Pet Emergency Center

Fort Lauderdale, FL

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At a glance

Facility type
Emergency Specialty Hospital
Practice tier
Emergency
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Walk In
24/7 care
No
Accepting new patients
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion Exotic Companion Mammal Reptile Amphibian

Services

Emergency Urgent Care Surgery Imaging In House Lab Hospitalization End Of Life Pharmacy

Amenities & accessibility

Parking
Free parking lotOn-site parking
Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Gender-neutral restroomRestroom
Payments
Credit cardsDebit cardsNFC mobile paymentsCredit cards
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendlyTransgender safespace
From the business
Identifies as women-owned
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroomWheelchair accessible seating

Overview

Providing Experienced & Compassionate Emergency Care. We are here to care for your pets when your regular veterinarian is not available. For over 40 years the Pet Emergency Center has been providing Broward county the best care with our team of experienced emergency veterinarians and technicians. Open every night with 24 hour care on weekends and holidays. We can help with minor emergencies or major surgeries. Affordable care in a compassionate environment. Veterinarians to care for dogs, cats, avian and exotic species

Since 1981, Pet Emergency Center has been providing after-hours emergency care to the pet owners of Fort Lauderdale and Broward County. We are proud to mention we were the first veterinary emergency practice established in Broward County over 40 years ago

Mission — The mission of the Pet Emergency Center is to provide the best care for your pet at an affordable price

Care capabilities

Emergency
Er Overnight Weekends

Team at a glance

3
Veterinarians (DVM)

Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.

Services in detail

Emergency & Critical CareEmergency SurgeryTelemedicinePain ManagementDiagnosticsPharmacy Services

Appointments & hours

Open weeknights 5:00 pm - 8:00 am; 24/7 every weekend and holiday

Frequently asked

Is Pet Emergency Center accepting new patients?+

Yes — Pet Emergency Center is currently accepting new patients.

Does Pet Emergency Center offer emergency or urgent care?+

Pet Emergency Center provides overnight and weekend emergency care.

Does Pet Emergency Center treat exotic pets?+

Yes — Pet Emergency Center offers care for exotic pets in addition to small animals.

What services does Pet Emergency Center offer?+

Pet Emergency Center offers Emergency, Urgent Care, Surgery, Imaging, In House Lab, Hospitalization, End Of Life, Pharmacy.

When was Pet Emergency Center established?+

Pet Emergency Center has served the Fort Lauderdale, FL community since 1981.

What reviewers say

83% Positive sentiment
based on 349 reviews

The hospital provides dedicated 24-hour emergency and specialty care, frequently praised for compassionate, knowledgeable veterinary teams and accommodating exotic animal capabilities. While front desk interactions can occasionally be inconsistent, the veterinary staff is widely recognized for handling high-stress situations with empathy, clear communication, and fair pricing compared to regional alternatives.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsFair PricingGood With Anxious PetsStrong Followup

Aggregated from reviewer feedback across multiple sources.

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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.