24 Hour Emergency Vet Hospital and Urgent Pet Care in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Dr. Rebecca Sepuya
Medical Director
Colorado State University; North Carolina State University (Residency in ECC)
Dr. Sepuya is a board certified Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) specialist. She graduated from Colorado State University in 2018. Following graduation she completed a rotating internship at the Animal Medical Center in New York City, and a residency in ECC at North Carolina State University. Post-residency she worked at a multispecialty hospital in Albuquerque, NM and was the director of both the ICU and rotating internship program. In 2025, she joined VEG Albuquerque as a Medical Director. Dr. Sepuya is excited to expand the availability of emergency care in the area. Her special interests are in fluid therapy, acid-base and electrolyte derangements, and sepsis.
Our VEG veterinary emergency hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico will soon be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week for pet emergencies. VEG provides the highest quality of medical care for all pets, including cats, dogs, birds, rabbits, snakes, and other exotic animals.
24-HOUR EMERGENCY VET CARE IN ALBUQUERQUE
Located at 2100 Carlisle Blvd NE in Albuquerque, VEG provides emergency medical services for pets in Bernalillo County and the surrounding areas. Our animal clinic is within minutes of Rio Rancho and Paradise Hills.
PARKING INFORMATION FOR OUR VET HOSPITAL
You’ll find parking convenient, with a large parking lot outside our ER door. Need help getting your pet inside, give us a call – one of our VEGgies can help.
EMERGENCY VET, NOW OPEN WE TREAT ALL PETS IN THE ALBUQUERQUE AREA
Whether your dog seems dehydrated after a day of play at McDuffie Park, or you suspect your cat ate something toxic, or your hamster isn’t eating, call us or just walk in – no appointments taken.
Here’s what you can expect at our Albuquerque emergency vet hospital:
Prompt, compassionate vet emergency care available day and night
Emergency-trained team of veterinary doctors, vet nurses, and assistants
Open design plan, with room for you to stay by your pet’s side the whole time
Transparent communication with our emergency vet team so you can make informed decisions
Collaboration and record sharing with your family vet
A surgical suite with a viewing window so you can watch your pet’s surgery if you want
Overnight monitoring and care for hospitalized patients; wifi, snacks, and a blanket if you stay overnight too
Save VEG to your contacts, because in a pet emergency, every second counts!
COMING SOON
Albuquerque, NM
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.
