24 Hour Emergency Vet Hospital and Urgent Pet Care in Nora Indianapolis, Indiana

Dr. Anne Goodwin
Medical Director
Ohio State University
After earning her DVM from The Ohio State University in 2005, Dr. Goodwin built her career in emergency and critical care, working in specialty centers in Cincinnati and Indianapolis. Treating pets in their most urgent moments and supporting their humans through the ER experience is the most rewarding part of her work.
VEG veterinary hospital in Nora, Indianapolis, Indiana is open 24 hours, seven days a week, offering emergency vet care for pets across Marion County. Our animal hospital is fully equipped to handle any animal emergency – big or small. The VEG vet team provides expert pet emergency and urgent care to dogs, cats, birds and exotic animals!
24-HOUR EMERGENCY VET NEAR YOU
VEG animal clinic is conveniently located in the Nora Corners Shopping Center and is accessible from E 86th St and Westfield Rd. We’re on the north side of Indianapolis; just minutes from Carmel, Fishers, Lawrence, and Lebanon.
PARKING INFORMATION FOR OUR NORA VET HOSPITAL
The Nora Corners Shopping Center offers plenty of parking near our front door. Need help bringing your pet inside? Call ahead – one of our VEGgies will meet you at the door and ensure your pet receives prompt veterinary emergency care.
EMERGENCY VET SERVICES IN NORA, INDIANAPOLIS
At VEG in the Nora section of Indianapolis, we cater to your pet needs and their pet parents. Here’s what you can expect:
- A compassionate, ER-trained team of doctors, vet nurses, and assistants, always available day or night for pet emergencies
- An open floor plan hospital, where you can stay by your pet’s side throughout treatment
- Transparent communication with our veterinarian so you can make informed decisions
- Record sharing and collaboration with your primary care vet
- A surgery suite with a viewing window, should you opt to watch your pet’s surgery
- Wifi, pillow, and blanket for overnight stay with your hospitalized pet
So, whether your pet ferret is shedding its fur or your dog seems dehydrated after a long day of fun at Marott Woods Nature Preserve, don’t wait…call us or walk-in — no appointments needed or taken!
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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