24-hour
emergency
vet hospital

I walked into VEG ER with my english bulldog practically dead in my arms in a panic. The team here treated my dog (kobe) within seconds on my arrival. The love we felt throughout this entire 24 hours can’t be put into words. From the doctors to the nurses and the entire staff … they treated kobe like he was their very own. Dr Tusa took time to calm us down and explain to us exactly what was happening medically and made it understandable to us!! Eternally grateful that he was there when we came in. A special thank you to Oliver, Rachel, Cecil, Cesar, jasmine, Christine, dr Carl, dr Blake, and many more !! Do not hesitate to bring your dog here 🧡

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. 💜

the greatest pet ER in texas, i wish i could tell everyone personally to take your pet here. Sí hablan español! we got to be by our dog’s side through it all, up to walking him up to the X-Ray room and surgery prep station. The surgery and X-Ray room have a window so you can get little glimpses of whats going on. every doctor and nurse on WallE’s case were attentive, kind and communicated any changes with his health. they have an open concept which i don’t think most people are used to but i found myself grateful to have other pet owners close by. we are all sad and stressed so having that sense of community really got us through that time. i truly feel like everyone who works there cares for these animals and are passionate in giving their patients the best care for them. when wallE was diagnosed, we were texted an invoice on how much treatment would be. to be real, its pricey but just like in human hospitals, everything is much more expensive because the hospital needs to have access to all kinds of medicine and equipment immediately. i highly recommend this place for emergencies! your regular vet will obviously be cheaper but if your looking up animal hospitals right now, its either emergent or outside of the hours your vet is open. if you don’t qualify for any of the third party credit options like we did, they offer alternative options! im so grateful we came to VEG hospital, they saved my dogs life. thank you Dr. Adam and all the other doctors and nurses who helped us.

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 ❤️

I've had to take my babies here on multiple occasions and the staff has always been caring, attentive, and supportive of mine and my babies needs. The team communicates well and always had proper patient care, with the best treatments in mind. Forever thankful they were there for me during the difficult decision to allow my baby girl to cross the rainbow bridge. On behalf of my family and our little Dakota, thank you VEG Nanuet

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!

My dog moo moo went her when she ate a piece of a corn cob. She went from her normal 165lbs to just 98 lbs in a week the dam thing wouldn't pass through. After like 1 week of vets telling me there nothing they could do with out money for everything an no payment plans available for me to pick from this place did the amazing work an fixed my baby girl moo moo . If it wasn't for them my baby wouldn't be with me now she was 2 when this happened she now back to her old weight maybe more but she is now 6 and an even bigger bed hog lol but the place made it possible for all this time they gave me . Staff friendly an some of the pets there are all loveable as well as the owners

The experience we had with VEG was fantastic. When we arrived, we met with Dr. Butts to have Leia evaluated and come up with a plan of treatment for her. Following that, he consulted with Dr. Rodriguez for surgery. They treated Leia with the utmost care. The support staff was also fantastic in keeping her comfortable and taken care of. I appreciated the time everyone spent with us answering our questions and concerns.

VEG ER is fantastic. I always say that I hope I never see them again, but the reality with 2 golden retrievers is that things will happen. I’m so grateful they are such kind, thorough, and incredible vets/vet assistants. They truly care and do the absolute best they can for every animal that comes through. Dr Silverstein specifically is basically part of our family at this point thanks to my dogs always getting into nonsense! Grateful to have found them!

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.

Dr Kearney and her entire team were amazingly professional & courteous, extremely knowledgeable and went above and beyond to make sure we understood and were comfortable about Maples diagnosis, recommendations for cure and ultimately recovery. Going above and beyond to help us get into surgery immediately! The entire team was amazing and it starts at the top! We feel blessed and are so thankful to everyone!

Hey. My name is Oliver. I’m a Goldendoodle who likes to eat things that I shouldn’t. I swallowed a part of my toy yesterday and my dad was convinced it was an emergency. 🙄Thankfully, he took me to VEG in Clifton. They are so pawsome! They saw us immediately. Within 8 minutes of walking through the door, they had me vomiting the thing I was allegedly not supposed to eat. They even gave me fluids so I could leave nice and strong. I don’t like going to see a doctor, but they make me feel super comfortable and really show me lots of love and care so it makes the experience digestible (hoomans call that a pun). Anyway, just wanted to thank Dr. Rothstein for overseeing my care along with Ariel, Darcy, Jackie, and all the other ladies who absolutely fell in love with me. I mean, helped me (sorry, autocorrect). Anyway, gotta go. Dad is calling me to the park. Thanks again guys. I’ll be sure to tell all my friends. 🐶🫶🏽

I can't say enough good things about the care my older dog received at VEG ER for Pets. I was greeted quickly and the techs were gentle, caring, and professional. I loved that I got to stay with my dog. A vet came quite quickly to assess him, but if I remember (I was so tired) his vitals had already been taken. Aspiration pneumonia was suspected, and she went over and diagnostic options and price. I do understand that if there had been more life threatening cases, I might have waited longer, and I'm totally fine if I had. My dog wasn't going to die that minute, I was on the way back from a camping roadtrip to Maine with him and drove the last 5 hours straight to get there after I suspected what might be wrong (he's had it before). All the interactions I heard and observed around me were so compassionate, caring, and professional. I was amazed at how much I actually liked this type of treatment. People being able to stayed with the pets for the most part is a huge plus for me.

