24 Hour Emergency Vet Hospital and Urgent Pet Care in Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Dr. Mike Quigley
Medical Director
VEG veterinary clinic in Buffalo Grove, IL is open 24 hours, 7 days a week, offering urgent
care for the pets of Lake County. The VEG animal hospital is accessible from McHenry Rd on Route 83, Lake Cook Rd. and Weiland Rd on Hwy. 73; minutes from Des Plaines, Highland Park, and Wheeling. Our animal care team is prepared for any veterinary emergency, providing expert pet first aid for dogs, cats, birds, and even exotics!
At VEG emergency pet hospital in the Chicago area, your pet will receive prompt urgent care. We can collaborate with your family vet and you get to stay by your pet’s side throughout treatment, even for surgery and overnight hospitalization.
Our team of expert veterinarian doctors, vet nurses, and assistants are here 24/7 to provide compassionate care and offer reliable pet emergency health advice at any time of night or day. Whether your dog is sporting a limp after a day of socializing at Happy Tails Dog Park or your cat has ingested something poisonous, call us or just walk in—we’re always open.
Parking information: there’s a large lot right outside our front door. 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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