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Emergency Vets in Guimarães

🇵🇹Guimarães, Portugal·Updated 5 June 2026

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Guimarães has several daytime general veterinary practices in the city centre and the Hospital Veterinário de Guimarães provides 24/7 emergency cover for the eastern Minho. For specialty referrals, the UPVet Hospital Veterinário de Referência in Porto (60 km west) and the Hospital Veterinário do Porto cover advanced cardiology, oncology and neurology cases.

Hospital Veterinário de Guimarães

Santa Luzia (1.5 km south of centre) · Rua de Santa Luzia 222, 4810-188 Guimarães

The reference veterinary hospital for the Vale do Ave region, with imaging, surgery, internal medicine and after-hours emergency cover. Located on Rua de Santa Luzia just south of the historic centre, with easy parking and an English-speaking senior team.

🐾 Walk-in emergencies always accepted; phone ahead for severe trauma🕐 24/7 emergency line; clinic Mon-Sat 9:00-20:00📞 +351 253 511 020🌍 EN spoken🌍 Portuguese, English

💡 Save the emergency number before any Penha mountain walk; mobile coverage drops in the pine forest and you may need to phone ahead before driving down.

🏨 Pet-friendly hotels nearby →🌐 Visit official website →📍 View on Google Maps →

Clínica Veterinária do Toural

Toural · Largo do Toural 25, 4810-432 Guimarães

A central general practice on Largo do Toural, 5 minutes from Largo da Oliveira, ideal for vaccination top-ups, EU passport stamps and minor non-emergency consultations. Refers to Hospital Veterinário de Guimarães for after-hours and complex cases.

🐾 Appointments preferred; walk-ins seen between booked slots🕐 Mon-Fri 9:00-13:00 and 15:00-19:30; Sat 9:00-13:00; closed Sun📞 +351 253 421 313🌍 EN spoken🌍 Portuguese, English

💡 Book the first morning slot for same-day EU passport sign-off before a flight from Porto OPO; afternoons fill with local consultations.

🏨 Pet-friendly hotels nearby →🌐 Visit official website →📍 View on Google Maps →

UPVet Hospital Veterinário de Referência (Porto)

Vairão, Vila do Conde (50 km west of Guimarães) · Rua Padre Armando Quintas 7, 4485-661 Vairão

The veterinary teaching hospital of the University of Porto, the specialty 24/7 referral hospital for northern Portugal. Covers cardiology, oncology, neurology and complex surgery that the Hospital Veterinário de Guimarães may refer onwards; 50 minutes from Guimarães via the A7-A3 motorways.

🐾 Referral-based; walk-in emergencies accepted🕐 24/7 emergency and specialty📞 +351 220 426 760🌍 EN spoken🌍 Portuguese, English

💡 Drive yourself rather than call a taxi if your dog is bleeding or seizing; the A7-A3 transfer to Vairão is quicker than waiting for a pet-taxi at night.

🏨 Pet-friendly hotels nearby →🌐 Visit official website →📍 View on Google Maps →

💡 Quick Tips

1.Save the Hospital Veterinário de Guimarães number (+351 253 511 020) before any Penha mountain walk; mobile coverage is patchy in the pine forest.
2.Pharmacies (farmácias) in Guimarães stock common pet medications and tick collars; the 24h Farmácia Sá Couto on Rua Paio Galvão is the central night option.
3.Carry your EU pet passport in person to all vet visits; clinics need to sight the rabies stamp before issuing any prescription.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the closest 24h vet to Guimarães?

The Hospital Veterinário de Guimarães on Rua de Santa Luzia (+351 253 511 020) runs the 24/7 emergency line for the city and the Vale do Ave region, 1.5 km south of the historic centre.

Do Guimarães vets speak English?

Yes at the Hospital Veterinário de Guimarães and the central Clínica do Toural; senior vets are universally fluent thanks to the expat and tourist clientele linked to the UNESCO town.

Can I get an EU pet passport stamp before flying out of Porto?

Yes, both listed Guimarães clinics issue and update EU pet passports. Same-day appointments are usually available for healthy dogs.

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💡 Quick Tips

1.Save the Hospital Veterinário de Guimarães number (+351 253 511 020) before any Penha mountain walk; mobile coverage is patchy in the pine forest.

2.Pharmacies (farmácias) in Guimarães stock common pet medications and tick collars; the 24h Farmácia Sá Couto on Rua Paio Galvão is the central night option.

3.Carry your EU pet passport in person to all vet visits; clinics need to sight the rabies stamp before issuing any prescription.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the closest 24h vet to Guimarães?

The Hospital Veterinário de Guimarães on Rua de Santa Luzia (+351 253 511 020) runs the 24/7 emergency line for the city and the Vale do Ave region, 1.5 km south of the historic centre.

Do Guimarães vets speak English?

Yes at the Hospital Veterinário de Guimarães and the central Clínica do Toural; senior vets are universally fluent thanks to the expat and tourist clientele linked to the UNESCO town.

Can I get an EU pet passport stamp before flying out of Porto?

Yes, both listed Guimarães clinics issue and update EU pet passports. Same-day appointments are usually available for healthy dogs.