24 Hour Emergency Vet Hospital and Urgent Pet Care in Manhattan Beach, California
Dr. Jonathan Yashari
Medical Director
The George Washington University; Cornell University; Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Born and raised in Santa Monica, Dr. Yashari focused on public health and fell in love with emergency and critical care while in vet school. Fave thing about VEG: playing an integral part within the community and always finding a way to say yes!
VEG Manhattan Beach emergency veterinary hospital is located at 1800 N Sepulveda Blvd in Manhattan Beach, California.
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week, VEG Manhattan Beach offers the highest quality of pet emergency care in Los Angeles County and throughout the South Bay, including Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, El Segundo, Hawthorne, Playa Vista and surrounding Los Angeles communities.
VEG in Manhattan Beach is located at the corner of N Sepulveda Blvd and 18th St. We’re within walking distance of Live Oak Park and Polliwog Park.
Parking for our Manhattan Beach emergency vet hospital
Enter our parking lot from CA-1/N Sepulveda Blvd. There are parking spaces behind the building near the main entrance.
Please note, our main entrance is in the back of the building.
If you need help bringing your pet inside, call us and one of our VEGgies will meet you at the door to assist.
Manhattan Beach emergency vet—open 24 hours every day
VEG Manhattan Beach is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – even on weekends and holidays – to serve all pet owners in Los Angeles County and South Bay. Call ahead to speak directly with a veterinarian or walk-in any time, no appointments needed.
Our emergency vets can help treat all type of pets for:
Emergency care: accidents, toxin ingestions, breathing problems, gastro issues, injuries, heart failure, bone fracture or dislocations, and more.
Pet urgent care: vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, limping, wounds, ear and eye infections, and constipation
Exotic pet care: we treat all types of exotic pets, including reptiles, birds, turtles, snakes, lizards and more.
End of life care: Our team will be by your side to help you understand your pet’s quality of life, discuss pain management options, and guide you through the process of humane euthanasia when the time comes.
Emergency surgery: we always have a highly skilled emergency vet on staff to provide surgeries such as emergency c-sections, foreign body removal, twisted stomach, spleen removals, and more.
Endoscopy: non-surgery emergency procedures to help your pet feel better, faster.
Ultrasounds & X-rays: Performed on site to provide same-day results on x-rays, point-of-care ultrasounds, and complete abdominal ultrasounds (available at most locations).
Diagnostics and testing: on-site bloodwork and other lab tests. Faster results means faster treatment.
Treatment & hospitalization: If your pet requires overnight hospitalization, you’re welcome to stay too. You’ll have access to wifi, snacks, beverages, and a pillow and blanket. Our staff will make sure you’re as comfortable as possible so you can stay close to your pet’s side.
Walk in anytime (no appointment needed) and your pet will receive immediate vet attention, and you can stay with your pet through the entire visit. Feel free to call ahead to speak directly with an emergency veterinarian.
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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