Veterinary Services in Locarno

A small-animal practice on Via Vallemaggia run by Dr Andrea Balli, part of the Centro Veterinario Buonamano group (main hospital in Ascona). Convenient for travellers staying in central Locarno or along the Maggia river. General consultations, vaccinations, EU pet passport, microchip, minor surgery and dental care. Italian, German and English spoken.

A multi-vet clinic in Pollegio serving the Tre Valli district (Leventina, Blenio, Riviera) for small animals, livestock and equine, with a 24/7 emergency on-call rotation reachable on the main line. The regional daytime reference for the northern Sopraceneri including Locarno. About 50 minutes by car from Locarno via the A2 motorway through Bellinzona, exit Biasca. For 24/7 specialist hospital care route instead to La Trinità in Cadempino.

La Trinità is the regional 24/7 specialist veterinary hospital for southern Switzerland, a 2,000 m² facility in Cadempino just north of Lugano with a vet physically on premises round the clock, full ICU, surgery (7 exam rooms, 2 operating rooms) and imaging (CT, MRI, X-ray, ultrasound). The default referral for serious or after-hours emergencies from Locarno when local practices are closed. 35 to 40 minutes by car via the A2/A13 motorway.