24-hour
emergency
vet hospital

i took my dog in because she was acting lethargic and abnormal. i was helped very quickly. i felt that the veterinarians and staff were knowledgeable, thorough, detail oriented, and caring. they ran a bunch of tests trying to get to the bottom of what was going on with my pup (blood tests, urinalysis, ultrasound, x-rays)… yes, it was quite expensive & i went in knowing that. but they were transparent about the cost from the start, unlike other emergency vets i have visited in the past. i would highly recommend VEG ER beverly grove if you are in a situation where you need to have your pet seen very urgently for a health issue. i have called them back a couple of times since my pup’s visit requesting additional information and medical records to follow up with another vet, and the staff has been very helpful and sent over all the records immediately. i really can’t recommend this emergency vet enough. for reference, i have taken 2 of my dogs to VCA & MASH for emergency vet visits in the past & VEG ER is the best ER vet i’ve been to in LA thus far, in my opinion.

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 ;)

My Maverick was struck by a vehicle today. The staff here are absolutely amazing! 10/10 would highly recommend for any of your pets emergency needs. They made us feel right at home.

I had to bring my dog to the VEG ER, because of a stroke my vet had missed. Even though it was too late and she could not be saved, VEG ER tried all they could to save her. They took her from our arms the moment we stepped in the door. We were treated kindly from everyone at this facility. She was never left alone, a nurse was by her side the entire time. They were honest about her condition, but never rushed us to make a decision. Dr. Swartzel was phenomenal, he even sat on the floor next to me when letting me know how she was doing and discussing our options. I felt like they respected us and were empathetic about the entire situation. They made the euthanasia process easier, the room was cozy and we were able to sit with our baby as long as we needed. I would 100% recommend this ER.

I had to rush my cat, Mila, to the emergency vet this past Wednesday night and had to hospitalize her for the past few days. The care she received was amazing and everyone on staff at VEG Chelsea was absolutely fantastic. Bringing your pet to the emergency vet is obviously a very stressful experience but VEG Chelsea did so much to ease my stress and communicate with me as much as possible. I’m so happy my cat was so well cared for and treated so well during her stay (even if she was a little feisty). Thank you VEG Chelsea!

Thank you to the team at VEG ER in Allen Texas for taking such amazing care of our Kimber late last night. She is feeling a bit better today. Thank you again...you are all so very kind, informative and welcoming. The care for the animals is handled so well especially when you're busy like last night taking care of all the fur babies that you know their owners love so much.

We can't say enough about VEG ER for Pets. The care was outstanding, we were involved in our pets care from the time I called to his after care instructions and leaving. Everyone treated us as a whole, explained everything clearly and concisely and answered any questions that came up. They made sure we were taken care of as well as our fur baby, we were treated as a whole unit and were involved in every step of his treatment and could be a part of the whole process and treatment which was a very long and unfortunately unproductive endoscopy, but we were told there was a chance it wouldn't work but we went ahead anyway. They tried their best and went above and beyond. We knew and saw first hand Sam was in great care. They were disappointed the endoscopy was unproductive. We were still very happy we went ahead with it, and understand their disappointment, they tried so hard. And they were very gentle with our big puppers the whole time and very respectful. There was much love, you could feel it. Highly recommend. We were hesitant to drive that distance that late at night but it was worth it. We look forward to having them open a clinic closer to home in case they are ever needed again

We had to come in the middle of the night for my dog’s care. We were instantly greeted by some nice vet technicians, the lady with the southern accent that just moved here in January (sorry I forgot her name!) was assisting us the whole time. She was SO sweet and kind, and definitely made the experience better as sometimes you don’t usually connect with the workers during a visit at all. She seemed like someone I would totally be friends with outside of this emergency visit. We also thought our doctor (Dr. Gunn) was very knowledgeable and always answered any questions I had. The thing that we really appreciate the most is that we were able to stay with our dog the whole time and watch what happened. With other clinics, our dog is taken away from us and we don’t have any updates or anything for hours and we can’t see her as well. This open concept makes us feel more comfortable as pet owners as we want to know the status of our dog! If we need to come back in the future we will definitely go back even though we live in Milwaukie, and recommend this hospital to our friends/family. We were discharged with lots of thorough instructions and we just felt really cared for because our dog means everything to us!

