24-hour and emergency vets in Chennai
Updated By PetymFacts checked against official sources on
Quick answer
Three places in Chennai say on their own website that they take pet emergencies round the clock, including Sanchu Animal Hospital in Valasaravakkam, the government Veterinary Polyclinic in Saidapet and Madras Veterinary College in Vepery.
Call before you set off, so the team is ready for your pet. Every entry was checked against its own page on 17 October 2026. Tap a clinic for its full page and what a pet sitter should carry.
Open at night
Open 24 hours
Sanchu Animal Hospital 24X7, Valasaravakkam
ValasaravakkamPrivate
No 17, Vaigai Street, Palaniappa Nagar, Valasaravakkam, chennai, tamil nadu - 600087
“Sanchu Animal Hospital 24X7, branch hours 00:00 to 24:00, every day”
In-patient care and ICU. Its other Chennai branches are not 24-hour.
Checked on its own website Sanchu Animal Hospital
Open 24 hours
Veterinary Polyclinic, Saidapet (Tamil Nadu Animal Husbandry Department)
Nandanam, SaidapetGovernment
571, Anna salai Nandanam Saidapet, Chennai -600035
“Poly Clinic: Working Hours 24 Hours, Working Days All 7 days”
Chennai's state veterinary polyclinic. The department says a polyclinic is headed by a Clinician and "functions round the clock and provides specialised services". The first number is the Clinician's mobile.
The clinic’s own page asks you to call ahead to confirm timings.
Checked on its own website Animal Husbandry Department, Government of Tamil Nadu
Also: +91 44 2435 2873
Emergencies 24 hours · daytime OPD
Madras Veterinary College Teaching Hospital (TANUVAS)
VeperyVeterinary university
Madras Veterinary College Campus, Vepery, Chennai-600007, Tamil Nadu
“Emergency services for both large and small animals are available round the clock … OPD: Monday to Friday 08.00 AM - 01.00 PM / Saturday, Sunday and All Government Holidays 08.00 AM - 11.30 AM”
A government university hospital with a critical care referral unit. The number is the Dean's office.
Checked on its own website TANUVAS, Directorate of Clinics
Daytime and government options
Daytime only
Veterinary University Peripheral Hospital (TANUVAS)
Madhavaram Milk ColonyVeterinary university
The Professor and Head, Veterinary University Peripheral Hospital, Madhavaram Milk Colony, Chennai -600 051
“Working Days (Monday to Friday) 08.00 AM - 01.00 PM / Saturday, Sunday and All Government Holidays 08.00 AM - 11.30 AM”
Checked on its own website TANUVAS, Directorate of Clinics
Daytime only
Greater Chennai Corporation pet clinics (six clinics)
Thiru-Vi-Ka Nagar, Nungambakkam, Kannammapet, Meenambakkam, Pulianthope, Lloyds ColonyMunicipal
Nungambakkam: School Road, Near Corporation Boys Hr. Sec. School, Nungambakkam, Chennai-600036. Meenambakkam: No.53/28 B Nehru High Road, B V Nagar, Nanganallur, Chennai-600061. Kannammapet: Muthurangan Salai, T. Nagar, Near Kannammapet Burial Ground, Chennai-600017.
“8.00 AM to 3.00 PM”
Phones in the order of the clinics named in the address. All six clinics and their numbers are on the corporation's page.
Checked on its own website Greater Chennai Corporation
Also: +91 94450 26049, +91 99400 40737
Daytime only
Veterinary Hospital, Royapuram (Tamil Nadu Animal Husbandry Department)
Royapuram, TondiarpetGovernment
Veterinary Hospital, No.40 Seniamman kovil Street, Rayapuram @ Thandayarpet, Chennai 600 081
“"8.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon, 3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m." (the department's duty timings for a veterinary hospital)”
A state veterinary hospital headed by a Veterinary Surgeon. The department's list gives no phone number for it.
