your pet can't tell you if it's an emergency,
but veg's experienced vets can
Avoid the guessing game and don’t delay. From accident wounds to vomiting to complex surgeries, VEG is your local 24/7 emergency clinic for any kind of pet — even exotics.
EMERGENCY VETS AND URGENT CARE IN Alpharetta, GA
welcome to VEG Alpharetta!
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Dr. Stephanie Howell
Medical Director
Georgia Tech; University of Georgia; Capital Veterinary Specialists, rotating internship
A Georgia native, Dr. Howell earned her bachelor's degree from Georgia Tech, her DVM from the University of Georgia, and completed a rotating internship at Capital Veterinary Specialists. She joined VEG in 2021 and served as the founding Medical Director of VEG Brookhaven, where she helped open the hospital in 2023 and led the team before transitioning to lead the Alpharetta team in 2026.
Dr. Howell is passionate about advancing emergency medicine through clinical excellence, mentorship, and strong partnerships with the local veterinary community. Her professional interests include emergency and critical care, clinical pathology, and developing high-performing medical teams dedicated to exceptional patient care.
Dr. Howell is committed to building meaningful relationships with both her team and referring veterinarians to ensure the best possible care for pets and the people who love them.
VEG ER for Pets in Alpharetta, Georgia is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week to care for pets in and around Fulton County. From vomiting to complex surgeries, we treat emergency and urgent care needs for all kinds of pets—avians and exotics, too.
Parking for our Alpharetta emergency vet hospital
Our Alpharetta pet emergency hospital is located north of Atlanta, within minutes of Milton, Roswell, and Suwanee.
Parking is accessible from Rt. 120, Old Milton Pkwy, and also from Kimball Pl. Additional parking is located around the back of the building. If you need assistance getting your pet into the hospital, call ahead—one of our VEGgies will meet you at the door. Your pet will receive urgent vet care and you never have to leave their side.
24-hour emergency vet in Alpharetta, Georgia
Whether your dog is sporting a limp after a day of play at Waggy World Paw Park or your bearded dragon is wheezing, or your cat ate something from the kitchen trash at 2am, VEG vets are here to help.
Discover the VEG difference, with our open floor plan hospitals, pet-parent participation, and an emergency-focused team that’s always ready to expect the unexpected.
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
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Pet Urgent Care
End-of-life Care
Vet Surgery
Endoscopy
Pet Ultrasound
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Diagnostics
and Testing
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