24 Hour Emergency Vet and Urgent Pet Care in
phoenix, Arizona
Dr. Kaelyn Petras
Medical Director
Michigan State University; Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine; Internship in Phoenix
Dr. Petras has been practicing emergency medicine in Arizona for years, earning leadership roles in Gilbert and Yuma. Her special interests are: soft tissue surgery, stabilization of the critical patient, anaphylaxis, and infectious disease. She has published two papers on anaphylaxis, and has presented at IVECCS. In her free time, she’s hiking with her two crazy Cattle Dogs!
Sometimes it’s obvious when your pet needs immediate help. But sometimes they just seem “off.” That’s where our emergency vets in Phoenix 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 Veterinary Emergency Group difference, with our open floor plan hospitals, pet-parent participation, and an emergency-focused team that’s always ready to expect the unexpected.
Our animal emergency hospital is located within minutes of Glendale, Peoria, Mesa, Scottsdale, and Tempe. VEG Phoenix is located on E. Camelback Rd., between N 21st St. and N 22nd St.
Parking for our Phoenix emergency vet clinic is located near our front door and includes an accessible parking space, with additional parking around back.
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.
If you’re a Good Samaritan who found a stray, the best place to bring them is to your local GP veterinarian, a shelter, or rehabilitation center. If these options are not available, we can scan for a microchip to help you locate an owner. Our mission is helping people and their pets when they need us most, and that includes strays! If the stray you found needs emergency care, we’re here to help.
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!
3 April 2025
Xandra Abney
25 March 2025
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9 March 2025
