24 Hour Emergency Vet Clinic and Urgent Pet Care in
Cincinnati, Ohio
Dr. Shawn Wharrey
Medical Director
Waynesburg University; The Ohio State University
Dr. Wharrey was born and raised just north of Pittsburgh, PA. Upon earning his BS in Biology, he moved to Columbus, OH, where he earned his DVM from Ohio State in 2017. After spending a year in general practice, Dr. Wharrey decided to dedicate his career to emergency medicine and critical care, where he has worked in a 24-hr. facility ever since. Dr. Wharrey has a special interest in canine and feline internal medicine, companion exotic animals, and surgery. One of his favorite parts of emergency medicine is being able to care for pets when they need it most. Dr. Wharrey started at VEG in 2022, and loves that at VEG, we keep people and their pets together no matter what the situation.
Sometimes it’s obvious when your pet needs immediate help. But sometimes they just seem “off.” That’s where our emergency vets in Cincinnati, OH 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 Cincinnati, OH pet emergency hospital is located within minutes of Delhi, Mason, and Norwood, and approx. one hour from Dayton. VEG Cincinnati is accessible from Madison Rd., between Kennedy Ave. and Oaklawn Dr.
Parking for our Cincinnati pet hospital is convenient, with accessible parking near 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.
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.
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23 May 2025
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24 April 2025
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