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Emergencies can happen anytime—day or night. That's why at VEG, you never need an appointment. Call and speak directly with a veterinarian or come in—we're open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Care begins the moment you walk through our door.

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VET EMERGENCY AND URGENT CARE FOR DOGS, CATS, AND ALL PETS

Avoid the guessing game and don’t delay. From accident wounds to vomiting to complex surgeries, VEG is the place to go with any kind of pet—even exotics—for any pet emergency.

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Pet emergencies shouldn’t be put on hold. Call and speak with a veterinarian 24 hours a day to get your medical questions answered.

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No appointment needed, walk in 24/7 – VEG is always open. Emergency vet care starts the moment you walk in the door.

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At VEG, we make a scary situation less stressful. We sit on the floor with your pet, or wherever they’re most comfortable.

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pets helped in the last 12 months:

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a radically different approach to vet emergency

Veterinary emergency care is not just our specialty, it’s all we do. We handle challenging cases day and night, and seamlessly give pet parents the peace of mind they deserve.
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At VEG, we keep things completely transparent, from our fully open and immersive hospital environment to our focus on the customer. You see life-saving heroics as they happen, and can participate in your pet’s care as much as you want.
 
It’s an elevated animal ER experience that works for people and their pets.

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the reviews are in!

October 30, 2026

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Marie W.

This place was wonderful and treated my beautiful cat Muffin with care and dignity. She lived a long life of 15 years filled with love. Thank you so much for your care and professionalism. I highly recommend this vet.

October 29, 2026

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Jenn

From the time you walk in to the time your walk out - everyone takes care of you with a smile on their face making sure that you’re pet and you as the pet parent are okay and it speaks volumes. You are actually heard. Thank you Dr S, Dr Kelly, Dr Feeley and to everyone one who checked us in from the front desk to the nurses. I’m so very sorry I can’t remember everyone’s name bc I was a mess. You are all so very incredible in your own ways. Thank you a million times over for making us feel comfortable while we sort through this. I know it’s still not quite over and my baby remains a medical mystery but you all make it a bit more easier to navigate through 🙏🏼

October 20, 2026

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steve w

Brought my boy Kyro in for we thought was either tmj or an abscess, and from the moment we walked in, to the goodbye from all his new friends, we had an incredible visit. Going to the ER with your pup is always stressful but The staff was wonderful, welcoming, light hearted, all while staying on task, and not overlooking anything. My favorite part was that I was the one handling my pup, so that he wasn't stressed, leading to less difficult exams, meaning I wasn't stressed, and the whole experience was streamlined and free from anxiety. Dr Franklin was thorough in her exams, her diagnosis, and in her explanation of why we were doing this or that and what potential outcomes we might see. The fees were lower, with better hands on care, and the whole day became this fun filled visit with Kyros new auntie Grace(who even got a smooch from Kyro, which is a big deal) and all her friends at the Warwick Veg... Feel free to make fun of Kyro's picture. He's got a great sense of humor.

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37,359 Total reviews

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Jun 22, 2026

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daniel crisologo

I had to take Bella to this urgent care. From the moment I walked in the door I was greeted by a friendly staff. Member brought to the sitting area where they did the intake. The open concept is truly remarkable. Everyone was so friendly and worked with such diligence, but not in an excited frantic way. I noticed all the pets seem to be put at ease. It wasn’t like any other emergency room or urgent care I have ever seen. The staff or remarkable from the moment I walked in the door I was greeted and cared for. They really cared for Bella, who is in a lot of pain. They did their best to get us in and out of there so quickly and being able to be with her through the process helped her tremendously. If I ever need an urgent or emergency care for any of my pets this is where I will go.

Oct 29, 2026

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Jenn

From the time you walk in to the time your walk out - everyone takes care of you with a smile on their face making sure that you’re pet and you as the pet parent are okay and it speaks volumes. You are actually heard. Thank you Dr S, Dr Kelly, Dr Feeley and to everyone one who checked us in from the front desk to the nurses. I’m so very sorry I can’t remember everyone’s name bc I was a mess. You are all so very incredible in your own ways. Thank you a million times over for making us feel comfortable while we sort through this. I know it’s still not quite over and my baby remains a medical mystery but you all make it a bit more easier to navigate through 🙏🏼

Oct 6, 2026

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Sarah Meyers

I was incredibly impressed with the care my bearded dragon received. I thought they were knowledgeable, thorough, and compassionate. They walked me through everything they were doing, and taught me how to take care of my bearded dragon once I got home. I would definitely recommend this emergency vet ER, and would go again if my pets needed it.

