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 Fort Lauderdale, FL
welcome to VEG Fort Lauderdale!
Dr. Enio Sanmarti
Medical Director
Cornell University; University of California, Davis; Oradell Animal Hospital rotating internship
Originally from Venezuela, Dr. Sanmarti served as an Emergency Medicine and Critical Care doctor at several specialty practices before joining VEG. His special interest is in internal medicine, trauma, and critical care. His passion is to teach medical excellence and doctor development. Off-hours, Dr. Sanmarti loves spending time with his wife, family, and friends. He enjoys “everything ocean,” from cruising on a boat to diving.
Our VEG veterinary emergency hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is open 24 hours a day, weekends, and holidays. We provide the highest quality of pet emergency and urgent care for pets of all kinds in Broward County and the surrounding areas. Whether you have dogs, cats, birds, or exotic pets, VEG is always open and here to help when your pet is in crisis.
Parking for our Fort Lauderdale pet hospital—open 24/7
Located on N Federal Hwy/Rt. 1, on the corner of NE 16th St, you can access our parking lot from NE 16th St. There are parking spaces right outside our door. Need help getting your pet inside, just give us a call – one of our VEGgies will meet you at the door.
24-hour emergency vet care in Fort Lauderdale
VEG Fort Lauderdale is within minutes of Coconut Creek, Davie, Hollywood, and Pompano Beach.
Whether your dog’s been sporting a limp after a day of play at Hugh Taylor Birch Park or your cat has been vomiting all day, call us or just walk in – no appointments needed or taken.
Fort Lauderdale emergency vet clinic serving the Broward County community
Our veterinarians, vet nurses, and staff are trained and ready to handle emergency situations with your pet. No lobby, no waiting. We’ll prioritize your pet’s case immediately.
Here’s why pet parents trust VEG ER for Pets:
- A compassionate, reliable vet team in Ft. Lauderdale, ready for pet emergencies day or night
- A 24-hour hospital with an open floor plan so you can be a part of the care experience
- Customers are welcome to stay with their pet the entire time, even if hospitalized overnight
- Collaboration with your family vet for a seamless experience
- A surgical suite with a large viewing window
- Complementary wifi, snacks, and beverages for pet parents
- Overnight monitoring and care for hospitalization cases
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.
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