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 North Tampa, FL
welcome to VEG North Tampa!
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!
Our VEG veterinary emergency hospital in North Tampa is open 24/7 to provide the highest
quality of pet first aid and pet health advice for animals of all kinds – cats, dogs, birds and exotic animals. We’re located at 16314 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618; caring for pets 24/7 in Tampa Bay and the surrounding areas. Our emergency vet hospital is minutes from North Lakes and Greater Northdale.
24-HOUR EMERGENCY VET IN THE TAMPA BAY AREA
Come to VEG veterinary clinic on N Dale Mabry Hwy in the Tampa Bay neighborhood and expect:
- Compassionate pet emergency care
- Immediate attention as soon as you bring in your pet
- A team of emergency trained veterinary doctors, vet nurses, and assistants ready to handle any emergency that walks through the door
- An open floor plan hospital, where you can stay by your pet’s side
- Emergency vets who will collaborate with your family vet for a seamless care experience
- Overnight monitoring and care for hospitalization cases
TREATING ALL PETS IN TAMPA BAY AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS
Whether your cat is vomiting, or your pet snake has problems shedding its scales, or your dog just seems “off” after a day of play at Lake Park, get urgent pet care in Tampa when you need it most. Our vet team is here 24 hours a day, seven days a week (holidays too) to provide compassionate and reliable care when your pet is in crisis. Emergency vet services include:
- diagnostic testing
- endoscopy
- pain management
- surgery
- x-rays and more
PARKING INFO FOR OUR TAMPA VETERINARY ER
Parking is accessible from both N Dale Mabry Hwy and Northgreen Ave. There are parking spots in front of our emergency vet hospital, as well as along the sides and back of the building. Need help getting your pet inside? Give us a call and one of our VEGgies will meet you at the door to assist.
VEG IS A BLOOD BANK FOR DOGS IN TAMPA
VEG Tampa in Hillsborough County is also a VEG Blood Bank location. This vital program provides life-saving blood donations for 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 gives back to the community. Ask us how your dog can become a donor and help save lives!
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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