Oct 17, 2026

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Sarah Silva

I must say VEG is an amazing urgent care for animals. Every single person I had interactions with when i brought Oscar in today was truly amazing. They handled him with so much care(even though he is a feisty strong guy). They let me know everything they were doing and updating me on all his results. I truly can not thank everyone that helped me today. The staff is like one i've never seen before. Thank you everyone at VEG for your help and support with my guy.

Jun 27, 2026

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Ashley Larson

It's hard to find the right words to express how thankful we are for this entire team!! Our sick pup spent two nights here and our family spent many, many hours ourselves here. We must have met almost their entire team and every single one of them was kind, caring, smart, empathetic, calm, and straightforward about what our pup would need. It was truly incredible that they allowed people to stay with their pets- and still stayed calm with multiple emergencies at once and multiple humans watching them!!! I really don't know how they do it. Feel so, so lucky to have a VEG here in Littleton. Thank you all for providing life saving care to our guy Rocky❤️❤️❤️🥹🥹🥹

Sep 24, 2026

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Jennifer Carroll

We are incredibly grateful to the team at VEG ER for the care and compassion they showed our family during such a heartbreaking experience. When I called ahead about our precious Maggie, they were ready for us and were waiting outside to meet us as soon as we arrived so they could begin helping her immediately. Throughout the entire process, they kept us informed about what was happening medically, what they were doing to try to save her, and the costs involved. We never felt left in the dark. What meant even more was how genuinely they seemed to care about Maggie and about us as we realized we were facing an outcome we never expected. When it became time to say goodbye, they gave us a private room and allowed us to stay with Maggie for as long as we needed. We never felt rushed or pressured during those final moments with her, and that kindness meant more than I can put into words. Losing Maggie was an absolutely devastating and horrible experience, but I will always be thankful that we ended up at VEG and that she was surrounded by people who did everything they could for her while treating her—and our family—with such compassion and dignity.

Jul 9, 2026

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Jessika Rogers

I brought my dog, Rue, to VEG and had such a great experience. From the moment we walked in, both doctors on shift immediately greeted us. Dr. Mohan did Rue’s exam and ultrasound right in front of us and explained everything as she went. Dr. Weston came over just to love on Rue and check in on us. The nurses, Laura and Alex, were so gentle with Rue during her blood draw and IV catheter placement. Every single person was so kind. I’m so grateful for the care Rue received and would recommend VEG Fort Myers to anyone who needs emergency care for their pet.

Jul 11, 2026

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Lisa Stewart

My dog was 13:year old female rough collie that started to decline in health as soon as she turned 13. She had been under care of my regular vet. Well on July 4th she started to have this weird whine bark; she had a similar behavior the night before but settled down. She seemed like she was anxious; so I tried to find out who could see her. I called the VEG in Leesburg and they told me to bring her in. ...I had told them over the phone I had decided it was time - she wasn't eating, could barely walk etc. I arrived; they came out to get her from my car and was already triaging her I had one person give me a glass of water while they were treating her ...they made sure I was comfortable while attending to my dog. The vet ran blood work and did a CT scan to confirm she didn't have anything wrong in her abdomen. They were also working on getting her temperature down but said it wasn't heat stroke. We decided the right decision was to let her go and the vet agreed. They took us to another room; the vet compassionately and caring let her go. She explained to me the process. The whole staff was compassionate and caring from the moment we came in to my dog's euthanasia. Today I got a card from them

