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Vets & Emergency Animal Care in Florence

🇮🇹Florence, Italy·Updated 18 April 2026

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Florence has good veterinary provision, with several clinics offering specialist and emergency services. The University of Florence also has a veterinary teaching hospital (Ospedale Veterinario Universitario) which handles complex cases. EU pet passport, microchip, and up-to-date rabies vaccination required for all pets entering Italy. Emergency number: 112.

Clinica Veterinaria Firenze

Oltrarno · Via Ugo Foscolo 3, 50124 Firenze

A well-established veterinary clinic in the Oltrarno area serving Florence's residential and tourist community. Offers general practice, diagnostics, and emergency consultations. English-speaking staff available. Conveniently located for visitors staying south of the Arno.

🕐 Verify current hours at clinicaveterinarialafiorentina.it📞 Verify current phone at clinicaveterinarialafiorentina.it

💡 Call ahead for appointments. For out-of-hours emergencies, call 112 or the Florence ASL vet line: 055 2496 1.

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Ospedale Veterinario Universitario (UNIFI)

Gavinana / Viale delle Piagge · Viale delle Piagge 2, 50122 Firenze

The University of Florence's veterinary teaching hospital is the most comprehensive veterinary facility in the region, offering specialist referral services, surgery, and emergency care. As a university hospital, it treats complex cases and has a broad range of specialist departments. Appointments required for non-emergency cases.

🕐 Verify current emergency hours at dsvsa.unifi.it📞 Verify current phone at dsvsa.unifi.it

💡 This is Florence's best-equipped veterinary facility for serious cases. Ask your hotel to help you get there quickly if needed.

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Pet Entry Requirements

EU pets: Valid EU pet passport + microchip + rabies vaccination up to date. Source: salute.gov.it

Non-EU pets: Health certificate, microchip, rabies vaccination, possible titer test depending on origin country. Check salute.gov.it.

Emergency contacts:

Italy national emergency: 112
Florence ASL veterinary service: 055 2496 1

💡 Quick Tips

1.Save the Florence ASL vet emergency line in your phone: 055 2496 1.
2.The University veterinary hospital (UNIFI) handles complex and emergency cases and is the best-equipped facility in Tuscany.
3.Always carry your pet's EU passport and vaccination record. Italian border controls and vets may request them.
4.In Italian, ask for 'il pronto soccorso veterinario' (veterinary emergency) if you need urgent help.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Florence?

The University of Florence veterinary hospital (UNIFI, Viale delle Piagge 2) offers emergency services. For referral to the nearest open clinic at any hour, call the Florence ASL veterinary line: 055 2496 1.

What documents do I need to bring my pet to Italy?

EU-registered pets: valid EU pet passport, microchip, and up-to-date rabies vaccination. Non-EU pets: health certificate plus additional documentation depending on country of origin. Check salute.gov.it for current requirements.

What should I do in a pet emergency in Florence?

Call 055 2496 1 (Florence ASL veterinary emergency) or 112 (general emergency) and ask for veterinary assistance. The University veterinary hospital can handle the most complex cases. Ask your hotel concierge for the nearest open vet.

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Pet Entry Requirements

EU pets: Valid EU pet passport + microchip + rabies vaccination up to date. Source: salute.gov.it

Non-EU pets: Health certificate, microchip, rabies vaccination, possible titer test depending on origin country. Check salute.gov.it.

Emergency contacts:

Italy national emergency: 112
Florence ASL veterinary service: 055 2496 1

💡 Quick Tips

1.Save the Florence ASL vet emergency line in your phone: 055 2496 1.

2.The University veterinary hospital (UNIFI) handles complex and emergency cases and is the best-equipped facility in Tuscany.

3.Always carry your pet's EU passport and vaccination record. Italian border controls and vets may request them.

4.In Italian, ask for 'il pronto soccorso veterinario' (veterinary emergency) if you need urgent help.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Florence?

What documents do I need to bring my pet to Italy?

What should I do in a pet emergency in Florence?