24 Hour Emergency Vet Clinic and Urgent Pet Care in
Maple Grove, Minnesota
Dr. Julie Riha
Medical Director
Michigan State University; Ross University of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Riha grew up in southeast Michigan, and attended MSU for her undergraduate degree. She graduated in 2014 from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and completed an Emergency and Critical Care internship at Iowa State University in 2015. Dr. Riha was a Clinical Assistant Professor at Iowa State University, working in the Intensive Care Unit and in surgical education. In 2024, Dr. Riha moved to Minneapolis to open VEG Maple Grove and has been helping people and their pets since!
Sometimes it’s obvious when your pet needs immediate help. But sometimes they just seem “off.” That’s where our emergency vets in Maple Grove 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 Maple Grove, MN pet emergency hospital, just west of Brooklyn Park, is within minutes of Minneapolis, Plymouth, and Rogers. Our animal ER is accessible from Elm Creek Boulevard N., between Vinewood Lane N. and 80th Ave. N.
There’s a large parking lot for our Maple Grove pet hospital, with accessible parking spots. 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.
the reviews are in!
19 May 2025
Fonda Irwin
14 May 2025
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12 April 2025
