Vets on the Island of Elba and when they are available

Anyone travelling to the Island of Elba with a pet can plan their holiday with greater peace of mind, knowing that there are veterinarians available in various parts of the island.

Veterinary clinics on the Island of Elba:

• Dr Michele Barsotti
  Via Colonnello Marco Antonio, 209 Carpani - Portoferraio
  Tel. +39 347 6157841

• Dr Elisabetta Maestrini
  Loc. S. Giovanni, 37/Bis - Portoferraio
  Tel. +39 347 1914654

• Dr Marco Mugnai
  Via Montecristo, 20 - Portoferraio
  Tel: +39 0565 916653 - +39 347 9119627

• Dr Carlo Murzi
  Via Colonnello Marco Antonio, 209 Carpani - Portoferraio
  Tel. +39 338 2685099

• Dr Osano
  Piazza Marinai d'Italia, 7 - Portoferraio
  Tel: +39 0565 1791700 - +39 339 4516190

• Dr Roberto Perez
  Via delle Fornaci, 119 - Campo nell'Elba
  Tel. +39 347 2726250 - +39 0565 976213

• Dr Paolo Scalabrini
  Via Principe Amedeo, 73 - Rio Marina
  Tel: +39 0565 925046 - +39 338 2685098

Night-time emergency veterinary service

A night-time emergency veterinary service is active on the Island of Elba from 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM, seven days a week. In case of an emergency, call the toll-free number 800 83 59 29.

How the service works

The service is managed by three veterinarians on the Island of Elba who take turns four nights a week. In case of an emergency, call the toll-free number 800 83 59 29. The call is answered by a veterinarian on the mainland who evaluates the situation described. If the animal’s condition requires urgent care, the caller is put in touch with the on-duty veterinarian on Elba for that night. Otherwise, advice is given on how to manage the situation independently and, if needed, which medicines can be administered to the dog or cat.

The Elba-based veterinarians who have made themselves available are: Michele Barsotti, Andrea Osano and Marco Mugnai. They will go to their respective clinics in the event of an emergency requiring intervention.

What happens when no veterinarians are available at night

Based on the agreements and availability provided by the three doctors, coverage is guaranteed for four nights a week. On the other nights, the toll-free number can still be called to receive telephone assistance. However, in the event of an emergency, it will be necessary to wait for the first ferry in the morning and then visit a veterinarian on the mainland.