24 Hour Emergency Vet and Urgent Pet Care in
st petersburg, Florida
Dr. Stacy Nelson
Medical Director
University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Nelson graduated from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 2000. She spent years working in emergency and has developed a passion for it. Dr. Nelson owned a hospital for 9 years and has managed several ERs and Specialty Centers. She says, “I love being in ER at VEG because we are not normal!” She enjoys helping people and empowering her team to learn and grow. Dr. Nelson is a proud wife to Doug and mom to 3 amazing kids. They have 5 dogs and 7 horses and spend most of their family time with them.
Sometimes it’s obvious when your pet needs immediate help. But sometimes they just seem “off.” That’s where our emergency vets in St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg, FL pet emergency hospital is within minutes of Bardmoor, Lealman, Pinellas Park, and Treasure Island. VEG St. Petersburg is located on 4th St. N., off Rt. 92/State Road 687, between 96th Ave. N. and 99th Ave. N.
Parking for our St. Petersburg pet hospital is convenient, with accessible parking right outside our 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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