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 Brentwood, MO
welcome to VEG Brentwood!
Dr. Kathryn O'Brien-Groom
Medical Director
University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. O’Brien-Groom’s first job out of school was at a private practice ER/specialty center in St. Louis. She has remained in emergency medicine since that time, with 7 years of teaching/academia and a few years in general practice sprinkled in. She joined VEG in August 2023, and is passionate about their mission of helping people and their pets when they need it most, in addition to providing patients with high quality medical care.
VEG emergency vet and animal hospital in Brentwood, Missouri is open 24/7 to handle any veterinary emergency in Clayton Township, St. Louis County and the surrounding areas.
Our expert vet team provides pet emergency care for dogs, cats, birds, and even exotics. VEG Brentwood is just west of St. Louis; within minutes of Clayton, Richmond Heights, Maplewood, Webster Groves, University City and Kirkwood. We’re located at South Brentwood Boulevard and Pine Avenue, just south of Brentwood Square.
Parking for VEG Brentwood
You’ll find a large, free parking lot and an accessible space right by our front door. If you need help getting your pet inside, just call ahead – one of our VEGgies will meet you out front.
24-hour emergency vet in Brentwood
VEG Brentwood offers 24/7 immediate pet care near you, because emergencies can't wait. Day or night, our highly trained emergency vets and staff are ready to provide skilled, compassionate care for dogs, cats, and all kinds of pets, including:
Emergency care: accidents, toxin ingestions, breathing problems, gastro issues, injuries, heart failure, bone fracture or dislocations, and more.
Pet urgent care: vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, limping, wounds, ear and eye infections, and constipation
Exotic pet care: we treat all types of exotic pets, including reptiles, birds, turtles, snakes, lizards and more.
End of life care: Our team will be by your side to help you understand your pet’s quality of life, discuss pain management options, and guide you through the process of humane euthanasia when the time comes.
Emergency surgery: we always have a highly skilled emergency vet on staff to provide surgeries such as emergency c-sections, foreign body removal, twisted stomach, spleen removals, and more.
Endoscopy: non-surgery emergency procedures to help your pet feel better, faster.
Ultrasounds & X-rays: Performed on site to provide same-day results on x-rays, point-of-care ultrasounds, and complete abdominal ultrasounds (available at most locations).
Diagnostics and testing: on-site bloodwork and other lab tests. Faster results means faster treatment.
Treatment & hospitalization: If your pet requires overnight hospitalization, you’re welcome to stay too. You’ll have access to wifi, snacks, beverages, and a pillow and blanket. Our staff will make sure you’re as comfortable as possible so you can stay close to your pet’s side.
Brentwood animal hospital for dogs, cats, birds & exotic pets
Our expert trained vets are here for you 24/7 to handle any veterinary emergency, providing medical services for dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, and exotic animals, such as reptiles, snakes, turtles and more. Whether your dog seems to be sporting a limp after a day at Hanley Park or your cat needs urgent surgery, our expert team of emergency veterinarians can help.
VEG Brentwood is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year – even on weekends and holidays. Call us or walk in anytime, no appointments taken!
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
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