24 Hour Emergency Vet Hospital and Urgent Pet Care in Houston, Texas
Dr. Paige Kail
Medical Director
Texas A&M University; Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Kail is a native Texan with a passion for emergency medicine and the human-animal bond. She especially enjoys surgery and the diverse cases that arrive in the emergency room.
Our VEG veterinary emergency hospital in Houston, Texas is open 24 hours every day. We provide the highest quality of emergency care for pets of all kinds – cats, dogs, birds, reptiles, and exotic pets.
24-HOUR EMERGENCY VET CARE IN HOUSTON
Located near the intersection of Studemont St and Katy Freeway Service Rd; VEG Houston is within driving distance of Bellaire, Greater Heights, Northside Village, and River Oaks.
PARKING INFORMATION FOR VEG HOUSTON VET HOSPITAL
Enter our parking lot from the Katy Freeway Service Rd. There are parking spaces outside our front door, with additional parking alongside the building. If you need help getting your pet inside, just give us a call – one of our VEGgies will meet you at the door to help.
HOUSTON EMERGENCY VET CARE—ALWAYS OPEN
Whether your rabbit has stopped eating or your dog seems overheated after a walk through Memorial Park, call us or just walk in for immediate assistance.
Expect excellent ER care at your Harris County VEG veterinary clinic:
- Call anytime and speak with an emergency vet who can answer your questions
- Come in anytime and receive immediate vet attention
- A 24-hour veterinary team trained to handle emergency and urgent care
- On-site diagnostic testing, surgeries, point-of-care ultrasounds, x-rays, and more
- Compassionate care and transparent communication from our vet staff at every step
- Open concept hospital where you can see all the life-saving heroics
- Space for you to stay by your pet’s side, even if your pet is hospitalized overnight
- Record sharing and full collaboration with your family vet
VEG in Houston is a 24-hour, walk-in veterinary hospital for emergencies and urgent care. No appointments needed or taken. Open holidays.
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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