Sep 6, 2026

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Amber

This entire group of people are not just people they are community of compassionate experienced understanding and extremely phenomenal veterinarians, vet technicians, the vet director the receptionist everyone at this location was beyond phenomenal caring and passionate about animals and the people that belong to the animals. The day before I was blessed to meet this team I had taken my beloved esa dog to another emergency vet that was more local to me but only local buy a few more miles. I arrived there at 7:30 p.m. and did not leave until 4:30 a.m. the following morning 32 minutes of that was standing at the desk waiting to be checked out They pushed the upsell and thrived on the devastation that your pet was in distress and you were an emotional turmoil. The previous ER vet pushed diagnostic I understand it's important but they were more concerned about collecting funds for testing then treatment and assistance for the animal and when you didn't have the $12,000 for the surgery they encouraged euthanization they were not very honest. The following day I contacted VEG and I was obviously an emotional distress lack of sleep and devastated that I may lose my best friend my therapist and my family member. (My canine). Dr D'Angelo spoke to me on the phone I was quite impressed that the veterinarian the doctor on duty took the time to promptly speak to me about the symptoms and conditions of my pet. (Their system is not set up as a traditional standard over priced product ) they are more focused on the treatment appreciate the diagnostics however my symptoms were pretty obvious and once I gave her all the information I had from the traumatic experience the night before with the other people they did not just start applying to an estimate and started out with financials they created a plan of action with urgency and compassion and they made it work all of them work together as a community of passionate caring doctors and technicians When my pet and I arrived we were greeted with their receptionist and intake specialist she was amazing offered snacks drinks in the meantime being very patient with taking our information Dr D'Angelo spoke to me she promptly looked at the pet to see the size of the bladder stones in question explained some of the Dynamics and spoke to the director and the whole team and even some they came in on their day off they walked me through the process of the procedure the testing results explained each one of them and the Dynamics and concerns of any elevations that were present in her blood work. I arrived at VEG at approximately 11:30 a.m. by 1:30 2:00ish my dog was being taken back to begin her surgery. Before I left VEG they told me I could call anytime to follow up on progress and if there is anything that was concerning or they had to stop couldn't move forward I would be contacted so after I rested at home for a couple hours I called and spoke to Dr D'Angelo again and she let me know how the whole thing went and that my dog was in recovery. When my dog was picked up there was a clear list of follow-up instructions all her medications and a bag of special dog food for her they even called and spoke to me on the phone asked if I had any concerns and wanted to follow up and see that she was doing okay. Over the course a couple days I had some questions so I would call in the veterinarian duty the actual doctor we get on the phone promptly and answer any questions concerns or suggestions that they may offer beyond reasonable doubt these people are true animal lovers and are very passionate and compassionate about their line of work and have an extreme amount of knowledge.

Jun 6, 2026

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Takara Upshaw

Everyone's favorite little Chihuahua wasn't acting like himself. He was lethargic, experiencing labored breathing, and showing several other concerning symptoms. I immediately rushed him to VEG in Snellville, and from beginning to end, I thoroughly loved the entire experience. What stood out most was that I was able to be involved in every step of his care. The staff took the time to explain what they were doing and made me feel included in the process rather than leaving me wondering what was happening behind closed doors. My fur baby needed to spend time in an oxygen tank, which was scary as a pet parent, but the entire team treated him with so much love and compassion. They even provided him with a soft, furry bed to help keep him comfortable during his stay. The communication was exceptional. They reached out regularly and kept me updated every step of the way, which gave me tremendous peace of mind during a stressful situation. The level of care, kindness, and professionalism we received was outstanding. I would absolutely bring my baby back to VEG for any future animal emergency and highly recommend them to anyone looking for compassionate, high-quality veterinary care. THANKS VEG!😇🥰🐕

Sep 6, 2026

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Rebekah Campos

If you have to go to an ER we cannot recommend VEG enough. Dr. Rogers, Calysta, Ashley, Tiffany and Cassie all took such good care of our dog. We felt comfortable and informed through the whole process. It’s all open concept and they let you watch and be with your pet as much as possible. Our dog was hospitalized overnight. Two days later we had concerns and went back. They took great care again. Buddy sends all his thanks and love to the team! Remember, it is an ER. There are sometimes waits if there’s an animal that is more critical than yours. That’s why they triage. It is expensive. I feel like compared to previous animal ER experiences we had, I would pay the premium here to be able to see what is happening and be informed throughout. We would absolutely come back if needed.

