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VEG Tampa
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VEG Emergency Vet in Tampa, Florida

24-hour animal hospital

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24 Hour Emergency Vet Clinic and Urgent Pet Care in
Tampa, Florida

Dr. Holly Dutton

Dr. Holly Dutton

Medical Director

Auburn University; Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine

Originally from Alabama, Dr. Dutton developed a love of emergency while working in an advanced GP in the Tampa Bay area. She takes pride in developing her team to provide excellent medical care. Dr. Dutton has a strong dedication to her family, and says that Golden Retrievers and Aussies hold a close space to her heart!

Sometimes it’s obvious when your pet needs immediate help. But sometimes they just seem “off.” That’s where our emergency vets in North Tampa 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 North Tampa pet emergency hospital is located within minutes of Carrollwood, Cheval, Greater Northdale, Lutz, New Tampa, Odessa, and Wesley Chapel.

Parking is located in front of the building, accessible from County Rd. 678, E. Bearss Ave. 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.

 

Did you know?

VEG Tampa is a VEG Blood Bank location, which provides blood for canines. These donations help save the lives of dogs in need of transfusions. The blood we store can be available to a VEG hospital or shared with a local veterinarian. It’s one more way VEG can give back to the community. You can help by signing up your dog to be a blood donor. Find out more or ask one of our VEGgies about the VEG Blood Bank.

OPEN 24/7

238 East Bearss Avenue
Tampa, FL, 33613

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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Care, health, and safety blogs about every kind of pet, from fur to feathers, and shells to scales!

Birds & Exotics
Cats
Common Emergenices

the reviews are in!

19 May 2025

Tricia Oropallo
This was the best experience we have ever had when needing to take our fur baby to be seen in an emergency! We walked in and they immediately welcomed us with open arms, brought us straight to the back in the ER and allowed us to stay with our baby throughout the process. Everyone worked together very quickly as a team which we loved to see❤️! They were very thorough with us from beginning to end and in the process they comfort us with a beverage or coffee of choice if we would like. I love the fact that they offer a room for you to stay there with a bed if your fur baby has to stay overnight for observation so you don't have to feel you need to leave them behind. I highly recommend their service to anyone 10 out of 10!! 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾

19 May 2025

Talia Willingham
Absolutely amazing my sister came in with her cat we spent our whole time there with 3 different vets rotating in and out and every single one was amazing and they all took time to explain everything the whole step of the way they even delivered some bad news but in the most comforting way. The whole staff was friendly and comforting. They got us answers extremely fast.

8 May 2025

Stacy Wright
I recently had to take my 3 year old cat, Thomas O’Malley, to VEG ER for what ended up being a urinary blockage. I was impressed at every turn, from the moment we walked in until he was discharged 2 days later. Despite the busy atmosphere and steady stream of pets coming in for emergency care, we never felt neglected or pushed aside. Not once did I observe staff showing frustration or appearing flustered despite all of the demands placed on them. Every single staff member I encountered showed compassion and concern during interactions and explained what they were doing during procedures. Their approach to include the pet owners in all aspects of the visit helped me feel more comfortable and quickly showed me that my cat was in good hands. I want to extend a special thank you to Dr. Reber and his nurse, Hailey, who performed my cat’s procedure the first night we were there and Dr. Sullivan who handled his discharge. Thomas is back home, showing off his shaved tail and enjoying CAT TV!
37,359 Total reviews

4.8

Other locations Nearby

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VEG Clearwater

2178 Gulf to Bay Boulevard
Clearwater, FL, 33765

OPEN 24/7

VEG South Tampa

1501 South Dale Mabry Highway
Tampa, FL, 33629-5837

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