24-hour
emergency
vet hospital

I brought my kitty, Lucky, in on a very busy Saturday, holiday wknd night. They immediately assessed my cat and kept me up to date as they managed all of the other animals. I can’t say enough how professional and compassionate the entire staff was. I was so impressed watching them flow like a well oiled machine with caring and compassionate for every animal and human. They saved my cat’s life. He unexpectedly went into Diabetic Ketoacidosis. They got him stable, were very caring with him and made sure I got to take him home. the entire staff was phenomenal! Thank you

My little jack Russell was in a lot of pain. I called and they were extremely professional and polite. I can't sit in small rooms and that was not a problem. They immediately started checking her right when we arrived. They took really good care of my pup. I highly recommend this animal hospital. Again I highly recommend this animal hospital.

Putting my sweet Benson down was one of the hardest days of my life. He was in pain and struggling, and while my fiancé and I knew it was the kindest decision for him, saying goodbye was incredibly difficult and heartbreaking. The staff were so compassionate, patient, and empathetic with us throughout the entire experience. They treated both Benson and us with such genuine care during an incredibly painful and traumatic time. They even stayed with Benson so that he wouldn’t be alone as we were leaving, which meant more to us than they could ever know. Thank you for the patience, kindness, and compassion you showed us. We will forever be grateful for the care you gave Benson and for the comfort you provided us during one of the hardest moments of our lives.

Our dog needed care for an infected, newly discovered wound late Saturday night. We were greeted by kind staff who directed us to an open bay with a comfortable place for me to sit and a dog bed for my pet. I wasn’t used to the open vet setting where we could hear most conversations with owners there and see most interactions. But it was comforting to know other worried pets & parents were treated so well. I was informed of everything about my dog’s condition and given time to ask questions. An estimate was texted to me. I didn’t have to leave my dog when he was taken to a procedure table in center of the facility and in view of all. He was given adequate sedation during the procedure and sent home with pain meds snd antibiotics. I regret I can’t recall names of the 2 kind, knowledgeable vets working with us. But the awesome staff were Gabbie and Nancy. I have a healing broken bone and Nancy even got my dog in the car for me. Hopefully we never need another emergency vet visit- but if we do, we will definitely come to VET.

All the technicians and the Dr. were extremely gentle, friendly and caring with my shy, scared cat. They did the labs right there so we could begin the necessary treatment without having to ‘endure’ another car ride in the carrier. The doctor explained the tests and treatment options well, and I was given information on what to keep an eye on in the coming weeks. The exam, treatment and explanations were not rushed and I felt all my questions were answered. I was very impressed with everyone and everything.

WOW. I cannot say enough great things about this hospital. We were 6 hours away from home when our girl got bit by another dog at a campground. We expected to spend basically the entire night sitting in a waiting room, but we have never been to a VEG hospital… From the moment we walked in, they greeted us at the door and we never had to leave our dog’s side through the whole process. The clinic was SO CLEAN and the staff were absolutely elite. They were friendly, knowledgeable and so patient with us and gentle with our girl. The vet quite literally sat next to us and wrote up a care plan explaining every single step and was so upfront about cost and recovery. We are so grateful for their incredible compassion and top-notch care they gave her. Easily the best experience we have ever had at an ER Vet. We were in and out in less than 3 hours. Huge shoutout to Dr. Forton, Emile, Yorrick & Jenn - you guys are absolute rockstars and turned what could have been a nightmare ordeal into a positive experience. And yes, we will be seeking out other VEGgies 😆 back home in WI.

Loved this place! I drove an hour because they came highly recommended! The front desk lady, our two techs and the vet were so kind! They made us immediately feel at ease and checked her out quickly. They answered all my anxious questions and one of the techs brought Lua a blanket to lay on. They are just very caring and I am so grateful for our experience here. Diagnosing Lua quickly and getting us home

When one of my worst fears came true and my cat Penny experienced a life-threatening urinary obstruction at 3am, her VEG team not only saved her life but also showed a level of compassion and dedication that’s hard to find elsewhere. Thank you so much to her team — Dr. E, Dr. Neal, Dr. Caldwell, Megan, Hannah, Nola, and everyone else involved in her care — for taking such incredible care of Penny and turning one of the most terrifying experiences of my life into one where I left feeling relieved, with my best friend still by my side. Her doctors performed life-saving surgery before dawn and went above and beyond in every aspect of her care, including patiently answering my endless list of questions. Her technicians were incredibly kind, hardworking, knowledgeable, and accommodating, making sure we had everything we needed to be as comfortable as possible during our stay. As any emergency visit understandably is, our visit was expensive, but the team helped me save money in every way they could. I can’t even begin to express how grateful I am for VEG. I’ll never forget the compassion, skill, and reassurance they showed me during the scariest night of my life.

