24-hour
emergency
vet hospital

I cannot recommend this emergency animal hospital enough. A few weeks ago, we had to bring our cat, Tony, in because he was coughing and wheezing. We didn't think it was a true emergency at first, but the staff immediately took him to the back and began running tests. While the outcome was heartbreaking and we ultimately had to say goodbye to him due to a likely cancerous mass in his throat, I cannot praise the staff enough for their extraordinary care. During the many hours my daughter and I were there, we watched the staff interact with numerous families coming in with sick or injured pets. The entire team was consistently attentive, compassionate, and deeply empathetic to everyone. When it came time to make the hardest decision for Tony, the staff was incredibly kind. They prioritized Tony's comfort, allowing me to go home and bring the rest of my family back to say goodbye. They never rushed us. They let us spend all the time we needed with Tony before and after the procedure, treating him with the utmost respect and dignity. I honestly do not know how this staff mentally and emotionally handles seeing pet owners on the worst days of their lives, day in and day out, but they haven't lost an ounce of their warmth. They treated Tony and our family like we were special. In the middle of a devastating situation, we were in the best possible hands. Thank you for your extraordinary kindness.

This place is so empathic and kind. Treated my pup from a scary situation. Their bedside manner is impeccable, their knowledge is fantastic, and their care for my pup was top notch. Yes, they are a little costly as they are an emergency vet, but they saved my best friend's life, so I owe them my most sincere thanks and gratitude. Hope yall stay in business a long long time!

I wish I remembered the names of everyone I saw the evening of 7/12, but I was truly so impressed with the entire staff. Being able to speak to a vet on the phone was a game changer, and I was seen immediately when I walked in with my dogs. The doctor and all of the techs were incredibly kind, sweet with my dogs, and very quick. I’ve never been in and out of an emergency vet so quickly! Although I don’t want to have to come back, I definitely would return to this location if my dogs ever need it again.

Took excellent care of my two month old kitten when I brought him in for a swollen eye and sneezing. Would definitely bring my pet here again if I ever have another emergency.

I just want to say thank you so much for all the help you had given us for me and my Family. Our little dog has been around for 15 human years and was very ill and was at end of life. You were there for support and helped us with the process. God bless

Update: More than a week later, he is still doing amazing! He’s back to parkoring with his siblings at 3 am, yelling at us so he can go sunbathe and eating like a horse. THANK YOU AGAIN!! 😭 I cannot put into words how grateful I am for VEG Alpharetta. Last week, our cat Guy Diamond, who is only 2 years old and whom we’ve had since he was about a week old, became extremely sick. What we thought was a stomach issue quickly turned into every pet parent’s worst nightmare. After bloodwork at our regular vet showed he was critical, we were rushed to VEG because they were the only nearby hospital with the medications and level of care he needed. The moment we walked through the doors, they already knew who Guy was. They immediately took him back and started working on him while keeping us informed every step of the way. Within hours, we learned that he had developed a severe kidney infection that had progressed into sepsis. His blood pressure was around 40/20, his kidneys were reaching their limit, and he had virtually no white blood cells. We were told his chances of survival were very low. I was an absolute emotional wreck. What stood out to me wasn’t just the medical care—it was the compassion. The doctor sat on the floor with my 5-year-old daughter and me and walked us through every option with so much patience, honesty, and empathy. They never pressured us. They simply helped us understand what Guy was facing and supported us through impossible decisions. When they told us that euthanasia would be a completely understandable choice given how sick he was, I looked at my daughter and knew I wasn’t ready to give up on him. This cat is her best friend. He’s family. So I gave them my budget and asked them to do everything they could to save him. The team at VEG did something I’ll never forget. They made my daughter and me a bed so we could stay overnight with him. If you ever have the opportunity to stay with your pet during a hospitalization, do it. Throughout that night, I watched these doctors and nurses pour their hearts into every animal that came through those doors. I saw heartbreak. I saw families saying goodbye. I saw pets fighting for their lives. And I saw a veterinary team that never stopped caring, no matter how exhausted they were. It completely changed my perspective on veterinary medicine and why emergency care costs what it does. They do so much more than people realize. I stayed awake with Guy until almost 5 a.m., praying harder than I think I’ve ever prayed in my life. Then the miracle started happening. His blood pressure began improving. His fever started coming down. And then we got the news that made me completely lose it, he was finally making white blood cells again 😭 They even showed them to us on the screen. I cried like a baby. After seeing so many heartbreaking cases come through that hospital, I wanted them to have a win. I wanted my daughter to keep her best buddy. I wanted our little boy to beat the odds. And somehow, he did. He wasn’t out of the woods yet. There was still edema around both kidneys, and we still had a lot to worry about. But every update got a little better. Every hour he fought harder. Less than 24 hours after we were told his chances of survival were slim, Guy came home. Today, just a few days later, he’s eating, drinking, using the litter box, demanding attention, and acting like the same goofy cat we’ve always known. Watching him curled up on the couch again feels like a gift I wasn’t sure we’d get. To every doctor, nurse, technician, and staff member at VEG Alpharetta: thank you. Thank you for treating Guy like he mattered. Thank you for treating us like family. Thank you for your honesty, your compassion, your skill, and your willingness to fight for him when things looked hopeless. Because of you, my kids still has their best friend. And because of you, we still have our Guy Diamond.❤️

