How to Find a Night or Emergency Animal Hospital
Last reviewed 2026-06-01
At night or in an emergency, how do you find an animal hospital?
Hours vary by clinic. Some offer 24-hour or overnight care and some do not, so the fastest approach is to know in advance whether your regular clinic provides night care and to have a few nearby night/emergency clinics in mind before you need them.
If you do not know which clinic to use, you can narrow down candidates by region. In the 114pet directory, go from province (sido) to district (sigungu) to see the location and phone number of animal hospitals in that area. Note that public data does not include clinic hours, so you should call each clinic directly to confirm whether they offer night care.
What should you do first in an emergency?
While monitoring your animal's condition, call a clinic you have noted in advance or one that offers emergency care, describe the situation, and first confirm whether you can come in. Getting guidance by phone is safer than attempting treatment on your own.
Things that are good to prepare in advance
- The phone number of your regular clinic
- The location and phone number of 2-3 nearby night/24-hour clinics
- Your pet's information (age, prior medical records, etc.)
This is general information. Please confirm the exact diagnosis, costs, and schedule directly with an animal hospital or veterinarian.
Frequently asked questions
- Do animal hospitals stay open at night?
- It varies by clinic. Some offer 24-hour or overnight care and some do not, so call the clinic to confirm before you visit.
- Can I find a night-care clinic directly on 114pet?
- 114pet is based on public data, so it provides location, phone number, and year of opening, but it does not include clinic hours. We recommend finding clinics by region and then calling to check whether they offer night or emergency care.