Emergency & Critical Care

Best Emergency & Critical Care Vets in Miami, FL

When a pet emergency can't wait, these are the top 5 emergency & critical care practices serving Miami, ranked by rating and review volume. Call ahead to confirm hours and availability before you drive over.

Top-rated emergency & critical care practices in Miami

  1. 1

    VEG ER for Pets

    Miami, fl

    4.6 (727 reviews)
  2. 2

    My Pet Hospital - Emergency Vet Pinecrest

    Miami, fl

    4.4 (348 reviews)
  3. 3

    Miami Veterinary Specialists: Emergency Room

    Miami, fl

    4.3 (383 reviews)
  4. 4
  5. 5

Typical emergency procedure costs

National ballpark ranges — use a free estimator for a region- and case-adjusted figure before you call.

ProcedureTypical cost
Hemodialysis & Renal Replacement Therapy $3,000–$12,000
Emergency Surgery $1,500–$8,000
Bloat / GDV Surgery (Gastropexy) $3,000–$7,500
Tracheal Stent $3,500–$7,000
Splenectomy (Spleen Removal) $2,500–$6,000
Cesarean Section (C-Section) $1,500–$5,000
Exploratory Surgery $1,500–$5,000
GI Foreign Body Surgery $2,000–$5,000
Perineal Urethrostomy (PU) $1,500–$4,000
Pyometra Surgery (Emergency Spay) $1,500–$4,000
Bladder Stone Surgery (Cystotomy) $1,500–$3,500
Blocked Cat Treatment (Urethral Obstruction) $1,200–$3,500
Pericardiocentesis (Draining Fluid Around the Heart) $800–$2,500
Wound Repair and Laceration Treatment $300–$2,500
Blood Transfusion $400–$1,500
Oxygen Therapy $200–$1,200
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy $150–$400

Frequently asked questions

How much does emergency veterinary care cost in Miami?

Emergency and critical-care procedures in Miami typically run from about $150 to $12,000 depending on the procedure, your pet's size, and case severity. A stabilization visit costs less than a major emergency surgery such as bloat (GDV) or a foreign-body removal. Use a free cost estimator for a region- and case-adjusted figure before you call.

What should I look for in an emergency vet?

Look for a hospital that is genuinely open when you need it — true 24/7 or clearly posted after-hours emergency hours — and, for critical cases, one with a board-certified criticalist (DACVECC) on staff. Board certification, on-site diagnostics and surgery, and an ICU are what separate an emergency and critical-care hospital from a daytime urgent-care clinic.

How many emergency vets are in Miami?

Our directory currently lists 5 emergency & critical care practices serving Miami. Availability changes, so call ahead to confirm a hospital is open and can take your pet before you drive over.