Aug 5, 2026

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Bethany Luckey

We just left with our kitty Floofaroni. The staff here were so wonderful. They took great care of our kitty! I especially want to recognize Shani for being so kind. She was very attentive and sweet. She even made sure my kiddos were entertained and had snacks and drinks to keep them comfy, she truly went above and beyond. Dr. Cody was very kind and explained things very well! Thank you to everyone for taking such great care of our fur baby!

Aug 2, 2026

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Senia “Turtle” Ramos

Brought savior in for a gunshot wound hands down the best care and services staff is very friendly and knowledgeable provided us with information on the dog care from arrival up to discharge they offer various payment options. They’re genuine here for our pets. They don’t refuse treatment or care I highly recommend and trust our fur babies in their hands. Thankyou for a wonderful experience and for helping through this hard time.

Jun 16, 2026

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Heather Crifasi

VEG saved my baby’s life!! I’ve been to VEG on two occasions. Each time the staff was friendly, skilled, and transparent. The most recent visit my cat was in a crisis state due to her organs being out of place. We watched as they literally revived her and stabilized her on oxygen to allow us to drive her to Access Palm Beach hospital that performed the surgery. They communicated everything with Access and their staff was waiting as we rushed her in. She made a full recovery and is back to her usual self thanks to them! Even if the outcome was not as great, my rating would not change. Medicine is often a game of chance but when it comes to the skills, they went above and beyond and we're so grateful! The other visit was for a simple ear infection for my dog that happened on a holiday weekend. I didn’t want her waiting for days in pain to see her primary vet so I took her to VEG and they treated it well and it was just as great of an experience, just with a little less drama ;)

Jul 28, 2026

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EvokesIron

Amazing and compassionate staff, and high-tech facility. We are in Renton, and I initially contacted Blue Arrow over the phone at 9pm on a Sunday and they said they could not see any new patients— without even asking about the symptoms. I called VEG and they asked about the symptoms (labored breathing) and said to come in right away. As soon as I got there multiple staff converged on our pup and were all working together to quickly help and diagnose as quickly as possible. They did an ultrasound and were able to determine the cause very quickly. One of the staff was getting my information while others were simultaneously already working on our pup — so no delay at all. Unfortunately our pup had a very serious condition and the prognosis was not good. But the doctors at VEG were able to quickly identify the issue and compassionately explain the situation — giving us the technical details but explaining very understandably. The doctor explained the options for treatment and risks involved with each. We were faced with a very difficult situation, but I am very thankful to VEG for their efficient and quality care and help throughout our stay there. I can’t imagine a better ER-type facility for a pet.

