Marbella has a dense network of veterinary clinics serving its large resident and expat dog community, with three full-service 24-hour emergency centres covering the coastline between Marbella centre, Nueva Andalucía, and San Pedro de Alcántara. English is widely spoken across the major clinics, which is rare for Andalusian veterinary care outside the Costa del Sol. Save one emergency number in your phone before you arrive - the closest 24h centre is rarely more than 10 minutes by car from any beach in the municipality.
Marbella's reference 24-hour emergency hospital and ICU, part of the Urvet group that also runs centres in Fuengirola and Palmones. Equipped for surgery, hospitalisation, lab work, and imaging, with English-speaking vets on call around the clock - a critical detail for visiting families who hit a heat-stroke or jellyfish-sting emergency at 3am.
The neighbourhood reference in Nueva Andalucía, well placed for guests staying near Puerto Banús or the dog beach at Ventura del Mar. Full general medicine, surgery, hospitalisation and 24h on-call service. Long-standing reputation among the international community for clear pricing and English-speaking consultations.
Av. Pintor Joaquín Sorolla 33, 29670 San Pedro de Alcántara, Marbella
The reference emergency clinic at the western end of the Marbella municipality, covering San Pedro de Alcántara, Guadalmina and the Nueva Andalucía edge. Open 365 days a year for genuine emergencies, with a full diagnostic suite. Useful if you are staying west of Puerto Banús and need a faster option than driving back to Marbella centre.
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