Find a Vet on the Road

A little preparation makes finding veterinary care away from home easier. Save a clinic near your accommodation and an after-hours option before your trip, especially when travelling through rural areas.

Find a clinic near your destination

The AAHA hospital locator lets you search for accredited practices by address, city or postal code. It also offers filters for specialties and emergency services. Check the clinic’s own website and call to confirm current availability.

Find an AAHA-accredited animal hospital

Call before you go

Confirm today’s opening hours and whether the clinic accepts visiting patients.
Ask whether it treats your pet’s species and can address the concern you describe.
Check whether an appointment, referral or call-ahead is needed.
Ask about payment arrangements and whether it can provide records for your regular veterinarian.
Confirm the address, parking or entrance instructions and after-hours location.

Keep a ready-to-share pet record

Your regular veterinarian’s phone number and email.
Vaccination records, relevant medical history and recent test results.
A list of current medications, prescription details and known allergies.
Microchip number and an emergency contact.
Pet insurance information, if applicable.

Plan for evenings, weekends and remote stops

A nearby daytime practice may refer emergencies to another location after closing. Save the after-hours hospital’s number and address, and check travel time from each overnight stop. Download the route if mobile coverage may be limited.

If your pet becomes unwell

Call a veterinarian promptly, describe what you have noticed and follow their instructions about where to go. For an urgent concern, contact an emergency veterinary hospital rather than waiting for a routine appointment. This directory helps you locate care; it does not assess symptoms or provide treatment.

Before the next leg of your trip

Ask for a written visit summary, copies of any new prescriptions and instructions for follow-up. Share these with your regular veterinarian. If treatment affects your travel plans, confirm the next steps with the treating clinic.

Keep records and everyday supplies together with our Pet Travel Packing List.

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Updated November 11, 2026. Travel rules and provider policies can change. Check the linked official sources before departure.