Same-day & weekend vets in Wilmington, NC

As of November 4, 2026, 5 clinics in Wilmington, NC see non-emergency pets same-day; 6 of the 6 listed clinics are open weekends. 1 is a 24/7 emergency hospital. 5 accept walk-ins.

Hours, walk-in rules and published exam fees come from each clinic's own site. Call before you drive.

Emergency signs? Go to a 24/7 ER now: trouble breathing, collapse, blue/gray gums, a long seizure, heavy bleeding, a toxin swallowed, or a male cat straining to pee. The 24/7 hospitals are at the bottom of the list. Full checklist: urgent care or ER?

"Open now" is computed in your browser from posted hours (America/New_York) and doesn't know about holidays. Clinics without itemized hours stay listed as "Hours unclear, call ahead." Call before you drive.

Urgent careSee hours

Truss Vet Wilmington

1303 Independence Blvd Ste A, Wilmington, NC 28403

Closed on Saturdays. Open Sunday.
Mon10am–10pm
Tue10am–10pm
Wed10am–10pm
Thu10am–10pm
Fri10am–10pm
SatClosed
Sun10am–10pm

Closed Saturdays. Patients arriving after 9:30pm may not be fully evaluated before close. No wellness/vaccines.

Walk-ins Yes

How to go Walk-ins welcome; they suggest calling ahead or reserving a spot online.

Exam fee $135 (office visit, per trussvet.com/what-to-expect)

910-900-3763WebsiteDirections

Source: https://www.trussvet.com/wilmington/ · checked November 4, 2026 · Report a correction

Urgent careSee hours

PriorityPet Urgent Care Leland

3556 Leland Town Center Dr Ste 130, Leland, NC 28451

Mon12pm–10pm
Tue12pm–10pm
Wed12pm–10pm
Thu12pm–10pm
Fri12pm–10pm
Sat12pm–10pm
Sun12pm–10pm

Open 7 days a week, noon to 10pm. No wellness care or vaccines.

Walk-ins Yes

How to go Walk-ins always welcome; call or email ahead if you can.

Exam fee Not published

472-213-5777WebsiteDirections

Source: https://prioritypetleland.com/contact-us · checked November 4, 2026 · Report a correction

Urgent careSee hours

Vet Cross (Hampstead)

13073 US Hwy 17, Hampstead, NC 28443

Closed Wednesdays and Sundays.
Mon10am–8pm
Tue9am–6pm
WedClosed
Thu9am–6pm
Fri9am–6pm
Sat10am–4pm
SunClosed

Same-day urgent care and surgery. Closed Wednesdays and Sundays.

Walk-ins Not published

How to go Same-day urgent exams; call 910-970-4240 (walk-in policy not published).

Exam fee Not published

910-970-4240WebsiteDirections

Source: https://www.vetcrossnc.com/ · checked November 4, 2026 · Report a correction

Same-daySee hours

Paws & Claws Animal Hospital

202 Giles Ave, Wilmington, NC 28409

Saturday is mornings only; closed Sunday.
Mon7:45am–5:30pm
Tue7:45am–5:30pm
Wed7:45am–5:30pm
Thu7:45am–5:30pm
Fri7:45am–5:30pm
Sat8am–12pm
SunClosed

General practice with urgent care; can also text (910) 399-3768.

Walk-ins Yes

How to go Walk-ins welcome for urgent needs; call or come in right away.

Exam fee Not published

910-399-3768WebsiteDirections

Source: https://pawsclawsah.com/services/urgent-care · checked November 4, 2026 · Report a correction

Same-daySee hours

Porters Neck Veterinary Hospital

8129 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28411

Walk-ins are for existing patients only. Closed Sunday.
Mon8am–6pm
Tue8am–6pm
Wed8am–6pm
Thu8am–6pm
Fri8am–6pm
Sat8am–12pm
SunClosed

Weekday sick walk-ins must check in by 4pm; Saturday check-in by 11am, first come, first served (waits 15 min to 2 hrs).

Walk-ins Yes

How to go Walk-ins for established patients only. New patients must call to book.

Exam fee Not published (urgent care exam fee is higher than a regular visit; amount not published)

910-686-6297WebsiteDirections

Source: https://portersneckvets.com/faqs · checked November 4, 2026 · Report a correction

24/7 ERSee hours

Eastern Carolina Veterinary Medical Center

50 Greenville Ave, Wilmington, NC 28403

Hours Open 24 hours, 7 days

Wilmington's 24/7 emergency hospital (formerly Animal Emergency & Trauma Hospital). Specialty services by appointment.

Walk-ins Yes

How to go No appointment needed for emergencies; calling ahead is appreciated.

Exam fee Not published

910-790-1070WebsiteDirections

Source: https://www.easterncarolinavet.com/pet-owners · checked November 4, 2026 · Report a correction

Questions about vets in Wilmington

Which vets in Wilmington are open Sunday?

As of November 4, 2026, these listed clinics post Sunday hours: Truss Vet Wilmington, PriorityPet Urgent Care Leland, and Eastern Carolina Veterinary Medical Center. Other listed clinics are closed Sunday or have not published Sunday hours; see each card.

Is there a walk-in vet in Wilmington?

Yes. As of November 4, 2026, these listed clinics say they accept walk-ins: Truss Vet Wilmington, PriorityPet Urgent Care Leland, Paws & Claws Animal Hospital, Porters Neck Veterinary Hospital, and Eastern Carolina Veterinary Medical Center. Call ahead, because a clinic may still be full. Porters Neck Veterinary Hospital: Walk-ins are for existing patients only. Closed Sunday. Clinics that have not published a walk-in policy are marked “not published” on their cards.

What's the difference between urgent care and an ER?

Urgent care and same-day clinics are for a sick pet that isn't in danger, such as vomiting, limping, small wounds, ear or eye problems, or a pet that's “off” but alert. A 24/7 emergency hospital is for trouble breathing, collapse, blue/gray gums, a long seizure, heavy bleeding, a toxin swallowed, or a male cat straining to pee. Many urgent-care clinics close overnight, and ERs see the sickest pets first, so minor cases may wait. On this page, Eastern Carolina Veterinary Medical Center post 24/7 hours and are listed at the bottom. There is a full printable checklist at https://vetsopentoday.com/urgent-or-er.html.

Are there 24/7 emergency vets in Wilmington?

Yes. As of November 4, 2026, Eastern Carolina Veterinary Medical Center posts 24/7 emergency hours.