My dog, Brownie, almost die after eating his own bed. They saved him. This is the first time ever I’ve taken any of my dogs to an ER and I was so scared. All the doctors and staffs were very caring and patient with us. I love how they have an open concept where you can see how your pets being treated instead of just dropping them off at the checkin counter and they would come back once in awhile to ask you a yes or no question then just update everything verbally. My dog is 12 with a 3/6 heart murmur, which made it trickier for the surgery. He made it through the surgery. Special thank to Dr. David Chase, the surgical nurses, and the overnight nurse that helped taking care of Brownie. Brownie ended up spending a night for recovery after his obstructive removal surgery. They set us up in a room and allowed me to stay with my dog entire time. That means a lot to me and makes Brownie feel safer throughout his recovery. It was pricey but worth every single penny you spend. Hopefully Brownie will continue to recover smoothly and healthy again. Update: After 3 days, Brownie has finally been able to potty normally again for the first time and went on a walk today. He’s still little tired but better comparing to 2 days ago.

This Emergency Animal Hospital (VEG) in Willowgrove PA is awesome. They was there every step of the way with our beautiful 15 year old ShitzPoo "Handsome". First, in providing medical attention two weeks prior; until lastly helping us make that final decision in sending him to doggie heaven. It was a weekend, lots of patients, and never once did we feel rushed nor in the way. The care, compassion and love shown to Handsome and my family did not go unnoticed. We thank the entire staff from the bottom of our hearts for their professionalism in maintaining our dignity "as we all" laid him to rest. Please note that the animal loving residents in Willowgrove PA are so grateful to have you. He will live on forever. My baby boy Handsome, that brought 15 years & 4 months of sunshine

My boyfriend and I adopted a puppy from a shelter on Monday 3/23. The next day, we noticed her spay incision was opened and appeared infected. We brought her to VEG because it was the closest animal ER that was open. We were asked immediately after entering what the problem was and got into a room right after. We did not have to wait for anyone to come in and Suki was evaluated right then and there. Everyone was so sweet and genuine and we could tell that they were taking us seriously. Suki got an ultrasound to check that her internal stitches were still intact and then we were given a mild sedative (gabapentin), pain medication, and antibiotic for her. We were expecting to pay a minimum of $1000 but the whole visit was a little over $300. We went to an ER for our cat a while ago that also only needed an ultrasound and it costed $1,300 not including the initial visit fee so we were pleasantly surprised by VEG’s pricing to say the least. Dr. Ella Macquisten was so great and understanding and also made sure that we were involved with everything and didn’t make any decisions without asking first. We were in and out within an hour and Suki is doing great. Could not recommend this ER enough.

VEG is phenomenal. I cannot express enough how knowledgeable, kind, compassionate and thorough they are. Yesterday was the second time our mini Aussie has had a vaccine reaction requiring emergency care. The first time was full blown anaphylaxis.. this time was a bad case of hypersensitivity. Dr Sullivan was incredible, spent time with us, and answered tons of questions. The Vet nurse Cass was also amazing. This team, and VEG as a whole deserves to be recognized daily for the incredible work they do. I hope VEG continues to grow, every pet should have access to the kind of care they give. We had the idea to make them a care package to say thanks , I’m sure they don’t get as many thank you’s as they deserve ( Mia helped us make it ) THANK YOU ALLLL !!!!

Dr. Adams, Cav, Izzy, and the whole VEG team were phenomenal. They are exceptionally attentive, genuinely caring, and resoundingly professional. THEY ARE ROCKSTARS! I love the VEG business model and will continue to recommend VEG to friends, patients, and anyone who isn’t already a VEGGIE. We are so lucky to have a VEG in our community. Thank you for taking such great care of VinDi and all the pets under your care. No one wants to visit the ER, but once you experience VEG, you will never take your pet anywhere else in an emergent situation.

