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Emergency Vet and Urgent Care in Columbia, MD
Welcome to VEG Columbia!
Sometimes it’s obvious when your pet needs immediate help. But sometimes they just seem “off.” That’s where our emergency vets in Columbia 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 Elkridge, Columbia pet emergency hospital is located within minutes of Baltimore, Ellicott City, and Laurel. VEG Columbia is accessible via Marie Curie Dr., between Gateway Overlook Dr. and Lark Brown Rd.
Parking for our Columbia, MD pet hospital is conveniently within the shopping plaza’s parking lot. 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. Alaina Cargill
Medical Director VEG Columbia
Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine; Small animal rotating internship
Dr. Cargill hails from Nassau, Bahamas and moved to New Orleans to pursue her vet med education. Pre-VEG, she spent her free time working at the local zoo and the university’s ornithology labs. Proud owner of a Persian cat and two standard poodles.
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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.
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VEG Columbia
Walk in 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 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.
