Emergency Vet Bremen: Official Duty Number & Hours (2026)
Duty-service access, hours, fallback clinics, warning signs, and fees checked against official sources on 26 July 2026.
Call before travelling
Bremen's official veterinary duty service requires telephone registration. Call the central number to confirm the current receiving practice before you leave.
Call 0421 43 81 67If your animal may be in danger, contact a veterinary professional now.
Do not use this page to decide that a symptom is safe to delay. The duty service or receiving clinic should assess the urgency.
English availability is not guaranteed.
The official Bremen sources do not promise English coverage on every shift. Ask when you call and keep the German phrases below ready.
Bremen's official veterinary duty service
The Bremen Veterinary Chamber publishes 0421 43 81 67 as the official central number for the city's veterinary duty service. It describes the service as an on-call rota, so the receiving practice can change.
Telephone registration is mandatory. Do not travel to a practice based only on an old directory entry, search result, or saved address.
Current Bremen duty-service hours
Monday to Friday
18:00 to 22:00
Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays
08:00 to 22:00
These hours come from the Bremen Veterinary Chamber. Recheck the official page when you need help because duty arrangements can change.
Help outside the Bremen duty-service hours
The Bremen Veterinary Chamber directs owners to clinics outside the city when its central duty service is closed. The three contacts below are the chamber-listed options, and each provider currently publishes emergency access on its own website.
Tierklinik Posthausen
The clinic publishes a 24-hour emergency service for severe and life-threatening cases. Call before arrival.
Klinik für Kleintiere Sottrum
The clinic publishes a 24-hour emergency service. Telephone contact remains the first step.
TiHo Hannover Small Animal Clinic
TiHo publishes round-the-clock emergency access for its Small Animal Clinic in Hannover.
Capacity can change during a shift. Call the clinic before travelling whenever it is safe to do so, and follow its current instructions.
Emergency warning signs
The German Federal Chamber of Veterinarians publishes these examples of veterinary emergencies. This list is not a diagnosis and is not complete.
- Unconsciousness or collapse
- Difficulty breathing
- Very pale or white mucous membranes
- Heavy or uncontrolled bleeding
- Repeated or prolonged seizures
- Sudden paralysis
- Difficulty or inability to urinate
- Persistent bloody vomiting or diarrhoea with increasing weakness
- Eye injuries
- Suspected poisoning or a swallowed foreign object
- Heatstroke, burns, or scalds
- A serious traffic accident or bite injury
What to say when you call
Animal
Species, breed, age, and approximate weight
Problem
What happened, when it began, and whether it is getting worse
Medical details
Medication, health conditions, and possible exposure to toxins
Location
Where you are and how quickly you can reach the assigned practice
Official emergency fees
Qualifying out-of-hours treatment is billed under section 4 of Germany's federal veterinary fee schedule.
- There is a €59.50 gross emergency-service fee (€50 net).
- Emergency treatment is billed at two to four times the GOT rate.
- Diagnostics, treatment, medication, consumables, and VAT can add to the total.
- Ask the receiving practice which payment methods it accepts.
Find regular and nearby veterinary help
Save your regular practice's out-of-hours instructions before an emergency occurs. The directory can help you find routine veterinary care in Bremen.
⚠️ Important Disclaimer
Medical Disclaimer: This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional veterinary advice. Always consult with a licensed veterinarian for medical decisions regarding your pet's health.
Emergency Situations: In case of a pet emergency, contact a veterinary professional immediately. The information provided here should not delay seeking professional care.
This content was created with AI assistance and verified by our editorial team. Clinic information is regularly updated, but we recommend confirming details directly with the veterinary practice before visiting.
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