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Pet Emergency and Urgent Care in Chicago - South Loop, IL

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Sometimes it’s obvious when your pet needs immediate help. But sometimes they just seem “off.” That’s where Veterinary Emergency Group comes 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 Chicago – South Loop pet emergency hospital is located near the intersection of S Clinton St. and W Grenshaw St. We’re just east of the University of Illinois Chicago and within minutes of Bridgeport, Dearborn Park, Hyde Park, and West Loop.  

Parking for VEG South Loop is in our parking lot, with additional parking in the garage across the street.

If you need assistance getting your pet into the hospital, call ahead and our staff will meet you at the door to help. At VEG, you’ll see a doctor right away and stay with your pet throughout diagnosis and treatment.

Dr. Ryan Cohen

Medical Director VEG South Loop

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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.

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Walk in for:

Emergencies

Emergencies

High-quality, trusted care for when the unexpected happens.

Ultrasound

Point-of-Care Ultrasound

Non-invasive imaging to examine soft tissue that x-rays don’t show.

Urgentcare

Urgent Care

For injuries or illnesses that simply cannot wait.

Xray

X-Rays

Helps us see fractures, stones, foreign ingestions, and more.  

Diagnosticstesting

Diagnostics + Testing

Only the tests needed so we can make informed diagnoses.

Endoflife

End-of-Life Care

Comfortable, compassionate care during the most difficult time.

Surgery

Surgery

A high-quality surgeon 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

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