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, starting at the White Plains, NY hospital before making the move to California in 2022 to join the VEG San Ramon team. He was eager to help bring VEG to the Palo Alto community and jumped at the opportunity to be part of its growth.
After a successful year, Dr. Hyder was selected to lead VEG Palm Desert, where he quickly developed a strong connection with the local community and everything the desert has to offer.
Outside of work, Dr. Hyder enjoys unwinding by playing video games, staying active with his husband, and spending time with their lively household: two dogs (River and Lee Pace), two cats (Jarvis and Niji), and a snake named 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.
PARKING FOR OUR PALO ALTO ANIMAL HOSPITAL
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!
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
24-HOUR EMERGENCY VET IN PALO ALTO
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.
OUR PALO ALTO ANIMAL HOSPITAL IS ALSO A BLOOD BANK FOR DOGS!
VEG in Palo Alto 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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