VEG ER for Pets 24-hour veterinary emergency hospital in Chicago’s South Loop provides the highest quality of emergency care for pets of all kinds – cats, dogs, birds, and exotics. 

Located in the South Loop area of Chicago, VEG is on S Clinton St, between W Taylor St and Roosevelt Rd. Our vet hospital is east of the University of Illinois and within minutes of Bridgeport, Dearborn Park, Hyde Park, and West Loop.

VEG emergency vets are always ready to care for your pet

Our emergency veterinary ER is always open—days, nights, weekends, and holidays! Whether your cat needs emergency surgery, or your dog just seems “off” after a day of playing at Fred Anderson Park, get urgent pet care when you need it most.

Parking for VEG's Chicago—South Loop animal hospital 

Parking is available at the front of our pet hospital, with additional spots available in the parking garage across the street. If you think you’ll need help getting your pet inside, give us a call. One of our VEGgies will meet you at the door!

Our pet hospital is open 24 hours, every day. Come in anytime—you and your pet will receive immediate attention! Our ER vet will triage your pet immediately and prioritize their issue. You can also call and let us know what’s going on with your pet and we’ll tell you if you should come in or if it can wait. 

24-hour emergency vet service in South Loop, serving Chicago

- Knowledgeable, compassionate pet emergency care that’s available 24 hours, every day

- Expert team of ER veterinarians, vet nurses, and assistants who bring a unique brand of customer-focused care, ensuring pet parents are informed and in the loop every step of the way

- Open floor plan hospital, so you can stay by your pet’s side and even take part in your pet’s care

- Collaboration with your family vet for a seamless care experience

- Care and monitoring throughout the night for hospitalization cases; pet parents are welcome to stay overnight at VEG

Our emergency vet hospital in South Loop is also a blood bank for dogs

VEG South Loop in Cook County is a VEG Blood Bank location, which provides blood for canines. These donations help save the lives of dogs in need of transfusions. The blood we store can be available to a VEG hospital or shared with a local veterinarian. It’s one more way VEG can give back to the community. You can help by signing up your dog to be a blood donor. To find out more, ask one of our VEGgies about the VEG Blood Bank.