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VEG South Lamar
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VEG Emergency Vet in South Lamar Austin, Texas

24-hour animal hospital

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24 Hour Emergency Vet Hospital and Urgent Pet Care in South Lamar Austin, Texas

Dr. Connor Jacobson

Dr. Connor Jacobson

Medical Director

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VEG animal hospital in the South Lamar neighborhood of Austin, Texas is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to handle veterinary emergencies. Our emergency-trained vet team provides prompt, compassionate care for all pets, including dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, reptiles, rodents, and exotic pets. 


Parking for our South Lamar, Austin vet hospital

VEG animal hospital is located at 4211 S Lamar Blvd in Lakehills Plaza in South Lamar. Our parking lot is accessible via S Lamar Blvd, Victory Dr, and W Ben White Rd. Park in the large lot near our front entrance. 


If you need help getting your pet into the hospital, call ahead – one of our VEGgies will meet you at the door to assist.


24-hour urgent vet care in South Lamar, South Austin, Texas 

VEG veterinary clinic serves pets experiencing emergencies in Travis County and the surrounding areas with veterinary medical care. VEG is within driving distance of Barton Creek, Travis Heights, and Zilker.


Walk-in veterinary emergency and urgent care, serving Travis County pet families 

Our 24-hour vet team is emergency trained to handle all kinds of emergencies and urgent care needs for your pet. So, whether your parrot has stopped eating or your dog seems overheated after a day of fun at Red Bud Isle, call us or just walk in – no appointments taken. We’re open 24/7, including holidays. 

OPEN 24/7

4211 South Lamar Boulevard
Austin, TX 78704

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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

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Common Emergenices

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.

the reviews are in!

October 6, 2026

Gina Livorsi
We had to bring our cat here for an emergency, and I’m so grateful we did. The staff was incredibly friendly, compassionate, and knowledgeable. They took the time to listen to our concerns and were very understanding of our budget and what we were comfortable with. I never felt pressured into unnecessary tests or treatments, which meant so much during an already stressful situation. You can truly tell they care about the animals and their owners. If you ever find yourself needing emergency veterinary care, I highly recommend this clinic. Your pets are in good hands here!

August 29, 2026

Taylor Johnson
This place saved Cowboy’s life. The doctors and techs were incredibly knowledgeable and so kind every day we were there. We cannot thank them enough. Prices are the highest I’ve seen for an ER vet, but they’re centrally located, 24/7 and you can stay with your animal the entire time if you want to. We got 90% reimbursement via pet insurance too via lemonade. So, if you can afford to pay up front initially, they will make sure you get your money back once a claim is filed. Thank you VEG!

August 26, 2026

nathalia airam
the greatest pet ER in texas, i wish i could tell everyone personally to take your pet here. Sí hablan español! we got to be by our dog’s side through it all, up to walking him up to the X-Ray room and surgery prep station. The surgery and X-Ray room have a window so you can get little glimpses of whats going on. every doctor and nurse on WallE’s case were attentive, kind and communicated any changes with his health. they have an open concept which i don’t think most people are used to but i found myself grateful to have other pet owners close by. we are all sad and stressed so having that sense of community really got us through that time. i truly feel like everyone who works there cares for these animals and are passionate in giving their patients the best care for them. when wallE was diagnosed, we were texted an invoice on how much treatment would be. to be real, its pricey but just like in human hospitals, everything is much more expensive because the hospital needs to have access to all kinds of medicine and equipment immediately. i highly recommend this place for emergencies! your regular vet will obviously be cheaper but if your looking up animal hospitals right now, its either emergent or outside of the hours your vet is open. if you don’t qualify for any of the third party credit options like we did, they offer alternative options! im so grateful we came to VEG hospital, they saved my dogs life. thank you Dr. Adam and all the other doctors and nurses who helped us.
37,359 Total reviews

4.8

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