VCA Animal Hospital hours

Most VCA Animal Hospital locations are open 7:00 or 8:00 AM to 6:00 or 7:00 PM Monday through Friday and 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Saturday. Sunday hours vary (some 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM; many closed). VCA Specialty hospitals offer 24/7 emergency care; standard VCA Animal Hospitals do not. Closed major federal holidays at non-emergency hospitals. Customer service: 1-800-966-1822.

VCA Animal Hospital is a US veterinary hospital network with about 1,000 standalone hospitals across 46-plus states (plus Canada under the VCA Canada brand), owned by Mars Inc. (Mars Petcare division) since the 2017 $9.1 billion acquisition that put VCA alongside sister brands Banfield Pet Hospital (acquired 2007) and BluePearl Veterinary Partners (acquired 2015) under unified Mars Petcare ownership, founded in 1986 as VCA Antech (Veterinary Centers of America) by Dr. Robert and Dr. Arthur Antin in Los Angeles California.

The questions readers actually ask: what time does VCA Animal Hospital open today, when does the hospital close, are they open Saturday or Sunday, are they open on holidays like Memorial Day or Labor Day, which VCA hospitals offer 24/7 emergency care, and how the standalone VCA model differs from inside-PetSmart Banfield hospitals.

Two VCA Animal Hospital specific things worth knowing: most hospitals run 7:00 or 8:00 AM to 6:00 or 7:00 PM Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Saturday, and 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Sunday at hospitals that open Sunday (many are closed Sunday entirely). VCA Specialty hospitals (a subset of the network with oncology, cardiology, neurology, ophthalmology, and internal medicine specialists) offer 24/7 emergency capability and run different hours; standard VCA Animal Hospitals do not. Sister chain Banfield Pet Hospital operates inside PetSmart stores; VCA hospitals are standalone facilities.

Use the locator below to find your nearest VCA Animal Hospital, confirm hours, and check whether the location is a standard VCA, VCA Specialty, or 24/7 emergency hospital.

Is VCA Animal Hospital open today?

VCA Animal Hospital generally follows the standard weekly schedule below. Hours can vary by location - confirm your specific store via the official locator.

VCA Animal Hospital weekly hours

VCA Animal Hospital holiday hours

Is VCA Animal Hospital open on Saturday?

Most VCA Animal Hospitals are open Saturday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (some close 6:00 PM). Saturday morning sees the heaviest appointment volume for vaccine boosters, wellness exams, and dental cleanings as clients use the weekend for routine pet care. VCA Specialty hospitals stay open with normal weekend staffing for emergency intake. Saturday last appointment is typically accepted 60 to 90 minutes before the 5:00 PM close.

Is VCA Animal Hospital open on Sunday?

Sunday hours at VCA Animal Hospitals vary widely. Some hospitals open Sunday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM; many VCA hospitals are closed Sunday entirely. Closed-Sunday hospitals typically refer pet emergencies to a nearby VCA Specialty 24/7 hospital, sister Mars Petcare brand BluePearl Veterinary Partners, or an independent emergency veterinary clinic. Sunday status is the most variable day across the VCA network; confirm with your specific hospital.

Find a VCA Animal Hospital store near me

Hours vary by location, so the most accurate hours for your nearest store are on the official VCA Animal Hospital store locator. Enter your zip code or city to see the closest stores and their current hours.

VCA Animal Hospital hours - frequently asked questions

What time does VCA Animal Hospital open today?

Most VCA Animal Hospitals open at 7:00 or 8:00 AM Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM Saturday, and 9:00 AM Sunday at hospitals that open Sunday. The 7:00 AM open is more common at urban-market VCA hospitals serving morning commuter drop-offs. VCA Specialty hospitals (24/7 emergency capable) are always open. Use the locator below to confirm the open time at your specific hospital.

What time does VCA Animal Hospital close?

Most VCA Animal Hospitals close at 6:00 or 7:00 PM Monday through Friday, 5:00 PM Saturday, and 5:00 PM Sunday. Last appointment is typically accepted 60 to 90 minutes before posted close. VCA Specialty hospitals (24/7 emergency capable) do not close; emergency intake is available around the clock. Some standard VCA hospitals partner with a sister VCA Specialty location for after-hours emergency referrals.

Is VCA Animal Hospital open on Saturday and Sunday?

Most VCA Animal Hospitals are open Saturday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Sunday hours vary widely: some hospitals open 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, but many VCA hospitals are closed Sunday entirely. Closed-Sunday hospitals typically refer pet emergencies to a nearby VCA Specialty 24/7 hospital or an independent emergency veterinary clinic. Sunday status is the most variable day across the VCA network.

How is VCA Animal Hospital different from Banfield Pet Hospital?

