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Emergency Vets in Ghent, Veterinary Clinics & Pet Care

🇧🇪Ghent, Belgium·Updated 18 April 2026

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Ghent has excellent veterinary care, including the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at Ghent University, one of Europe's leading veterinary teaching hospitals. For routine and emergency care, Ghent is extremely well served. Most vets speak English.

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Ghent University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

Merelbeke / South Ghent · Salisburylaan 133, 9820 Merelbeke (Ghent)

The Ghent University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine is one of Europe's leading veterinary teaching hospitals and runs a 24-hour emergency clinic. Full specialist care, cardiology, neurology, oncology, surgery, dermatology, is available. This is the most comprehensive veterinary facility in the Ghent region and regularly handles complex emergencies referred from other practices. English-speaking staff.

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

💡 Save the emergency number before your trip, this is the most comprehensive emergency vet facility in the Ghent area

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Dierenkliniek Gent Centrum

City Centre / Dampoort · Dendermondsesteenweg 70, 9000 Gent

A well-established general veterinary practice in central Ghent, convenient for visitors staying in or near the historic centre. Routine consultations, vaccinations, and health checks for visiting pets. English-speaking vets available. For serious emergencies, they will refer to the University Faculty.

🐾 Open to visiting pets, call ahead for same-day appointments🕐 Mon–Fri 08:00–18:30, Sat 09:00–12:00⭐ N/A

💡 Call before visiting, they can usually fit in visiting pets for urgent non-emergency consultations with a short wait

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💡 Quick Tips

1.Ghent University's Veterinary Faculty has one of Europe's best 24-hour emergency vet clinics, save their number before you travel.
2.EU pets need a valid EU Pet Passport with up-to-date rabies vaccination to enter Belgium.
3.Most Ghent vets speak English, Ghent is a major university city and international visitors are common.
4.For minor issues (cuts, minor allergic reactions), a human pharmacy can often help with basic supplies while you arrange a vet appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Ghent?

Yes, the Ghent University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in Merelbeke (10 minutes from city centre by car) operates a 24-hour emergency clinic and is one of the best in Europe.

What documents does my dog need to enter Belgium?

EU dogs need a valid EU Pet Passport with current rabies vaccination. Non-EU dogs need an official health certificate (AHC) issued within 10 days of travel plus rabies vaccination proof. Check the FAVV website for details.

Do Ghent vets speak English?

Yes, Ghent is a major international university city and virtually all vets in the centre speak English fluently.

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💡 Quick Tips

1.Ghent University's Veterinary Faculty has one of Europe's best 24-hour emergency vet clinics, save their number before you travel.

2.EU pets need a valid EU Pet Passport with up-to-date rabies vaccination to enter Belgium.

3.Most Ghent vets speak English, Ghent is a major university city and international visitors are common.

4.For minor issues (cuts, minor allergic reactions), a human pharmacy can often help with basic supplies while you arrange a vet appointment.