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 is now 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 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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