24-hour
emergency
vet hospital

What started out as a nightmare before meeting the team of VEG turned into the exact opposite after meeting the staff at the door the moment I arrived. Upon arriving, the team was actually waiting at the door for my dog Selena to arrive, which made me feel calm and comfortable the moment I witnessed this. I would suggest anyone to give VEG a try if you haven’t already. The team is professional, courteous, thoughtful, and caring. I’ve never gotten all four of these things from one veterinarian ever! Dr. Neal Villanueva along with his staff dealt with me and my dog for two days, and it was the most pleasant experience. Even my dog showed appreciation by wagging her tail nonstop the entire time she was there, although she was in lots of pain when she arrived. I can’t thank this team enough. VEG, you all are the best!!🙏🏾❤️ 🦴 🤗

From triage to dismissal the staff and Doctors and techs were fantastic. The kept us well informed and took amazing care of our puppy. Can't recommend this urgent care for pets more highly

I spent two nights at VEG with my cat, trying to figure out what was wrong with him and fix it. The best option for him ended up being put to sleep, but the people working here did everything they could for him. They triaged him immediately and kept me in the loop whenever I had to wait for more urgent cases, did every test necessary and allowed me to opt out of or postpone ones I wasn’t sure about, and moved mountains to make sure everything that could be done for my baby was done, even though money was tight. They were exceptionally generous. There is free wifi, snacks, and drinks for long waits; when I had to wait hours in the middle of the night for them to save critical patients, they pulled out a bed and blanket for me. The euthanasia was handled respectfully, humanely, and with so much care. They even sent me a handwritten note of condolence in the mail. Losing my cat was one of the most horrible things that has happened to me, but the people on the night shift at VEG helped us get through it with the least pain possible. Thank you guys for everything you did for me and Moony.

my dog received excellent care. Also great service. From the minute you walk in the door jennifer at the front desk is very helpful and pleasant. There was no wait time. Dr. Lauren Healy was kind, caring, and very knowledgeable And most importantly fixed my puppy. All medical assistants and other support staff were extremely friendly caring and helpful. All are amazing with dogs. not my first time here. They are my go to place for pet emergencies.

IMPRESSIVE! It was my first time going to veg and I was nervous since my cat had a fever. The space is spacious and clean. I was greeted at the front desk and rapidly escorted to a table where a nurse came to check my cat. Doctor Chavez prepared an estimate and since I was a little hesitant with one of the exams because of the price, nurse Melanie helped by figuring out a way of still getting the treatment but closer to my budget. I felt very supported and understood while my cat got everything he needed. Highly recommend VEG. They take your pets situation seriously. While I was waiting, a dog came in needing CPR and everyone on the floor rushed with urgency and professionalism.

This place is the best if your fur baby needs help! Our 14 year old dog Izzy had been there before but last night she had a medical emergency from having multiple seizures from her epilepsy. My daughter and I decided it was time to let her go and rest in peace. Despite being busy, they made us feel like we were the only ones there. The entire staff was so kind, helpful and supportive and the doctor was on the floor with us and our dog until she took her last breath.

We had an unexpected and stressful visit to VEG ER in Nanuet after our dog, Jensen, was bitten, and I truly can’t say enough about the care we received from Dr. Bandura and her entire team. From the moment we walked in, the nurses, support staff, and medical team were calm, compassionate, and incredibly professional. They understood how anxious we were and took the time to explain everything clearly — from examining the puncture wound to outlining treatment options and recovery expectations. Dr. Bandura was thoughtful, thorough, and reassuring throughout the entire process. One thing that stood out in particular was how she handled the discussion around sedation. She provided clear expert guidance and walked us through the options, but ultimately we chose to go another route. Dr. Bandura was completely respectful of our decision, supportive, and continued to provide outstanding care without any pressure — which meant a lot in a stressful moment. The nursing team was equally fantastic — attentive, compassionate, and incredibly hands-on throughout the entire visit. They treated Jensen with such gentleness and care, taking the time to carefully shave and clean the area, thoroughly flush the wound, and keep him as comfortable as possible throughout the process. What stood out most was how they physically stayed with him — holding him, reassuring him, and working together in a calm, coordinated way that made a stressful situation feel controlled and thoughtful. It was clear they weren’t just performing a procedure — they were caring for him with patience, empathy, and professionalism. Emergency situations are never easy, but the team at VEG ER Nanuet made a difficult moment feel manageable. Jensen was in excellent hands, and we’re incredibly grateful for the level of care, professionalism, and compassion they showed. If you ever find yourself needing emergency veterinary care, this is exactly the kind of team you hope to have by your side.

