24 Hour Emergency Vet Hospital and Urgent Pet Care in South Tampa, Florida
Dr. Shelby Baden
Medical Director
University of Georgia
Dr. Baden is an experienced emergency veterinarian who has been part of the VEG South Tampa family since February 2022, after finishing an emergency medicine internship program with VEG. She’s a proud University of Georgia alum (go Dawgs!), where she earned both her undergrad and veterinary degrees. In 2025, she was promoted to the role of Medical Director, and is excited to support her beloved South Tampa community. Dr. Baden loves emergency medicine and critical care, and is especially passionate about creating an environment that supports people and their pets when they need it most.
VEG veterinary emergency hospital in South Tampa, Florida is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays. Within our emergency pet hospital, we provide the highest quality of emergency vet care for pets of all kinds – cats, dogs, birds, and exotic animals!
EMERGENCY VET CARE NEAR YOU
Located south of the Dale Mabry exit, off 275, at the W Neptune St intersection, VEG South Tampa is within driving distance of Channelside, Davis Island, Hyde Park Village, Midtown, Ybor City, and Tampa Heights.
Whether your dog’s been vomiting after a day of play at Palma Ceia Park or your cat needs urgent surgery, call us and speak with a vet, or just walk in – no appointments needed or taken.
PARKING INFO FOR OUR SOUTH TAMPA VET HOSPITAL
You can find parking at the back of the building with an accessible space and a wheelchair access ramp. Need help getting your pet inside? Just give us a call – one of our VEGgies will meet you at the door.
AN ELEVATED LEVEL OF VET CARE
Here’s what you can expect at your Hillsborough County emergency veterinary clinic:
- Compassionate pet emergency care
- Expert team of veterinary doctors, nurses and assistants
- Open floor plan hospital, so you can stay by your pet’s side
- Collaboration with your family vet for a seamless patient experience
- Overnight monitoring and care for surgical and hospitalization cases
- Space for pet parents to stay overnight with their hospitalized pet
VEG in provides emergency trained vet services for pets in crisis day and night. With the latest tools and technology, our vet staff performs:
- diagnostic testing
- endoscopy
- pain management
- surgery
- x-rays
- ultrasound (contact for ultrasound availability)
Come in and experience the difference at VEG animal hospital in South Tampa. No waiting in a lobby. Your pet will be seen right away and you stay right by their side the whole time.
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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