24 Hour Emergency Vet Hospital and Urgent Pet Care in San Jose, California
Dr. Catriona D'Aulerio
Medical Director
Royal Veterinary College, London, England
“Dr. Cat” worked in GP, ER, and Specialty, where she received great coaching and support that set her up for success. Working as a VEG Travel ER Doctor gave her the experience to learn VEG and run VEG San Jose.
Our VEG animal hospital in East San Jose, California is open 24 hours a day to offer compassionate veterinary emergency care for pets across Santa Clara County – no appointments taken; walk-in anytime. Our VEG veterinary clinic is accessible from Ridder Park Drive, just off E. Brokaw Rd.
PARKING FOR OUR 24-HOUR SAN JOSE VET HOSPITAL
Parking for our East San Jose pet hospital is convenient, with a large lot and accessible parking spaces near our front door. If you need assistance getting your pet into the hospital, call ahead—one of our VEGgies will meet you at the door. Your pet will receive urgent vet care and you never have to leave their side.
Our East San Jose, CA pet emergency hospital is located within minutes of Fremont, Milpitas, Santa Clara, and Sunnyvale.
24-HOUR SAN JOSE EMERGENCY VET CARE FOR ALL PETS
Whether you suspect your dog has a heat stroke after a day at the Coyote Creek Trail or your exotic pet needs urgent pet first aid, we’re ready for any animal emergency – big or small. Our expert pet emergency care team is ready for the unexpected any time of night or day.
At VEG pet emergency clinic in San Jose you can expect an open floor plan hospital, seamless collaboration with your family GP veterinarian, and a compassionate animal care team that can give you advice and care for your pet emergency.
Parking is simple with a large lot and accessible spaces right by the front entrance. If you need a hand getting into the hospital, just call ahead—one of our VEGgies will meet you at the door!
OUR SAN JOSE ANIMAL HOSPITAL IS ALSO A BLOOD BANK FOR DOGS!
VEG San Jose 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 San Jose 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
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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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