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Emergency vets in Portsmouth

Emergency care is offered at 6 places we list in Portsmouth: 1 dedicated emergency clinic and 5 practices running their own out-of-hours service for registered patients. An out-of-hours consultation in Portsmouth costs £78 to £234, typically £165 for a dog and £165 for a cat, at the 5 practices that publish it.

Find the nearest emergency vet in Portsmouth

If your pet needs help now: phone your own vet first. Even when the practice is closed, its phone line or answerphone gives the number to call. Then phone the emergency clinic before you set off, so they can get ready.

If your pet has collapsed, is struggling to breathe, is bleeding heavily, may have eaten something poisonous or is in a lot of pain, go now.

Emergency clinics in Portsmouth

Tap one for its phone number, opening times and directions. Always phone before you go.

Who looks after pets at night in Portsmouth?

Of the 33 practices here that say who covers nights and weekends, 5 run their own service and 28 use a separate provider: Vets Now (12), Lighthouse (5), Lighthouse 24/7 A&E Pet Hospital (3), CVS Vets 24/7 (2), Arun Vets Chichester (1).

PracticeNights and weekendsOut-of-hours consultation
AlphaPet Vets - Birdham PO20 7BYVets Now Portsmouth–
AlphaPet Vets - Chichester PO18 9AAVets Now Portsmouth–
Animed Veterinary Centre - Locks Heath PO14 4PJCVS Vets 24/7–
Arun Veterinary Group PO19 7DGIts own out-of-hours service (South Downs Emergency Vets)–
Chichester Vets4Pets PO19 7YHThe Lighthouse Pet Hospital, Inside Optivet Referrals–
Downland Vets - Barnham PO22 0HBVets Now Portsmouth–
Downland Vets - Bognor Regis PO21 2EJVets Now Portsmouth–
Downland Vets - Chichester PO19 7DJVets Now Portsmouth–
Downland Vets - Denmead PO7 6NUVets Now Portsmouth–
Downland Vets - Emsworth PO10 7NZVets Now Portsmouth, Unit 1–
Downland Vets - Hilsea PO3 5FSVets Now Portsmouth–
Downland Vets - Leigh Park PO9 4ABVets Now Portsmouth–
Fareham Collingwood Vets for Pets PO14 1ANThe Lighthouse, 3 Downley Road–
Fareham Creek Vets PO16 0BYA separate out-of-hours provider£95
Fareham Park Gate Vets for Pets PO14 4PHThe Lighthouse, 3 Downley Road–
Gosport Vets for Pets PO13 9UEVets Now Portsmouth–
Harbour Veterinary Centre - Waterlooville PO7 7LBCVS Vets 24/7–
Havant Vets for Pets PO9 1NDThe Lighthouse, 3 Downley Road–
Hayling Island Vets for Pets PO11 9EHThe Lighthouse 24/7 A&E Pet Hospital, Havant–
Huckleberry Vets PO20 1QHThe Lighthouse (24/7 A&E hospital) and South Downs Emergency Vets, Chichester–
Island VetCare PO33 1QGIts own out-of-hours service–
Neighbourhood Vets Gosport PO12 4FAThe Lighthouse 24/7 A&E Pet Hospital–
New Barn Vets PO18 8XAThe Lighthouse 24/7 A&E Pet Hospital–
Newport Branch in the Isle of Wight | Carisbrooke Vets PO30 1HPIts own out-of-hours service–
Newport Veterinary Hospital - CVS Vets 24/7 PO30 5WTIts own out-of-hours service (CVS Vets 24/7 Newport (on-site emergency service))–
Portchester Vets - Fareham PO16 9AYVets Now Portsmouth–
Portsmouth Solent Vets for Pets PO3 5LZA separate out-of-hours provider–
Portsmouth Vets For Pets PO4 8PQVets Now Portsmouth–
St. Peter's Vets (PO6) PO6 1USIts own out-of-hours service£234
Vet2Cat PO16 8HSVidivet (24/7 advice); The Lighthouse A&E vets, Havant for emergencies–
Vets Care Pets PO21 5BEArun Vets Chichester–
Waterlooville Vets for Pets PO7 7FGThe Lighthouse, 3 Downley Road–
Witterings Vets PO20 7HYThe Lighthouse - 24/7 A&E Pet Hospital–

From each practice’s own website. Out-of-hours consultation for a dog, where published; treatment, tests and overnight care cost extra.

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Questions

Where is the nearest emergency vet in Portsmouth?

Dedicated emergency clinics we list in Portsmouth: South Downs Emergency Vets (PO19 7GE). Phone your own vet first: even when it is closed, its phone line gives the number to call. Search by postcode on Vet Rate and tap “Emergency now?” for the nearest.

How much does an emergency vet cost in Portsmouth?

An out-of-hours consultation in Portsmouth typically costs £165 for a dog (£78 to £234) at the 5 practices that publish it. Treatment, tests and overnight care cost extra, so ask for an estimate.

Prices are taken from each practice’s own published price list, include VAT and are for a standard, straightforward case. We check every practice once a week; these prices were last updated on 2 November 2026. Always confirm with the practice before booking. How we collect and show prices.