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 am so grateful for Dr Volkman and her associates at Veg ER. Our 12 yr old dog "Bug" was having difficulty breathing and I can't say enough about how caring and intelligent the staff was. When we first arrived he could only walk a short distance so they made him comfortable right where he was so he could rest and proceeded to treat him there. I've never seen our dog so at ease with strangers, I really believe he sensed the genuine caring they surrounded him with. I was amazed. Their home care instructions were detailed and easy to understand. One of the girls there even decorated his folder for his paper work with his name and some art... a small detail but little things like that really mean a lot. I can tell you these people genuinely care about the animals they treat. I highly recommend and won't hesitate to return when and if the need ever arises again.

When we had to say goodbye to our dog, Latte, this clinic made one of the hardest days of our lives as gentle as it could possibly be. She suffered from end stage lymphoma, and we looked into several veterinary clinics beforehand, and this one stood out for its reasonable pricing. But more than that, from the moment we walked in, the staff guided us straight to a private room with no waiting in a busy lobby, and gave us all the time we needed to grieve and to let Latte go at our own pace. Every step of the process was explained clearly, and we could feel how much they truly cared about us and our dog throughout. We had arranged to take Latte home afterward for a private cremation, and the way they prepared her for us was beyond anything we expected. She was placed in a paper coffin with flowers, and when we asked, they even clipped some of her fur and placed it in a small glass bottle to include with her. It was so thoughtful and so full of heart. Latte deserved the most loving farewell, and that's exactly what she received here. Every staff member was compassionate and kind. We are so grateful we chose this clinic, and we're so glad Latte's last moments were held with such care. Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts💖

Dr. Fahey and the entire team here at VEG in Palo Alto were absolutely fantastic! My dog inhaled a foxtail and they immediately took action and resolved the issue! We are so grateful for their professionalism and care. Every person we interacted with on their large team showed us kindness in a stressful situation and helped answer all my questions. We were in and out in less than an hour and a half and the price was so reasonable for the level of care he received. Highly recommend this group.

Dr. Akkaya and Dr. Schwartz kept my 13 year old Buttercup comfortable in her final day. I rushed her there at 4 am due to difficulty breathing. Only two days before did this begin. I work at Mineola Animal Hospital. They did a chest tap on Monday 6/22. Brought Buttercup in 4AM on 6/24. She declined after the tap rapidly. B it the doctors and staff at VEG were helpful until the very end. They tried everything. They gave me a little hope. But I knew it was for naught. They were willing to even do another chest tap, but there wasn’t even any fluid to be drained causing buttercups respiratory distress. Her highly aggressive malignant mediastinal mass must’ve been the cause. Only diagnosed two days prior to her death. The entire night crew and day shift was phenomenal and allowed me to stay by her side. They made things so much easier. I will be eternally grateful to the staff here. Thank you for allowing my Buttercup to reach a more peaceful end at the place I work. You saved her from a traumatic end.

I am so grateful for the emergency pet clinic in Encinitas. I brought my cat in after he started throwing up repeatedly, and I was extremely worried. From the moment we arrived, the staff was compassionate, calm, and reassuring. They treated my cat with such care and took the time to explain everything clearly, which helped ease my anxiety during a very stressful situation. The veterinarian (Dr Campbell) & vet techs were thorough, kind, and never made me feel rushed. You can truly tell they care about both pets and their owners. I’m incredibly thankful for the quick attention and professionalism we received. I highly recommend this clinic to anyone who needs emergency care for their pet—you’ll be in excellent hands. The team did blood work, X-rays, ultrasound , fluid, etc. They were so efficient and thorough I included a photo of my kitty before going to the clinic (looking lethargic next to water bowl) and him immediately when we got home (so relieved).