Checked on its own website Animal Husbandry Department, Government of Tamil Nadu
Daytime only
Veterinary Hospital, Chitlapakkam (Tamil Nadu Animal Husbandry Department)
ChitlapakkamGovernment
Veterinary Hospital, Chitlapakkam main road, Chitlapakkam, Chennai-64
“"8.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon, 3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m." (the department's duty timings for a veterinary hospital)”
A state veterinary hospital headed by a Veterinary Surgeon, in Chengalpattu district on Chennai's southern edge. The department's list gives no phone number for it.
Checked on its own website Animal Husbandry Department, Government of Tamil Nadu
Daytime only
Veterinary Dispensary, Villivakkam
VillivakkamGovernment
Veterinary Assistant Surgeon, Veterinary Dispensary, Rajamangalam 1st Main Road, Villivakkam, Chennai 600049
“"8.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon, 3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m." (the department's duty timings for a veterinary dispensary)”
A Tamil Nadu Animal Husbandry Department dispensary, headed by a Veterinary Assistant Surgeon. The number is the one the department lists for this dispensary; its hours come from the department's duty timings for all dispensaries.
Checked on its own website Animal Husbandry Department, Government of Tamil Nadu
Daytime only
Veterinary Dispensary, Padi @ Korattur
Anna Nagar West Extension, ThirumangalamGovernment
Veterinary Assistant Surgeon, Veterinary Dispensary (Post office Back side) Annanagar west Extension Thirumangalam Chennai-600101
“"8.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon, 3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m." (the department's duty timings for a veterinary dispensary)”
A Tamil Nadu Animal Husbandry Department dispensary, headed by a Veterinary Assistant Surgeon. The number is the one the department lists for this dispensary; its hours come from the department's duty timings for all dispensaries.
Checked on its own website Animal Husbandry Department, Government of Tamil Nadu
Daytime only
Veterinary Dispensary, Porur
PorurGovernment
Veterinary Assistant Surgeon, Veterinary Dispensary, Ramakrishna Nagar, Porur, Chennai-600116
“"8.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon, 3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m." (the department's duty timings for a veterinary dispensary)”
A Tamil Nadu Animal Husbandry Department dispensary, headed by a Veterinary Assistant Surgeon. The number is the one the department lists for this dispensary; its hours come from the department's duty timings for all dispensaries.
Checked on its own website Animal Husbandry Department, Government of Tamil Nadu
Daytime only
Veterinary Dispensary, Thiruvottiyur
ThiruvottiyurGovernment
Veterinary Assistant Surgeon, Veterinary Dispensary, No.104/54, Gomatha Nagar, 4th Street, Thiruvottiyur, Chennai600019
“"8.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon, 3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m." (the department's duty timings for a veterinary dispensary)”
A Tamil Nadu Animal Husbandry Department dispensary, headed by a Veterinary Assistant Surgeon. The number is the one the department lists for this dispensary; its hours come from the department's duty timings for all dispensaries.
Checked on its own website Animal Husbandry Department, Government of Tamil Nadu
Daytime only
Veterinary Dispensary, Madhavaram @ Kathirvedu
Kathirvedu, MadhavaramGovernment
Veterinary Assistant Surgeon, Veterinary Dispensary, Rettaimalai Srinivasa Street, Kathirvedu, Chennai-600066
“"8.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon, 3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m." (the department's duty timings for a veterinary dispensary)”
A Tamil Nadu Animal Husbandry Department dispensary, headed by a Veterinary Assistant Surgeon. The number is the one the department lists for this dispensary; its hours come from the department's duty timings for all dispensaries.
Checked on its own website Animal Husbandry Department, Government of Tamil Nadu
Daytime only
Veterinary Dispensary, Perungudi
PerungudiGovernment
Veterinary Dispensary, Perungudi Veerapandiya kattapoman Street, Perugudi, Chennai 96
“"8.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon, 3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m." (the department's duty timings for a veterinary dispensary)”
A Tamil Nadu Animal Husbandry Department dispensary, headed by a Veterinary Assistant Surgeon. The number is the one the department lists for this dispensary; its hours come from the department's duty timings for all dispensaries.
