24-hour
emergency
vet hospital

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.

We took our dog penny here late into the night due to her leg pain. We ended up finding out she likely has a torn ligament and will need surgery. Our dog hates the vet so much and was not at all cooperative to getting shots to sedate her for the X-rays. The team at VEG was so understanding and accommodating despite her freaking out. She was a tough cookie to deal with, but Dr. Bogart and her team handled her with ease. Our poor dog was scared to death but they were so sweet and kind to her, helped settle her down and ultimately we were able to get the X-rays we needed. I wish we could go to them for the surgery she needs, but we will definitely be back for any emergency needs. I cannot recommend them more highly! Do not hesitate to bring your pet here, the team is lovely ❤️

My dog, Saki, was admitted to VEG with a life-threatening fever of 106°F and was hospitalized for two nights. As soon as we arrived, Dr. Beene immediately started treatment. During the ultrasound, I appreciated how she gave details of each organ in real time so I could understand what was going on. The next morning, Dr. Zaremba was incredibly thorough. She took the time to answer all of my questions while starting second line treatments and explaining next steps. I’m an anxious dog mom, but never felt like a burden to the staff. Everyone treated us with kindness and compassion. Sarah went above and beyond to be proactive and patient with a fearful dog, Ashley was so helpful and caring when I was exhausted without sleep, and I am so appreciative to Nicky for placing me & saki in a private room so we could stay together during the hospitalization. I wish I had a full list of everyone’s name, but anyone who helped us - whether it was checking a temp, changing an IV/med, or physically carrying my dog outside to use the bathroom when she was too weak to walk - your care made a difference. Saki is my soul dog - thank you to the VEG team for giving us more time together. 💜

Absolutely outstanding service from VEG pleasant hill that words alone cannot describe. Unfortunately our cat ate a hair tie and needed induced vomitting immediately. Upon arrival the team here was extremely quick to assess Kylans situation and take care of him as fast as possible. Even with other situations going on at the time Kylan received the best care possible and the vets were able to get the hair tie out. Because of the situation we were unfortunate enough to not catch the names of the vets that assisted us but they provided us excellent service and went above and beyond to reassure us of the situations and provide a layout of what procedures will/might need to be done. We felt extremely blessed walking out tonight and are extremely grateful for each and everyone of the vets at VEG Pleasant hill. Thank you so much for helping save our kitty!

If you ever have a pet emergency this is the place to go. My cat Hiccup needed to be seen not once but twice this week and both times the staff was kind, caring and attentive. I was able to be with my pet through every test and exam, able to be involved and keep my cat calm and comfortable throughout it all. Dr Armstrong and her staff Ella, Edwardo, Jocelyn and Sarah M are only some of the staff I dealt with and I cannot sing their praise high enough.

I am so grateful for the veterinarians and vet techs who helped my dog. He went in last night and was able to walk ou the same night. Throughout the whole thing, the vet assessed him thoroughly and the vet techs handled him with love and care. I am so thankful for everything they did for him and me. I have no doubt that without their help, I would have lost my sweet boy. Thank you!

I had to bring my dog Pudding in on the 4th of July for an anal gland that looked like it was about rupture through the skin. Eddy (vet assistant) was quick and very nice helping us get checked in. Our nurse Tony was knowledgeable, gentle and efficient with my dog who was in pain. Dr. Watson was very mindful and gave great after care advice and care during the procedure. I’ve always heard nothing but great things from pet owners about VEG Boynton specifically and fortunately/unfortunately have had excellent care from them with my dog also! Thanks VEG Boynton!

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!

No one ever wants to have to visit the ER with their pet, but we cannot say enough good things about VEG. This was our first (and hopefully only) visit, but they were simply amazing. Our little guy ended up with a treble fishing hook embedded in his lips/mouth/nose. They took us right back when we arrived, pain meds were onboard in less than 15 min and he was sedated about 10 minutes after that. They carefully removed the hook and the barbs, all without one drop of blood. We were in and out of there in about an hour. While we are hoping to never have to go back, we certainly wouldn't hesitate, given the care and attention we received from all the staff.

Our little Yorkie got into some poison on a road trip. We first brought him to a very good small animal ER in TX, then drove through the night for further care close to home in Abq. I had not heard of VEG ER but found them in an online search. They had only been open for a few weeks, but already had many positive reviews. We pulled up at shift change on a Sat morning and even with the distractions of changing shifts and other animals coming in, we were treated efficiently and so compassionately. We LOVE the concept of staying with your pet through the whole procedure. Our guy needed blood drawn and at the other office he was taken away for the draw and it very difficult. Because we were able to help hold him and keep him calm at VEG ER, they were able to easily draw the blood that was needed and he was not stressed out. We had to come back for a few more blood draws and each time he walked happily and confidently in to the office. He doesn't even do that at his own vet (whom he loves!). Our experience with VEG ER at a very stressful time for us could not have been any better. We're so grateful that Albuquerque now has this option 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week.

