24 Hour Emergency Vet Hospital and Urgent Pet Care in Miami, Florida
Dr. Valentina Henao
Medical Director
University of Florida; internship at Oradell Animal Hospital
Dr. Henao started as an Emergency Medicine and General Practice relief veterinarian in the Miami area. She joined VEG to focus solely on emergency cases. Special interests: surgery, neurology, emergency medicine, and improving the patient and customer experience.
Our VEG veterinary emergency hospital at 2707 Biscayne Blvd in Miami, Florida is open 24 hours a day to provide the highest quality of veterinary emergency and urgent care for all pets. Conveniently located minutes from Coral Gables, Miami Beach, Miami Shores, and Wynwood.
PARKING FOR OUR MIAMI VET HOSPITAL
The parking and main entrance is through the garage on NE 28th Street. Need help bringing your pet inside? Call ahead – one of our VEGgies will meet you at the door.
24-HOUR EMERGENCY VET CARE IN MIAMI
Our emergency trained veterinarians, vet nurses, and staff are ready 24/7 to treat pets, including cats, dogs, birds, reptiles, and exotic animals!
Think your puppy seems dehydrated after a fun day at Hobie Island Beach Park? Call and speak with a vet or come right in for immediate vet attention. Have a snake who stopped eating or a bird that looks a bit lethargic? Think VEG. Within our state-of-the-art Miami-Dade County animal hospital, we perform surgeries, endoscopies, x-rays, ultrasounds, and more. Call us or just walk in: no appointments taken.
MIAMI-DADE EMERGENCY VET CLINIC—ALWAYS OPEN
At VEG Miami pet hospital, you can expect:
- A compassionate, reliable emergency team available day and night, weekends and holidays too
- Walk-in vet services; no appointments needed or taken
- An open floor plan hospital with room to stay with your pet the entire time
- Collaboration with your family vet for a seamless care experience
- A surgery suite with a large viewing window
- Diagnostic testing, surgeries, ultrasounds, x-rays, and more are performed on site. (Contact us for
ultrasound availability.)
- Ability to stay overnight if your pet is hospitalized
- Complementary wifi, snacks, and beverages for pet parents
Call now and speak with an emergency veterinarian who can answer your questions in one call or come right in. We're always here to help you and your pet!
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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