24 Hr Emergency Veterinary Clinic & ER
Licensed Veterinarians on-site 24 Hours, 7 days a week
VETSS: Veterinary Emergency Treatment Service & Specialty – Open 24/7
VETSS Offers Routine Exams and 24 Hour Pet Emergency Services
VETSS: Veterinary Emergency Treatment Service & Specialty – Open 24/7
VETSS Offers Routine Exams and 24 Hour Pet Emergency Services
Serving Charlottesville, Virginia Since 1989
VETSS (Veterinary Emergency Treatment Services & Specialty) is a full service animal hospital and 24-hour emergency veterinary clinic in Charlottesville, VA. We specialize in critical care, outpatient medicine, surgery, and state-of-the-art emergency medical procedures.
We also offer general wellness care for cats, dogs, and other small companion animals.
Our professional team prides itself on courtesy, and our clean comfortable facilities are warm and welcoming for all.
Scroll down to learn more or contact us to arrange a visit. No appointment neccessary.
Emergency Vet
24 hour emergency veterinary care
General Practice
See our veterinary care services, including exams, vaccines, and lab screenings
Our Team
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“Absolutely amazing with pets !! And great friendly staff !!”
Our Airport Road Location & Directions
For more information about our facility, please visit our About page.

We’re located on Airport Road across from Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO).
Please call ahead when possible.
VETSS proudly serves all of the greater Charlottesville region: From Harrisonburg to Richmond, including Fluvanna, Orange, Albemarle, Culpeper, Rockingham, Greene, Madison, Louisa, and Augusta Counties.



Our professional team members are committed to providing the best veterinary services for your pet in the area! Our veterinarians are all members of the American Veterinary Medical Association, and Virginia Veterinary Medical Association. Our veterinary technicians and veterinarians are members of the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society.
24 Hour Animal Emergency Hospital
Licensed Veterinarians on-site 24 Hours, 7 days a week
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Schedule Online with VETSS
Use our convenient appointment request form to book online
Register to Have Pet Food Delivered Directly to Your Door!
VETSS provides the convenience of pet food delivered directly to your home with Purina® Pro Plan®Vet Direct. View pricing, scheduling, and registration details!