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VEG South Tampa
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VEG Emergency Vet
south tampa, Florida

24-hour animal hospital

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24 Hour Emergency Vet and Urgent Pet Care in
south tampa, Florida

Dr. Cameron Smart

Dr. Cameron Smart

Medical Director

University of Connecticut; Texas A&M University for Veterinary Medical School

Dr. Smart has had the opportunity to live in many places including New York, Switzerland, Connecticut, Texas, and is now happily settled in South Tampa. He is very enthusiastic about the South Tampa community and helping people and pets in an area he calls home. He has years of experience in GP, emergency medicine, ultrasound, endoscopy, and surgery. His passion is in leadership and doctor development. Dr. Smart is a proud husband, father and owner of three dogs. On his time-off he can be found walking Bayshore with his two and four legged family.

Sometimes it’s obvious when your pet needs immediate help. But sometimes they just seem “off.” That’s where our emergency vets in South Tampa 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 South Tampa pet emergency hospital is located south of the Dale Mabry exit, off 275 between Publix and Sprouts. VEG is within driving distance of Channelside, Davis Island, Hyde Park Village, Midtown, Ybor City, and southwest of Busch Gardens.

Parking for our South Tampa pet hospital is around the back of the building and features an accessible space and wheelchair access ramp.

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.

OPEN 24/7

1501 South Dale Mabry Highway
Tampa, FL, 33629-5837

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 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.

bark blog

Care, health, and safety blogs about every kind of pet, from fur to feathers, and shells to scales!

Birds & Exotics
Cats
Common Emergenices

the reviews are in!

26 March 2025

Nicole Stryker
My fur baby Ray had to have surgery and my vet did not do overnights so they recommended we take her to VEG for her post surgery care. I was worried at first, but the moment we pulled in the staff came out to the car and helped carry her inside. They let you go back to the triage area and you are able to be with your fur baby the entire time. I have to give a special thank to Jam who was a literal angel. She made me feel so welcomed and I knew my baby was in the best of care. I was offered to stay overnight so I would not have to leave her and they had a room for me and everything. Jam came in several times to check on us, give Ray her meds and food, check to make sure I was comfortable, it was such a relief after what I had just went through with my baby and her surgery. She was just so great and she truly cares about her patients and their well being. There needs to be more people in the world like her it would be such a better place. I felt safe and comfortable, they have an armed guard at the door, which was a plus, so no funny business, it was a sense of comfort. Jam even helped me get Ray in the car when it was time for discharge. Thank you for everything Jam!!!!!

7 March 2025

Gracie Stevens
I took my dog there because they thought she had an obstruction and they decided to flush her out for a couple hours and ended up not having to do an endoscopy. They truly had her best interest at heart and truly wanted her to feel better. The pricing was very fair, and the experience was very comforting in a stressful time for my dog and I . The staff was truly amazing. I’ve never had an experience like that at an emergency vet. I definitely would choose them if I really had to go back again.

31 January 2025

Sophia Voskuil
This was the best medical experience of my life (human or animal) they quickly saved my baby’s life and provided some of the best care possible for both me and my cat. Somehow they made a terrifying situation comfortable and even fun at times as the entire staff was amazing at keeping morale up. Shout out to Mike specifically for managing to do the procedure well and keep me calm simultaneously. Genuinely love y’all, thank you with my entire heart
37,359 Total reviews

4.8

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VEG St. Petersburg

9675 4th Street North
St. Petersburg, FL, 33702-2515

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VEG Tampa

238 East Bearss Avenue
Tampa, FL, 33613

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