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Emergency Vets in Sintra

🇵🇹Sintra, Portugal·Updated 5 June 2026

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Sintra has several daytime general veterinary practices in the Vila Velha and Estefânia, and the 24/7 referral hospital Hospital Veterinário de Sintra (Algueirão) handles emergencies for the whole municipality. For overnight specialty cases, the Hospital Veterinário das Laranjeiras in Lisbon is 25 minutes away by car.

Hospital Veterinário de Sintra

Algueirão - Mem Martins · Rua Alfredo Costa 17, 2725-274 Algueirão

The principal 24/7 veterinary hospital for the Sintra municipality, with imaging, surgery, internal medicine and after-hours emergency cover. Located in Algueirão, 8 minutes by car from the Vila Velha or two stops on the CP Linha de Sintra train.

🐾 Walk-in emergencies always accepted; phone ahead for severe trauma🕐 24/7 emergency line; clinic Mon-Sat 9:00-20:00📞 +351 219 162 030🌍 EN spoken🌍 Portuguese, English

💡 Save the emergency number before climbing into the Serra; mobile coverage drops on the upper Pena and Capuchos trails and you may need to dial from the next viewpoint.

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

Clínica Veterinária de Sintra

Estefânia · Avenida Heliodoro Salgado 38, 2710-572 Sintra

A central Estefânia general practice 5 minutes from the train station, ideal for vaccination top-ups, EU passport stamps and minor non-emergency consultations. Refers to the Hospital Veterinário de Sintra for after-hours and complex cases.

🐾 Appointments preferred; walk-ins seen between booked slots🕐 Mon-Fri 9:00-13:00 and 14:30-19:00; Sat 9:00-13:00; closed Sun📞 +351 219 230 060🌍 EN spoken🌍 Portuguese, English

💡 Book the first morning slot for same-day EU passport sign-off; afternoons fill with local consultations.

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

Hospital Veterinário das Laranjeiras

Lisbon (25 min by car) · Avenida das Forças Armadas 38, 1600-082 Lisboa

A specialty 24/7 referral hospital in central Lisbon, 25 minutes by car east of Sintra via the A37/IC19. Covers cardiology, oncology, neurology and complex surgery that the Sintra hospital may refer onwards for advanced workups.

🐾 Referral-based; walk-in emergencies accepted🕐 24/7 emergency and specialty📞 +351 217 970 808🌍 EN spoken🌍 Portuguese, English

💡 Drive yourself rather than call a taxi if your dog is bleeding or seizing; the A37/IC19 transfer is quicker than waiting for a pet-taxi at night.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the closest 24h vet in Sintra?

Hospital Veterinário de Sintra in Algueirão (+351 219 162 030) runs the 24/7 emergency line for the municipality, 8 minutes by car from the Vila Velha.

Do Sintra vets speak English?

Yes at the Hospital Veterinário de Sintra and the central Clínica Veterinária; senior vets are universally fluent thanks to the large expat and tourist clientele.

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

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the closest 24h vet in Sintra?

Hospital Veterinário de Sintra in Algueirão (+351 219 162 030) runs the 24/7 emergency line for the municipality, 8 minutes by car from the Vila Velha.

Do Sintra vets speak English?

Yes at the Hospital Veterinário de Sintra and the central Clínica Veterinária; senior vets are universally fluent thanks to the large expat and tourist clientele.

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

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