Sit. Stay. Heal.
24/7 pet emergency care
We’re ready 24/7 to immediately triage and treat all kinds of pets. From accident wounds to vomiting to complex surgeries, you’ll see healing-focused heroics up close. Our fully transparent approach lets you be involved in your pet’s care and stay by their side the entire time.
emergency is all we do, so we do it best
Every minute at VEG, we expect the unexpected. We never know which species will come through our doors but we’re ready, with emergency doctors who are specially trained to treat every cute, quirky, slimy, scaly (yes, we’re talking to you, exotics!), extraordinary pet.
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 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.
EMERGENCY & URGENT VET CARE FOR:
Accidental Ingestion
Allergies
Allergic reactions / hives / swollen face
Anaphylactic reactions
Ear infections
Vaccine reactions
Constipation
Blood in stool
Straining to defecate
Dermatologic Issues
External parasites
Ear infection
Hot spots
Itching
Skin infections
Skin lesions
Diarrhea
Loose bowels
Runny stool
Environmental Disease / Injuries
Heat stroke / heat exhaustion
Hypothermia
Smoke inhalation
Snake bite / envenomation
Porcupine quills
Exotic Animals
Egg binding / Dystocia
Shell disease
Eye Problems
Corneal ulcer / scratch / foreign body
Eye discharge
Eyelid laceration
Glaucoma
Infection
Inflammation / Redness
Injury
Proptosis (eye popped out)
Squinting
Gastrointestinal Disease
Blood in stool
Constipation / straining to defecate
Decreased appetite
Diarrhea
Food bloat
GI stasis
Loss of appetite
Swelling of abdomen
Vomiting and blood in vomit
Lethargy
Disinterested in food or toys
Extreme tiredness
Sluggishness
Unresponsive to stimuli (sound or touch)
Reproductive Problems
Abnormal vulvar discharge
Dystocia / trouble giving birth
Paraphimosis (penis stuck out, swollen penis)
Prolapsed uterus
Pyometra (infected uterus)
Seizures
Convulsions / uncontrollable muscle activity
Loss of awareness
Uncontrollable shaking
Signs of Obvious Pain
Crying / whimpering / whining
Hiding
Surgeries
Abdominal and reproductive emergency surgeries
Soft tissue emergency surgeries
Swelling
Abdomen
Face
Limbs
Unconscious
Loss of consciousness
Unresponsive
Urination Problems
Frequent urination
Blood in urine
Not able to urinate
Urinary blockage / urethral obstruction
Urinating inappropriately / outside of the litter box
Vomiting
Can’t keep anything down
Gagging / dry heaving
Throwing up bile, food, or liquids
Walking Problems
Wounds
Bite wounds
Lacerations
Open wounds
Puncture wounds