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ We are BLOWN AWAY by this amazing crew 🤩 From the time we made the first phone call in absolute distress about our sweet Gwen, to the time we left, making cremation plans, everybody met us with calm compassion, healthy urgency, and ultimately genuine sympathy. When we arrived, we were not treated any less because our beloved pet was a gerbil … a literal rodent… Triage announced “let’s get eyes on this baby”, and updated my 11 year olds and me every second. We were guided to a comfy sitting area, where my kiddos and I were comforted and offered water. A sweet staff member went over options, from burial, cremation, or other personal ideas. Never once were we rushed or shushed, even though there were at least 3 other animals in their emergency care. We felt like the only patients there, and I cannot recommend them enough. 🥰

Y’all were the biggest lifesaver… literally! Thanks to the amazing care at VEG our Alaskan malamute is alive! From the moment we stepped in to taking her home I have never felt so supported, welcomed, and cared for by a veterinary team. Our 4 year old malamute is normally very intense at vet appointments- the open floor plan, kind approachability of the staff and flexibility for her we could tell made her feel more at ease. The doctors came and sat on the floor with us while we had all her testing done and helped to talk us through a plan for her next steps. We ended up getting her admitted for overnight care & X-rays. Getting a call at 2:30 in the morning that she would need emergency abdominal surgery or it would be fatal was one of the scariest moments, we rushed right on over and got to be with her while they prepped her for surgery. VEG is unique in such a fantastic way, the open floor plan, ability to stay with your pet, phenomenal communication & truly the best vet care I’ve received- should any other future emergencies arise we will not be going anywhere else. I really appreciated the comprehensive medication take home sheet, as well as the extremely detailed itemized bill( - Also I highly recommend looking into pet insurance)

All the vets and technicians were wonderful! My cat had to be hospitalized to be unblocked after having urinary issues and they were super accommodating and took excellent care. They let us stay in the room with him up until the point of hospitalization. All three vets took very good care and explained the procedure as well as recovery care very well.

I can't thank y'all enough for everything you did for her. From the moment we walked in, you treated her with so much care, compassion, and kindness. Not only did you take amazing care of her, but working with us on the bill meant more than words can explain during such a stressful and emotional time. You truly have hearts of gold, and I will never forget the love and support you showed our family. Thank you for helping us when we needed it most and for treating her like she mattered. We are beyond grateful for every single one of you. They immediately saw her and loved pixie so much. They have a heart of Gold 🥺♥️

We had an excellent experience at VEG ER with our Loki. The team was careful, thorough, and detail-oriented throughout the visit. They clearly explained everything, and never tried to upsell us on unnecessary tests or treatments. They had all needed testing and diagnostics in-house and able to be done that night. They diagnosed the issue and provided the medicine needed to resolve it. I would absolutely bring him back if we ever need emergency vet care again.

We had a health scare with our dog Scout at around 1am and needed emergency after hours vet care. VEG ER was a godsend. Open 24/7 and gave excellent care. Thet let us stay with her the whole time they got her triaged and stable. Place is pricey, sure, but emergency vet med typically is, especially since Scout ended up having to stay overnight for fluids and observation. They have overnight rooms available if you want to sleep at the hospital with your pet, too. We did a lot of waiting, as one typically does in any emergency room I think, but Scout is home now and doing great. The staff are all amazingly kind and wonderfully patient. Interacting with them helped this scary experience feel less lonely and frightening. I feel like Scout received excellent care and that I always understood what was going on.

First of all, I would like to thank the Doctor and her team for being so kind and understanding and supportive with my cat that suddenly got sick. He was only eight months old and come to find out he had contacted PARVO and unfortunately, it was too far along to save him,. This place I couldn’t recommend more. They are kind, They are understanding and they helped with lowering the cost of the procedures they’ve done, as I am a single mom with two kids. I couldn’t have asked for better than what I received. I highly recommend this place. They work with you in every possible way. You are in the room and able to see everything going on the way it’s laid out is amazing.. You’re there with your pet the whole time, even to the very end. They have options cremating your beloved pet either taking thier ashes home or having their ashes spread in the sea, where you can watch on the Internet live when it happens, , which is the choice we took and I’m so happy that we’re able to be involved when that happens. I will not go anywhere else after experiencing, the love and the support I got from these ladies they are truly a gift from God. As hard as it was to see my little Vader fall asleep forever, they made the transition as peaceful and as caring and as loving and as supportive than I could ever imagine.! this place is truly one of a kind and I couldn’t have asked for a better place. Thank you again ladies your truly are amazing caring souls!