Checked on its own website Animal Husbandry Department, Government of Tamil Nadu
Daytime only
Veterinary Dispensary, Sholinganallur
SholinganallurGovernment
Veterinary Dispensary Sholinganallur, Nedujeliyan Street, Near Chennai 198 ward Office Pin -600119
“"8.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon, 3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m." (the department's duty timings for a veterinary dispensary)”
A Tamil Nadu Animal Husbandry Department dispensary, headed by a Veterinary Assistant Surgeon. The number is the one the department lists for this dispensary; its hours come from the department's duty timings for all dispensaries.
Checked on its own website Animal Husbandry Department, Government of Tamil Nadu
Daytime only
Veterinary Dispensary, Pallikaranai
PallikaranaiGovernment
Veterinary Dispensary, Pallikaranai, Deivasigamani Theru, Near by VAO Office Pallikaranai Pin 600100
“"8.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon, 3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m." (the department's duty timings for a veterinary dispensary)”
A Tamil Nadu Animal Husbandry Department dispensary, headed by a Veterinary Assistant Surgeon. The number is the one the department lists for this dispensary; its hours come from the department's duty timings for all dispensaries.
Checked on its own website Animal Husbandry Department, Government of Tamil Nadu
Daytime only
Blue Cross of India Animal Hospital and Outpatient Clinic, Guindy
GuindyCharitable
Animal Hospital at Guindy, Chennai (the site gives no street address; the registered office is No 1A, Eldams Road, Alwarpet, Chennai 600018)
“The Blue Cross Of India Out Patient clinic is open to all pet owners from 9am to 9pm all 365 days of the year.”
The same page's heading gives the clinic's hours as 9am to 4.30 pm, so call before an evening visit. The hospital has an emergency night shift for its in-patient street animals and separate operating theatres for dogs and cats. A donation of Rs 300 or more is requested per outpatient visit. The number is the WhatsApp line on its website.
Checked on its own website Blue Cross of India
Daytime only
SKS Veterinary Hospital, Abiramapuram
AbiramapuramPrivate
Shop No.198A, Dev Apartments, basement, St Marys Rd, opp. Luz Church Rd, Trustpakkam, Chennai 600018
“Mon-Sun 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM”
SKS's Chennai head hospital, which its site says is equipped for emergency and ICU-ready care during hospital hours. In-house laboratory, X-ray and ultrasound. Emergency care is for urgent cases during hospital operating hours, not round the clock.
The clinic’s own page asks you to call ahead to confirm timings.
Checked on its own website SKS Veterinary Hospital
Daytime only
SKS Veterinary Hospital, Valasaravakkam
ValasaravakkamPrivate
135, Kamarajar St, Indira Nagar, Valasaravakkam, Chennai 600087
“Mon-Sun 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM”
In-house laboratory, X-ray and ultrasound. Emergency care is for urgent cases during hospital operating hours, not round the clock.
The clinic’s own page asks you to call ahead to confirm timings.
Checked on its own website SKS Veterinary Hospital
Daytime only
SKS Veterinary Hospital, Akkarai (ECR)
Akkarai, East Coast RoadPrivate
Plot 31, Door 7, ECR Junction, near Sholinganallur, Akkarai, Chennai 600119
“Mon-Sun 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM”
Open until 11 pm every day. In-house laboratory, X-ray and ultrasound. Emergency care is for urgent cases during hospital operating hours, not round the clock.
The clinic’s own page asks you to call ahead to confirm timings.
Checked on its own website SKS Veterinary Hospital
Daytime only
SKS Veterinary Hospital, Chromepet
Nagalkeni, ChromepetPrivate
2nd Floor, Syed Complex, 20 Tiruneermalai Main Rd, Nagalkeni, Chromepet, Chennai 600044
“Mon-Sun 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM”
On the second floor. In-house laboratory, X-ray and ultrasound. Emergency care is for urgent cases during hospital operating hours, not round the clock.
The clinic’s own page asks you to call ahead to confirm timings.
Checked on its own website SKS Veterinary Hospital
Hours not published
Sanchu Animal Hospital, Anna Nagar
Anna Nagar (AG Block, Shanthi Colony)Private
New No 33, Old No 16 And 18, 4th Avenue, AG Block, Shanthi Colony, Nearby State Bank Of India, Anna Nagar, chennai, tamil nadu - 600040
“The branch page does not show opening hours as text.”
