24 Hour Emergency Vet and Urgent Pet Care in
jacksonville, Florida
Dr. James Starr
Medical Director
Tufts Cummins School of Veterinary Medicine
A Massachusetts native, he is very excited to bring the VEG experience of helping people and their pets when they need it most to the sunny Jacksonville community. Dr. Starr comes from years of experience in surgery, emergency and internal medicine. His passion lies in doctor development and leadership.
Sometimes it’s obvious when your pet needs immediate help. But sometimes they just seem “off.” That’s where our emergency vets in Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville, FL pet emergency hospital is within minutes of Atlantic Beach, Beach Haven, and Mandarin. VEG Jacksonville is located on Town Center Pkwy., between Big Island Drive and Brightman Blvd.
Parking for our Jacksonville 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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