The present invention relates to a stretcher carrier (1) comprising a base (2) susceptible of being coupled to the inner floor of an emergency vehicle, a platform (3) shiftably assembled on the base (2) and suitable for supporting at least one stretcher and drive means (4) driving the movement of the platform (3) with respect to the base (2). The platform further comprises motor-operated driving means (6) for the stretcher, suitable for fastening the stretcher and for shifting it longitudinally above the platform from a coupling position to a loading position in which the stretcher rests on said platform.