24 Hour Emergency Vet Hospital and Urgent Pet Care in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Dr. Fionnuala Callahan
Medical Director
PET PARENTS, THIS WALNUT ST. HOSPITAL WILL BE CLOSING ON MARCH 22, 2026.
AFTER THIS DATE, PLEASE VISIT YOUR NEAREST VEG LOCATION LESS THAN 3 MILES AWAY IN NORTHERN LIBERTIES. DETAILS AND ADDRESS BELOW.
VEG emergency animal hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week to handle any veterinary emergency in Philadelphia County – big or small. Our 24/7 vet care team provides pet emergency care for dogs, cats, avians, rodents, reptiles, and other exotic animals.
EMERGENCY VET HOSPITAL IN PHILLY
VEG emergency veterinary hospital is located in Center City’s Midtown Village neighborhood on Walnut St between S 12th St and S 13th St; within minutes of Drexel Hill, Milbourne, Wynnewood, as well as Camden and Cherry Hill, NJ. Our vet hospital is approximately 10 mins. from both Rittenhouse Square and South Street, Philly.
PARKING AND RIDE SERVICES FOR OUR PHILADELPHIA VET HOSPITAL
There is a parking garage located next door to our Philadelphia pet hospital, as well as street parking on Walnut St and neighboring streets.
VEG Philly offers door-to-door service and will pay for your ride to and from the animal hospital – call us for more details! Need help getting your pet into the hospital? Just call ahead – one of our VEGgies will meet you out front.
24-HOUR EMERGENCY VET CARE IN CENTER CITY, PHILADELPHIA
Whether your dog seems dehydrated after a hot day at Wissahickon Valley Park or your cat has been throwing up, call us or just walk in — no appointments taken or needed. At our open floor plan animal emergency hospital, you can stay by your pet’s side at all times.
VEG IN PHILLY IS ALSO A DOG BLOOD BANK
Our hospital is a VEG Blood Bank location, which provides blood for canines. Blood donations help save the lives of dogs in need of transfusions. The blood we store can be available to a VEG hospital or shared with a local veterinarian. It’s one more way VEG can give back to the Philadelphia community. You can help by signing up your dog to be a blood donor. Visit our blood bank page or ask one of our VEGgies about the VEG Blood Bank.
IMPORTANT NEWS ABOUT OUR WALNUT ST. HOSPITAL
Our Walnut St. hospital in Philly is closing on March 22, 2026 but don’t worry, VEG is open 24/7 in Northern Liberties, Philadelphia. We’re excited to provide the same expert level of 24/7 emergency care for your pet—less than three miles away in a larger, easily accessible space in Northern Liberties.
At our location in Northern Liberties, you’ll see a doctor right away and comfortably stay with your pet the entire visit. There’s plenty of parking, too!
Moving date: March 22, 2026
Save our new location to your contacts:
VEG ER for Pets
180 W Girard Ave, Unit 102A
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(267) 351-8440
PARKING FOR VEG IN NORTHERN LIBERTIES
VEG’s front entrance is on the left side, ground floor of the Acme parking garage.
Garage access: Turn onto N 2nd St from W Girard Ave and make a left at the first traffic light.
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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