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Emergency Veterinarians & 24h Animal Care in Interlaken

🇨🇭Interlaken, Switzerland·Updated 14 June 2026

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Interlaken has one of the most reliable small-animal clinics in the Berner Oberland with its own 24/7 emergency rota, plus a partner practice in Matten and a sister BeoVet branch in Meiringen. For specialist ICU or MRI work, the Vetsuisse Faculty Tierspital in Bern (60 km, 1h by car) covers the night shift. Save these numbers before you arrive.

Tierklinik Interlaken AG

Interlaken centre · General-Guisanstrasse 39, 3800 Interlaken

The Bödeli's main small-animal clinic, with internal medicine, surgery, dentistry, ultrasound, in-house lab and pharmacy. Verified 24/7 emergency line (033 822 21 41) covers the entire Jungfrau Region.

🐾 Walk-ins accepted during opening hours; 24/7 emergency line for after-hours; phone +41 33 822 21 41

💡 Save +41 33 822 21 41 in your phone before you arrive, it is the closest 24/7 vet line to the Bödeli and they triage in German and English.

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

Tierarztpraxis BeoVet AG (Matten)

Matten bei Interlaken · Hauptstrasse 37, 3800 Matten b. Interlaken

Long-established Bernese practice covering small animals, horses and farm livestock in Matten on the southern edge of the Bödeli, 1 km from Interlaken Ost. Daytime consultations Monday-Friday; partner network covers after-hours rota.

🐾 Appointment-based weekdays; emergencies via partner rota; phone +41 33 822 11 63

💡 Useful if you stay in Wilderswil or south Bödeli accommodation, it is closer than the central clinic and parking is free in Matten.

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

Tierspital Bern Vetsuisse (60 km)

Bern Länggasse · Länggassstrasse 128, 3012 Bern

The Vetsuisse Faculty small-animal clinic at the University of Bern, 60 km / 1h by car or 50 min by ICN train from Interlaken Ost. Specialist services include 24h emergency and critical care, ICU, MRI, oncology and orthopaedic surgery.

🐾 Walk-in 24/7 for emergencies; pre-call recommended to alert the on-call team and confirm capacity

💡 For non-life-threatening cases, the local Tierklinik Interlaken handles 95% of issues; reserve Bern for ICU, specialist surgery and complex diagnostics.

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

💡 Quick Tips

1.Switzerland is not in the EU but is fully aligned on EU pet entry rules: EU pet passport, ISO microchip and rabies vaccine 21+ days old are required and accepted both ways at the border.
2.Swiss vet fees are among the highest in Europe: basic consultation CHF 80-120, out-of-hours emergency surcharge CHF 200-400. Travel insurance with vet cover is recommended.
3.Berner Oberland regional risks: tick-borne TBE (vaccinate or use topical), foxtail grass at lakeshore (June-August), adders above 1,000 m on Harder Kulm and Schynige Platte (rare, leash dogs on rocky ridges).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a 24-hour vet in Interlaken?

Yes. Tierklinik Interlaken AG operates a verified 24/7 emergency line on +41 33 822 21 41 covering the entire Jungfrau Region. For specialist ICU, MRI or complex surgery, the Vetsuisse Tierspital Bern is 60 km / 1h away by car or 50 min by ICN train.

Will my EU pet passport work in Switzerland?

Yes. Switzerland accepts the EU pet passport at the border in both directions, with the standard requirements: ISO microchip, valid rabies vaccine at least 21 days old. Tapeworm treatment is NOT required to enter or leave Switzerland (unlike the UK or Ireland).

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💡 Quick Tips

1.Switzerland is not in the EU but is fully aligned on EU pet entry rules: EU pet passport, ISO microchip and rabies vaccine 21+ days old are required and accepted both ways at the border.

2.Swiss vet fees are among the highest in Europe: basic consultation CHF 80-120, out-of-hours emergency surcharge CHF 200-400. Travel insurance with vet cover is recommended.

3.Berner Oberland regional risks: tick-borne TBE (vaccinate or use topical), foxtail grass at lakeshore (June-August), adders above 1,000 m on Harder Kulm and Schynige Platte (rare, leash dogs on rocky ridges).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a 24-hour vet in Interlaken?

Will my EU pet passport work in Switzerland?