In-patient care with an ICU, X-ray, ECG and echocardiography. Call to check timings before going.
Checked on its own website Sanchu Animal Hospital
Hours not published
Sanchu Animal Hospital, Adyar
Gandhi Nagar, AdyarPrivate
Shop No 4, Adyar Bridge Road, Gandhi Nagar, Opposite Fortis Malar Hospital, Adyar, chennai, tamil nadu - 600020
“The branch page does not show opening hours as text.”
In-patient care with an ICU, X-ray, ECG and echocardiography. Call to check timings before going.
Checked on its own website Sanchu Animal Hospital
Hours not published
Sanchu Animal Hospital, Velachery
Velachery (Taramani Link Road)Private
Door No 44/1, Taramani Link Road, Sarathy Nagar, Nearby Juice Berry Restaurant, Velachery, chennai, tamil nadu - 600042
“The branch page does not show opening hours as text.”
In-patient care with an ICU, X-ray, ECG and echocardiography. Call to check timings before going.
Checked on its own website Sanchu Animal Hospital
Hours not published
Sanchu Animal Hospital, Neelankarai
Neelankarai, East Coast RoadPrivate
Door No 4/252, East Coast Road, Behind Green Trends, Neelankarai, chennai, tamil nadu - 600115
“The branch page does not show opening hours as text.”
In-patient care with an ICU, X-ray, ECG and echocardiography. Call to check timings before going.
Checked on its own website Sanchu Animal Hospital
How this list is made
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Questions owners ask
Does Madras Veterinary College treat pet emergencies at night?
- Yes. TANUVAS says emergency services for large and small animals are available round the clock at Madras Veterinary College in Vepery. Its OPD runs from 8 am to 1 pm on weekdays.
What are the timings of the Chennai Corporation pet clinics?
- 8 am to 3 pm, according to the Greater Chennai Corporation. It runs six pet clinics, including Nungambakkam, Meenambakkam and Kannammapet.
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Sources
Each source was opened and read on the date shown. How Petym checks its sources
- Sanchu Animal Hospital: Sanchu Animal Hospital 24X7, Valasaravakkam (opens in a new tab)
- Animal Husbandry Department, Government of Tamil Nadu: Who is who: veterinary polyclinics (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
- Animal Husbandry Department, Government of Tamil Nadu: Veterinary institutions: pattern, functioning and duty timings (opens in a new tab)
- TANUVAS, Directorate of Clinics: Directorate of Clinics (opens in a new tab)
- TANUVAS, Madras Veterinary College: Madras Veterinary College clinics (opens in a new tab)
- TANUVAS, Madras Veterinary College: Madras Veterinary College (opens in a new tab)
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- TANUVAS, Directorate of Clinics: Veterinary University Peripheral Hospital, Madhavaram Milk Colony (opens in a new tab)
- Greater Chennai Corporation: Veterinary pet clinics (opens in a new tab)
- Animal Husbandry Department, Government of Tamil Nadu: Who is who: veterinary hospital details (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
- Animal Husbandry Department, Government of Tamil Nadu: Who is who: veterinary dispensaries (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
- Blue Cross of India: What we do: animal hospital and outpatient clinic, Guindy (opens in a new tab)
- Blue Cross of India: Blue Cross of India (opens in a new tab)
- SKS Veterinary Hospital: Abiramapuram, Chennai (opens in a new tab)
- SKS Veterinary Hospital: SKS Veterinary Hospital (opens in a new tab)
- SKS Veterinary Hospital: Valasaravakkam, Chennai (opens in a new tab)
- SKS Veterinary Hospital: Akkarai, ECR, Chennai (opens in a new tab)
- SKS Veterinary Hospital: Chromepet, Chennai (opens in a new tab)
- Sanchu Animal Hospital: Sanchu Animal Hospital, Anna Nagar, Chennai (opens in a new tab)
- Sanchu Animal Hospital: Sanchu Animal Hospital, Adyar, Chennai (opens in a new tab)
- Sanchu Animal Hospital: Sanchu Animal Hospital, Velachery, Chennai (opens in a new tab)
- Sanchu Animal Hospital: Sanchu Animal Hospital, Neelankarai, Chennai (opens in a new tab)