24 Hour Emergency Vet Hospital and Urgent Pet Care in Phoenix, Arizona
Dr. Kaelyn Petras
Medical Director
Michigan State University; Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine; Internship in Phoenix
Dr. Petras has been practicing emergency medicine in Arizona for years, earning leadership roles in Gilbert and Yuma. Her special interests are: soft tissue surgery, stabilization of the critical patient, anaphylaxis, and infectious disease. She has published two papers on anaphylaxis, and has presented at IVECCS. In her free time, she’s hiking with her two crazy Cattle Dogs!
Our 24-hour emergency veterinary clinic in Phoenix offers the pet emergency care you can count on day or night. Our animal care hospital is located within minutes of Glendale, Peoria, and Scottsdale. You’ll find VEG Phoenix on E Camelback Rd, between N 21st St and N 22nd St.
Parking for our 24-hour emergency vets in Phoenix, Arizona
Our vet clinic in Maricopa County has convenient parking near the front door, with additional parking around back. If you need assistance getting your pet into the hospital, call ahead—one of our VEGgies will meet you at the door. Your pet will receive urgent vet care and you never have to leave their side.
Vet care in Phoenix, Arizona—open 24/7 for all pet emergencies
Surgeries, testing, ultrasounds, and x-rays are performed right on the spot at VEG Phoenix emergency vet hospital. With our open floor plan hospitals, pet-parent involvement, expert pet health advice, and the latest technology in veterinary medicine, we provide the vet care experience you can trust when it matters most.
Emergency vet hospital for Phoenix, Scottsdale, and surrounding areas
No matter if your dog is overheated after hiking through South Mountain Park and Preserve, or you have a cat that cannot stop vomiting, or your reptile’s scales are shedding, our experienced vet team is ready to treat your pet, even on holidays. Just call or walk in anytime.
What to do if you find a stray animal in the Phoenix area
If you’re a Good Samaritan who found a stray, the best place to bring them is to your local GP veterinarian, a shelter, or rehabilitation center. If these options are not available, we can scan for a microchip to help you locate an owner. Our mission is helping people and their pets when they need us most, and that includes strays! If the stray you found needs emergency care, we’re here to help.
Our Phoenix animal hospital is also a blood bank for dogs!
VEG in Phoenix is a VEG Blood Bank location, which provides blood for canines. These donations help save the lives of dogs in need of transfusions. The blood we store can be available to a VEG hospital or shared with a local veterinarian. It’s one more way VEG can give back to the community. You can help by signing up your dog to be a blood donor. To find out more, ask one of our VEGgies about the VEG Blood Bank.
Why Choose VEG ER for Pets
customer-focused veterinary emergency care
call us 24/7
Pet emergencies shouldn’t be put on hold. Call and speak with a veterinarian 24 hours a day to get your medical questions answered.
see a vet now
No appointment needed, walk in 24/7 – VEG is always open. Emergency vet care starts the moment you walk in the door.
stay together
No waiting and wondering in a lobby. Stay with your pet the entire time and get as involved as you like in their care.
stress less
At VEG, we make a scary situation less stressful. We sit on the floor with your pet, or wherever they’re most comfortable.
Emergency Care
Exotic Pet Care
Pet Urgent Care
End-of-life Care
Vet Surgery
Endoscopy
Pet Ultrasound
and X-rays
Diagnostics
and Testing
Treatment and
Hospitalizations
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Emergency vet care, always open and ready
Learn more about VEG's 24/7 emergency vet care.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the services at VEG ER for Pets
IS VEG OPEN 24 HOURS?
Yes, all VEG locations are open all the time – 24 hours a day, 365 days a year – even on holidays and weekends to care for pet emergencies.
DO I NEED AN APPOINTMENT?
At VEG, we don’t take appointments, because we deal with emergencies. When the unexpected happens, call us or walk in to your nearest VEG location 24/7 for immediate care.
HOW DO I KNOW IF IT’S AN EMERGENCY?
Never self-diagnose your pet. Sometimes you just can’t tell if your pet is having a true emergency. But VEG can. Call your local VEG anytime and a veterinarian will answer your medical questions and determine if you should come in.
CAN I GO TO VEG FOR URGENT CARE?
Yes, VEG offers Pet Urgent Care for injuries and illnesses such as vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, limping, wounds, ear infections, eye problems, and constipation! Visit your local VEG and we’ll triage urgent care for your pet immediately. Learn more about the medical services we offer.
WHERE CAN I TAKE MY PET BIRD OR EXOTIC PET IN AN EMERGENCY?
VEG is skilled to handle emergency care for avians, reptiles, and all types of exotic pets.
DO I HAVE TO CALL BEFORE COMING IN?
Though you can just walk into any of our 24 hour hospitals, we recommend calling first so we’re familiar with the situation when you come in.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT AT VEG?
When you take your pet to VEG, you’ll be seen by a veterinarian right away, even before filling out paperwork. We’ll even meet you at your car if you need help bringing in your pet. No waiting in the lobby; you stay with your pet the entire time, even if surgery is involved. And yes, we’re pet lovers, but we’re people-friendly too! We’ll openly discuss diagnosis and treatment options. And we always make sure the pet patient and pet parent are as comfortable as possible.
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