Fundão has a local vet but for emergencies the best option is Covilhã (25km north) or Castelo Branco (30km south), both of which have clinics with extended hours. Always carry your EU pet passport and vaccination record.
Centro · Fundão center - confirm address on Google Maps
The local veterinary clinic in Fundão center. Handles routine consultations and minor emergencies during business hours. For 24h emergencies, head to Covilhã or Castelo Branco.
💡 Save the Covilhã emergency vet number in your phone before leaving home.
Covilhã · Covilhã, 25km north of Fundão
Covilhã, the nearest city to Fundão (25km, 20min drive), has several vet clinics with wider hours. Search 'veterinário Covilhã' on Google Maps for current options and contacts.
💡 The University of Beira Interior in Covilhã has a veterinary school with a teaching clinic.
Castelo Branco · Castelo Branco, 30km south of Fundão
Castelo Branco (30km south, 25min drive) is the district capital and has the best-equipped veterinary facilities in the region, including 24h emergency cover. Search 'hospital veterinário Castelo Branco' for current contacts.
💡 The A23 south makes the 30km drive under 25 minutes - genuinely fast for an emergency.
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