24 Hour Emergency Vet Hospital and Urgent Pet Care in Fort Worth, Texas
Dr. Zachary Croslin
Medical Director
Oklahoma State University’s Center for Veterinary Health Sciences
Following graduation, Dr. Croslin practiced in the Dallas area as a mixed GP and emergency veterinarian. He joined VEG Dallas as an Emergency Veterinarian in 2021. Dr. Croslin served the Dallas hospital as Medical Director before becoming the Medical Director of VEG Allen. Special interests: emergency surgery, endoscopy, and mentoring New ER Doctors. With a strong devotion towards helping people when their pets are in need, Dr. Croslin strives to create a customer experience centered around honest and trustworthy connections. He is a coffee lover and a foodie who enjoys fitness, camping, spending time with his dogs Piper and Scout, as well as meeting new people.
VEG veterinary emergency hospital in Fort Worth, Texas is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to provide the highest quality of care for all pets – cats, dogs, birds, reptiles, and exotic pets. Call and speak with a vet who will address your concerns or walk in anytime; no appointments needed or taken.
Parking for our Fort Worth emergency vet hospital
VEG is located at 9001 Tehama Ridge Pkwy in North Fort Worth, within minutes of Melody Hills, North Richland Hills, and Saginaw. Access our parking lot via Presidio Vista Drive.
You’ll find parking, including an accessible space, right outside the front entrance. If you need help bringing your pet inside, call ahead – one of our VEGgies will help.
24-hour emergency and urgent vet care in North Fort Worth
From treating your puppy for a limp after a fun day at Calhoun Dog Park to performing endoscopy on a cat, to diagnosing a lethargic ferret, our team is ready to handle any animal emergency in Tarrant County.
Emeregency vets serving Fort Worth and all of Tarrant County
At VEG in Fort Worth, you stay with your pet through every phase of treatment. You’re welcome to stay overnight at the hospital if your pet is hospitalized. Surgeries, ultrasounds, x-rays, and more are performed right on site.
VEG is open 24/7, including holidays, to provide prompt, compassionate emergency care to pets in Fort Worth and the surrounding areas.
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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