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Vets and Emergency Animal Care in Bruges

🇧🇪Bruges, Belgium·Updated 18 April 2026

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Bruges has solid veterinary coverage. Most vets in the city speak English and Dutch. For emergencies outside regular hours, the University of Ghent Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (45 minutes by car) is the nearest specialist 24-hour facility.

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Dierenartspraktijk Brugge Centrum

City Centre · Snaggaardstraat 8, 8000 Brugge

A well-established general veterinary practice in central Bruges. Routine consultations, vaccinations, health checks, and treatment for visiting pets. English-speaking staff available. For serious emergencies after hours, they operate an emergency line and can direct to the nearest on-call vet.

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

💡 Call ahead — same-day appointments for urgent (non-emergency) situations are usually possible

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Ghent University Veterinary Faculty (Emergency Referral)

Merelbeke / South Ghent (45 min from Bruges) · Salisburylaan 133, 9820 Merelbeke (Ghent)

The Ghent University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine operates a 24-hour emergency clinic and is the primary specialist emergency veterinary facility for the Bruges and West Flanders region. About 45 minutes by car from Bruges. Save the number before your trip for serious emergencies.

🐾 24-hour emergency care — referrals and walk-in emergencies accepted🕐 24 hours, 7 days a week⭐ N/A

💡 Save this number before your trip — it's the most important emergency contact for a serious veterinary situation in the Bruges area

🌐 Visit official website →📍 View on Google Maps →

💡 Quick Tips

1.For 24-hour emergencies from Bruges, the Ghent University Veterinary Faculty (45 min by car) is the best specialist option.
2.EU pets need a valid EU Pet Passport with current rabies vaccination to enter Belgium.
3.Most Bruges vets speak English — the city is highly international due to tourism.
4.The local vet practices in Bruges often have emergency call lines for after-hours urgent advice — save the number when you arrive.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a 24-hour emergency vet near Bruges?

The nearest 24-hour specialist emergency vet facility is the Ghent University Veterinary Faculty in Merelbeke (45 minutes by car). Save their number before your trip.

What documents does my dog need to enter Belgium at Bruges?

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

Do Bruges vets speak English?

Most do — Bruges is one of the most visited cities in Europe and veterinary practices are well used to international patients.

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💡 Quick Tips

1.For 24-hour emergencies from Bruges, the Ghent University Veterinary Faculty (45 min by car) is the best specialist option.

2.EU pets need a valid EU Pet Passport with current rabies vaccination to enter Belgium.

3.Most Bruges vets speak English — the city is highly international due to tourism.

4.The local vet practices in Bruges often have emergency call lines for after-hours urgent advice — save the number when you arrive.