24 Hour Emergency Vet Clinic 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.
Our VEG veterinary emergency hospital located at 4507 Town Center Pkwy in Jacksonville, Florida is open 24/7 to handle pet emergencies in Duval County. Find us on Town Center Pkwy, between Big Island Drive and Brightman Blvd. VEG Jacksonville is located minutes from Atlantic Beach, Beach Haven, and Mandarin.
24-HOUR EMERGENCY VET CARE IN JACKSONVILLE
Open day and night, weekends, and holidays, VEG offers expert pet emergency care, urgent care, and first aid for all kinds of pets – including dogs, cats, birds, and exotic animals! We specialize in emergency care for pets in crisis.
Whether your pet snake stopped eating or your dog is breathing unusually hard after a long day at the Northbank Riverwalk, call us or just walk in — appointments are never needed or taken. We’re always open and ready to prioritize your pet’s situation, no matter if it’s vomiting and diarrhea, or if they’ve been involved in an accident or developed an emergent symptom from an illness. VEG is always open to help you and your pet.
A JACKSONVILLE VET CLINIC FOR YOU AND YOUR PET
VEG brings an elevated level of care to the emergency experience. Here are a few reasons why pet parents in Duval County trust VEG in times of need:
- Compassionate pet emergency care available day or night
- A dedicated team of veterinarians and vet nurses trained in emergency medicine
- Open floor plan hospital with the latest vet tools and technology to handle surgeries, endoscopy, ultrasounds, and more
- Pet parents can stay by their pet’s side throughout treatment
- Collaboration with your family’s primary care vet for a seamless experience
- Overnight pet monitoring and care for hospitalization cases; parents can stay overnight
- Complementary wifi, snacks, and beverages for pet parents
PARKING FOR OUR JACKSONVILLE EMERGENCY PET HOSPITAL
There’s a large parking lot for our vet clinic, with accessible parking right outside the entrance. Need help getting your pet inside? Just call ahead – one of our VEGgies will meet you at the door.
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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