The November 2023 closure of Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Services (VSES) in Rochester is a significant loss for (585) pet parents. VSES was a vital regional resource that provided 24/7 emergency medical treatment for pets.
We never had to think about where to go, we just went to VSES. Do you know where you would take your fur kid if they suddenly needed emergency care now? The best time to have a plan is before a health crisis occurs. Minutes can count when facing a serious or life-threatening condition.
We Googled and found several nearby urgent care practices. Animal emergency hospitals are outside of Rochester but all within driving distance. It will take a little longer for most of us so use a navigation app to find out the closest options to your (585) address.
Animal Emergency:
Cornell University Hospital for Animals
24/7 Emergency Care
(607) 253-3060
930 Campus Road, Ithaca, NY 14853
Greater Buffalo Veterinary Emergency Clinic
24/7 Emergency Care
(716) 839-4043
4821 Genesee Street, Cheektowaga, NY 14225
Green Acres Veterinary Center/NorthtownsVeterinary Emergency
24/7 Emergency
Vet Center: (716) 694-0122
Emergency and After Hours: (716) 213-0283
2060 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Tonawanda, NY 14150
Orchard Park Veterinary Medical Center
24/7 Emergency Care
(716) 662-6660
3930 N. Buffalo Street, Orchard Park, NY 14127
Rochester Emergency Veterinary Services
Monday – Thursday: 7 p.m.–7 a.m.; Friday: 7 p.m.–12 a.m.; Weekends: Open 24 hours
(585) 775-0020
1150 University Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607
Rochester’s first nonprofit emergency overnight veterinary hospital.
Emergency Care 8 a.m.–10 p.m.
(607) 267-3650
2369 N. Triphammer Road, Ithaca, NY 14850
Veterinary Medical Center of Central New York
Emergency Care Hours: Monday–Thursday: Open 24 hours; Friday: 12–2 a.m.; Saturday: 7–12 a.m.; Sunday: Open 24 hours
(315) 446-7933
5841 Bridge Street, East Syracuse, NY 13057
Animal Urgent Care:
Animal Intermediate Care (AIC)
Hours: Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m.–6:30 p.m.; Friday–Saturday: Closed
(585) 684-7901
896 Ridge Road, Webster, NY 14580
ARK Veterinary Hospital & Urgent Care
Hospital Hours: Monday: 8–12 a.m.; Tuesday: 8a.m –8 p.m.; Wednesday: 8 a.m.–8 p.m.; Thursday: 8 a.m.–8 p.m.; Friday: 8 a.m.–12 a.m.; Saturday: 8 a.m–12 a.m.; Sunday: 9 a.m.–12 a.m.
(585) 487-8700
35 Finn Road, Henrietta, NY 14467
Urgent Care Hours: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday: 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Urgent Care Line: 607-291-4099 EPV Line: 607- 291-4021
1610 Dryden Road, Freeville, NY 13068
Pittsford Animal Hospital and Animal Urgent Care
Urgent Care Hours: Monday: Saturday: 8 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sunday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
(585) 271-7700, by appointment only
2816 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY 14616
Hours: Monday & Tuesday: CLOSED; Wednesday: 6 p.m–11 p.m.; Thursday: 6 p.m.–11 p.m.; (Overnight care available through the weekend) Friday: Noon–12 a.m.; Saturday: 8 a.m.–12 a.m.; Sunday: 9 a.m.–12 a.m.
(315) 515-3074
207 Genesee Street, Auburn, NY 13021
TeleMed Options:
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