VEG Emergency Vet
chicago lincoln park, Illinois

i have never experienced a vet like this. this was my first time going to a vet ER and was expecting it to be worse than just normal visits. My dog Pancake ingested a THC chocolate. As soon as I found out and saw his symptoms, I called. I was immediately put on the phone with a doctor who referred me to pet poison control to see if the dose was lethal. We ended up coming in around 5am this morning, we checked in online and were immediately seen. He was assessed and we were given an itemized bill prior to them completing the procedures. We could not afford the total price of treatment (about $650 total, theres a flat rate fee of $205). We expressed this to Dr. Miranda, she asked for our budget and she was able to administer the full treatment for about $200 off. I forgot our main nurse’s name (she’s a redhead), but she was amazing and friendly through a scary experience. She offered us coffee from their personal/staff machine because their main coffee machine was broken, and thanked us for our patience because they were understaffed. I could tell that Pancake’s anxiety lessened significantly after interacting with her, and it put me at ease as well. If he ever has another emergency experience, I will come back here without hesitation. He’s doing better already just a few hours later!

We are incredibly grateful for the care Doc received at VEG LP! From the moment we called, we spoke to a doctor within a minute who advised us to bring him in. Upon arrival, the staff greeted us and immediately began intensive care, providing constant updates. Dr. Kruzova, Dr. Schanks, and Dr. Billand were exceptionally compassionate and professional, making us feel supported throughout the process. They kept us informed about Doc's condition and procedures, and every doctor, nurse, tech, and support staff made us feel welcome to stay by his side for the full 36 hours. Their diligent efforts and expertise saved Doc's life, and we can't thank them enough for their outstanding care!

My sweet dog became ill on New Year’s Eve with puking and acting lethargic. It continued so I decided to take her into VEG since my regular vet was closed. I have nothing but good things to say!! First, the staff is so incredibly nice. They definitely knew I was kind of an emotional mess and they all went out of their way to talk to me and make me as the owner feel more comfortable. The vet was so kind, and gave me all of the options laid out clearly. They also give you an estimate of how much services will cost before they do anything to your dog, which I SO appreciated. Emergency vet care is expensive and I’ve never had a place give me an estimate. This helped me prepare which route I was going to do. They were quick, efficient and so insanely kind in the process. They took amazing care of my girl! I highly highly recommend this place!