One evening during the circuit breaker in 2020, our dog, Latte, was having a walk in our estate's garden when she came across a toad in the grass. Being a curious pup, she was intrigued. Being greedy, she started to lick it! It was merely a few seconds long before we realised and pulled her away, but the effects were immediate. Latte started licking the air vigorously, panting, and hyper salivating. We hurriedly rinsed her mouth at the nearby tap and rushed her home to give a 24-hour vet a call, fearing she was poisoned (we later learned that there are no poisonous toads in Singapore).
It was 11 pm, but we called Mount Pleasant right away and spoke to the veterinary staff on the line. She assured us that it might simply be a case of a bad-tasting toad and that we didn't need to rush down. Thankfully, she was right!
When unexpected things happen to our dog late at night, the last thing we want is to be helpless. Instead of fumbling for the nearest vet clinic that’s open, here's a list of 24-hour vets in Singapore that you can rely on. Take note of the one that's nearest to your home!
Westside Emergency Vet (Serangoon)
Westside Emergency Vet is a dedicated 24-hour veterinary hospital, exclusively focused on delivering expert animal emergency and critical care to pets across Singapore in moments of urgent need.
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Address: 86 Serangoon Garden Way, Singapore 555982
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Contact: +65 6931 0095
Facilities:
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24-hour emergency and critical care
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Intensive Care Unit (ICU) facilities
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Diagnostic imaging (Digital X-Ray, Ultrasound, Endoscopy)
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In-house laboratory
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80-slice CT scanner
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Oxygen therapy
Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital - Singapore (Stevens)
The Veterinary Emergency and Speciality (VES) Hospital team consists of more than 2 dozen veterinarians, and it is the first speciality referral and emergency hospital in Singapore.
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Address: 232 Whitley Road, Singapore 297824
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Contact: +65 6266 0232
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Website: https://www.veshospital.com.sg/
Facilities:
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24-hour emergency and critical care
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ICU facilities
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Diagnostic imaging (Digital X-Ray, Ultrasound, Endoscopy)
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In-house laboratory
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32-slice CT Scanner and MRI
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Oxygen therapy
Mount Pleasant Veterinary Centre After-Clinic Hours and Emergency Service (Gelenggang)
Mount Pleasant Gelenggang was established in 2008 to provide a full range of diagnostic, medical, and surgical referral services. The team of 7 veterinarians is led by Senior Veterinarians Dr. Anthony Goh and Dr. Dennis Choi.
Both vets are highly experienced. Dr. Anthony Goh is one of the few veterinarians in Singapore who can perform echocardiography, and Dr. Dennis Choi is a committee member of the Singapore Veterinary Association and an executive board member of the Asian Society of Small Animal Surgery.
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Address: 2 Jln Gelenggang, Singapore 578187
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Contact: +65 6251 7666
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Email: mpvc@mountpleasant.com.sg
Services:
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24-hour emergency and critical care
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ICU facilities
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Diagnostic imaging (Digital X-Ray, Ultrasound, Endoscopy)
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In-house laboratory
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CT Scanner and MRI
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Oxygen therapy
Beecroft Animal Specialists & Emergency Hospital (Alexandra)
Beecroft is helmed by Dr Patrick Maguire and Dr Rina Maguire. In 2017, Dr Patrick began his mobile surgical service to vet clinics in Singapore. He has worked with 70 veterinary clinics islandwide – offering orthopaedic, soft tissue, and neurological specialist surgeries and opened Veterinary Rehabilitation and Hydrotherapy Centre in 2018.
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Address: 991E Alexandra Road, 01-27, Singapore 119973
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Contact: +65 6996 1812
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Email: info@beecroft.com.sg
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Website: https://beecroft.com.sg/
Services:
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24-hour emergency and critical care
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ICU facilities
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Diagnostic imaging (Digital X-Ray, Ultrasound, Endoscopy)
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In-house laboratory
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16-slice CT Scanner
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Oxygen therapy
Advanced VetCare Veterinary Centre (Bedok)
Dr. Nicholas Woo founded Advanced Vetcare Veterinary Centre in 2017, and the pet hospital was born from a desire to provide all-rounded and holistic care for all pets. He has a strong interest in Small Animal Surgery and oncology.
