24-hour
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My boy Goose was outside with my family and they weren’t paying attention so he was playing in the pool and swallowed ALOT of salt water. His stomach was rock hard and he was throwing up pretty consistently. One of my biggest fears is Bloat so we immediately loaded him up in the car and took him to the vet. We have never been here before but the entire staff was very very nice and super respectful of my boy. He is very anxious and doesn’t like people in his space but they allowed me to take the lead and direct them into the best way to help him. They communicated every step of the way and took their time to explain the best course of action for him. I would absolutely recommend anyone who needs emergency care to take their animal to this vet.

As soon as you walk through the door you are greeted and made to feel comfortable. My little Morkie was vomiting blood most likely from something she shouldn’t have eaten but they immediately checked her vitals and made sure she was ok. They then ran tests and X-rays to make sure all was good. They were very kind and I like that they let you be with your pet the whole time, not like other facilities that make you wait In a room while they take your pet. It’s also open concept there so you can see everything going on, especially how caring and gentle they are with our pets. The waiting room is nice with couches and pet blankets to make them comfortable and there are even snacks and coffee, water for us pet owners. Top notch facility!

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.❤️

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.

Cheeto had, what thankfully turned out to be, a minor injury. Their caring staff was so kind and helpful and I would definitely recommend them in an emergency situation. It’s a beautiful facility and they will even accommodate you if your pet has to stay overnight. Great location too, right by Whole Foods.

Excellent in every regard! Every employee showed professionalism and compassion (for my cat and the humans!) The issues and treatment plan were thoroughly discussed at every point in time. It was comforting to be able to stay with my cat through the 48 hours required.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about the staff here and the treatment my cat Harper received. It always seems that pet emergencies happen on the weekend. My vet does not offer Sat/Sun hours and the other local vet didn't have any appointments. Since it was a urinary blockage emergency I headed to VEG Biscayne Blvd. I am SO glad I did!! We were taken right into the clinic area and immediately examined. I was provided a complete explanation of what the issue was and given a written estimate of the charges. Yes, they were expensive, but I cannot say more than anywhere else. However, the treatment and access I had to Harper and the treatment he received throughout the procedure were unprecedented. I was able to be with him and observe the entire surgery where Dr. Basit talked me through everything. I stayed until he was fully awake from his anesthesia and comfortable in the crate. I am certain the 24 hour care he received allowed him to make a full recovery in just one day and he has been perfect since. I believe their care not only gave Harper the best possible outcome in the shortest amount of time, in the end it also reduced the overall cost. I will always recommend VEG, Dr. Basit and nurses Beatriz, Kiera and assistant Stella - they gave us the best service I have ever experienced in my 40 years of pets.

We brought our Chihuahua puppy there Saturday. He had ingested some hydrangeas and moon plants (be careful out there gardeners). I actually really appreciate the open concept as it's a comfort to know there are eyes on our dog and we're not locked away in some room. He ended up needing to be admitted and we were so happy that they let us stay with him the entire time. The entire staff was amazing and you can tell these folks love animals. Special shout out to Dr. Toussaint and to Jake, Angie, Danielle, Kris, Max and Carmel. We were there for 12 hours on my birthday no less. They went above and beyond. 🙏

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.

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.

It’s been close to two weeks now since I had to give my sweet girl up to the heavens. It was sudden and unexpected- but I am very thankful for this vet. They as quickly as they could eased the pain and allowed me to say goodbye to her in private. Although nothing will make it okay for me to- it was nice to be given that respect with her. The reality of understanding there’s not enough money in the world to stop death that I had to accept. Rest easy sweet girl. I’ll miss your face for the rest of my life. I’ll never get over loving and losing you. She looked so peaceful after. ❤️‍🩹😭💔

Greatest staff ever! Had to bring my beautiful babygirl and they were so accommodating, sweet, and informative. My GSP has a bit of anxiety and everyone was so patient with her. Thank you so much to everyone for the amazing care!

VEG is amazing! The staff, the facilities and the care are phenomenal. You are met with compassion and genuine care for you and your pet. Humans should be treated this well by their physicians! Everything is explained, you are made to feel important and seen. The care and attention is exceptional. There was not one staff member that didn’t appear to have a positive attitude or genuine respect for the patients and their family. I was lucky to walk away with treatment and good news. I witnessed someone get not so good news- the care that the human and pet got was not only compassionate, it was beyond the call of duty. Exceptional Service in all aspects.

