your pet can't tell you if it's an emergency,
but veg's experienced vets can
Avoid the guessing game and don’t delay. From accident wounds to vomiting to complex surgeries, VEG is your local 24/7 emergency clinic for any kind of pet — even exotics.
EMERGENCY VETS AND URGENT CARE IN Santa Monica, CA
welcome to VEG Santa Monica!
Dr. Jonathan Yashari
Medical Director
The George Washington University; Cornell University; Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Born and raised in Santa Monica, Dr. Yashari focused on public health and fell in love with emergency and critical care while in vet school. Fave thing about VEG: playing an integral part within the community and always finding a way to say yes!
VEG animal hospital in Santa Monica is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week to provide high-quality veterinary emergency care for pets across Los Angeles County. Our pet emergency care team at VEG veterinary clinic can be found at the intersection of Wilshire Blvd and Princeton St, just minutes from Beverly Hills, Encino, Marina del Rey, and West Los Angeles.
From a pup getting dehydrated after a long, fun day at Airport Park Dog Park to a cat with a blockage, we provide pet first aid and urgent care for any animal emergency.
What you can expect at VEG Santa Monica emergency vet hospital:
- A state-of-the-art facility with the latest veterinary tools and technology to help pets in crisis
- An open concept floor plan with room enough for pet parents to stay with their pets throughout treatment
- Our emergency trained vet staff will collaborate with your family vet on your pet’s care
- Expert, compassionate ER care for pets of all kinds: dogs, cats, rabbits, reptiles, birds, and more
- Wi-fi, snacks, and beverages for pet parents; blanket and pillow if you stay overnight with a hospitalized pet
- A vet hospital that’s always open, even on holidays, for any pet emergency
VETERINARY ER SERVICES INCLUDE:
- Immediate triage
- Diagnostic testing
- Digital x-ray
- Endoscopy
- Ultrasound, and more
PARKING INFORMATION FOR OUR 24-HOUR SANTA MONICA VET CLINIC
Access our parking lot via Princeton St. On-street metered parking is also available. If you think you may need help getting your pet inside, just give us a call – one of our VEGgies will meet you at the door!
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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