24 Hour Emergency Vet Hospital and Urgent Pet Care in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania
Dr. Jason Palaigos
Medical Director
University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Palaigos graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 2015. He then completed a one-year rotating internship at a local specialty hospital, where he remained on staff as an emergency clinician, practicing specialty ER medicine and surgery while helping to train veterinary interns through 2023.
Dr. Palaigos has worked extensively in the region as a staff veterinarian as well as a relief veterinarian prior to joining VEG. Dr. Palaigos accepted a position at VEG in 2024. Since joining, he has expanded his non-clinical professional skills, including team leadership, hospital operations, and building strong professional partnerships.
As Medical Director, Dr. Palaigos' primary focus is supporting the local veterinary community and providing reliable, high-quality emergency care. Most importantly, he believes people should be able to stay with their pets throughout their medical treatment and is excited to provide this service to the community.
VEG Willow Grove is an emergency vet hospital located at 2862 W Moreland Rd, Willow Grove, Pennsylvania. Open 24 hours a day, VEG Willow Grove provides the highest quality of emergency and urgent care for all pets.
Located just minutes from Abington, Hatboro, Horsham, Jenkintown, Huntingdon Valley and Upper Moreland, VEG Willow Grove provides emergency veterinary care for pets throughout Montgomery County and northern Philadelphia.
Parking for our Willow Grove emergency vet hospital
Our emergency vet clinic is at the intersection of W Moreland Rd and Fitzwatertown Rd. Enter our parking lot from W Moreland Rd.
If you need assistance bringing your pet inside, call ahead and one of our VEGgies will meet you at the door to help.
After-hours emergency vet care in Willow Grove
Our ER trained vets in Willow Grove, vet nurses, and staff are ready 24/7 to treat pets, including dogs, ferrets, cats, hamsters, snakes, guinea pigs, and more. We treat all pets, including exotic animals. So if your dog seems dehydrated after a day of play at Mill Creek Dog Park in Hatboro, or your ferret is losing its fur, or your cat keeps throwing up, VEG vets are ready to help.
Call and speak with a vet or come right into our vet hospital in Willow Grove for immediate vet attention. Within our Montgomery County emergency animal hospital, our staff is trained and ready to perform surgeries, endoscopies, x-rays, ultrasounds, and more. Call us or just walk in: no appointments taken.
Willow Grove emergency vet clinic—always open
At VEG’s pet hospital in Willow Grove, you can expect:
A reliable emergency team available 24 hours every day, including weekends and holidays
Immediate vet attention as you and your pet walk through the door
You are welcome to stay with your pet the entire visit
Collaboration with your family vet for a seamless care experience
A surgery suite with a large viewing window
If your pet needs overnight care, you are welcome to stay near them in our hospital
Wifi, snacks, and beverages for pet parents
Call now and speak with an emergency veterinarian at VEG Willow Grove who can answer your questions or walk in anytime. We're always here to help you and your pet!
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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