Thank you for examining our baby so quickly and for making us feel at ease. Dr. Walsh was kind, professional, and very easy to talk to. She took the time to answer all of our questions and addressed every concern we had with patience and compassion. We truly appreciate the excellent care. Thank you!

I have often found the other emergency vets in the area have staff too undertrained and not equipped to deal with actual procedures. When my cat accidentally swallowed a six inch piece of string at 12:30am Saturday, I debated about calling any of them for an hour. Then I remembered there was a new one I saw on Dorset Street. It was a very long night and they had to try a couple methods, but they were all so calm and pleasant and prepared to actually treat the problem there. Surgery was not necessary but they were ready if it came to that. None of the ‘sorry we can’t do that here you’ll need to wait to see your regular vet in two days’ I’ve gotten from the other places. I was so emotional and drained and dreading the wait for her procedure, but the rooms are equipped with futons! They even have pillows and blankets! I was able to relax and just focus on keeping my cat comfortable. This is a place that understands how exhausting the stress can be and how many people will spend the night unwilling to leave their pets. Their facilities are clean and everything is thought of; I was too upset to eat but I did see they had a variety of snacks and amenities. I’m so glad I made the call and gave VEG a chance. My cat was back to herself and string-free when I got her home. The cost is high but that is simply the nature of an emergency vet and was expected. Luckily we have pet insurance to cover some and they take CareCredit. Really glad VEG is in the area now.

I was so fortunate to bring my Aussie bearded dragon here when he had a respiratory infection. Everyone was so sweet, sympathetic, and helpful. I felt so at ease when they handled him and took him under their care, and paid swift attention to his needs. I highly recommend bringing any pet here, and I guarantee that you’re in the best of hands.

A great experience! The staff was friendly and quick. Dr. Corbett knew the best plan and executed it quickly. While other ER’s had a four hour wait, VEG was able to get us in right away and we were out within 45 minutes. Incredible! Thank you for helping our girl!

We traveled from New Jersey to Arizona on July 16th on a road trip bc our dog needed to see the world. She was diagnosed in June with an aggressive brain tumor and we knew she wouldn’t make it to the new year . Unfortunately Saturday morning she had a seizure so we called our vet in New Jersey to recommend somewhere to take her here because we needed someone that had neurological team or able to treat her since this was serious . We found VEG and I couldn’t have asked for a better send off for our Bailey girl! The whole office was absolutely amazing . The second we walked in they grabbed her and immediately started an IV line . Dr Cohen , there are no words for this woman and the compassion she showed ! She treated Bailey as if she always knew her!! The nurses who took care of her were just unbelievable! Oakley , was just so caring , compassionate, patient, loving - no words and lastly Dr Conway , she has 2 frenchies and knew the pain we were feeling! She was so kind and loving ! She did everything she could and gave us the time we needed until we had to say goodbye! Thank you all for truly being amazing and we never would think a vet office would be this amazing . With so much love and gratitude- The Dugan Family

Last week, after getting home from an evening event, we noticed our 17-year-old Chiweenie acting weird. To save the gore, it was apparent in the next couple of hours that he was declining very fast. Knowing he would not make it through the night and fearing him being in pain, we looked for an open overnight vet, VEG came up and had a really good reputation, and I’ve heard of them before from other friends and colleagues. Not too far away (Pflugerville) so we drove over to the Arboretum at 1 AM. My wife was afraid of saying goodbye to our old man in a sterile room with a metal table… We walked in and it’s a very different experience! Everything is right in front of you. They knew we were coming in, ushered us into a quiet room with two chairs and a shag carpet and dim lights. It was extremely comfortable and inviting and calm. Caitlin was our technician that evening, she was an absolute rockstar! Very sympathetic and professional. Even though we’ve experienced a loss with a close friend’s dog, they still made sure we understood everything that was coming ahead. They gave us plenty of time to say goodbye and we’re very supportive during the process. When we were ready, the doctor came in and visited with us and put our old man to rest. He lived a good, long life, outside of expiring very quickly that evening, this is the best possible way for him to have gone out. VEG provided and unparalleled experience in our time of loss and grief. They deserve 11 stars!

Had to bring my dog in on labor day for pretty bad anaphylaxis, he was in such bad shape when we got in but everyone there was so phenomenal and got him stable. It was jam packed in there but they did some miracles that day for sure, my baby being one of them. Thank you to all the vets and vet techs but especially Alli!! I am beyond grateful they are now opened and we have a fantastic ER vet in our community!!!

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 ;)

We had as good as possible experience with all of the staff at VEG ER H St over our cat’s several day stay with them. They were attentive and caring toward us and our cat even when the clinic was busy and they allowed us to visit at any time. They provided soft bedding in his space and also allowed us to bring clothes and blankets from home to keep him more comfortable. They were able to stabilize him and get him back home to us with instructions for his care and a certificate for his bravery. Very sweet staff!! 🖤

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.