My experience taking my 1 year old toy poodle Luxe was amazing. It was everything I expected and more. As soon as I stepped foot in the door I was met by one of the staff members and Dr. Pauline Bravo was right there to attend to my Luxe who was not feeling well. Veronica and the rest of the staff were very helpful, friendly, devoted and professional. I would recommend the VEG Emergency Hospital to everyone that needs help with their fur baby/babies. VEG staffs are truly team players. Thank you for taking care of my Luxe. Regards! Rossalyn🩷

This review is largely excluding cost, because although there were many positives about it, the overall cost of vet care is insane. I came here after driving around all morning looking for a place that had a vet available for immediate attention. The person who I spoke with at Uptown recommended this place. I had never heard of them but they were super close to everything so I went over. The whole experience from the moment I walked in was so much better than anything I have experienced in the 25 years I have been taking dogs to vets. We never had to leave our dog's side. We saw everything that was happening around and got to see them work in true worst case scenarios. They were kind, professional, attentive, and worked hard to care for every animal around. Our girl was not doing well and given my experience at other vets, I don't know if she would have made it had we taken her elsewhere. I had my kids with me all day the first day. A 4 year old and 1 year old in an open space with sick animals and lots of equipment isn't ideal. They have iPads to watch movies, snacks, the good water machine, coffee, tea, coloring books, puzzles, etc. I think the sceen time and snacks the day prior (and the stress of seeing our Pep so sick) made the behavior a little less than ideal the 2nd day so we got a private room. I probably was not in my calmest state, either, but they were all amazing and kind. My husband brought our baby home this morning. My littlest is already stomping around saying "Peppy! Peppy!! Hi Peppy! Peppy Baby!" She is home and happy and largely unaffected by the stress of the last few days. I really think she is doing so well not only because of the vet care she received, but also because of the environment at this clinic. As for the cost - like I mentioned, vet care is sooo expensive. Was it a lot of money? Yes. Worth it? Yes. It isn't like we can't pay it nor wouldn't have paid more if necessary, but it just adds up quickly. I don't have to tell anyone how expensive life is here in San Diego. HOWEVER, they honored our request to approach testing incrementally, and they even said things like, "let me look at the finances and see how far we can stretch out the hospital stay with what you have paid." You never hear stuff like that. And when I asked about tests, they were honest in that we could totally get them if we wanted, but they knew we didn't want to blindly test and they didn't think the results from other tests made it necessary. It usually is what it is and everything is done out of your sight anyways. We got out of the 2 day hospital stay and a bunch of testing and meds for a little over 6k. And the experience itself was definitely better in every way. If you have an emergency, I highly recommend VEG!

I can’t recommend these guys enough. Ive unfortunately been twice now (my dog is a menace, but we love her!) The first time we were treated by Dr. Lingen & Paige as our RN. My dog got a bone stuck around her jaw, lesson learned for me, we are now a no bone house. The second time my dog started limping- turned out it was her patella. At this time we were treated by Dr. Patel & Angie as our RN. Tatiana gave excellent customer service running around to everyone checking in offering my dog toys & the families waiting snacks/drinks. When we came the second time Paige was there again & she had remembered us from the time before. (Not a big deal, but was nice.) Both times we were in and out fairly quickly. The staff was beyond compassionate and thorough. Neither of these times were life or death but they were able to help. I do want to say I was impressed to see a facility with such a great team. Not just for us but for everyone being treated and amongst the staff. The second time there happened to be a dog aggressive dog being treated and another dog/people aggressive dog. They did everything to respect those dogs needs & the safety of others. Also they offer payment plans, which is wonderful. I highly recommend.

