24-hour
emergency
vet hospital

I had a great experience at VEG South Tampa yesterday. I brought my morkie in to get checked because she was throwing up for 24 hours. Mikayla at the front desk was so kind, empathetic, and prompt with each patient that came in. My dog was in triage shortly after check in. Within the hour, it went from calm to extremely busy. With that being said, please note that your case will be pushed back if your pet is stable & there are more critical cases that are brought in! As someone who is a pet owner and lover, I completely understand and if my pet were in critical condition, I really hope that they’d prioritize that! The wait times could be long, but they do give you the option to leave your dog in the kennels and come back when results are ready. They offer snacks and drinks in the lobby if you decide to stay! Dr. Moses did great assessing my dog, but Dr. Davison took over by the end of the night. As I watched 10 or more people shuffle in and out, I witnessed Dr. Davison explain in great detail the plan of care for each and every animal, all of which was explained with deep compassion for whatever the situation entailed. Every question and concern answered without any pressure to make certain decisions. We need more vets like this! Estevan was my nurse and he did a great job making sure my dog was okay to leave and had everything she needed. Thank you to the team at VEG South Tampa for a great experience under not so great circumstances.

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.❤️

Blown away by the service at this emergency vet. I have a very— vet— reactive pitbull mix and the staff was wonderful and accommodating. The doctor was knowledgeable and explained everything thoroughly. I got to stay with my dog even while she was heavily sedated and they were placing stitches. I will recommend this place to all of my family and friends needing emergency vet care.

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.

Good experience. I do highly recommend them. They are very well equipped, clean, Professional and compassionate. Able to do procedures, most other vets in this area do not offer. Dr. Hendrick was great. Whole staff was very professional, understanding and compassionate. God bless all the fur babies and their families. God bless this wonderful team. Can be expensive. Very accommodating, to try to make you feel as comfortable as possible.

The team at VEG ER for Pets in St. Peters is a major reason my boy Duncan is still with me today. I brought him in twice during a frightening few days, and both times, everyone treated him with tremendous compassion and attentive care. Thankfully, Duncan is now eating regularly and is back to his energetic self. I’m deeply grateful to everyone at VEG ER for the care they gave him.

5 stars is not enough. Our dog, Pepper, was treated like royalty from the moment we walked in. Everyone on the team was wonderful, and we felt very cared for, included, and respected. We arrived at 3 AM, after a 2 hour drive, and we were given a private room to rest in while tests were being given, even though we were welcome to stay with our pup during the testing. Dr. Helstein was so conversant with our issue, and clearly informative regarding the steps along the way toward understanding what was going on with our pup. Luckily, the tests did not show anything urgent, and we were sent home with all the necessary meds and food. Pepper is doing better now, and we know we can call VEG ER anytime with questions. Wish we had a pet vet like this where we live.

To the AMAZING staff that helped me, my husband, and our baby boy on Christmas morning, THANK YOU for doing everything you could, under stressful circumstances, on Christmas Day, to help my reactive and aggressive dog, Hurley, safely get tinsel out of his stomach. It has taken me so long to write a proper thank you because shortly after this incident, we had to euthanize our boy. I am still actively grieving, but I want you to know how much you are appreciated, especially under the extreme stress we and our dog were under. You all risked yourselves to help my dog without hesitation. He snapped over and over at the air, wanted to get as far as he could from you sweet people as possible, and you still tried your best to instruct me to help as his trusted person, get a cone on, give him dose after dose to vomit the tinsel - and it worked. THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for taking care of us and our boy that morning. Upon returning home from RI, we had to say goodbye to our boy due to his aggression soon after. This was one of the last awful memories for us and stressful events for him after years of trying to help him, manage triggers, medications, and consulting with experts to keep him happy and everyone safe. He was at his lowest seeing you all, and you showed him and us grace that made it just a little easier, and that meant so much. People are often quick to blame, not understand, or lack empathy - but not your team. Thank you a million times over for your quick action, thoughtful consideration in reducing the stress and any procedures for Hurley, and for your compassion for animals and people alike. I will never forget that day for more than one reason, the second being how you responded with huge hearts. Thank you, you all are actual angels on earth.