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Address: 18 Jln Pari Burong, Singapore 488684
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Contact: +65 6636 1788
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Email: enquiries@advancedvetcare.sg
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Website: https://www.advancedvetcare.sg/
Facilities:
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24-hour emergency and critical care
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Diagnostic imaging (Digital X-Ray, Ultrasound, Endoscopy)
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In-house Laboratory
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CT scanner
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PennHIP (Hip Dysplasia Screening)
Companion Animal Surgery (Balestier)
Companion Animal Surgery was established by Dr. Shane Ryan back in 1989, which makes it one of the oldest veterinary centres in Singapore. Companion Animal Surgery has grown from a single veterinarian practice to an eight veterinarian-strong full-service 24-hour facility. Companion Animal Surgery pride itself on maintaining high standards and also on the service they provide.
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Address: 12 Boon Teck Road, Singapore 329586
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Contact: +65 6255 7950
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Website: http://www.comvet.com/
Services:
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24-hour emergency and critical care
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ICU facilities
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Diagnostic imaging (Digital X-Ray, Ultrasound, Endoscopy)
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In-house laboratory
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Oxygen therapy
Landon Veterinary Specialists (Bukit Batok)
Helmed by Dr Benjamin Landon who used to be Sydney-based, the demand for his expertise and specialisation in high-precision surgery has brought him to Singapore long-term. Dr Landon’s team of specialists and nurses have more than 10 years of experience on average, ensuring the safety and well-being of their patients that are brought under their care.
Note: If you are planning to visit the vet during their operating hours for general consultation and non-emergencies, the first consultation with Landon requires a referral letter from your GP veterinarian and prior appointment.
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Address: 41 Eng Kong Terrace, Singapore 599013
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24 Hour Emergency Hotline: 6463 7228
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Website: https://www.lvs.com.sg/ecc
Operating hours:
*Emergency hotline open 24-hours
Mon - Fri 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Closed on weekends and Public Holidays
Services:
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Emergency team is available daily, including public holidays, around the clock
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24-hour care and close monitoring for hospitalised patients
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Digital radiography
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Ultrasonography
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CT scanner
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Soft tissue theatre (involving abdominal or oral cavity)
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Ortho-hybrid theatre (implants, e.g. prosthesis)
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Microsurgery that requires high precision (e.g. pace maker, cardiovascular surgery)
Animal Wellness Referral Centre (AWRC) (Bukit Timah)
An esteemed vet with almost 50 years of experience under his belt, Dr Jean Paul Ly is held in high regard in his field and is often dubbed as one that works miracles. You may recognise him as the veterinarian who cloned his dog, Khan.
Not to be confused with his Animal Wellness Centre located at The Star Vista that has general practice, the Animal Wellness Referral Centre has a 24-Hour Emergency Hotline available for immediate assistance.
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Address: No 200, Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 229862
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24 Hour Emergency Hotline: +65 6530 3530
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Website: https://www.awrc.sg/
Do take note that their team of doctors is only on an on-call basis after 7pm on Thursday and Sundays, and after 3am the rest of the week.
Their operating hours are as follows:
*Emergency Hotline Open 24-Hours
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Mon - Wed, Fri & Sat 9am to 3am
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Thurs & Sun 9am to 7pm (vet on call basis only after 7pm)
Services:
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Advanced Diagnostic imaging
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ICU & Negative Pressure Recovery Wards
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Full Blood Diagnostics with PCR and Immune Status Testing
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Open Heart Surgery
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Cryosurgery
Open till midnight [Urgent care]
Pets Avenue Veterinary Clinic (River Valley)
For urgent cases that require immediate consultation, Pets Avenue Veterinary Clinic has a medical team of 18 veterinarians and over 40 paraprofessionals that are equipped with the knowledge and skills to attend to such situations. The clinic operates till 12am daily.
Note: Please refer to the above segments for other emergency vets and practitioners if you are unable to reach them after midnight.
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Address: 241 River Valley Road #02-01 S238298
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Call: 6993 0333
Services:
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Treating hemorrhagic diarrhoea (e.g. vomiting or diarrhoea with blood)
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Removal for potentially dangerous items/food (e.g. chocolate, onions, alcohol)
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Difficulty breathing
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Urinary obstruction
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Trauma
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General symptoms of feeling unwell / of pets not being themselves
When it comes to emergencies, there’s no time to lose. With our comprehensive list of 24-hour and open till midnight vet clinics in Singapore, no more wasting of precious time searching for clinics at the last minute when something unexpected happens to your furry friend, especially in the middle of the night.
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