I want to thank Dr. Ashby and all of the nurses who took amazing care of my Demi! She came in with signs of Pyometra and after testing it was confirmed. She then went for a same day spay and I was extremely nervous and anxious. Dr. Ashby was so reassuring and I truly trusted her and the nurses. They treated her like their own and gave her so much love. I couldn’t have asked for better care for her!! I was also able to stay overnight with her while she recovered which was so great to be able to do! They helped me with all my questions and I feel relieved knowing I can come here for any emergency and my dogs will be treated with so much love and care!🫶🏼🐾

I took my beagle girl Luna this morning to VEG. From my initial call with Joe, he was so caring and kind he made me feel taking her here was the right choice. I’ve had bad experiences with emergency vets, but my experience here was so wonderful. We got there and they immeadiately started checking on Luna. Dr. Hannah and Mike checked her. I told them she was vomiting and maybe having stomach issues. They recommended treatment and the presented me with an estimate. They were both so kind and attentive and answered all my questions. I didnt feel forced to use all the services on the estimate at all. The facilities have an open floor concept and were extremely clean as well. No dog smell or anything. And everyone welcomed us with care and smiles. They truly made me feel like we were family, and they were going to help us. I hope I won’t have any other emergencies, but would definitely recommend VEG. They were absolutely wonderful. Top notch services for sure!

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!😇🥰🐕

I brought my three year-old Boston terrier to this ER vet at 11 PM in the evening Friday and they could not have been nicer more attentive and kind in such a very delicate traumatic experience that my Boston terrier, Atticus and I experienced. I found my terrier on the ground in the kitchen having a severe seizure that lasted 14 minutes. He continued to have seizures all evening and that’s when I decided to have him hospitalized the three women physicians were amazing. The team of techs on Friday night were beyond helpful and sweet and loving towards my Boston terrier. I will always recommend this place to my friends that love their pets and want to have the best care ever!!

Very grateful to have found and brought my guinea pig to VEG Costa Mesa. The Drs. and team were warm, attentive, and professional. Immediately after coming in, I had seen how taken care of and comforted my guinea pig was before her passing, I can't think of a better place I could've taken her. Thank you to all the veterinarians here for being so caring and I appreciate all of your efforts from your team. They didn’t have to, but they provided a room to be able to spend those last moments with her and even I was given a blanket with hearts on it where she was carefully wrapped in, which I found were tender details. This time has not been easy, though all of the support from the ER team has meant a lot and been invaluable. May God bless VEG Costa Mesa.♥️ I keep on remembering Lily.♥️

I don't think I could really put into words how much I truly appreciate VEG. I've been to the VEG location in Leesburg 3 times and each time I've been blown away each time. The first experience was a sad one but not because of VEG, our 16 year old cat was having seizures and Dr Reiss and her team were there in a heartbeat. They did absolutely everything they could to save her but unfortunately she didn't make it but their compassion and support through it all was so comforting. My second visit, our sweet 9 week old puppy, Tucker, got puppy strangles - Urgent care couldn't figure out what was wrong with him but within a few minutes of stepping into VEG I felt supported when Dr Anderson and her team made sure that he was triaged immediately and tests were run. She knew immediately what she was looking at and that made me breathe a sigh of relief especially that we caught it in time and it was curable. I felt so comfortable leaving him overnight, I got a call before bed and first thing in the morning, I was able to bring my boy home early the next day and the treatments have made him a brand new dog! He's very happy and healthy! My last visit was a few days ago and it was the most heartwarming and supportive experience of all. My sweet baby cat, Ryder, had to come in due to a fever that started at 104 and then spiked to 106, with no known origin of where it was coming from which terrified me to no end. The support I felt from the staff - Vincient, Sonya, Madison, Lily, Kaitlyn, Kelly, and Aaron just to name a few made me feel like I was with family. I was able to stay the night and they went out of their way to set up a bed for me in the room I was staying in so that I could stay with my boy. They made sure I had snacks and drinks so I was taking care of myself too. Dr O'Brien, Dr Mollano, and Dr Reiss - Thank you for saving him, for working to figure out the best approach, not making me feel crazy for any of my questions or suggestions, just all around making me feel like we were a team and he wasn't just another cat. I feel like thank you isn't enough but I really couldn't fully express how grateful I am for you. There is no one else I'd trust my animals with, VEG is an extremely special place with an extraordinary staff and the best doctors. Thank you for everything, you all have a very special place in my heart.

I cannot thank the staff at the emergency veterinary hospital enough for the kindness, compassion, and care they showed Ellie and me during one of the hardest moments of my life. When Ellie arrived, they immediately took her into their care and treated her with urgency, kindness, and professionalism. Every member of the staff was gentle, compassionate, and truly cared about her well-being. Even though the outcome was not what I had prayed for, I will always be grateful that Ellie was surrounded by people who treated her with dignity, love, and respect. The day she passed away, I was completely devastated. I was in such deep shock and grief that I walked out without asking for paperwork or any keepsakes. I wasn’t thinking clearly I had just lost my best friend. In the days that followed, I received two separate packages from your team. The first contained her ashes along with a beautiful clay paw print. A few days later, I received another package with a heartfelt sympathy card, a lock of her fur, and additional paw prints. Those thoughtful gestures meant more to me than words can express and have become treasured memories of my sweet girl. Losing Ellie has been one of the most painful experiences of my life, but the kindness and compassion your team showed during that difficult time brought me comfort when I needed it most. Thank you for treating Ellie with such care and for showing such incredible compassion to a grieving pet parent. I will never forget it.