Our experience at VEG was nothing short of amazing. I brought my AiChan “Chi chi” in at the recommendation of our vet. She had recently been diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes the week before. She was lethargic, refusing to eat, peeing and drinking a lot. We had not received our insulin yet and local Costco was on back order. From the moment we stepped foot in the door we were welcomed and taken to a room right away. The staff interaction with me and her was comforting. Chi chi stayed with them from Wednesday to Friday night. I received updates regularly on her status and felt reassured knowing she was doing well. I was also welcome to come at any time to visit. I loved the fact that I could stay with her the whole time if I wanted. Being that I had never administered insulin before they took the time to teach me how. Before leaving they cleaned her well, made sure we had everything. The staff and doctors were all so attentive and caring. I could feel the love they have for our pets. Thank you all for making our experience during such a stressful time comfortable and loving for her. Side note: thank you for shaving her and making sure her new “fur-cut” didn’t look crazy 😉

I highly recommend VEG. We brought our 11-year-old French Bulldog, Bubs, here for an emergency visit early this morning (July 14, 2026). The care we received was night and day compared to other experiences. The entire staff was phenomenal, starting with the compassionate receptionist who handled my 6 AM call and greeted Bubs, all the way through to our nurse and veterinarian. They provided an excellent treatment plan and genuine comfort during a scary time. The facility is spotless and the pricing is very fair. We have officially found our go-to emergency vet. Thank you for rescuing our boy!

Our puppy was having stomach issues (diarrhea & throwing up). Came here and was seen immediately. Everything was clean and great communication between the main vet and this team. Dr. Stevie and our nurse were amazing. Answered all our questions super quickly and comprehensively. She even gave us some preventative tips for long-term care for our pup at home. The nurse told us the facility is open concept, so you’re able to pretty much be next to your pet for almost every procedure, which is so important for keeping them calm in a usually stressful situation. Also, the cost wasn’t too much more compared with going to the normal vet, which was such a pleasant surprise. I highly suggest this capable team for anyone who needs speedy, accurate, and thoughtful care!

As I see my Bingo relaxing in his bed right now, I cannot be more thankful for saving my pup’s life. I was terrified I might lose him to parvo. Thank you to everyone who took care of my baby boy! My little champ. We might have a favorite over there, Carlie his nurse was AMAZING. Thank you for being so good to Bingo, and explaining everything to me. I am so glad you guys exist! Thank you a million!

Very clean, friendly, and caring. Kailey and Dr Snyder were wonderful. They provide blankets, pet beds, phone chargers, snacks and drinks if you're there for an extended period of time. They took great care with my 17 year old cat who had a UTI.

I had to take Sia, my cat to VEG today because VCA Animal Hospital on Bradshaw does not have a doctor. I thought my cat was in respiratory distress because she got a cold and was breathing like she was distressed last night. I did not sleep at all and I was very stressed out and concerned for her. Upon arrival they called a doctor right over who assessed her and told me she was not in respiratory distress and put us in a private room where more vital signs were taken. We saw a doctor in less than 10 minutes and we were assured the cold needed to run it's course and she would not recommend antiviral medication. The doctor said we could take her home. I thought we would get a huge bill but she said there was no cost because they didn't do anything. But, they did a great service for me and my husband because we had piece of mind that our furbaby was not going to die. The fact that they took her immediately to see a doctor for triage to determine if she needed oxygen was very impressive. I was in tears. All staff who checked out my cat, Sia, did a wonderful job. I truly appreciate this service being here in Elk Grove and I highly recommend this emerging service for all furbabies.

This was my first time having to take my pet to an ER vet and my expectations were beyond met. Dr. Funk was so attentive and proactive in getting my dog back to himself and was thorough through the whole process. Nurse Kaitlyn was so kind and hospitable towards my pet and went above and beyond to make sure we were both comfortable. I could shout out every person on their team and I believe that my dog was able to recover as fast as he did because of the care and love that he received at this office. They even rolled out a red carpet and celebrated his recovery as we left! 10/10 service and care!

These people are very concerned with your pet's needs. They are very respectful and want to do nothing more then help get our pets on recovery. They are also very passionate about the owners feelings and concerns. They're in this for our animals and not the money. Thanks again to EVERYONE at VEG in Chapel Hill, NC for getting Baby feeling better.

The staff were very nice and helpful. I recommend their office for any of your pet emergencies after hours. They treated Hondo as if he was their Dog. Thank you.