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Northeast Veterinary Referral Hospital (Plains)

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What it is
Emergency and 24/7 care
Who it helps
Walk-ins are seen in order of medical need.
Where
Wilkes-Barre, Scranton and surrounding northeast Pennsylvania
Status
Open
Checked
on the official website, November 2, 2026

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A 24-hour emergency and specialty animal hospital near Wilkes-Barre that treats dogs and cats and posts its payment options. Open 24 hours

Checked on the official website · November 2, 2026 What this means
An independently researched listing, not a statement of partnership or endorsement.

How to reach them

Where: 242 S River St, Suite 200, Plains, PA 18705

Hours: Emergency care every day, around the clock, all year

Good to know

  • Ways to pay: CareCredit, Scratchpay
  • Payment policy: Posted financing page lists CareCredit and Scratchpay. Scratchpay gives an instant decision without a hard credit check. No hardship fund is mentioned, so ask the front desk.
  • Specialty care: emergency and critical care, oncology, cardiology, internal medicine, soft tissue surgery, orthopedic surgery
  • Who can use it: Walk-ins are seen in order of medical need. Call ahead if you can, but do not delay if your pet is in trouble.
  • How to get started: Call the emergency line on the way, then come straight in. You will fill out a new patient form, a technician will triage your pet, and an emergency vet will examine them before recommending treatment. Ask for a written estimate before agreeing to treatment.

Emergency? Call your veterinarian or the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital now, and tell them if cost is a barrier. Emergency signs and poison hotlines

Before you go

Call or check their page for current prices, appointment availability, any income or residency rules, and which animals they see. Ask what to bring.

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Sources

Northeast Veterinary Referral Hospital (Plains) official page, checked November 2, 2026. Details have not yet been confirmed by the organization. Programs change; contact them for current information.

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