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Vets and Emergency Animal Care in Antwerp

🇧🇪Antwerp, Belgium·Updated 18 April 2026

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Antwerp has good veterinary infrastructure, including several emergency and specialist practices. Most vets in the city centre speak English. For serious emergencies, the University of Ghent Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (45 minutes by car) is the regional specialist referral centre.

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Dierenarts Centrum Antwerpen

Zurenborg / City Centre · Lange Leemstraat 132, 2018 Antwerpen

A well-regarded veterinary practice in central Antwerp, convenient for visitors in the Meir and Zurenborg areas. Routine consultations, health checks, vaccinations, and treatment for visiting pets. English-speaking vets available. Call ahead for same-day appointments for urgent but non-emergency situations.

🐾 Open to visiting pets — call ahead🕐 Mon–Fri 08:00–19:00, Sat 09:00–13:00⭐ N/A

💡 Call as soon as you notice an issue — same-day appointments are often possible for urgent consultations

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AniCura Antwerpen

City Centre · Stenenbrug 3, 2018 Antwerpen

AniCura has a veterinary facility in Antwerp with extended hours and emergency capability. Full diagnostic and treatment facilities. Part of the AniCura network which also has 24-hour cover in Brussels. English-speaking staff. For the most serious emergencies outside their opening hours, referral to the Ghent University Veterinary Faculty.

🐾 Extended hours care — call for emergency availability🕐 Mon–Fri 08:00–20:00, Sat 09:00–17:00, emergency line outside hours⭐ N/A

💡 Save the number before your trip — for true 24-hour emergencies in Antwerp, they can direct you to the nearest on-call emergency vet

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💡 Quick Tips

1.For 24-hour emergencies in Antwerp, call ahead to the AniCura emergency line or drive to the Ghent University Veterinary Faculty (45 min).
2.Belgium requires EU pets to have a valid EU Pet Passport with up-to-date rabies vaccination.
3.Most Antwerp vets in the city centre speak English fluently.
4.For minor issues (wound cleaning, minor infections), a Belgian pharmacy (apotheek) can provide first-line supplies to manage until you see a vet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Antwerp?

AniCura Antwerp has extended hours and an emergency line. For true 24-hour emergency cover, the Ghent University Veterinary Faculty (45 min by car) is the nearest specialist emergency facility.

What documents does my pet need to enter Belgium at Antwerp?

EU pets need a valid EU Pet Passport with current rabies vaccination. Non-EU pets need an AHC (Animal Health Certificate) issued within 10 days of travel. Check the FAVV website for current requirements.

Do Antwerp vets speak English?

Yes — Antwerp is a major international city and virtually all veterinary practices in the city centre have English-speaking staff.

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