Ksamil itself has very limited veterinary infrastructure, so the nearest reliable clinics are in Saranda, about 15 km north. Albania is a non-EU country: dogs need an ISO microchip and a rabies vaccination given at least 21 days before entry, and the official pet entry point is Tirana airport. Returning to the EU afterwards requires the standard EU pet paperwork.
Rruga Lefter Talo, Sarandë 9701
The most accessible clinic for Ksamil visitors, located in Saranda about 15 km north. Paws Vet Clinic offers general consultations, vaccinations, surgery, a pharmacy and grooming, and is the practical first call for a non-emergency issue or travel-document check. Always phone ahead to confirm opening hours and availability.
💡 Save the number before you travel. +355 69 329 6428. Call ahead, as small Albanian clinics keep variable hours
Sarandë, Vlorë County
A local veterinary practice in Saranda offering general care, vaccinations and basic treatments. It is a useful second option in the area, though hours are informal and a verified public phone line was not available, so contact is best made via its Facebook page or in person.
💡 Use as a backup to Paws Vet Clinic. Message ahead via Facebook to check they can see your pet
Rruga Hiqmet Buzi, Sauk, Tirana
For a true after-hours emergency there is no 24-hour clinic in the Saranda–Ksamil area, and the nearest round-the-clock animal hospital is Vet Hospital Tirana, roughly four hours away by road. It is well equipped and English-speaking, useful to know for serious cases or for entry and exit paperwork handled near the airport.
💡 Save this number for serious emergencies. For minor issues, the Saranda clinics are far closer
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