Wow! We are currently fostering to adopt a 9 week old puppy and she started throwing up and having diarrhea today. We were referred to Blue Pearl who ended up being full and actually referred to another place that was also full. The second place referred us here and I am so thankful. This place was amazing. The staff was excellent. Super friendly, they all really loved their jobs and caring for all of the animals that came in. Special shoutout to C who was our intake tech in the isolation unit. She was vibrant, fun, so great with our puppy and just kicked off the whole experience on a positive note. Our Doctor, Dr. Morgan was also really exceptional. Very kind. Throughly walked us through what might be going on and what steps would be taken. Do not get me wrong, this was an emergency vet, we spent about 3.5 hours here, but we were constantly asked if we wanted any water, coffee or anything. That was really thoughtful of them. This will be our 1st stop moving forward in case an emergency comes up again with our babies. I can’t say enough positive things.

I am so incredibly grateful to the care team here for saving my 5 year old cat’s life by performing an emergency laparotomy on him after he ingested a linear foreign body. The staff is very competent, communicative, and personable. Special thank you to the surgeon, Dr. Laura Hauser. She is absolutely amazing!!! Attached photo is Pilgrim in his kennel at VEG a couple hours after waking up from anesthesia :-)

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I cannot say enough amazing things about VEG Allen and the entire team, especially Dr. Brown and the Monday night shift team (7/20). Our local urgent care veterinarian referred us to VEG after my dog, Koe, swallowed a corn cob. They had already attempted to induce vomiting without success, so after an almost hour-long drive, we arrived a little after 10:00 PM. From the moment we walked through the doors, we were greeted with smiles and immediately brought back. The hospital itself is unlike any emergency vet I’ve ever seen. Being able to stay with your pet throughout the process or see them at all times even if they required a procedure made an incredibly stressful situation so much more comforting. The team first tried a stronger medication to induce vomiting, but unfortunately the corn cob still didn’t come up. Dr. Brown sat down with me and thoroughly explained our options: endoscopy or surgery. She answered every question I had, never made me feel rushed, and had such a calm, reassuring presence that immediately put me at ease during one of the most stressful nights I’ve had as a pet owner. After talking with my husband, we chose to move forward with an endoscopy since it was less invasive, more cost-effective, and offered a quicker recovery. By the time bloodwork was complete, it was after midnight, and now my birthday. Spending my birthday at an emergency animal hospital definitely wasn’t how I imagined celebrating. Unfortunately, the endoscopy was unsuccessful because of where the corn cob was lodged. Once again, Dr. Brown patiently walked me through our options. She even told us we could have our regular veterinarian perform the surgery the next day if cost was a concern. After another conversation with my husband, we decided to move forward with surgery at VEG because, despite only knowing Dr. Brown for about three hours, I trusted her completely. I was able to watch through the OR window as Dr. Brown successfully removed the corn cob. During surgery, I mentioned to one of the nurses that it was my birthday. When Dr. Brown came out after surgery to tell me everything had gone well, she wished me a happy birthday and said she was sorry this was how I was spending it. That simple kindness meant so much. I stayed until Koe woke up from anesthesia before heading home around 4:00 AM. Before I left, Dr. Brown told me she would personally call with an update between 7:00 and 8:00 AM. At exactly 8:00 AM, my phone rang. She let me know Koe was doing great, explained the plan for the day, and said that if he continued eating well, he could come home that evening. When we returned that night to pick him up after my birthday dinner, I walked over to Koe’s kennel and immediately burst into tears. The staff had decorated his kennel with a Happy Birthday banner, put a birthday headband on Koe, bought cupcakes, a little plant, and a birthday card for me. After such an emotional, exhausting 24 hours running on almost no sleep, that thoughtful gesture was beyond anything I could have ever expected and meant more to me than words can express. The medical care we received was exceptional, but what truly sets VEG apart is the compassion, empathy, and humanity of every single person we encountered. They treated Koe like he was their own, and they treated me with so much kindness during an extremely stressful time. Dr. Brown and the entire Monday night team, you are all absolutely incredible. Thank you for saving my sweet boy and for turning what could have been one of the worst birthdays into one I’ll never forget for all the right reasons. To the VEG leadership team: if you read these reviews, please know that Dr. Brown and the Monday night staff deserve every bit of recognition. They are an incredible group of professionals who exemplify what emergency veterinary medicine should be. I sincerely hope we never have another emergency, but if we do, I will gladly drive an hour back to VEG Allen without hesitation. I will also recommend VEG to every pet owner I know. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

