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24/7 emergency room & urgent care clinic for pets

call now & speak with a veterinarian

VEG St. Petersburg

VEG St. Petersburg

9675 4th Street North
St. Petersburg, FL 33702

(727) 761-0132
VEG ER for Pets Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida 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 St. Petersburg, FL

welcome to VEG St. Petersburg!

Dr. Shelby Baden

Medical Director

University of Georgia

Dr. Baden is an experienced emergency veterinarian who has been part of the VEG South Tampa family since February 2022, after finishing an emergency medicine internship program with VEG. She’s a proud University of Georgia alum (go Dawgs!), where she earned both her undergrad and veterinary degrees. In 2025, she was promoted to the role of Medical Director, and is excited to support her beloved South Tampa community. Dr. Baden loves emergency medicine and critical care, and is especially passionate about creating an environment that supports people and their pets when they need it most.

Our VEG veterinary emergency hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida is open 24/7 to provide the highest quality of pet emergency and urgent care for animals of all kinds – cats, dogs, birds and exotics. Within minutes of Bardmoor, Lealman, Pinellas Park and Treasure Island, VEG vets are available day and night to care for pet emergencies.


Parking for our St. Petersburg emergency vet hospital 

VEG animal hospital is located on 4th St N, off US 92/State Road 687, between 96th Ave N and 99th Ave N. You’ll find parking right outside the front entrance. Need help bringing your pet inside? Call ahead – one of our VEGgies will meet you at the door.

 

St. Petersburg emergency vets serving all of Pinellas County

From treating your puppy for a limp after a fun day at Fort de Soto Park to performing an emergency surgery on your cat, our team is prepped to handle pet emergencies in Pinellas County and the surrounding area. Call us and speak with an emergency trained veterinarian or walk in anytime. 


Open 24 hours, seven days a week, including holidays. No appointments needed or taken.


Expect high-quality veterinary care at VEG ER for Pets in St. Petersburg

At VEG St. Petersburg, we focus on caring for pets and their families:

- An open floor plan hospital, where you can stay by your pet's side and take part in their care

- A surgery suite with a large viewing window

- Space to stay overnight with your hospitalized pet

- Wifi, snacks, and beverages for pet parents

- Collaboration with your family vet 


Convenient 24/7 vet care in St. Petersburg, Florida

Our team of expert veterinarian doctors, vet nurses, and assistants are here 24 hours a day, seven days a week to provide compassionate and reliable urgent care for your pet. Emergency vet services include:

- diagnostic testing

- endoscopy

- pain management

- surgery

- x-rays

- ultrasound (contact for ultrasound availability)


OPEN 24/7

9675 4th Street North
St. Petersburg, FL 33702

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

the reviews are in!

July 19, 2026

Julia Scheiber
I want to give a huge thanks to Dr. Manning, Dr. Riddick, and every staff member who helped when my cat’s health took a sharp turn. I brought my 10 month old kitten to VEG last week when he got sick and our regular vet couldn’t see him, and I’m so so thankful for the compassion and care from everybody who works there. I was able to bring him back within 24 hours for no extra exam fee where the staff determined that he should stay overnight for treatment. They talked me through what procedures they would be doing and presented different payment options as well. I was also allowed to either stay with him overnight or come and visit whenever. They helped me get life-saving medicine through Chewy, and overall I was just so grateful for our experience. The overnight staff even made a cute little name tag for my cat, and made sure he was comfortable through what was surely his scariest experience in life. I’m sitting here now watching him be his crazy self again, when just a week ago he wouldn’t even lift his head to look at me. Thank you VEG for everything!!!

June 29, 2026

Elizabeth Cournan
VEG treated my sick dog with so much compassion and love. Dr. Sparks, Dr. McReynolds, Katelyn, Elexis, Marykate and Candice all were amazing, helpful and kind. We were dealing with a lot of uncertainty and trying to soak in a lot of information. The team was so patient and helped guide me through a difficult weekend. My dog is so anxious in vet offices but they took such good care of her. I followed their treatment plan and she was better within a week’s time! Hoping she never gets sick again, but if she does, I will go to VEG immediately.

June 19, 2026

Wendy M. Rockmaker
I cannot say enough wonderful things about VEG. They truly hold a special place in my heart. In March 2024, the incredible team at VEG helped save my golden retriever, Ruger, and I will never forget the compassion, expertise, and care they showed during one of the most stressful moments of our lives. More recently, the St. Petersburg location was equally amazing when Ruger needed treatment for a severe ear infection. A special thank you to Kevin, who was outstanding from the moment we checked in and continued to provide exceptional care throughout our visit. Every member of the staff made us feel supported, informed, and genuinely cared for. As pet parents, there is nothing more comforting than knowing your beloved family member is in the best hands possible. VEG consistently goes above and beyond for both pets and their owners. If you ever find yourself facing a pet emergency, there is nowhere else I would recommend. VEG is simply the best!
37,359 Total reviews

4.8

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