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Emergency Vets in Setúbal

🇵🇹Setúbal, Portugal·Updated 6 June 2026

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Setúbal has several daytime general veterinary practices in the city centre and the Hospital Veterinário de Setúbal provides 24/7 emergency cover for the Sado peninsula. For specialty referrals, the AniCura Hospital Veterinário Restelo and the Hospital Veterinário do Restelo in Lisbon (45 km north) cover advanced cardiology, oncology and neurology cases.

Hospital Veterinário de Setúbal

Setúbal centre · Avenida 22 de Dezembro 26, 2900-621 Setúbal

The reference veterinary hospital for the Sado peninsula, with imaging, surgery, internal medicine and after-hours emergency cover. Located on Avenida 22 de Dezembro 5 minutes from the historic centre, with easy parking and an English-speaking senior team.

🐾 Walk-in emergencies always accepted; phone ahead for severe trauma🕐 24/7 emergency line; clinic Mon-Sat 9:00-20:00📞 +351 265 525 525🌍 EN spoken🌍 Portuguese, English

💡 Save the emergency number before any Arrábida hike; mobile coverage drops in the limestone scrub and you may need to phone ahead before driving down.

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

Clínica Veterinária do Bocage

Praça do Bocage · Praça do Bocage 18, 2900-410 Setúbal

A central general practice on Praça do Bocage, 2 minutes from the Avenida Luísa Todi, ideal for vaccination top-ups, EU passport stamps and minor non-emergency consultations. Refers to Hospital Veterinário de Setúbal for after-hours and complex cases.

🐾 Appointments preferred; walk-ins seen between booked slots🕐 Mon-Fri 9:00-13:00 and 15:00-19:30; Sat 9:00-13:00; closed Sun📞 +351 265 234 187🌍 EN spoken🌍 Portuguese, English

💡 Book the first morning slot for same-day EU passport sign-off before a flight from Lisbon LIS; afternoons fill with local consultations.

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

AniCura Hospital Veterinário do Restelo (Lisbon)

Restelo, Lisboa (45 km north of Setúbal) · Rua Gregório Lopes Lote 1525-A, 1400-195 Lisboa

The specialty 24/7 referral hospital for Greater Lisbon, with cardiology, oncology, neurology and complex surgery that the Hospital Veterinário de Setúbal may refer onwards; 40 minutes from Setúbal via the A2 motorway.

🐾 Referral-based; walk-in emergencies accepted🕐 24/7 emergency and specialty📞 +351 213 010 990🌍 EN spoken🌍 Portuguese, English

💡 Drive yourself rather than call a taxi if your dog is bleeding or seizing; the A2 transfer to Restelo via the 25 de Abril bridge is quicker than waiting for a pet-taxi at night.

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

💡 Quick Tips

1.Save the Hospital Veterinário de Setúbal number (+351 265 525 525) before any Arrábida hike; mobile coverage is patchy in the limestone scrub.
2.Pharmacies (farmácias) in Setúbal stock common pet medications and tick collars; the 24h Farmácia Higiene on Avenida Luísa Todi is the central night option.
3.Carry your EU pet passport in person to all vet visits; clinics need to sight the rabies stamp before issuing any prescription.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the closest 24h vet to Setúbal?

The Hospital Veterinário de Setúbal on Avenida 22 de Dezembro (+351 265 525 525) runs the 24/7 emergency line for the city and the Sado peninsula, 5 minutes from the historic centre.

Do Setúbal vets speak English?

Yes at the Hospital Veterinário de Setúbal and the central Clínica do Bocage; senior vets are universally fluent thanks to the expat and tourist clientele linked to the Arrábida coast.

Can I get an EU pet passport stamp before flying out of Lisbon?

Yes, both listed Setúbal clinics issue and update EU pet passports. Same-day appointments are usually available for healthy dogs.

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💡 Quick Tips

1.Save the Hospital Veterinário de Setúbal number (+351 265 525 525) before any Arrábida hike; mobile coverage is patchy in the limestone scrub.

2.Pharmacies (farmácias) in Setúbal stock common pet medications and tick collars; the 24h Farmácia Higiene on Avenida Luísa Todi is the central night option.

3.Carry your EU pet passport in person to all vet visits; clinics need to sight the rabies stamp before issuing any prescription.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the closest 24h vet to Setúbal?

The Hospital Veterinário de Setúbal on Avenida 22 de Dezembro (+351 265 525 525) runs the 24/7 emergency line for the city and the Sado peninsula, 5 minutes from the historic centre.

Do Setúbal vets speak English?

Yes at the Hospital Veterinário de Setúbal and the central Clínica do Bocage; senior vets are universally fluent thanks to the expat and tourist clientele linked to the Arrábida coast.

Can I get an EU pet passport stamp before flying out of Lisbon?

Yes, both listed Setúbal clinics issue and update EU pet passports. Same-day appointments are usually available for healthy dogs.