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24/7 Emergency Care — McLean County
24 Hour Emergency Vet in Bloomington, IL
When your pet needs urgent care, our Animal Emergency Clinic is here nights, weekends, and holidays. Walk-ins welcome — no appointment needed.
Walk-In Emergency Care, No Appointment Needed
If your pet is having an emergency, come straight in. Our emergency team triages every patient on arrival and provides life-saving care when minutes matter. We serve pets in Bloomington, Normal, and throughout McLean County.
Open When Your Vet Is Closed
Available weeknights, weekends, and holidays so you never have to wait for critical care.
All Pets Welcome
Dogs, cats, and exotic pets — including rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, birds, and reptiles.
Full Emergency Services
Triage, stabilization, emergency surgery, toxin treatment, trauma care, and critical care monitoring.
Species We Treat in the ER
Our emergency veterinarians and technicians are experienced with a wide range of species. If you are unsure whether we can treat your pet, call us and we will guide you.
- Dogs
- Cats
- Rabbits
- Guinea pigs
- Ferrets
- Birds
- Reptiles
- Other exotics
AEC Hours
Monday - Thursday
6:00 PM - 8:00 AM
After-hours emergency coverage
Friday
6:00 PM through Monday 8:00 AM
Weekend coverage begins Friday evening
Saturday & Sunday
Open 24 hours
Full weekend emergency care
Holidays
Open 24 hours
All major holidays
During Highland Pet Hospital business hours (Mon-Fri 7AM-5:30PM), call (309) 828-7722 for urgent care needs.
Nearest Emergency Vet Options
Distance context for pet owners in Central Illinois. Drive times are approximate and depend on traffic.
Animal Emergency Clinic of McLean County
Bloomington, IL
Home base
Open now
Peoria Tri-County Animal Emergency Clinic
Peoria, IL
~40 miles
~45 minutes
University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital
Urbana, IL
~50 miles
~55 minutes
When to Seek Emergency Care
Trust your instincts. If you think your pet may be having an emergency, it is always better to call or come in.
Call (309) 828-7722Common Emergencies
- Difficulty breathing or choking
- Severe bleeding that will not stop
- Collapse or inability to stand
- Seizures
- Ingestion of toxins or foreign objects
- Severe vomiting or bloody diarrhea
- Inability to urinate (especially male cats)
- Signs of extreme pain
- Trauma (hit by car, animal attack)
- Distended, hard abdomen
- Eye injuries
- Heatstroke
Emergency Vet FAQs
Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Bloomington IL?
Yes. The Animal Emergency Clinic of McLean County at 118 Greenwood Ave, Bloomington, IL provides 24/7 emergency veterinary care. We are open weeknights, weekends, and all major holidays. Call (309) 828-7722.
Do I need an appointment for emergency vet care?
No appointment is needed for emergency care. Walk-ins are welcome. If possible, call (309) 828-7722 before you arrive so our team can prepare for your pet's arrival.
What species does the Animal Emergency Clinic treat?
Our emergency team treats dogs, cats, and exotic pets including rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, birds, and reptiles. If you are unsure whether we can see your pet, call (309) 828-7722.
When should I bring my pet to the emergency vet?
Seek emergency care immediately for difficulty breathing, severe bleeding, collapse, seizures, toxin ingestion, severe vomiting or diarrhea, inability to urinate, signs of extreme pain, trauma, distended abdomen, eye injuries, or heatstroke.
How far is the nearest emergency vet from Normal IL?
The Animal Emergency Clinic of McLean County is located at 118 Greenwood Ave in Bloomington, IL, about 3 miles and a 5-minute drive from Normal. We are the closest 24/7 emergency vet to Bloomington-Normal.
Emergency? Call Now.
Our emergency team is ready. Walk-ins welcome — visit the Animal Emergency Clinic weeknights, weekends, and holidays; weekday daytime emergencies are seen at Highland Pet Hospital.
(309) 828-7722