24/7 emergency vets
The university veterinary hospital in Merelbeke and several private clinics offer out-of-hours emergency care. For life-threatening situations, calling ahead determines how quickly your pet is admitted.
Veterinarians in Ghent: emergencies, exotic pets and clinics near you
Ghent is a major veterinary hub thanks to Ghent University's Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in Merelbeke. The city and its surroundings (Sint-Amandsberg, Ledeberg, Mariakerke) are well covered by general practices.
20 veterinarians within 7 km· GhentData: Google Maps
Anne Heughebaert (enkel op afspraak)
Recollettenlei 18, 9000 Gent, Belgium
4.9(133)520 mApotheek Marlies Maeckelbergh
Vlaanderenstraat 124, 9000 Gent, Belgium
4.7(46)Closed1.1 kmDierendispensarium
Vogelenzangpark 9, 9000 Gent, Belgium
4.2(35)Closed1.2 kmDispensarium Stichting Prins Laurent
Vogelenzangpark 9, 9000 Gent, Belgium
4.5(57)Closed1.2 kmDierenarts Van den Daele Jan🐾🩺
Graaf van Vlaanderenplein 30, 9000 Gent, Belgium
4.6(82)Closed1.4 kmHappy Vet
Kortrijksesteenweg 129, 9000 Gent, Belgium
1.5 kmPanis / Paul
Koning Albertlaan 25, 9000 Gent, Belgium
1.6 kmDierenarts Claudia
Drongensesteenweg, 9000 Gent, Belgium
5.0(1)1.9 kmDAP De Viervoeter
Frans Spaestraat 27, 9000 Gent, Belgium
5.0(205)Closed2.1 kmHerbots Vetphysio
Brusselsesteenweg 35, 9050 Gent, Belgium
4.7(63)Closed2.3 kmArrow tag
Speelmanstraat 15, 9000 Gent, Belgium
2.4 kmHendrik Grootveld 🐾
Grensstraat 193, 9032 Gent, Belgium
4.7(86)Closed2.5 kmCroux / J.
Victor Braeckmanlaan 90, 9040 Gent, Belgium
3.7(11)2.5 kmVeterinarian Dr. Sofie Breugelmans
Adolf Baeyensstraat 147, 9040 Gent, Belgium
4.1(83)Closed2.6 kmDierenartsen Vandenbussche Jan en Tom
Brugsesteenweg 330, 9000 Gent, Belgium
4.9(99)Closed2.7 kmMaenhout T.
Hogeweg 203, 9040 Gent, Belgium
4.8(162)Closed2.7 kmDermatoloog voor dieren
Sint-Denijslaan 469, 9000 Gent, Belgium
Closed2.8 kmDierenartsenpraktijk Pyckavet
Sint-Denijslaan 469, 9000 Gent, Belgium
4.9(74)Closed2.8 kmWillems / Eric
Frederik Burvenichstraat 111, 9050 Gent, Belgium
4.3(24)2.9 kmKat & Ko
Maurice Dupuislaan 20a, 9000 Gent, Belgium
4.8(176)Closed2.9 km
Exotic pets & specialists
The university ecosystem makes Ghent an excellent destination for exotic-pet care, referred oncology and cardiology.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I find an emergency vet open at night or on weekends?
- Switch on the «Emergency» or «Open 24/7» filter on the Petzo map: only clinics identified as running an on-call rota will show. Always call first, even for a 24/7 clinic, to alert the team and confirm availability.
- How much does a vet consultation cost?
- A routine consultation typically costs €30–€60 in Belgium and France, depending on the region and species. Additional care (X-ray, ultrasound, blood tests) is charged separately.
- Do all vets treat exotic pets (rabbits, rodents, reptiles, birds)?
- No. Exotic pets (NAC) require specific training. Use the «Exotic pets» filter on the Petzo map and confirm on the clinic's Google profile that the species you need is explicitly listed before booking.
- How do I know if a clinic is open right now?
- The Petzo map shows «Open» or «Closed» status based on Google Maps hours. Enable the «Open now» filter to see only clinics currently accessible. Outside those hours, treat it as an emergency and go to a 24/7 clinic.