Sep 19, 2026

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Kayla Blythe

My daughter's cat Ash had passed a blood clot and bled into the next day. Her gums were pale and she became more lethargic. I called around and went to VEG because they offered payment plans so I had some hopes of being able to afford it more than other places. My daughter and I brought her there an hour and 15 minutes from our house. The second we got there the staff came right up to us took the cat and did what they had to, initially placing her into an oxygen chamber. They handled her so well and delicately and had the utmost patience with her and us and everything they were dealing with. The doctor (I believe it was Dr. Pope but I could be wrong), was so amazing, kind, patient, compassionate, and extremely understanding of the entire situation. She laid out the bill before hand with the costs so I knew how much things would be, she went over options, and when the cats labs came back, she filled me in on everything including the costs. She was even surprised at how sick our cat actually was. Initially for ash, euthanizing her was what was best for her since she was critically ill. The doctor showed so much compassion and empathy when she told me that it would be 10k for all the transfusions she would need, along with the fact that she may never recover or even get better, and that it was okay and completely understandable to choose euthanasia and that she would fully support it. She told me she was going to get the comfort room ready, so I went to wake up my 17 year old who had taken a nap in the private rooms they have for families while their pets are being cared for, they include futons pillows and blankets. Once we got to the comfort room there was a blanket on the table and we had the cat on it who snuggled onto my daughter the entire time. She eventually laid her head on my daughter's shoulder and my daughter looked at me telling me she thought the cat was ready. It was so heartbreaking to see her just so defeated. It hurt more to know that her brother she has been bonded with since birth will have to continue without her. He was there when she was laying down under the table all day and he was meowing the whole time she was gone. I didn't know if I would have the time before she passed away because of her sickness to go and get her brother to bring him to see her so he could understand, so they told us we could take the towel she was wrapped up in home to him so that he would understand. But the thought of him having to live without her is so unbearable. My heart is broken for them both and this has been extremely difficult. The staff at veg made everything so much easier in the process of having to put her down. They are phenomenal and some of the most compassionate people I have ever met. Even allowing my daughter to go outside with them to take a dog out who had just had surgery because she wanted to. You won't ever find a better place and I highly recommend when you have something extremely difficult going on with your pet in an emergent situation, 100% choose them. They also do payment plans to help with the situation and make sure you do what you can financially as a best route for your pet and not doing unnecessary things just to have to pay a ton. The prices are high but it is an emergency vet and it is expected. They also have couches with pillows in the large lobby area when you walk in (the main area) by the kennels and tables so you have a place to stay right by them if you don't want to stay in a private room away from them. They were amazing! Thank you so much to everyone that worked at veg in south Burlington VT on Sept 17 830pm - Sept 18 around 1230am. It meant the world to us! Never change the way you guys work together or the attitudes and empathy you posses for both animals and people. 💗

Aug 24, 2026

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Susanne Hughes

Excellent experience at VEG Woodbury, MN! The entire team was compassionate, skillful, knowledgeable and willing to include me in the decision making process for my whippet’s care after she bit into an albuterol inhaler. I especially appreciated being able to stay with my dog during all aspects of her care.

Oct 7, 2026

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Tyler Blankenship

I brought my dog King to VEG Dublin when it came time to make the hardest decision a pet owner faces. Because of his age, I had to say goodbye, and I can't say enough about how the team handled it. From the moment we walked in, the staff jumped in to help. They were calm, kind, and genuinely comforting during one of the most difficult days I've had. A few days later, I received a sympathy card signed by the team, each with a personal note about King. It meant more than I can put into words. That kind of care isn't required, and it says a lot about the people who work there. Thank you to Dr. Nickel, Anna, Kris, Hannah, Rosanna, MK, and everyone who cared for King and me that day. You made an impossible moment a little easier, and I'll always be grateful. -Tyler

Jul 6, 2026

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Alexis Calabrese

What a wild ride! Our sweet puppy got injured during playgroup and local canine resort. The resort staff brought her to VEG in Millburn we traveled back from our vacation. The staff was professional, calm and completely organized. We agreed to a care plan and her emergency services while we were in route, it all happened quite seamlessly and quickly. By the time we were able to get back to our dog, she was post up and resting comfortably. Again the staff couldn't have been more helpful. In fact when one of the vet tech (Tyler? Taylor?) so I have traumatized our dog was with the cone, they quickly ripped up a surgical t-shirt to use instead. Now our dog wears a different t-shirt every day to keep her away from the stitches and it works like a charm. No more cone of shame! I would recommend this vet highly especially if faced with an emergency. I'm grateful for their expert care and professionalism throughout our experience.

Sep 27, 2026

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Emily Schultz

My husband and I took our sweet old lady Misty in this afternoon for a UTI and we couldn't have had a better experience. Everyone who saw her was incredibly kind to her and loved her up!! They also actually know how to handle cats unlike some other clinics I've been to. They took me seriously about her being strong for her size and handled her with the utmost respect and caution. I had so much anxiety coming in having lost a cat to similar illness before but they were super quick to get Misty's labs done and thankfully, she will be okay! I am so glad to have been able to take her in on a Saturday when everywhere else was either closed or fully booked. I was also assured over the phone that they have payment options and they absolutely delivered on that. I am incredibly grateful to the team!!! Thank you so much for your kindness and dedication to my girl and every pet that comes through your doors 💙

