Call & Speak with a Doctor VEG Pleasant Hill
Emergency Vet and Urgent Care in Pleasant Hill, CA
Welcome to VEG Pleasant Hill!
Sometimes it’s obvious when your pet needs immediate help. But sometimes they just seem “off.” That’s where our emergency vets in Pleasant Hill 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 Pleasant Hill pet emergency hospital is located in the San Francisco East Bay area, within minutes of Concord, Oakland, Vallejo, and Walnut Creek. VEG Pleasant Hill is accessible from Contra Costa Blvd., Cottonwood Dr., and Golf Club Rd.
Parking for our Pleasant Hill pet hospital is convenient, with a large lot and an accessible parking space just outside 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.
Dr. Kevin Baker
Associate Medical Director VEG Pleasant Hill
UCLA; University of California, Davis
After completing a rotating internship in San Diego, Dr. Baker practiced in emergency and GP. A passion for the human-animal bond as well as practicing excellent medicine in a collaborative environment fueled him to join VEG San Ramon, then to open VEG Pleasant Hill, where he resides. Serving the community drives him to be the best leader he can be for his team. Special interests: surgery, emergency medicine, and trauma. Dr. Baker loves traveling with his wife and exploring new cultures. He also enjoys mountain biking, snowboarding, hiking, and trips with his dog Hendrix.
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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.
Call & Speak with a doctor Open 24/7, Even Holidays!
VEG Pleasant Hill
Walk in 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 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.