I would highly recommend taking your pet to VEG ER for Pets. The staff was very kind, knowledgeable, and helpful. We were seen pretty much immediately, and I was kept apprised of everything that they were doing to care for my pet. I even watched them perform the x-rays through a little window. It’s a bit expensive, but not egregiously so when compared to other emergency vets in the area. For the services rendered and the quality of the staff alone it was well worth it. Striper and I are so grateful!

The most compassionate and professional Emergency Vet I have ever encountered. Our Corgi Biscuit hurt his paw playing outside, and Dr. Smallcomb and her entire staff showed such care to get him taken care of. Even when putting him for sedation, they put him in a lovely room with the blinds drawn and gentle music playing to make him comfortable. Just absolutely extraordinary.. thank you so much to all of you!

Went to VEG ER in Elk Grove, CA on Sunday 6/21/26. Let me start with they were absolutely wonderful! I have heard great things from friends in the vet field and I follow the VEG instagram as well. They definitely did not disappoint. My soul dog, Lilly, has kidney disease and heart disease and was fitting the symptoms for possible kidney failure. Nolan did our intake and was very kind and down to earth. Dr. Huntyr Mcmurty was Lilly’s doctor and she was compassionate, kind, caring, and listened very well. Dr. Mcmurty laid out what our options are and we agreed to proceed with blood work to check kidney values and go from there.after blood work supporting what I expected, extremely increased kidney values, Dr. Mcmurty explained our next options for hospital care or supportive care until humane euthanasia, of which we decided to do the latter since Lilly is 15.5yrs old. Overall the experience, as hard as it is to be with your sick fur baby, was very pleasant because of the wonderful care team and staff. I regret that I didn’t catch everyone’s name that helped Lilly, but each person was exceptional. All this to say it was very busy, a bit short staffed, and yet they still managed to remain calm, triage very well, and provide excellent care. If anyone needs an emergency vet I will always recommend VEG. Oh and those curious of pricing: with a sick and elderly dog I already expect to pay at least $500, and with ER vets I thought it would be significantly more, but was under $600 for an exam, blood work, medication, and subcutaneous fluids. So in my opinion very reasonable and well priced. Thank you VEG for all you do. Vets, vet techs, nurses, assistants, you are all amazing and no amount of praise can describe my gratitude towards you all. Thank you ❤️

I can’t thank Dr. Carol Chong enough for the exceptional care she provided to my dog, Bella. Bella needed emergency surgery for pyometra, and from the very beginning, Dr. Carol was compassionate, knowledgeable, and honest. She took the time to explain everything clearly, answered all of my questions, and made me feel confident that Bella was in the best possible hands. The surgery went very well, and Bella is recovering beautifully thanks to her excellent care. Throughout the entire process, Dr. Carol and her staff treated Bella as if she were her own patient, showing genuine kindness and dedication. I am incredibly grateful for everything she did. She not only saved Bella’s life but also gave me peace of mind during one of the most stressful moments I’ve experienced as a pet owner. I highly recommend Dr. [Last Name] to anyone looking for a skilled, compassionate, and truly caring veterinarian. Thank you for giving Bella a second chance.

Thank you for taking care of my pet rooster Hoppy and for the kind letter after his passing. I was told by my Aunt that you all were so hospitable and caring through the entire process. Warmly, Heather Bozzie

Dr. Jernigan and the rest of the staff treated my dog quickly, explained everything to me and were very friendly and caring. They all did an amazing job. I truly appreciate the care you provide.

I was referred here by the ER closest to my house because they did not have capacity to help my dog in a timely manner. I am very glad they did. Dr. Liddar, Sadie, and Angie? (sorry, I can't read the handwriting on the card) were great with my dog. They treated her quickly, calmly, and gently. My dog was nervous, but they kept her calm. The best ER experience I have had with my dogs.

I stayed with my cat Marco a majority of his 36 hour stay at VEG and encountered a few different shifts of nurses and doctors. Every single person on those teams were welcoming and understanding beyond my expectations. I never once felt like he wasn’t in the best possible care. Genuinely couldn’t have asked for better treatment during and after his procedure thank you everyone so so much.

They saved my little girl peaches literally saved her. DANA SHE IS AN ANGEL…!! They all are ANGELS…!! the doctors the nurses everyone. They taught us how to feed the pups, how to truly care for my peaches. I thought I lost her and yall gave me another chance to be a better parent.