24 Hour Emergency Vet Clinic and Urgent Pet Care in
Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Dr. Mike Quigley
Medical Director
VEG veterinary clinic in Buffalo Grove, IL is open 24 hours, 7 days a week, offering urgent
care for the pets of Lake County. The VEG animal hospital is accessible from McHenry Rd on Route 83, Lake Cook Rd. and Weiland Rd on Hwy. 73; minutes from Des Plaines, Highland Park, and Wheeling. Our animal care team is prepared for any veterinary emergency, providing expert pet first aid for dogs, cats, birds, and even exotics!
At VEG emergency pet hospital in the Chicago area, your pet will receive prompt urgent care. We can collaborate with your family vet and you get to stay by your pet’s side throughout treatment, even for surgery and overnight hospitalization.
Our team of expert veterinarian doctors, vet nurses, and assistants are here 24/7 to provide compassionate care and offer reliable pet emergency health advice at any time of night or day. Whether your dog is sporting a limp after a day of socializing at Happy Tails Dog Park or your cat has ingested something poisonous, call us or just walk in—we’re always open.
Parking information: there’s a large lot right outside our front door. Need help
bringing your pet inside? Give us a call – one of our VEGgies will meet you out front.
why choose veg
customer-focused veterinary emergency care
call us 24/7
Pet emergencies shouldn’t be put on hold. Call and speak with a veterinarian to get your medical questions answered.
see a vet now
No appointment needed, come in 24/7. 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.
open now for:
Emergencies
High-quality critical care for when the unexpected happens.
point-of-care ultrasound
Non-invasive, soft-tissue imaging with same-day results.
urgent care
For injuries or illnesses that simply cannot wait.
x-rays
Performed on site to immediately diagnose fractures, stones, foreign ingestions, and more.
diagnostics + testing
Done right in our hospital for less wait time and fast results.
end-of-life care
Comfortable, compassionate, close-to-home care during the most difficult time.
surgery
A high-quality veterinarian is on site for emergency operations.
treatment + hospitalization
Care starts right away; if your pet needs to stay overnight, you can too.
the reviews are in!
20 April 2025
mj
16 April 2025
Linda Valadez
31 March 2025