Aug 1, 2026

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Erica Pallardy

I want to give a shoutout to the staff at VEG. Talk about an amazing, caring, fun, cool group of people. We couldn’t have asked for anyone better. Truly amazing souls working there and dedicating themselves to saving our babies. I will always be forever grateful! I hope you never need an ER, but if you do, I wouldn’t go anywhere else. Dr. Soans, Nicole, and Tiffany just to name a few, but everyone was amazing. My princess Sophie was diagnosed with IMHA. She needed a blood transfusion and had to stay a couple nights. For going through something so emotional and traumatic, they took a lot of that away and left me feeling just grateful. I wish I could express just how much I appreciate this team. Thank you just doesn’t seem enough. I will add, it is expensive, but they do go over an estimate with you prior which is helpful at least.

Jun 15, 2026

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Brad Downs

Dr Kearney and her entire team were amazingly professional & courteous, extremely knowledgeable and went above and beyond to make sure we understood and were comfortable about Maples diagnosis, recommendations for cure and ultimately recovery. Going above and beyond to help us get into surgery immediately! The entire team was amazing and it starts at the top! We feel blessed and are so thankful to everyone!

Aug 8, 2026

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Laura Redmond

VEG is an incredible experience! They had no idea I was coming and yet somehow they met me at the door. They did not make me go to a desk or fill out any paperwork. They just immediately started caring for my pet. There was zero waiting involved. They just gave the most incredible care immediately. I'm so incredibly happy to know that this place exists.

Jul 10, 2026

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Ophelia

Amazing, kind, knowledgable, and helpful. I have needed VEG twice in the past few years and I would recommend them to anyone having an emergency with their fur babies. I appreciate that you can stay there with your pet the entire time, through all their tests and care, and I was so pleasantly surprised that I could stay overnight with my babies so that they wouldn't have to be alone. I got to sleep next to my kitty who developed cancer on his last few days, which means the world to me, we brought him home to say goodbye with the help of Lap of Love, who I would also highly reccomend. My other visit was with my cat who suffered an acute kidney injury after going under anesthesia for a routine dental cleaning, he has severe anxiety and I know being able to sleep with me was good for him. He fortunately has completely recovered! When my wife and I were there with him during his treatment for his acute kidney injury they also let us bring our fully vaccinated puppy to stay with us in the room as we couldn't find someone to babysit her for the whole time we were there which was a huge help. You never want to need VEG, but I am so comforted to know that they are there if I do. I appreciate y'all so much. You work so hard and really go above and beyond for your patients and their families. Thank you. ❤️

Oct 7, 2026

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Tyler Blankenship

I brought my dog King to VEG Dublin when it came time to make the hardest decision a pet owner faces. Because of his age, I had to say goodbye, and I can't say enough about how the team handled it. From the moment we walked in, the staff jumped in to help. They were calm, kind, and genuinely comforting during one of the most difficult days I've had. A few days later, I received a sympathy card signed by the team, each with a personal note about King. It meant more than I can put into words. That kind of care isn't required, and it says a lot about the people who work there. Thank you to Dr. Nickel, Anna, Kris, Hannah, Rosanna, MK, and everyone who cared for King and me that day. You made an impossible moment a little easier, and I'll always be grateful. -Tyler

Oct 3, 2026

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Sam Berkley

Intelligent. Compassionate. Patient. Thorough. Empathetic. Insightful. Friendly. Funny. I could put a million words together to describe the folks at VEG but these are the ones that have to be there. We brought our 2 year old male cat Kenny to them with a urinary tract obstruction in the dead of night on a Thursday, and the team there kept intensely diligent care of him until Saturday evening throughout several procedures and monitoring sessions. They also took tremendous care of us. They were earnest with us when necessary, transparent and firm in the most important moments, and humorous and helpful throughout it all. They were endlessly generous and did more than they had to do to help us at every turn. The only failure in our experience was me not remembering the names of all the nurses doctors and attendants who helped save our cats life. I owe them all an eternal debt of gratitude for their generosity, their willingness to fight for our cat and for us, and for their supreme compassion and empathy.