A+ ALL AROUND!!!! This was actually our 2nd time using VEG in Encinitas. Both times were absolutely amazing!!! The entire staff is so extremely compassionate, thorough, thoughtful, cannot say enough about every single staff member. Starting w the front desk staff, to the individual nurses, to the doctors!!! Couldn’t be happier. Obviously nobody wants to be in the ER for our little babies but if it’s needed, this is the spot!!! Extremely clean and very well maintained. Love the fact that you can stay right with your baby the entire way. Soooo grateful!!! Dr Campbell was our pups Doc but every staff member there was critical (shout out to our lovely nurse who loves BT’s as much as we love ours: Boston Terrier) She treated Charlie like she was her own!!! Just so grateful

From the moment we walked in the door, we were greeted with compassion, understanding, and support! The atmosphere is very relaxing and cozy, not hospital like! Which is very helpful in an already stressful situation! You can tell the techs and vets care about the animals and their owners! Would highly recommend!

I came in with my pet rat for a possible respiratory infection, and they were so efficient and put me at ease very quickly! They took us right back because of the symptoms I described and immediately checked all her vitals and got us settled into a private room where my rat was free to roam around until being seen. Dr. Cameron and all staff were so sweet. For an emergency visit and medicine, the pricing was very affordable. And they got my consent for all treatments performed after I reviewed pricing and agreed to it. Chili and want to thank you all for the amazing care 💕

Stopped by in the early evening on Friday, worried about my little girl Peach. I was able to speak with a veterinarian on the phone before I came by which was so nice. Tyra helped me over the phone and when I got there and checked in, and the nurse who took Peach’s vitals was kind, quick and efficient. Peach was seen by the vet in less than 5 minutes, a POCUS was done right away and they were able to identify what was going on and give me instructions on how to care for her at home with her condition. I can’t say enough how impressed and delighted I was with every member of staff and the level of care that they provided. Worth every penny and a great resource to have so close to home, I’m so thankful to everyone who helped us last Friday!

I’m late on writing a review but I also wanted to give an update on my sweet baby Missy! Words can’t describe how grateful I am for this place and the nurses and doctors. My Missy was seen last November for severe subcutaneous emphysema caused by another vet’s negligence. Missy is my soul cat I couldn’t imagine losing her due to something that could have been prevented, she’s my world and my reason I’m here. The nurses and doctors were so compassionate and empathetic they KNEW how important it was to save Missy. They were honest about everything up front and kept me updated all through the night through text or a call. I can’t remember the doctors name that first took Missy that night but I do remember dr shoemaker taking over her care the next morning and he was amazing, his aftercare plan was great and Missy made a full recovery and she’s better than ever. Her new vet who recommended VEG saw her for a check up after her ER visit and said she might have some residual damage from the trachea tear but other than that she’s been so much better. She’s still her very loving self and still so playful with her brother! I will be forever grateful for everyone at VEG for saving my baby girl. Also I was quoted 3k to start treatment for her and they knew money was tight for me but when I came back to get her they were actually able to treat her less than that and was able to put money back into my pocket. They could have lied and took all the money and not helped Missy and said there was nothing they could do but they didn’t. The integrity of this place and commitment of this medical team goes beyond 4 stars! Here’s some recents pictures of Missy! She’s doing great and clean bill of health!

