Emergency and After Hours
In the event of a medical emergency or life-threatening condition, call 911. If you need non-emergency medical care after hours, call the Schiffert Health Center Medical Advice Line at 540-231-6444. They will direct you in self-care, resources for community clinics and/or to the local hospital emergency room.
Local After Hours Medical Clinic/Urgent Care Clinic Options
Velocity Care
North End Center 215 Gilbert Street
Blacksburg,VA 24060
540-961-8040
Hours
Monday - Sunday: 7 a.m.-12 a.m.
Velocity Care
434 Peppers Ferry Road Christiansburg, VA 24073 540-382-6000
Hours
Monday - Saturday: 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
No appointment necessary, x-ray and lab available, onsite pharmacy, vaccinations available.
MedExpress
100 Spradlin Farm Drive Christiansburg, VA 24073
540-381-2745
Hours
Monday - Sunday: 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
No appointment necessary.
CVS Minute Clinic
550 N Franklin Street Christiansburg, VA 24073
866-369-2727
Hours
Monday - Friday: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and 3 p.m.-7 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Students can also call the after-hours medical advice line at 540-231-6444.
Nearby Hospitals
LewisGale Hospital Montgomery
3700 South Main Street
Blacksburg, VA 24060
540-951-1111
Carilion NRV Medical Center
2900 Lamb Circle
Christiansburg, VA 24073
540-731-2000
All local area hospitals provide emergency medical care. The Virginia Tech Rescue Squad and the Blacksburg Volunteer Rescue Squad provide emergency services to the campus and local community. All expenses and charges for medical care received outside of Schiffert Health Center are the student’s responsibility and not covered by the student health fee.