24 Hour Emergency Vet Hospital and Urgent Pet Care in Knoxville, Tennessee
VEG ER for Pets emergency vet clinic in Knoxville, Tennessee will soon be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to provide emergency vet care for pets in and around Knox County. Located at 6739 Kingston Pike, Suite A, Knoxville, VEG is always open to care for all types of pets, including dogs, cats, ferrets, hedgehogs, birds, snakes, and other exotic pets.
VEG is a 24-hour emergency-only, walk-in vet clinic; no appointments needed. Within our open-concept hospital, you can stay with your pet the entire time.
Parking for our emergency vet clinic located on Kingston Pike in West Knoxville
Access our parking lot from Kingston Pike, between Wesley Rd SW and Peppermill Dr NW in Knoxville. Our Knoxville 24-hour emergency animal clinic has a large parking lot outside our front door. If you need help getting your pet inside, give us a call and one of our VEGgies will assist you.
Emergency vet clinic in West Knoxville, serving Knoxville, Powell, and all of Knox County
VEG 24-hour emergency vet in Knoxville serves pet families in Alcoa, Bearden, Cedar Bluff, Farragut, Maryville, Powell, and all communities in and around Knox County.
Visit our Knoxville animal hospital anytime for immediate vet care; we’re open 24/7, including holidays. Medical questions? Call and speak with one of our Knoxville emergency vets anytime. If your pet is in crisis, you can call first and let us know you’re coming in.
Trusted 24-hour emergency vet clinic in Knoxville
VEG’s animal hospital in Knoxville is ready for any emergency. Whether your Golden Retriever seems exhausted after playing at Lakeshore Park or your ferret won’t eat, or your cat keeps throwing up, our emergency vets in Knoxville provide immediate high-quality medical care you can trust.
VEG in Knoxville treats:
foreign body and toxic ingestion
vomiting and diarrhea
dehydration
heat stroke
injuries, illnesses, and more
Ultrasounds, x-rays, diagnostic testing, and surgeries performed on site at our Knoxville animal clinic. Call VEG and speak with a doctor if you have concerns, or come in for immediate vet attention.
COMING SOON
6739 Kingston Pike, Suite A
Knoxville, TN 37919

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.









