24 Hour Emergency Vet Hospital and Urgent Pet Care in Palo Alto, California
Dr. Michael Hyder
Medical Director
Dr. Michael Hyder joined VEG in 2020 working at the White Plains, NY hospital before coming out to beautiful California in 2022 to join the VEG San Ramon team. He fell in love with the Bay Area and excitedly jumped at the chance to bring VEG to the Palo Alto community. Dr. Hyder says that his mental reprieve moments are filled with spending time playing video games & exercising with his husband, and hanging out with his two dogs (River and Lee Pace), two cats (Jarvis and Niji), and his snake (Pandora).
VEG animal hospital in Palo Alto, California is open 24/7, providing the highest quality of veterinary emergency care and urgent care for animals across Santa Clara County. Call us for emergency health advice or walk in anytime; no appointments taken.
Located within minutes of Los Altos, Menlo Park, Stanford, and Mountain View; you can find our veterinary clinic at the intersection of El Camino Real and Ventura Avenue.
Discover an elevated ER experience at VEG in Palo Alto:
- An emergency hospital with the latest tools and technology to perform surgery, ultrasounds and more
- Compassionate, high-quality care from a 24-hour vet team that always ready for the unexpected
- Open floor plan hospital, so you never have to leave your pet’s side
- Collaboration with your family GP veterinarian
- Animal care for all pets; even feathered friends and exotics
- An unparalleled customer experience with transparent communication
- Wifi, snacks, beverages, and a blanket should you choose to stay overnight if your pet is hospitalized
Whether your dog seems lethargic after a long walk in Byxbee Park or your rabbit stopped eating, don’t wait to come in. For issues big or small, our pet emergency care team and vet doctors and vet nurses are here around the clock to provide expert animal emergency care.
Parking information:
Parking is convenient, with accessible parking near the front entrance. Need a hand getting your pet inside? Call ahead – one of our VEGgies will meet you out front!
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.
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