The veg team did an exceptional job! Every time we’ve come here, the service is always over the top! They are all very caring and attentive to not only the dogs needs, but also our needs as well! CEC Zara was very welcoming, nurse Dina was very attentive, and Dr. Conn was very empathetic very good at listening to our concerns at a time where we were nervous and scared. She offered wonderful solutions and she worked with us to help our dog get better! We had to go in two days in a row first time being our dog was in pain and very anxious and Uneasy. He was not wanting to eat and was getting dehydrated by the day. The second time we went in, Dr. Cohen helped us and she also did an Uneasy. He was not wanting to eat and was getting dehydrated by the day. The second time we went in Dr. Cohen helped us and she also did an amazing job. Thank you so much to you and your incredible team. We are super appreciative to you all! 🙏🏻 something else I love about veg is that they don’t take your pet out of sight. You’re able to see them pretty much at all times while they’re caring for them. If your Pet is experiencing an emergency, I would definitely not even think twice and bring them here to veg for any of their emergency needs!

Pam and the entire staff took amazing care of Mr. Bear, who was having trouble using his litter box. They were incredibly fast and generous with my special googly eyed cat. Will take any animal here from now on.10/10

Extremely caring, compassionate and honest. Best experience we’ve ever had with a pet at an emergency veterinary facility! Upon arrival, they gave us a mat so that we could sit on the floor to keep our dog comfortable while he waited for the doctor. Wonderful staff. Very attentive. And thorough - the doctor went over all the options to help us choose the best course of care for our pup.

The VEG Paramus team was sooooo so helpful when our dog, Ozzy, wasn’t feeling well. They triage you right away and determine if you can wait a little or need to see the dr asap. You’re allowed to be with your dog the whole time and the vet techs/nurses/doctors explain everything to you calmly and effectively. We had Dr. Maresca and the team, Brittney, Rebecca, and Sam. I immediately felt like Ozzy was in the right hands and absolutely recommend coming here in an emergency. Thank you so much for caring for Ozzy and making us feel cared for as well.

We had a wonderful experience at VEG. My cat, Piggly Wiggly, was bitten by a wild animal and had an injury near the base of his tail. The entire team took such great care of him and carefully treated his wound. The veterinarian and staff were incredibly kind, patient, caring, and professional throughout the whole visit. They made a stressful situation much easier for both me and Piggly Wiggly, and I truly felt that he was in good hands. Piggly Wiggly and I are both so grateful for the care and compassion we received. Thank you so much to the entire VEG team! Highly recommend!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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.

I cannot thank everyone at VEG enough over the past 2 days. On Sunday morning, I had to take my dog there that ended up having a blockage in his intestines after getting into one of our cabinets while I was away. Although the wait was a bit longer than usual with it being Memorial Day weekend, they made sure both my dog Jordan and I were comfortable while we waited. Once we met with a doctor, they made sure to do an in depth examination while keeping him calm and near me which helped. They went over the treatment plan and payment plan options with me and made sure to answer the multitude of questions I had for them without making me feel like I was being annoying or wasting their time as they were extremely busy. I ended up having to keep my dog there, but they allowed me to come get him at 1:00am as I had wished once his treatments were done instead of making me keep him there overnight. Since unfortunately we could not get his obstruction to move, I did end up taking him back the next day. As soon as we arrived, multiple staff members greeted my dog Jordan by name and were very attentive right away when they saw us again which I greatly appreciated and was impressed with. They brought him a giant soft bed for him to rest on during the check in process. We were about to move forward with surgery, but the new doctor on shift wanted to double check imaging again to make sure it was necessary even when I told them to go ahead and do whatever they needed to just to get this out of my dogs system. I agreed to the plan or reimaging and am glad I did! We ended up getting the blockage to move, and with the medication provided we ultimately got it out of his system without surgical intervention (which we originally thought was necessary). I appreciate them saving me a ton of money instead of just moving forward with surgery right away! He is now resting at home. Shout out to Dr. Prada, Dr. Bugg, the very kind nurses/assistants (apologies that I cannot remember everyone’s name) and even the security guard for helping us! We LOVE you all!