24 Hour Emergency Vet Hospital and Urgent Pet Care in Jacksonville, Florida
Our VEG veterinary emergency hospital located at 4507 Town Center Pkwy in Jacksonville, Florida is open 24/7 to handle pet emergencies in Duval County. Find us on Town Center Pkwy, between Big Island Drive and Brightman Blvd. VEG Jacksonville is located minutes from Atlantic Beach, Beach Haven, and Mandarin.
24-HOUR EMERGENCY VET CARE IN JACKSONVILLE
Open day and night, weekends, and holidays, VEG offers expert pet emergency care, urgent care, and first aid for all kinds of pets – including dogs, cats, birds, and exotic animals! We specialize in emergency care for pets in crisis.
Whether your pet snake stopped eating or your dog is breathing unusually hard after a long day at the Northbank Riverwalk, call us or just walk in — appointments are never needed or taken. We’re always open and ready to prioritize your pet’s situation, no matter if it’s vomiting and diarrhea, or if they’ve been involved in an accident or developed an emergent symptom from an illness. VEG is always open to help you and your pet.
A JACKSONVILLE VET CLINIC FOR YOU AND YOUR PET
VEG brings an elevated level of care to the emergency experience. Here are a few reasons why pet parents in Duval County trust VEG in times of need:
- Compassionate pet emergency care available day or night
- A dedicated team of veterinarians and vet nurses trained in emergency medicine
- Open floor plan hospital with the latest vet tools and technology to handle surgeries, endoscopy,
ultrasounds, and more. (Contact us for ultrasound availability.)
- Pet parents can stay by their pet’s side throughout treatment
- Collaboration with your family’s primary care vet for a seamless experience
- Overnight pet monitoring and care for hospitalization cases; parents can stay overnight
- Complementary wifi, snacks, and beverages for pet parents
PARKING FOR OUR JACKSONVILLE EMERGENCY PET HOSPITAL
There’s a large parking lot for our vet clinic, with accessible parking right outside the entrance. Need help getting your pet inside? Just call ahead – one of our VEGgies will meet you at the door.
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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