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Emergency Vets in Kaunas, Veterinary Clinics & Pet Care

🇱🇹Kaunas, Lithuania·Updated 4 June 2026

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Kaunas is one of only two Lithuanian cities (with Vilnius) to host a true 24/7 referral veterinary hospital: the Dr. L. Kraučeliūnas Small Animal Clinic of the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU), a university teaching hospital with 28 specialists. A second 24/7 emergency clinic, RuminaVet Baltijos, complements the network, and Kaivana on Veiverių runs as a major day clinic for routine care and microchipping.

LSMU Dr. L. Kraučeliūnas Small Animal Clinic

Eiguliai (LSMU veterinary campus) · Tilžės g. 18, LT-47181 Kaunas

Lithuania's most advanced veterinary teaching hospital, attached to the LSMU Veterinary Faculty and staffed by 28 senior specialists, 11 residents and 17 veterinary assistants. Provides 24/7 emergency cover, advanced diagnostics, surgery, internal medicine, and a modern veterinary laboratory and pharmacy on site.

🐾 24/7 emergency reception; specialist consultations by appointment or referral.🕐 24/7 for emergencies; clinic 08:00-19:00 weekdays

💡 Call +370 620 78353 before driving over so the on-call team can prepare; the clinic is on the LSMU vet campus 4 km north of the centre.

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

RuminaVet Baltijos

Eiguliai · Baltijos g. 26A, 48191 Kaunas

A private 24/7 veterinary clinic on Baltijos street north of the centre, part of the Kaunas RuminaVet group founded by Dr. Paulius Morkūnas. Handles emergencies, surgery, dental, vaccinations and routine consultations, with English-speaking staff for travellers.

🐾 24/7 walk-in emergencies; routine consultations by appointment.🕐 24/7🌍 Lithuanian, English, Russian

💡 Call +370 619 46265 ahead of an emergency arrival to confirm the on-call vet and avoid waiting on the curb at night.

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

Kaivana Veterinary Clinic

Šančiai (south Kaunas) · Veiverių g. 71, LT-46359 Kaunas

A long-established Kaunas day clinic on Veiverių, south of the Nemunas, handling vaccinations, microchipping, routine consultations and minor surgery for cats and dogs. Strong reputation locally for travel-document handling and EU pet passport endorsements.

🐾 Walk-ins accepted but appointments recommended; closed for emergencies overnight, refer to LSMU or RuminaVet after hours.🕐 Mon-Fri 08:00-19:00, Sat-Sun 09:00-15:00🌍 Lithuanian, English

💡 Book online via kaivana.lt for travel-document appointments; the clinic typically schedules EU pet passport endorsements within 48 hours.

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

💡 Quick Tips

1.Save +370 620 78353 (LSMU Small Animal Clinic) and +370 619 46265 (RuminaVet Baltijos) in your phone before arrival; these are the only verified 24/7 emergency numbers in Kaunas.
2.Lithuania uses ISO 11784/11785 microchips and full EU pet-passport rules; bring the booklet for every clinic visit even for a routine question.
3.Most Kaunas clinics quote prices in EUR with VAT included; cash is rarely needed, contactless card payment is standard.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I go for a veterinary emergency at night in Kaunas?

Call the LSMU Small Animal Clinic on +370 620 78353 or RuminaVet Baltijos on +370 619 46265, both staffed 24/7 with on-call vets and full emergency equipment.

Can I get an EU pet passport endorsed in Kaunas before flying onwards?

Yes, Kaivana and RuminaVet both endorse EU pet passports and administer rabies boosters; allow 48 hours and at least 21 days before travel for new rabies vaccinations.

Is English spoken at Kaunas vets?

Yes at all three featured clinics; the LSMU teaching hospital is a particularly multilingual environment with English, Russian and frequently Polish speakers.

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💡 Quick Tips

1.Save +370 620 78353 (LSMU Small Animal Clinic) and +370 619 46265 (RuminaVet Baltijos) in your phone before arrival; these are the only verified 24/7 emergency numbers in Kaunas.

2.Lithuania uses ISO 11784/11785 microchips and full EU pet-passport rules; bring the booklet for every clinic visit even for a routine question.

3.Most Kaunas clinics quote prices in EUR with VAT included; cash is rarely needed, contactless card payment is standard.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I go for a veterinary emergency at night in Kaunas?

Call the LSMU Small Animal Clinic on +370 620 78353 or RuminaVet Baltijos on +370 619 46265, both staffed 24/7 with on-call vets and full emergency equipment.

Can I get an EU pet passport endorsed in Kaunas before flying onwards?

Yes, Kaivana and RuminaVet both endorse EU pet passports and administer rabies boosters; allow 48 hours and at least 21 days before travel for new rabies vaccinations.

Is English spoken at Kaunas vets?

Yes at all three featured clinics; the LSMU teaching hospital is a particularly multilingual environment with English, Russian and frequently Polish speakers.