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 Santa Monica, CA
welcome to VEG Santa Monica!
Dr. Sam Kent
Medical Director
Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Pet Emergency Specialty Center in La Mesa - small animal rotating internship
Dr. Kent has worked as an emergency veterinarian for over a decade in San Diego County, previously serving as the Director of Emergency Services and Internship Director at a 24-hour hybrid GP/ER. Professional interests: transfusion medicine, point-of-care ultrasound, and leadership development. She is so proud to have been a part of the team opening the first VEG in California!
VEG animal hospital in Santa Monica is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week to provide high-quality veterinary emergency care for pets across Los Angeles County.
Parking for our 24-hour Santa Monica vet clinic
Our pet emergency care team at VEG veterinary clinic can be found at the intersection of Wilshire Blvd and Princeton St, just minutes from Beverly Hills, Encino, Marina del Rey, and West Los Angeles.
Access our parking lot via Princeton St. On-street metered parking is also available. If you think you may need help getting your pet inside, just give us a call – one of our VEGgies will meet you at the door!
VEG ER for Pets animal hospital treats all types of pets—open 24/7
From a pup getting dehydrated after a long, fun day at Airport Park Dog Park to a cat with a blockage, or a parakeet that lost its desire to tweet, we provide pet first aid and urgent care for any pet emergency that arises.
Our Santa Monica emergency vets are here day and night to care for mammals, avians, reptiles, and all pets.
Emergency vet clinic serving Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Encino, and the Los Angeles County community
What you can expect at VEG Santa Monica emergency vet hospital:
- An emergency medical facility with the latest veterinary tools and technology to help pets in crisis
- An open concept floor plan with room enough for pet parents to stay with their pets throughout treatment
- Our emergency trained vet staff will collaborate with your family vet on your pet’s care
- Expert, compassionate ER care for pets of all kinds: dogs, cats, rabbits, reptiles, birds, and more
- Wi-fi, snacks, and beverages for pet parents; blanket and pillow if you stay overnight with a hospitalized pet
- A vet hospital that’s always open, even on holidays, for any pet emergency
Our Santa Monica veterinary services include:
- Immediate triage
- Diagnostic testing
- Digital x-ray
- Endoscopy
- Ultrasound, and more
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
open now for:
Emergency vet care, always open and ready
Learn more about VEG's 24/7 emergency vet care.
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