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.
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.
💡 For overnight, the practice will redirect you to the regional on-call number or to CHV Saint-Martin in Allonnes (75 km south).
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.
💡 On the way north along the avenue de la Côte de Nacre - convenient if you are heading back to Ouistreham or the coast.
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.
💡 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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