24 Hour Emergency Vet Hospital and Urgent Pet Care in Asheville, North Carolina
Dr. Jennifer Sim
Medical Director
University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine
A Massachusetts native, Dr. Sim is an experienced emergency veterinarian. After graduating vet school in 2004, she worked in Connecticut in a combined GP/emergency practice for 10 years before spending 9 years practicing specialty medicine with practice limited to dentistry and oral surgery. In 2023, Dr. Sim found her way back to her first love of ER medicine at VEG where her favorite thing is to help other ER doctors find a way to say yes to people and their pets when they need it most!
VEG veterinary hospital in Asheville, North Carolina is open 24 hours, 7 days a week, offering the highest quality of pet emergency care in Buncombe County. Our team provides urgent care to all pets, including dogs, cats, birds, rodents, and exotic animals.
PARKING INFO FOR OUR ASHEVILLE VET HOSPITALYou’ll find a large parking lot right outside our VEG veterinary emergency hospital entrance. Need help bringing your pet inside? Give us a call – one of our VEGgies will meet you at the door.
24-HOUR EMERGENCY VET CARE IN ASHEVILLEVEG animal hospital is open 24 hours, even on holidays. We’re conveniently located on Hendersonville Rd, within minutes of Arden, Bent Creek, and Biltmore Forest. Call us or just walk in — no appointments taken.
From treating your puppy for dehydration after a fun day at Carrier Park to helping a hamster with loss of appetite, VEG in Asheville is ready to take the case.
Within our open floor plan hospital, you never have to leave your pet’s side, even if they’re hospitalized overnight. Your pet will receive patient-forward, compassionate animal care by an ER-trained staff. Call us or come in and you’ll see a vet right away to help you and your pet get through your pet’s emergency situation.
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
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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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