your pet has eaten any of these — or you’re not sure whether something is toxic — call the ASPCA Poison Control Hotline at (888) 426-4435. A trained toxicologist will walk you through next steps. If your pet needs emergency care afterward, bring the case number the ASPCA gives you to the vet.