Veterinary Services for Zermatt

The only veterinary practice in Zermatt itself, located in the village centre. Small-animal general practice (dogs, cats) handling consultations, vaccinations, EU/Swiss pet passport endorsements, microchipping and minor surgery. Familiar with altitude-related and trail-injury cases unique to a high-alpine resort. By appointment.

The closest small-animal hospital with full diagnostic imaging (X-ray, ultrasound), surgery and overnight hospitalisation, located in Visp 35 km north of Zermatt by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn. Multi-vet practice handling everything from routine to emergency. Direct train from Zermatt makes this a viable referral for any case the Zermatt vet cannot fully equip.

The canton-wide veterinary emergency hotline (Garde vétérinaire / Notdienst) for the Valais. Operates 24/7 and connects the caller with the duty vet for the Matter Valley district. Particularly relevant for nights, Sundays and holidays when Tierarztpraxis Zermatt is closed. The call may be charged (CHF 3/min). German, French and English handled depending on the duty vet.