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Emergency Vets in Caen

🇫🇷Caen, France·Updated 23 May 2026

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Caen has a dense network of around 15 daytime veterinary practices but no in-city strict 24/7 emergency hospital. The two main clinics in the urban area (Hippodrome and Côte de Nacre) operate an evening on-call rota; for true 24/7 overnight emergencies, the Centre Hospitalier Vétérinaire (CHV) Saint-Martin in Allonnes is the regional reference hospital 75 km south. Always call ahead.

Clinique Vétérinaire de l'Hippodrome

Hippodrome · 8 avenue du Maréchal Montgomery, 14000 Caen

Multi-vet practice near the Caen racecourse, with daytime consultations and an evening on-call rota. Equipped for x-ray, ultrasound and minor surgery. Speaks French and basic English.

🐾 Open to all small animals; book ahead by phone🕐 Mon–Fri 08:30–19:00, Sat 09:00–12:00; on-call evenings📞 +33 2 31 73 21 76🌍 French, English

💡 For overnight, the practice will redirect you to the regional on-call number or to CHV Saint-Martin in Allonnes (75 km south).

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Clinique Vétérinaire de la Côte de Nacre

Côte de Nacre · 10 avenue de la Côte de Nacre, 14000 Caen

Reference small-animal clinic on the northern axis of Caen, with several vets, in-house lab and imaging. Member of the Calvados departmental on-call rota for evenings and weekends.

🐾 Open to all small animals; on-call rota for emergencies🕐 Mon–Fri 08:00–19:30, Sat 08:30–13:00; on-call rota nights and weekends📞 +33 2 31 44 80 87🌍 French, English

💡 On the way north along the avenue de la Côte de Nacre — convenient if you are heading back to Ouistreham or the coast.

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CHV Saint-Martin (regional 24/7 hospital)

Allonnes (75 km south) · Route de Mamers, 72700 Allonnes

The reference 24/7 veterinary hospital for the western Loire and the Normandy / Maine region, 75 km south of Caen on the A28. Specialist services in surgery, cardiology, ophthalmology and oncology, plus night and weekend emergency reception.

🐾 Small animals + NACs; call before arrival🕐 24/7📞 +33 2 43 27 67 50🌍 French, English

💡 Call before driving down — they will brief you on the route and prepare the trauma room if needed. About 50 min by A28 from Caen.

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💡 Quick Tips

1.Caen has no in-city 24/7 vet hospital — overnight emergencies are handled by an on-call rota of city practices that redirects to CHV Saint-Martin in Allonnes (75 km south) for surgical cases.
2.Always call ahead before turning up at any vet: French clinics are appointment-based and even emergencies are easier with a phone heads-up.
3.European Pet Passport is sufficient at all Caen vets for routine care (microchip + valid rabies + tick/worm record).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a 24/7 emergency vet in central Caen?

Not in the strict sense. The two main city clinics (Hippodrome and Côte de Nacre) run an evening on-call rota; for overnight surgical emergencies, the CHV Saint-Martin in Allonnes (75 km south, A28) is the regional reference 24/7 hospital.

What's the standard cost of a vet consultation in Caen?

Around €40-€60 for a standard consultation, €100+ for emergency consultations or out-of-hours visits, €200+ for surgical procedures at CHV Saint-Martin.

Do Caen vets speak English?

Most vets have working-level English, particularly the larger Hippodrome and Côte de Nacre clinics. CHV Saint-Martin handles English in writing and on the phone.

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💡 Quick Tips

1.Caen has no in-city 24/7 vet hospital — overnight emergencies are handled by an on-call rota of city practices that redirects to CHV Saint-Martin in Allonnes (75 km south) for surgical cases.

2.Always call ahead before turning up at any vet: French clinics are appointment-based and even emergencies are easier with a phone heads-up.

3.European Pet Passport is sufficient at all Caen vets for routine care (microchip + valid rabies + tick/worm record).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a 24/7 emergency vet in central Caen?

What's the standard cost of a vet consultation in Caen?

Around €40-€60 for a standard consultation, €100+ for emergency consultations or out-of-hours visits, €200+ for surgical procedures at CHV Saint-Martin.

Do Caen vets speak English?

Most vets have working-level English, particularly the larger Hippodrome and Côte de Nacre clinics. CHV Saint-Martin handles English in writing and on the phone.