I cannot say enough about VEG. My sweet girl had a traumatic, life threatening, unexpected situation yesterday. From my phone call with Jasmine to being greeted by the techs and working with Dr. Croslin, it was an amazing experience despite the awful situation we were there for. You really do get to stay with your pet the entire time. The staff are all very kind, knowledgeable and passionate towards you and your loved one. They performed various tests very quickly, found the problem so fast and provided options and outcomes in a way that was considerate and compassionate. In the end, my family and I made the very difficult decision to put my baby to sleep. The entire process was so difficult on my heart but the team took care of us every step of the way and truly showed care and love although we had just met. During a time that you really don't want to be thinking of the financial aspect of things, but you're worried about how big that bill is about to be-the pricing was absolutely reasonable and fair. I promise you will be in excellent, caring hands if you need to come to VEG in the Alliance area. Call ahead on your way there. They will send you a link to a brief form to fill out, so that as soon as you walk in the door, you can be seen right away. If I could give more than 5 stars, I absolutely would. Thank you from the bottom of my very broken heart, to the team of techs and Dr. Croslin for working so fast and with so much love yesterday for my sweet baby girl, Shadow.

Unfortunately, our dog, Duncan, ate a few grapes. Based on recommendations from a friend who was a former vet tech she strongly encouraged bringing Duncan to the emergency vet. This was around 9pm at night. We have a 4 year old and 3 month old. And after a long day the last thing I wanted to do was be at the emergency vet for hours. The closer ER vet had a wait time of 209 minutes! I called VEG and immediately got to talk to a dr. So we drove the 20 minutes. I really liked the open concept. I liked that I was with my dog the whole time instead of being in the waiting room and then in an exam room and they take my dog to the back. We were in and out in maybe a little over an hour. Everyone was so friendly and kind and tried to help Duncan feel better and calm. After sharing my experience with my friend and my sister, turns out they had both had taken their dogs to a VEG location when they needed an emergency vet and had great experiences too. My friend had to take her dog to one to be put down and when she brought her other dog a while later the same doctor remembered her late dog.

I cannot thank this hospital and their incredible team enough for saving my kitten’s life. My kitten was in a life-threatening emergency after swallowing a foreign object and needed immediate surgery. The doctors and staff spent several hours performing the operation, and throughout the entire process they showed an incredible level of professionalism, patience, compassion, and dedication. From the moment we arrived, everyone treated us with kindness and took the time to explain every step of the treatment. Even during such a stressful and emotional time, they never made us feel rushed and answered every question with patience and genuine care. It was clear that they truly cared about my kitten as if it were their own. Their skill, determination, and love for animals gave my kitten a second chance at life. They literally brought my kitten back from the brink of death, and I will be forever grateful for everything they did. The care didn’t stop after the surgery—they continued to monitor my kitten closely and made sure we understood how to care for the recovery at home. It is rare to find a veterinary team that combines exceptional medical expertise with such warmth, kindness, and heartfelt compassion. Every doctor, technician, and staff member went above and beyond, and I will never forget what they did for my family. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your patience, your compassion, your dedication, and for saving my kitten’s life. You truly are heroes, and I will always recommend this hospital to anyone who wants the very best care for their beloved pets.

My kitty Zedd was having trouble breathing and we were really worried about him and couldn’t get him in anywhere else so we decided to take him over to VEG to get him some help. The entire experience was absolutely amazing. They got him in as soon as we walked in the door and they got him on Oxygen ASAP and ran through their check up. The vets were incredibly transparent through the entire process and they did not go crazy charging extra money on anything. I really appreciate the extra special care they took and I was right by his side throughout the entire process. I’m so happy we decided to rush him here rather than taking him to the normal vet and potentially having to wait while his breathing got worse. We learned that he has asthma and they went through all the steps with me on how to take care of our baby and make sure he was back to feeling better and breathing easier. Not only could I see the quality care they were giving to my kitty but also all the other animals at the clinic. Highly recommend VEG to anyone else who needs emergency care for their pet and knowing good well that they will do a spectacular job! Thank you so much for making our boy feel more like himself again! :)