Pet Emergency and Urgent Care in Asheville, NC

Welcome to VEG Asheville!

Sometimes it’s obvious when your pet needs immediate help. But sometimes they just seem “off.” That’s where our emergency vets in Asheville come in. From vomiting to complex surgeries, we treat emergency and urgent care needs for all kinds of pets—even avians and exotics! Discover the VEG difference, with our open floor plan hospitals, pet-parent participation, and an emergency-focused team that’s always ready to expect the unexpected.

Our Asheville pet emergency hospital is conveniently located on Hendersonville Rd. and within minutes of Arden, Bent Creek, and Biltmore Forest.

Our Asheville pet hospital features a large parking lot right outside our front door. If you need assistance getting your pet into the hospital, call ahead—one of our VEGgies will meet you at the door. Your pet will receive urgent vet care and you never have to leave their side.

Dr. Katie Havill

Medical Director VEG Asheville

Mississippi State University; College of Veterinary Medicine

Dr. Havill had found her love of emergency medicine while in veterinary school. After school, she worked in Charlotte, NC teaching interns emergency medicine and working overnight prior to joining VEG. She enjoys teaching and performing soft tissue emergency surgeries. Dr. Havill enjoys traveling and being outdoors with her fiance and her three dogs!

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Why Choose VEG A better experience means better care

Call Us 24/7

Call Us 24/7

Pet emergencies shouldn’t be put on hold. Call and speak with a doctor to get your medical questions answered.

See a Vet Now

See a Vet Now

No appointment needed, come in 24/7. Care starts the moment you walk in the door.

Stay Together

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

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.

Call & Speak with a doctor Open 24/7,  Even Holidays!

Walk in for:

Emergencies

Emergencies

High-quality critical care for when the unexpected happens.

Ultrasound

Point-of-Care Ultrasound

Non-invasive, soft-tissue imaging with same-day results.

Urgentcare

Urgent Care

For injuries or illnesses that simply cannot wait.

Xray

X-Rays

Performed on site to immediately diagnose fractures, stones, foreign ingestions, and more. 

Diagnosticstesting

Diagnostics + Testing

Done right in our hospital for less wait time and fast results. 

Endoflife

End-of-Life Care

Comfortable, compassionate care during the most difficult time.

Surgery

Surgery

A high-quality doctor is on site for emergency operations.

Hospital

Treatment + Hospitalization

Care starts right away; if your pet needs to stay overnight, you can too.

Hospital Row

Call & Speak with a doctor Open 24/7,  Even Holidays!