🏥

Vets & Emergency Animal Care in Munich

🇩🇪Munich, Germany·Updated 18 April 2026

← City overview 🍽️ Restaurants 🌳 Parks & Walks 🚇 Transport 🏖️ Beaches 💡 Local Tips 🏛️ Attractions 🐶 Pet Sitting

Munich has a strong veterinary network including the renowned Ludwig Maximilian University veterinary clinic, which provides 24-hour emergency care. For routine visits, appointments are required at most practices. Always call ahead to confirm availability, particularly on weekends and Bavarian public holidays (of which there are many).

€€€

Tierärztliche Fakultät — LMU München (Veterinary University Clinic)

Maxvorstadt · Veterinärstraße 13, 80539 München

The veterinary faculty clinic of Ludwig Maximilian University is Munich's most comprehensive animal hospital, with 24-hour emergency services and specialist departments covering all major disciplines. As a teaching university, it handles complex and specialist cases. The emergency intake is available around the clock. Located in the Maxvorstadt, it is centrally accessible.

🐾 24-hour emergency care. All species accepted🕐 24 hours, 7 days a week

💡 For emergencies this is the most reliable option in Munich. Located in Maxvorstadt, reachable by U-Bahn (Universität station)

🌐 Visit official website →📍 View on Google Maps →

€€€

Tierklinik Ismaning

Ismaning (northeast of Munich, near airport) · Freisinger Straße 27, 85737 Ismaning

A well-regarded private veterinary clinic northeast of Munich, near the airport, offering specialist and emergency services. Useful for travellers arriving or departing via Munich Airport. Offers internal medicine, surgery, and imaging. Confirm emergency availability by phone before visiting.

🐾 Dogs and cats. Appointment recommended for non-emergencies🕐 Mon–Fri 08:00–18:00, emergency line after hours — call to confirm

💡 Call ahead to confirm emergency availability. The LMU clinic is the most reliable 24-hour option in Munich proper

🌐 Visit official website →📍 View on Google Maps →

💡 Quick Tips

1.Save the LMU Veterinary Clinic number before your trip. They are Munich's most reliable 24-hour emergency vet.
2.Bavaria has many public holidays. Many regular vet practices will be closed. Always have the emergency clinic number ready.
3.Bring your dog's EU pet passport and vaccination records — German vets require them.
4.Pet insurance valid in Germany significantly reduces emergency costs. Check your policy before travelling.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a 24-hour vet in Munich?

Yes. The LMU Veterinary Faculty Clinic (Veterinärstraße 13, Maxvorstadt) provides genuine 24-hour emergency care every day of the year. It is the most reliable option. Private clinics may have on-call emergency services but confirm by phone.

Do I need an appointment at a Munich vet?

For routine visits, yes — appointments are required at most Munich practices. For emergencies, the LMU clinic accepts walk-ins around the clock.

Are Bavarian public holidays a problem for vet access in Munich?

Yes — Bavaria has more public holidays than most German states, and many regular vet practices close on these days. Always have the emergency clinic number (LMU) saved, especially if visiting during holiday periods.

Pet-Friendly Hotels in Munich

Our top-rated pet-friendly hotels, handpicked and verified.

Rosewood Munich

★★★★★ · 9.3/10

€270/night

Mandarin Oriental, Munich

★★★★★ · 9.3/10

€450/night

Koenigshof, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Munich

★★★★ · 9.2/10

€270/night

See all hotels →Compare on Booking.com →

More Munich guides

🍽️Restaurants 🌳Parks & Walks 🚇Transport 🏖️Beaches 💡Local Tips 🏛️Attractions 🐶Pet Sitting

🐾

💡 Quick Tips

1.Save the LMU Veterinary Clinic number before your trip. They are Munich's most reliable 24-hour emergency vet.

2.Bavaria has many public holidays. Many regular vet practices will be closed. Always have the emergency clinic number ready.

3.Bring your dog's EU pet passport and vaccination records — German vets require them.

4.Pet insurance valid in Germany significantly reduces emergency costs. Check your policy before travelling.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a 24-hour vet in Munich?

Do I need an appointment at a Munich vet?

For routine visits, yes — appointments are required at most Munich practices. For emergencies, the LMU clinic accepts walk-ins around the clock.

Are Bavarian public holidays a problem for vet access in Munich?