Largest 24/7 emergency clinic in Sicily, 10 min west of Palermo centre. Full surgery, ICU, CT, ultrasound. Serves all of Sicily.
💡 Call ahead, receptionist speaks English. Located off the Via Castellana, accessible by tram T1.
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Emergency Vets [24h] in Palermo, Veterinary Clinics & Pet Care
🇮🇹Palermo, Italy·Updated 16 May 2026
Palermo has multiple 24/7 emergency clinics, the largest concentration of vet care in Sicily. The University of Messina veterinary teaching network supports the regional standard.
Centrally located daytime practice 5 min from Quattro Canti. Vaccinations, microchipping, internal medicine, pre-travel checks, on-call until 22:00 weekdays.
💡 Italian vets close 13:00-16:00, plan accordingly. Walk-ins accepted for vaccinations.
Mid-sized clinic near Mondello beach, with extended hours and on-call capacity until late evening. Surgery, dental, exotic animals.
💡 Useful if staying near Mondello or Sferracavallo, avoids the trip back to the centre.
💡 Quick Tips
- 1.Italy requires an EU pet passport (or AHC) plus microchip and rabies vaccination ≥21 days old for cross-border travel.
- 2.Leishmaniasis is endemic in Sicily, annual blood test recommended for visiting dogs from non-endemic areas.
- 3.Italian vets close 13:00-16:00 daily (riposo), schedule consultations accordingly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a 24-hour vet in Palermo?
Yes, Clinica Veterinaria Borgo Nuovo (Via Castellana) operates 24/7 with full emergency capability. Largest facility in Sicily; call ahead for triage.
How much does an emergency vet visit cost in Palermo?
Roughly 60–100 EUR for a basic emergency consultation, plus diagnostics. Sicilian vet rates are 20-30% below mainland Italy averages. Major surgeries 500–1800 EUR.
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