24 Hour Emergency Vet Hospital and Urgent Pet Care in Boynton Beach, Florida
Dr. Maria Jose Lopez
Medical Director
Florida International University; Animal Medical Hospital, Charlotte, NC - small animal surgery and medicine internship
Dr. Jose was born in El Salvador and raised in Florida. She has always had a special love towards animals and nature, knowing veterinary medicine was her passion from an early age. After college, she moved to Santiago, Chile, where she obtained her veterinary degree. She then went on to complete her ECFVG certification and internship. She has worked 5 years in emergency medicine, which is her passion. When not working, Dr. Perez enjoys traveling, cooking, and spending time with family and her cat Galileo.
VEG veterinary hospital in Boynton Beach, Florida is open 24 hours, 7 days a week, offering emergency and urgent care to pets of Palm Beach County and the surrounding area. VEG animal hospital is accessible via N Congress Ave and Quantum Blvd, minutes from Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Lake Worth, Ocean Ridge, and Sun Valley.
Our animal care clinic is always open, even on holidays, for veterinary emergencies, pet urgent care, and first aid for all pets, including dogs, cats, birds, and exotic animals!
Whether your dog is sporting a limp after a stroll through Boynton Lakes Park or your cat has ingested something toxic, call and speak with an emergency vet or just walk in — no appointments needed or taken.
QUALITY VET CARE IN BOYNTON BEACH
At VEG Boynton Beach pet clinic, you can expect a customer focused experience and high quality medical pet care. VEG offers unparalleled vet service within an open floor plan hospital. We collaborate with your family vet for a seamless patient experience. Best of all, you get to stay by your pet’s side the whole time, even if they’re hospitalized overnight.
Our team of expert veterinarian doctors, nurses and assistants are here to provide compassionate care and reliable pet health advice at any time of night or day. Emergency services include:
Digital x-rays
Endoscopies
Pain management
Surgeries
Testing
Ultrasounds and more
PARKING FOR OUR EMERGENCY VET HOSPITAL
Parking at VEG Boynton Beach is conveniently right outside our hospital entrance. Need help bringing your pet inside? Give us a call – one of our VEGgies will meet you out front.
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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