24 Hour Emergency Vet and Urgent Pet Care in
palo alto, California
Dr. Michael Hyder
Medical Director
Dr. Michael Hyder joined VEG in 2020 working at the White Plains, NY hospital before coming out to beautiful California in 2022 to join the VEG San Ramon team. He fell in love with the Bay Area and excitedly jumped at the chance to bring VEG to the Palo Alto community. Dr. Hyder says that his mental reprieve moments are filled with spending time playing video games & exercising with his husband, and hanging out with his two dogs (River and Lee Pace), two cats (Jarvis and Niji), and his snake (Pandora).
Sometimes it’s obvious when your pet needs immediate help. But sometimes they just seem “off.” That’s where our emergency vets in Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto, CA pet emergency hospital is within minutes of Los Altos, Menlo Park, and Stanford. VEG Palo Alto is located at the intersection of El Camino Real and Ventura Ave.
Parking for our Palo Alto emergency animal clinic is convenient, with accessible parking near our front 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.
the reviews are in!
9 April 2025
Karen Zack
27 March 2025
Dale
20 March 2025
