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24/7 emergency room & urgent care clinic for pets

call now & speak with a veterinarian

VEG Asheville

VEG Asheville

1856 Hendersonville Road
Asheville, NC 28803

VEG ER for Pets Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina Location Exterior
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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 Asheville, NC

welcome to VEG Asheville!

Dr. Jennifer Sim

Medical Director

University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine

A Massachusetts native, Dr. Sim is an experienced emergency veterinarian. After graduating vet school in 2004, she worked in Connecticut in a combined GP/emergency practice for 10 years before spending 9 years practicing specialty medicine with practice limited to dentistry and oral surgery. In 2023, Dr. Sim found her way back to her first love of ER medicine at VEG where her favorite thing is to help other ER doctors find a way to say yes to people and their pets when they need it most!

VEG ER for Pets veterinary hospital in Asheville, North Carolina is open 24 hours, 7 days a week, offering the highest quality of pet emergency care in Buncombe County. Our team provides urgent care to all pets, including dogs, cats, birds, rodents, and exotic animals.


Experiencing a pet emergency? Call us or walk in — no appointments needed or taken.


Parking for VEG's Asheville vet hospital

We’re conveniently located on Hendersonville Rd, within minutes of Arden, Bent Creek, and Biltmore Forest. 


You’ll find a large parking lot right outside our VEG veterinary emergency hospital entrance. Need help bringing your pet inside? Give us a call – one of our VEGgies will meet you at the door.


24-hour emergency vets in Asheville

VEG's animal hospital is open 24 hours, even on holidays. 


From treating your puppy for dehydration after a fun day at Carrier Park to helping a hamster with loss of appetite, VEG in Asheville is ready to take the case.


Within our open floor plan hospital, you never have to leave your pet’s side, even if they’re hospitalized overnight. Your pet will receive patient-forward, compassionate animal care by an ER-trained staff. Call us or come in and you’ll see a vet right away to help you and your pet get through your pet’s emergency situation.

OPEN 24/7

1856 Hendersonville Road
Asheville, NC 28803

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

the reviews are in!

August 20, 2026

Breanne Smith
We took our sweet kitty, Iggy to be seen and they explained everything in detail. He has FIP and his body was shutting down. They were able to make him comfortable and drew fluid but ultimately we found he was septic. We made the difficult decision to euthanize him. My 8 year old son was with me and they were so kind to him. They allowed us time with him in a nice room and placed him in a box with a paw print. I hope we never need another pet at an ER but if we do, we’re going here.

August 3, 2026

Ashley Hyde
Five stars because this place has done so much for our beloved pets and our family over the years. Today, our hearts were shattered when we unexpectedly lost our sweet Millie. In one of the most heartbreaking moments we’ve ever experienced, the entire team at ER Pet Vet showed us so much compassion, kindness, and grace. They comforted us when we needed it most and treated our precious girl with such dignity and care. Every time we’ve brought one of our pets here, they have gone above and beyond. It’s clear that every member of their staff truly loves animals and genuinely cares for the families who walk through their doors. Although our hearts are completely broken tonight, we found comfort in the love and support you gave us during such an unimaginable loss. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for everything you did for our sweet Millie. We will never forget your kindness. ❤️‍🩹 — Millie’s Family

June 12, 2026

Alex Bumgardner
I highly recommend the staff at this VEG EG after the care they provided my dog, Brady, following an injury he suffered. What started off as a straightforward need for stitches quickly became more serious when Brady experienced several episodes of ventricular tachycardia (vtach) related to a reaction to medications and potentially an underlying heart problem. It was incredibly scary, but the staff responded quickly and professionally, communicated clearly, and did everything they could to keep both Brady and me comfortable throughout the experience. The staff I worked with demonstrated compassion and integrity. I also really appreciated the thoughtful accommodations for pet owners. From comfortable spaces to stay with your pet, to snacks, drinks, and other small touches, it was clear to me that VEG understood emergencies are hard on people, too. Those kinds of details honestly made a meaningful difference during a really stressful evening. When I left Brady overnight for monitoring, I felt a bit nervous (as any owner likely would) but I mostly felt grateful that he was alive and in good hands. The next morning, I received a timely update (as promised), clear discharge instructions, and Brady has since made an excellent recovery! See pictures of him right after surgery vs. today. I cannot recommend VEG ER more if your pet needs urgent care. I know I sound like an ad, but the environment and level of care they provided to both my dog and me from start to finish was truly set apart from any other vet I've used. And I've had some wonderful vets over the years, so I don't say that lightly. :)
37,359 Total reviews

4.8

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