24 Hour Emergency Vet Hospital and Urgent Pet Care in St Petersburg, Florida
Dr. Holly Dutton
Medical Director
Auburn University; Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine
Originally from Alabama, Dr. Dutton developed a love of emergency while working in an advanced GP in the Tampa Bay area. She takes pride in developing her team to provide excellent medical care. Dr. Dutton has a strong dedication to her family, and says that Golden Retrievers and Aussies hold a close space to her heart!
Our VEG veterinary emergency hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida is open 24/7 to provide the highest quality of pet emergency and urgent care for animals of all kinds – cats, dogs, birds and exotics! Within minutes of Bardmoor, Lealman, Pinellas Park and Treasure Island, VEG animal hospital is conveniently located on 4th St. N., off Rt. 92/State Road 687, between 96th Ave. N and 99th Ave. N.
From treating your puppy for a limp after a fun day at Fort de Soto Park to performing an emergency surgery on your cat, our team is prepped to handle pet emergencies in Pinellas County and the surrounding area. Call us and speak with an emergency trained veterinarian or walk in anytime. Open 24 hours, seven days a week, including holidays. No appointments needed or taken.
AN ELEVATED LEVEL OF VET CARE
At VEG St. Petersburg you can expect a customer and patient focused experience:
- An open floor plan hospital, where you can stay by your pet and take part in their care if you like
- A surgery suite with a large viewing window
- Space to stay overnight with your hospitalized pet
- Wifi, snacks, and beverages for pet parents
- Collaboration with your family vet for seamless care
Our team of expert veterinarian doctors, vet nurses, and assistants are here 24 hours a day, seven days a week to provide compassionate and reliable urgent care for your pet. Emergency vet services include:
- diagnostic testing
- endoscopy
- pain management
- surgery
- x-rays
- ultrasound (contact for ultrasound availability)
PARKING AT OUR ST. PETERSBURG EMERGENCY VET HOSPITAL
You’ll find parking, including accessible spaces, right outside the front entrance. Need help bringing your pet inside? 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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