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24/7 emergency room & urgent care clinic for pets

call now & speak with a veterinarian

Tampa

VEG Tampa

238 East Bearss Avenue
Tampa, FL, 33613

VEG South Tampa

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

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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 Tampa, FL

welcome to VEG 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!

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, USA

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 May 2025

Jordan Gates
I had to bring my dog to VEG recently, and the entire experience was outstanding. From my very first phone call to when we walked through the doors, the staff was welcoming, professional, and compassionate. The vet assistants and veterinarian were incredibly kind and patient with my anxious, nervous dog — they truly went above and beyond to make his ER visit as smooth and pleasant as possible. I’m so grateful for the excellent care we received and would absolutely recommend VEG to anyone needing urgent care for their pets!

30 April 2025

Daniella Perdomo
I want to start by saying I hardly EVER write reviews, but i feel that i have to take the time for this one. The entire staff was incredibly kind, attentive, and quick to act when my dog Max was brought in for a STAT emergency. I’ve never been to an ER vet where you’re allowed to stay with your pet throughout the entire process—it made a world of difference during such a stressful time. Dr. Schwartz was outstanding—compassionate, clear, and thorough in explaining every step of Max’s care. I want to extend a special thank you to Jon, whose patience and dedication were unmatched. He stayed by Max’s side the entire time, treating him as if he were his own. As well as the nurse that was by his side. The whole team went above and beyond, helping us feel supported and reassured while Max was being treated for heat stroke. I’m deeply grateful for the exceptional care we received.

19 March 2025

Kim Eikerenkoetter
The VEG emergency hospital treated my cat better than any hospital has ever treated me or my kids! As soon as I walked in I was whisked away to the treatment area , and my cat was surrounded by a team of doctors who immediately started working on her! I moved to Tampa from Phoenix 24 hours prior and I had no support system here, but the team at VEG comforted me and cared for my cat like she was their own! Dr Del la Rosa even gave me water and juice to take home because in conversation I mentioned that I had just moved here and had no food or water at home because I had been caring for my cat. My daughter and grandson were home waiting for me to bring them food!! I’ve NEVER been treated with such kindness and compassion! The team at VEG made my experience so much better because I knew my cat was in the hands of people who would love on, and care for her like she was their own!!! They told me I could stay with my cat as long as I wanted and visit often too! Thank God she came home the next day! Thank you to the VEG team & also to the wonderful ladies at the front desk who also treated me with kindness! They were so sweet to me & talked to me like we had been friends for years!! VEG is Heaven on earth!
37,359 Total reviews

4.8

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