I had a very positive experience at VEG Pet ER. Every staff member was kind and considerate of my very stressed and scared cat. They thoughtfully placed her in a quieter room to help minimize her stress, and I really appreciated how attentive they were to her comfort. Communication throughout our visit was excellent. Sarah, the veterinary technician, was incredibly kind and compassionate. Sometimes a calm, friendly face makes all the difference when you’re worried about your pet. Dr. Weeder also did an excellent job explaining my cat’s condition and discussing treatment options with me. I appreciated that she took a collaborative approach and made me feel involved in the decision-making process. I was especially impressed that by the time I called my regular veterinarian, VEG had already sent over all of my cat’s records and lab work without me even having to ask. That level of communication and continuity of care really stood out. Thank you to the entire team for taking such good care of my cat and for making a stressful situation much easier.

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.

I'd definitely recommend them. My husky does do well at vets, so they allow you to stay with your fur baby the entire time, they have an open layout where staff comes to you so you aren’t stuck in a room. They were extremely gentle with him and me… and I know we both felt more relaxed!! You can tell they love their job and are dedicated to taking care of your pet.

WOWWW! Just wow! The service and compassion provided by this place, especially the nurse manager Alecia & Dr Doll, are Incredible. This place will go above and beyond to help you every step of the way. They truly care and it shows! My husband was out of town and I was unable to lift our dog Girl into the truck on my own. She had a severe infection in her leg and needed help asap! The staff offered to come to my home and help load her into my truck! When they arrived to our home plans changed and I was unable to take her to the vet. The staff was so understanding and offered to come inside to assess her condition. After they left they stayed in contact with me checking in on Girls state through the night and next morning. The next day I was able to get her to their office and we were met with open arms and love. We are forever grateful for this place in our time of need! We highly recommend them!

So grateful we have VEG in Woodbury. My dog had her first major ear infection that accelerated rapidly by the end of the day and the whole staff made the experience as good as an ER experience could be. My dog was well cared for and it was really lovely to see how much the staff cared about each family that came in. Also, the cost was not as high as I expected an ER visit to be. In these tough economic times, it’s a relief to know my dog could get the emergency help she needed at a cost that didn’t absolutely break the bank. Thank you so much to the amazing team at VEG.

Dr. Buckley was absolutely amazing. She's such a human being. She really cares about animals. Highly recommend this location for any emergency pet needs

The amazing team at VEG saved my best friend and I will forever be indebted to them (both literally and figuratively 😅). I called in a panic that my 12year old pitbull may have bloat, and staff on the phone suspected the same, so we sped right over. Within minutes of arrival, the vet techs had done scans to confirm her stomach was indeed twisting and she needed surgery immediately. It was all-hands-on-deck to swiftly get her catheterization lines placed and release gas from her abdomen to give her some relief while the operating suite was being turned over from another surgery. I was allowed to stay with my baby as they prepped her, which was unexpected and deeply appreciated (despite how upsetting it is to see your baby go limp with sedatives and get intubated). They recognized a possible adverse reaction to the sedative within minutes and quickly reacted to address it. They kept me appraised of every step they'd be taking, then gave updates throughout the surgery. By some miracle, (really by the magic of the talented VMDs there), my old lady not only survived a major complication, (total splenectomy), but also came through surgery and recovered swiftly. I was even allowed to stay with her post-op in her kennel, which was another unexpected and happy surprise to me. I went from thinking it was time to say goodbye to my beloved old girl, to bringing her home less than 24hours later. I write this review 1-week post-op, with my old lady happily snoring next to me, and am certain this wouldn't be the case if not for how well-trained and impressive VEG staff is. Every extra moment with this girl is priceless, and VEG gave me time I didnt think I'd be getting as soon as I knew her diagnosis at this age. THANK YOU VEG!!

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 😉

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.

I was so beyond pleased with the care Wally received after testing positive for Parvo last week. While I was thrilled to learn that I could visit him at any time, even in the middle of the night, I felt beyond comfortable leaving him in your care for the two nights he spent there. I so appreciated the constant transparency about treatment options, costs, and frequent updates about how Wally was doing when I wasn’t able to be there. We were blown away by the amazing care he received! He absolutely LOVED his nurse Melissa, who took particularly amazing care of him (although the whole staff was incredible). I will absolutely be recommending VEG to all my friends with 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. 🙏

We had to bring our fur baby Heidi in for emergency care at VEG in Sugar Land yesterday & Dr. Lee was wonderful. He was so caring & kind to both us & our fur baby. She’s truly our baby so it made a huge difference while we were so worried & she wasn’t feeling well. All of the staff & nurses were awesome too. Our girl was actually happy each time someone came in to get her for testing, to check on her or to talk with us. We’re so grateful for the level of care & kindness we received. It made a difficult situation a lot easier to get through. We highly recommend this place if you ever need emergency vet care.