24 Hour Emergency Vet Hospital and Urgent Pet Care in Arboretum Austin, Texas
Dr. Katelyn Kimble
Medical Director
Texas A&M; Auburn University
Dr. Kimble grew up in the Austin area and earned her DVM from Texas A&M University and a Master of Science from Auburn University. She began her career in emergency medicine and brings a strong passion for critical care, surgery, transfusions, and leadership.
Drawn to VEG’s mission-driven culture, Dr. Kimble loves working in an environment that prioritizes transparency, collaboration, and exceptional care for both pets and people. As Medical Director at VEG Arboretum, she is committed to building strong teams and elevating the emergency experience for her community.
VEG veterinary emergency hospital near The Arboretum shopping center in Austin, Texas is open 24 hours, seven days a week for pet emergencies and urgent care. We provide the highest quality of veterinary emergency care for pets of all kinds – cats, dogs, birds, guinea pigs, and exotic pets.
PARKING INFORMATION FOR VEG EMERGENCY VET NEAR THE ARBORETUM
Located next to The Arboretum at Great Hills, our animal hospital is accessible from Jollyville Rd, off W Braker Lane. You can also enter our vet hospital from Research Blvd, off US Hwy 183.
24-HOUR EMERGENCY VET CARE IN AUSTIN, TEXAS
The emergency-trained vet team at VEG in Austin, near The Arboretum, is ready to provide urgent medical care for pets in Travis County and the surrounding areas. We’re located minutes from Bee Cave, Lakeway, Pflugerville, and Wells Branch.
PARKING INFORMATION FOR OUR AUSTIN, TEXAS EMERGENCY VET HOSPITAL
VEG is located at 10710 Research Blvd, off Rt 183. Parking is available outside our entrance with accessible spaces and a wheelchair ramp leading to our front door. Need help getting your pet inside? Give us a call – one of our VEGgies will meet you at the door.
YOUR AUSTIN AREA EMERGENCY VET HOSPITAL—ALWAYS OPEN
VEG treats all emergencies, so whether your dog seems unusually tired after a walk through Zilker Botanical Garden, or your hamster stopped eating, or your cat needs urgent surgery, call us or walk in anytime – no appointments taken, and we’re here 24/7. Your pet will receive prompt, compassionate emergency care.
Visit VEG 24-hour Austin veterinary clinic and experience a better ER experience:
An open hospital design with the latest tools and technology in vet med
Transparent communication from your vet staff at every step of care
Open concept hospital, with plenty of room for you to stay by your pet’s side
Records sharing and full collaboration with your family vet
Surgery suite with a large viewing window
Snacks, beverages, wifi, and blankets for you if staying overnight with a hospitalized pet
why choose veg
customer-focused veterinary emergency care
call us 24/7
Pet emergencies shouldn’t be put on hold. Call and speak with a veterinarian to get your medical questions answered.
see a vet now
No appointment needed, come in 24/7. 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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Expert emergency care, always open and ready
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