Jul 25, 2026

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Sarah Wydler

I went to another emergency vet because my Chihuahua was sneezing violently and I suspected he inhaled a foxtail. After sedating my pup and attempting to look in his nose, they told me they didn’t have a tool small enough to fully view and reach the obstruction. That visit cost $700.00. One of the employees there recommended that I reach out to VEG San Ramon. I called them and they urged me to bring my dog in right away. Not only were they able to fix the problem. They were kind, patient, quick, and extremely loving towards my dog. When all was said and done I was expecting to pay the same, if not more than I did at the previous vet that night. To my surprise they did not charge me. I was so blown away by the kindness and integrity of the doctors and vet techs at the San Ramon location. I would highly recommend taking your pet there in any emergency. Thank you VEG San Ramon!

Sep 5, 2026

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Alice Perez

We had to bring Zoey in for an emergency, and we couldn’t have chosen a better place to care for her. From the moment we arrived, both the veterinarian and the nurse assisting her were exceptional. During such a stressful time, they both showed great professionalism, empathy, patience, and, above all, treated Zoey with so much love and care.They kept us informed, answered all our questions, and made sure our baby received the attention she needed. We are extremely grateful for the way they treated us and for the reassurance they provided throughout the emergency. 🐾 **Excellent Team. We definitely recommend this veterinary clinic 100%.

Sep 2, 2026

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Maureen Christine

VEG ER in Schaumburg took wonderful, personal care of my "baby Boy" Simba the Doberman. He had eaten a lot of a plastic ball (we thought we'd thrown away but he found it under the bed) and in 5 minutes had digested A LOT of it. Our local emergency vet (wonderful folks too) suggested that he get the pieces scoped out and my husband found VEG in Schaumburg. They made us feel welcome from the moment we walked in. It is a little "startling" at first because this is an "open air" emergency care facility - and I'd never seen that before. In other words, the doctors and vet techs are all in the open, and you see what's going on (which is rather fascinating, and def. makes you feel more appreciative of all they do). The facility was also very clean and my husband and I appreciated being able to be with our dog the whole time. For some of the procedures, you are invited to watch if you want (hubby - yes, me - no way). There were couches for pet parents, and bed and blankets for your pet after the procedure, and many smiles, encouraging words, comfort and even some laughter. No emergency vet service is going to be "cheap" or anywhere close to the cost of your regular vet during regular hours. However when you experience the expertise, are aware that the anesthesiologist stayed 55 minutes over his shift to ensure that your "baby boy" stayed under and everything was successful, that the Doctor was "excited" to scope out all those darn pieces, and everyone was enamored with your sweet Doberman, you understand that you are paying for an emergency highly specialized service and yep, the cost is gonna reflect that. We are blessed to have found and been treated by VEG ER of Schaumburg.

Jul 6, 2026

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Shelby Baggett

I can’t even begin to explain my gratitude and thanks to Dr. Pfeiffer, Dr. Runte and the entire staff at VEG. On Wednesday my sweet dachshund Murphy began to show signs of pain and difficulty walking. Dr. Pfeiffer assessed him and diagnosed him with likely IVDD. She explained everything and gave me clear return precautions and discharge instructions. On Thursday night Murphs symptoms progressed and I called VEG and they told me to bring him back in. Dr. Runte quickly assessed Murphy and explained everything that was happening. Dr. Runte called Animal Medical Center of Seattle and got me an emergency appointment with the neurologist on Friday morning and Murphy then had emergency surgery that night. This was a terrifying experience and Murphy has a long road to recovery ahead but I am so grateful for the doctors and staff at VEG who took such good care of my boy and supported me while I was there. Highly recommend VEG.

Sep 22, 2026

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Robert C.

In a time of crisis for our dog. Veg ER was the best help in taking care of our dogs’ health. They have an amazing staff from the doctors to all the assistants that came in contact with her. I cannot recommend them enough!

Jul 18, 2026

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Vanessa Higgins

I was so fortunate to bring my Aussie bearded dragon here when he had a respiratory infection. Everyone was so sweet, sympathetic, and helpful. I felt so at ease when they handled him and took him under their care, and paid swift attention to his needs. I highly recommend bringing any pet here, and I guarantee that you’re in the best of hands.

