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Emergency Vets on Santorini, Veterinary Clinics & Pet Care

🇬🇷Santorini, Greece·Updated 13 June 2026

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Santorini's 15,000 year-round residents and ~2 million annual visitors are served by a handful of daytime veterinary clinics centred on the Fira-Mesaria-Megalochori belt. No 24/7 hospital exists on the island; for overnight ICU emergencies the nearest option is Heraklion (Crete) by Sea Jets catamaran (2h) or Athens by Aegean flight (45 min). The SAWA (Santorini Animal Welfare Association) network and the Thira municipal vet handle most after-hours referrals.

Santorini Vet Clinic (Margarita Valvi)

Mesaria, 84700 Santorini

The island's reference veterinary clinic in Mesaria (5 km southeast of Fira), founded in 1991 by veterinarian Margarita Valvi. Surgery, vaccinations, microchipping, pre-travel EU pet passports, dermatology, ultrasound. Bilingual EL/EN, frequently recommended by SAWA and by pet-friendly hotels across the island.

🕐 Mon–Fri 10:00–14:00, 18:00–20:30; Sat 10:00–13:30📞 +30 22860 31482🌍 Greek, English

💡 Visits by appointment; email santorinivet@gmail.com or WhatsApp +30 6977 003996 for fastest response. Greek vets close 14:00–18:00, plan accordingly. The clinic issues EU pet passports for travellers leaving Santorini by ferry or air.

🏨 Pet-friendly hotels nearby →🌐 Visit official website →📍 View on Google Maps →

Veterinary Clinic Megalochori (Mavromichalis)

Megalochori, 84700 Santorini

Daytime veterinary clinic in Megalochori village (10 km south of Fira on the Akrotiri road), serving the southern half of the island. Routine care, vaccinations, microchipping, minor surgery. Convenient for travellers staying in Pyrgos, Megalochori, Akrotiri or the south coast resorts (Perissa, Perivolos).

🕐 Mon–Fri 10:00–14:00, 18:00–20:30; Sat 10:00–13:30📞 +30 22860 85069🌍 Greek, English

💡 Call ahead for non-vaccination visits, no fixed walk-in hours. Cash and card accepted. The closest vet to Akrotiri archaeological site if a beach incident occurs on Red Beach.

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SAWA (Santorini Animal Welfare Association)

Karterados, 84700 Santorini

Founded in 1992, SAWA is Santorini's long-standing animal welfare NGO, headquartered in Karterados (3 km south of Fira), working in cooperation with the Municipality of Thira and the contracted municipal vet. Stray rescue, neutering, vaccination, rehoming, and a referral network for visiting pet owners needing help out of hours.

🕐 Mon–Fri 09:00–13:00 (volunteer-run, check website)📞 +30 22860 31482🌍 Greek, English, German

💡 Email through sawasantorini.com to request an out-of-hours vet referral or a recommended pet-sitter. SAWA coordinates with the municipal vet for after-hours emergencies. A small donation to support stray rescue is the standard thank-you.

🏨 Pet-friendly hotels nearby →🌐 Visit official website →📍 View on Google Maps →

💡 Quick Tips

1.Greece requires an EU pet passport (or AHC) plus microchip and rabies vaccination at least 21 days old for cross-border travel; essential when leaving Santorini by ferry to Italy or flying to non-EU.
2.Leishmaniasis is endemic in the Cyclades, annual blood test recommended for visiting dogs from non-endemic areas; year-round repellent collars and spot-on essential.
3.For overnight ICU emergencies, the nearest 24h vet hospital is Heraklion on Crete (2h Sea Jets catamaran from Athinios) or Athens (45 min Aegean flight from JTR).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a 24-hour vet on Santorini?

No permanent 24h hospital exists on the island. Daytime clinics (Santorini Vet in Mesaria, Megalochori clinic) handle most needs; SAWA coordinates with the municipal vet as the de facto out-of-hours contact through sawasantorini.com. For overnight ICU, the nearest hospitals are Heraklion (Crete, 2h Sea Jets) or Athens (45 min Aegean flight).

How much does a vet visit cost on Santorini?

Greek vet fees are among Europe's most affordable: routine consultation 30–50 EUR, emergency visit 70–120 EUR plus diagnostics. Major surgeries 450–1600 EUR. EU pet insurance accepted at the listed clinics.

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💡 Quick Tips

1.Greece requires an EU pet passport (or AHC) plus microchip and rabies vaccination at least 21 days old for cross-border travel; essential when leaving Santorini by ferry to Italy or flying to non-EU.

2.Leishmaniasis is endemic in the Cyclades, annual blood test recommended for visiting dogs from non-endemic areas; year-round repellent collars and spot-on essential.

3.For overnight ICU emergencies, the nearest 24h vet hospital is Heraklion on Crete (2h Sea Jets catamaran from Athinios) or Athens (45 min Aegean flight from JTR).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a 24-hour vet on Santorini?

How much does a vet visit cost on Santorini?