Veterinarians
English-speaking vets and animal hospitals in Korea
English-friendly clinics for routine care, 24/7 emergencies, exotic pets, and the pet-export paperwork you need to fly an animal out of Korea.
Two things worth knowing: for a late-night emergency, the 24/7 hospitals below are your option once regular clinics close. And if you are leaving Korea, start the pet-export health certificate early, since the timing depends on your destination country's rules; the clinics tagged for travel certificates handle this regularly.
24/7 emergency
2 listedACRIS Animal Medical Center
3F Donghwa Building, 10 Bongeunsa-ro 104-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (near Bongeunsa Station Exit 5)
English, Korean
General practiceSurgeryDentistryExotic pets24/7 emergencyBoardingVaccination & travel certs
A specialty hospital strong on exotic-pet care (rabbits, birds, turtles), and one of the few Gangnam options for it. The English service and 24/7 access are reported by foreign-resident directories but not stated on the clinic's own site, so call ahead to confirm an English-speaking vet and after-hours availability.
VIP Animal Medical Center, Cheongdam
VIP동물의료센터 청담점
7 Samseong-ro 133-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (Cheongdam Station Exit 8)
Korean
General practiceSurgeryDentistry24/7 emergencyVaccination & travel certs
Seoul's largest specialist animal-hospital network; the Cheongdam branch is 24/7 year-round, so it is the go-to for serious after-hours emergencies. Routine clinical English is not guaranteed, so call ahead.
General practice
6 listedSongpawon Animal Hospital
송파원동물병원
2F, 432 Baekjegobun-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul (near Songpanaru Station Exit 4)
English, Korean
General practiceSurgeryDentistryBoardingVaccination & travel certs
Has an English-language website and specializes in overseas pet-export paperwork. The top pick for residents leaving Korea who need travel documentation.
Itaewon Animal Hospital
이태원동물병원
210 Noksapyeong-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (near Noksapyeong Station)
English, Korean
General practiceSurgeryBoardingVaccination & travel certs
A long-running family clinic in the heart of Seoul's international neighborhood. Walk-ins welcome for vaccinations and checkups; travel documentation available.
Chung Wha Animal Hospital
청화동물병원
21-1 Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
English, Korean
General practiceSurgeryVaccination & travel certs
English consultations confirmed; specializes in overseas pet transport. Call ahead to confirm current hours.
Oksu Soo Animal Hospital
옥수수동물병원
39 Dokseodang-ro 40-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul (Oksu Station Exit 4)
English, Korean
General practiceSurgeryDentistry
Led by a fully bilingual veterinarian. A good option for residents east of the Han River.
PetCare Animal Hospital
509 Gaya-daero, Busanjin-gu, Busan (Dongeui University Station Exit 8)
English, Korean
General practiceSurgeryBoardingVaccination & travel certs
Busan's most-cited English-friendly clinic, where the lead vet communicates with foreign clients in English. Overseas travel documents available; closed Sundays.
K&N Pet Hospital
Anjeong-ri, Paengseong-eup, Pyeongtaek-si (outside the Camp Humphreys walk-in gate)
English, Korean
General practiceVaccination & travel certs
Immediately outside the Camp Humphreys gate, the main option for USFK families and Pyeongtaek-area residents. Call to confirm current hours.