24 Hour Emergency Vet Hospital and Urgent Pet Care in Cranberry, Pennsylvania

Dr. Allison Faust
Medical Director
University of Pittsburgh; University of Pennsylvania
Dr. Faust is a central PA native who grew up in Hershey, PA. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Pittsburgh (Hail to Pitt!) and obtained her veterinary degree from the University of Pennsylvania. After finishing her schooling, she began practicing as a primary care and urgent care veterinarian. She quickly developed a passion for emergency medicine and joined VEG in 2021 where she completed their NERD (New ER Doctor) Fellowship at VEG White Plains. She then helped open the VEG Philadelphia location in Center City Philly. During her time in Philadelphia, she completed the VEG ER Certificate and VEG Exotics Microcertificate programs as well as a Medical Director Apprenticeship. She is also actively involved in the VEG Campus Partners program in which she loves to mentor veterinary students. She has a special interest in all things feline, surgery, and leadership. Being able to improve the veterinary experience for the customers, pets, staff, and veterinary community in the Steel City is what drives her to be the best leader she can be for her team.
VEG ER for Pets emergency veterinary hospital in Cranberry Twp, Pennsylvania is open 24 hours every day to provide high-quality veterinary emergency care for pets.
Our VEG animal hospital in Butler County is located at 7400 Cranberry Springs Dr, off Rt 288/Mars-Criders Rd. We are within minutes of Butler, Pittsburgh, and Wexford.
PARKING FOR OUR CRANBERRY TWP VET HOSPITAL
Enter our parking lot off of Cranberry Springs Dr. Accessible parking spaces are just outside our entrance. If you need help bringing your pet inside, call us and one of our VEGgies will meet you at the door
CRANBERRY TWP EMERGENCY VET SERVING THE PITTSBURGH AREA
Our emergency vet hospital in Cranberry Twp is approx. 30 minutes from Pittsburgh, and is always open. Our services include: endoscopy, ultrasounds, x-rays, testing, and surgeries performed on site. You can stay with your pet throughout their visit, even if hospitalized overnight.
Whether your hamster has diarrhea, your cat is vomiting, or your dog seems dehydrated after a day playing at the Cranberry Township Dog Park, VEG is open and ready to handle your pet’s emergency. We treat all kinds of pets, including dogs, cats, rabbits, reptiles, rodents, and birds.
HIGH-QUALITY EMERGENCY VET CARE IN CRANBERRY TWP
Our 24-hour emergency vet in Cranberry Twp includes:
Isolation room for infectious illnesses like upper respiratory infections
ICU oxygen cages for life support
Radiology room
Surgical suite
Large fenced-in area for pet relief
Quiet room
Avian room with protective air vents
Call us or walk in anytime for highly skilled, compassionate emergency vet care.
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.











