24 Hour Emergency Vet Hospital and Urgent Pet Care in Costa Mesa, California
Dr. Jeremy Nguyen
Medical Director
St. George University
Dr. Nguyen has worked in the OC region as an ER veterinarian since graduation from veterinary school. He previously worked at a private emergency facility before coming to VEG Costa Mesa. Professional interests include exotic medicine, endoscopy, and mentorship.
Our VEG animal hospital is open in Costa Mesa, California, offering the highest quality of veterinary emergency care 24/7 – no appointments taken; walk in anytime.
24-hour emergency vets in Costa Mesa, California
From an injury from leaping off the countertop to a heat stroke after zoomies at the Bark Park, our animal care team provides pet first aid to animals of all kinds, even birds, snakes, and other exotic pets!
Our location in Orange County is just minutes away from Huntington Beach, Irvine and Santa Ana. Find VEG Costa Mesa veterinary clinic at the corner of Harbor Blvd and Adams Ave.
Parking for our Costa Mesa emergency vet hospital
There is a parking lot near our front entrance off Harbor Blvd, with additional parking around back.
Not sure if you should come in or if it can wait? Call us, our veterinarians are here 24 hours a day to help answer questions about your pet’s emergency situation.
Veterinary emergency care in Costa Mesa
Here’s what you can expect at our VEG Costa Mesa veterinary clinic:
Compassionate team of animal emergency vets, always ready for the unexpected
Open floor plan hospital, so you never have to leave your pet’s side
Collaboration with your family vet
Surgery suites with a large viewing window, should your pet need surgery
Wifi, pillow, and blanket if you stay overnight with a hospitalized pet
Accessible parking near the entrance
Call ahead if you think you need help bringing your pet inside – one of our VEGgies will meet you at the door for prompt, efficient pet emergency care!
Our Costa Mesa animal hospital is also a blood bank for dogs!
VEG in Costa Mesa 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
open now for:
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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