24 Hour Emergency Vet Hospital and Urgent Pet Care in Des Moines, Iowa
Dr. Jules Gilmore
Medical Director
VEG ER for Pets emergency veterinary hospital in West Des Moines, Iowa will soon be open 24 hours, 7 days a week, offering the highest quality of pet emergency care. Serving Des Moines and the surrounding areas, VEG’s emergency vets in West Des Moines provide prompt, compassionate emergency veterinary care for all pets including dogs, cats, birds, small mammals, and exotic animals.
PARKING FOR OUR 24/7 WEST DES MOINES EMERGENCY VET HOSPITAL
Enter the parking lot from EP True Pkwy. VEG is Suite #101. Park in the lot just outside our vet clinic’s front door. Call ahead if you think you’ll need help getting your pet inside and one of our VEGgies will help.
24-HOUR EMERGENCY VET IN WEST DES MOINES, IOWA
VEG in West Des Moines is located at 6840 EP True Pkwy, at the corner of EP True Pkwy and 68th St. Our emergency animal hospital is approx. a half a mile south of Wild Rose Park and north of Jordan Creek Town Center.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL VET CARE FOR PETS IN WEST DES MOINES
Delivering ER pet care in Polk County, our vet team is ready to treat all pets in our West Des Moines hospital, including dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, hamsters, and other exotic animals. You are welcome to stay with your pet all throughout their stay, if your pet is hospitalized overnight.
VEG is open 24 hours a day to treat:
accidental ingestion
dehydration
diarrhea
injuries
lethargy
limping
seizures
vomiting
In our 24-hour West Des Moines animal hospital, our team is extensively trained in emergency care and provides prompt, compassionate ER care. Come in and you and your pet will receive immediate vet attention. No appointments taken or needed. Open weekends and holidays too.
Why Choose VEG ER for Pets
customer-focused veterinary emergency care
call us 24/7
Pet emergencies shouldn’t be put on hold. Call and speak with a veterinarian 24 hours a day to get your medical questions answered.
see a vet now
No appointment needed, walk in 24/7 – VEG is always open. Emergency vet care starts the moment you walk in the door.
stay together
No waiting and wondering in a lobby. Stay with your pet the entire time and get as involved as you like in their care.
stress less
At VEG, we make a scary situation less stressful. We sit on the floor with your pet, or wherever they’re most comfortable.
Emergency Care
Exotic Pet Care
Pet Urgent Care
End-of-life Care
Vet Surgery
Endoscopy
Pet Ultrasound
and X-rays
Diagnostics
and Testing
Treatment and
Hospitalizations
open now for:
Emergency vet care, always open and ready
Learn more about VEG's 24/7 emergency vet care.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the services at VEG ER for Pets
IS VEG OPEN 24 HOURS?
Yes, all VEG locations are open all the time – 24 hours a day, 365 days a year – even on holidays and weekends to care for pet emergencies.
DO I NEED AN APPOINTMENT?
At VEG, we don’t take appointments, because we deal with emergencies. When the unexpected happens, call us or walk in to your nearest VEG location 24/7 for immediate care.
HOW DO I KNOW IF IT’S AN EMERGENCY?
Never self-diagnose your pet. Sometimes you just can’t tell if your pet is having a true emergency. But VEG can. Call your local VEG anytime and a veterinarian will answer your medical questions and determine if you should come in.
CAN I GO TO VEG FOR URGENT CARE?
Yes, VEG offers Pet Urgent Care for injuries and illnesses such as vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, limping, wounds, ear infections, eye problems, and constipation! Visit your local VEG and we’ll triage urgent care for your pet immediately. Learn more about the medical services we offer.
WHERE CAN I TAKE MY PET BIRD OR EXOTIC PET IN AN EMERGENCY?
VEG is skilled to handle emergency care for avians, reptiles, and all types of exotic pets.
DO I HAVE TO CALL BEFORE COMING IN?
Though you can just walk into any of our 24 hour hospitals, we recommend calling first so we’re familiar with the situation when you come in.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT AT VEG?
When you take your pet to VEG, you’ll be seen by a veterinarian right away, even before filling out paperwork. We’ll even meet you at your car if you need help bringing in your pet. No waiting in the lobby; you stay with your pet the entire time, even if surgery is involved. And yes, we’re pet lovers, but we’re people-friendly too! We’ll openly discuss diagnosis and treatment options. And we always make sure the pet patient and pet parent are as comfortable as possible.
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