Jul 18, 2026

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Julianne Selke

Highly recommend bringing your loved pets here. The care and service towards the pets and their humans was above and beyond. Transparency is a value here as there is no bringing your pet “to the back” - every station is out in the open so you can be with your pet through every procedure and test. The staff has blankets and drinks for the humans to ensure we are also comfortable while waiting for our pets to heal. The demeanor and care from the staff was truly something I’ve never experienced at a vet before - I felt so taken care of and believed my dog was in the best hands possible. I walked in with my dog who had lethargy, loss of appetite, and diarrhea, and there was no wait, and urgency to solve the issue. What we though was an irritated GI tract was actually a flipped stomach, to which the entire team responded to rapidly and brought him into surgery. I was allowed to stay overnight with my dog while he was healing which helped the both of us with our anxiety. I have never witnessed this concept at a veterinary clinic before and I wish i could give 10 stars

Sep 19, 2026

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Jackie Barba

We had a wonderful experience at Veg ER, when our German Shepard had a seizure in the middle of the night, we rushed over and we were so pleased with the immediate response the moment we walked in, the care attention and information was amazing. The hospital is well equipped and staffed. We were able to stay with our boy for the extent of the visit and when he was admitted, we were welcomed back anytime to go right in and sit with him. The staff was professional, kind and loving with Yosef. Each doctor and nurse we encountered impressed us. 100% recommend this hospital.

Oct 18, 2026

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giovanna moccia

The front desk was amazing, they greeted you and made you feel comfortable. All the doctors were very knowledgeable and compassionate. Best emergency vet on the island. Thank you everyone who helped with my Bosley!

Jul 1, 2026

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Walter Brodner

I can’t thank the team at the VEG ER for Pets in Leesburg enough. Walking in with my dog, Nox, I was honestly a nervous wreck, but everyone there was so kind and friendly from the start. They took amazing care of Nox, and they also took the time to make sure I was okay too, which meant a lot. I especially want to thank Emily. She has the best bedside manner I’ve ever experienced. She was patient, compassionate, and explained everything in a way that helped calm me down. You can tell she truly cares about both the animals and the people who bring them in. Even though my 97 pound German Shepherd Nox was terrified and fighting every step of the way they expertly managed to give him the care he needed. They’re open 24 seven and they made sure to let me know that I could call anytime with whatever question or I had or show up with Nox if the need was necessary. Everyone we interacted with was professional, caring, and treated Nox like he was their own. I really hope I never have another emergency, but if I do, this is the only place I’ll go. Thank you to the entire team for everything you did for us.

May 29, 2026

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Allison Avanzato

They are the kindest, most compassionate people and have taken such good care of my babies. I can’t recommend them highly enough. Dr. Gibbs was especially kind tonight when I brought my cat in for some blood on her back. He and the vet tech quickly realized it was from a sub Q entry point from her primary vet earlier in the day, cleaned her up quickly, and didn’t charge me. The other doctors have been wonderful as well when we’ve had to bring our cats in, we’re starting to feel like we’re regulars with all the illnesses we’ve had lately. But I always know they’re in good hands at Veg.

Aug 24, 2026

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Susanne Hughes

Excellent experience at VEG Woodbury, MN! The entire team was compassionate, skillful, knowledgeable and willing to include me in the decision making process for my whippet’s care after she bit into an albuterol inhaler. I especially appreciated being able to stay with my dog during all aspects of her care.

Jun 7, 2026

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My canine angels

Thank you for taking such great care of our Freyja. These photos were taken after she returned home. I truly believe she got better because of this amazing team. I couldn't be more grateful for the care she received here. I also might add the team here keeps you updated and in the loop on everything that is going on with your fur baby, I never felt like i was in the dark with her care.❤️ 🐈

Jul 24, 2026

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Erin Lynnee

Omaha VEG staff go above and beyond for my pets needs and care. Their kindness, compassion and humor during our stays have help manage the stress that comes along with having to bring your pet in for care. VEG will always be the first place we recommend to friends, family and strangers. I love everyone there, they have become like family. Though I hope to never see ya again (; im so grateful you are there when we will inevitably need you (: LOVE- Fern, Frank, Fynn, Flora and Fig!

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