24 Hour Emergency Vet Hospital and Urgent Pet Care in Folsom, California
Dr. Megan Cannizzo
Medical Director
Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Cannizzo is a California native who is excited to continue her veterinary career in Folsom at VEG. She is a graduate of The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine and completed her small animal rotating internship at Texas A&M University. After her internship, she practiced as an emergency veterinarian in multi-specialty hospitals in Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area prior to coming to VEG. She is thrilled to be a part of the VEG team and is excited to bring patient- and customer-focused vet care to the Folsom area.
Dr. Cannizzo loves that VEG allows people and their pets to stay together when they are in an emergency and has seen the huge difference it makes in patient experience and the quality of care. Dr. Cannizzo enjoys treating a wide variety of different emergency cases and has a particular interest in sepsis, spontaneous hemoabdomen cases, heat stroke, respiratory emergencies and critical care. Outside the hospital, she can be found on the trails running, backpacking, camping, paddleboarding, and spending time with her husband and golden retriever.
VEG veterinary emergency hospital in Folsom, California will soon be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, providing the highest quality of pet emergency care for pets in Sacramento County.
Our Folsom emergency vet hospital is on Prairie City Rd, off Iron Point Rd, within driving distance of El Dorado Hills, and approx. 30 mins. northeast of Sacramento.
PARKING FOR OUR FOLSOM, CALIFORNIA EMERGENCY VET HOSPITAL
The nearest entrance to our front door is off Prairie City Rd, but there are access points on Iron Point Rd and Willard Dr as well. There’s a large parking lot in front with accessible parking spaces right outside our door.
If you need assistance getting your pet inside our animal hospital in Folsom, give us a call and one of our VEGgies will meet you at the door to help.
24-HOUR EMERGENCY VET FOR PET ACCIDENTS, ILLNESSES, AND INJURIES
Whether your dog is sporting a limp after a play day in Fido Field, or your cat has been vomiting, or your rabbit shows no interest in food or drink, VEG is here to help. We’re trained in emergency medicine to offer high-quality vet care on the spot.
Call and speak with an ER vet if you’re concerned about your pet, or come right in anytime. No appointments needed or taken. VEG is a 24-hour walk-in hospital for pet emergencies and urgent care.
why choose veg
customer-focused veterinary emergency care
call us 24/7
Pet emergencies shouldn’t be put on hold. Call and speak with a veterinarian to get your medical questions answered.
see a vet now
No appointment needed, come in 24/7. 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.
open now for:
Emergencies
High-quality critical care for when the unexpected happens.
point-of-care ultrasound
Non-invasive, soft-tissue imaging with same-day results.
urgent care
For injuries or illnesses that simply cannot wait.
x-rays
Performed on site to immediately diagnose fractures, stones, foreign ingestions, and more.
diagnostics + testing
Done right in our hospital for less wait time and fast results.
end-of-life care
Comfortable, compassionate, close-to-home care during the most difficult time.
surgery
A high-quality veterinarian is on site for emergency operations.
treatment + hospitalization
Care starts right away; if your pet needs to stay overnight, you can too.
