VCA Regional Institute for Veterinary Emergencies and Referrals (VCA RIVER)

Hours: Mon-Sun: open 24 hours

What it is

Emergency and 24/7 care

Where

Chattanooga

Status

Open

Checked

on the official website, November 5, 2026

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Emergency and specialty referral hospital in Chattanooga with 24-hour hospitalization and intensive care, surgery, internal medicine and physical rehabilitation. Open 24 hours

Checked on the official website · November 5, 2026 What this means
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Good to know

• How to get started: Call 423-698-4612 or bring your pet to the hospital.

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Other help near Chattanooga

• Low-cost care Humane Educational Society (HES) - Community Vaccine Clinics · Chattanooga / Hamilton County · 1 mi
• Other help Humane Educational Society (HES) · Chattanooga · 3 mi
• Spay/neuter Humane Educational Society (HES) - Community Spay and Neuter Clinic · Chattanooga · 3 mi
• Pet food Humane Educational Society (HES) - Pet Food Pantry · Chattanooga · 3 mi

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Sources

VCA Regional Institute for Veterinary Emergencies and Referrals (VCA RIVER) official page, checked November 5, 2026.