Both are owned by Mars Inc. (Mars Petcare division) and operate as sister vet chains, but with different operating models. VCA Animal Hospital has about 1,000 standalone hospitals (NOT inside retail stores) across 46+ states, with some hospitals offering 24/7 emergency capability via the VCA Specialty subnetwork. Banfield Pet Hospital has about 1,000 hospitals but ~900 of them operate inside PetSmart stores with hours that follow modified host-store schedules. Service menu: VCA includes specialty care (oncology, cardiology, neurology) at the Specialty subnetwork; Banfield focuses on general practice and Optimum Wellness Plan preventive care without specialty offerings.

Are some VCA hospitals open 24/7 for emergencies?

Yes. About 100 of VCA's 1,000 hospitals are VCA Specialty hospitals operating 24/7 with emergency intake, board-certified specialists in oncology, cardiology, neurology, ophthalmology, internal medicine, surgery, and dermatology, plus advanced imaging (CT, MRI, ultrasound). VCA Specialty hospitals serve as the after-hours and complex-case referral network for the standard VCA Animal Hospitals. Sister Mars Petcare brand BluePearl Veterinary Partners also operates 24/7 emergency hospitals; Banfield Pet Hospital does not offer emergency care.

Is VCA Animal Hospital open on Memorial Day, Labor Day, or Thanksgiving?

No, all non-emergency VCA Animal Hospitals are closed on Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day (federal holidays). VCA Specialty 24/7 emergency hospitals stay open with reduced staffing on these holidays. Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve typically run reduced 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM or 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM hours at standard hospitals. Federal holidays where most hospitals stay open: Veterans Day, Columbus Day, MLK Day, and Presidents Day.

Is VCA Animal Hospital open on Christmas Day?

No, all non-emergency VCA Animal Hospitals are closed Christmas Day. VCA Specialty 24/7 emergency hospitals stay open with reduced staffing for true emergencies. Christmas Eve typically runs reduced 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM hours at standard hospitals; the chain reopens with reduced 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM hours December 26 and resumes full hours December 27.

Does VCA accept walk-ins?

Walk-in policy varies by hospital and visit type. Routine wellness exams, vaccinations, and dental cleanings require appointments scheduled through vcahospitals.com or by phone. Sick visits (vomiting, lethargy, mild injuries) are typically accepted as walk-ins when the schedule allows; same-day appointments via the VCA app or phone are the faster path. True emergencies (severe trauma, poisoning, breathing difficulty) should go directly to a VCA Specialty 24/7 hospital or an independent emergency veterinary clinic rather than a standard VCA Animal Hospital.

Does VCA accept pet insurance?

Yes. VCA Animal Hospitals accept most major pet insurance plans (Trupanion, Healthy Paws, Embrace, Nationwide, Lemonade, Pet Plan, etc.). Reimbursement is typically handled by the pet owner submitting the VCA itemized invoice to the insurance company after payment; some insurers offer direct pay at participating VCA hospitals. VCA also offers the CareClub wellness plan (subscription preventive-care program comparable to Banfield's Optimum Wellness Plan) and CareCredit financing for unexpected costs.

What services does VCA Animal Hospital offer?

VCA Animal Hospitals offer comprehensive small-animal (dogs and cats; some hospitals see exotics) veterinary care: wellness exams and vaccinations, sick visits, dental cleanings (in-house dental services with anesthesia), surgery (spay/neuter, soft tissue surgery, orthopedic surgery), in-house diagnostics (X-ray, ultrasound, blood work, urinalysis, advanced imaging at Specialty hospitals), prescription medications, microchipping, boarding (at hospitals with boarding facilities), and end-of-life care. VCA Specialty hospitals (~100 of the 1,000) add board-certified specialty care: oncology, cardiology, neurology, ophthalmology, internal medicine, dermatology, surgery, and 24/7 emergency.

What is the VCA Animal Hospital customer service phone number?

VCA Animal Hospital customer service is 1-800-966-1822, available Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Time for billing inquiries, CareClub account management, and corporate questions. For appointment scheduling and clinical questions, calling your specific VCA Animal Hospital directly (each hospital has its own phone listed in the locator below) is faster than the corporate line. After-hours emergency calls route to the nearest VCA Specialty 24/7 hospital.

Where is the nearest VCA Animal Hospital?

Use the locator below or visit vcahospitals.com/find-a-hospital and enter your ZIP code to find the nearest VCA Animal Hospital, including current hours, the specific phone number, online appointment booking, services offered, and whether the location is a standard VCA, VCA Specialty (with specialty + emergency capabilities), or VCA Canada hospital. The chain has about 1,000 hospitals across 46+ states with concentration in California (Los Angeles HQ home market and the Bay Area), Florida, the Northeast corridor, Texas, and the major Midwest metros.

VCA Animal Hospital customer service: 1-800-966-1822 - call to confirm hours or ask questions.

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Last verified: May 2026 against VCA Animal Hospital's official store locator and press releases.

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