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VEG ER for Pets

Updated 2026-07-07 · 1,215 reviewed · 182 listed · Scored from 2,061 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(2061) 91 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary CareEmergency & Urgent CareVeterinary SurgeryLow-Cost / Affordable Vet CareExotic & Avian VetVeterinary DentistryLarge Animal / Equine Vet
VEG ER for Pets
Services
General Veterinary Care, Emergency & Urgent Care, Veterinary Surgery
Reviews
2061

What recent reviews say

Staff here treat emergency visits as partnerships with owners, not transactions. You stay with your pet the entire time; vets explain each step; a night shift call about your hospitalized cat gets answered by a doctor. Reviewers describe being given quiet rooms to rest, status texts, and follow-up help days later. From exotic animals (ball pythons, guinea pigs) to breathing emergencies, the team moves quickly and keeps costs transparent. Multiple named vets (Sotiropoulos, DeZara, Kim, Haake, Carrara) and techs (Celeste, Chloe, Jessica, Kaitlynn) appear across reviews as unflinching during loss and genuinely present during crisis.

The open-plan layout means reactive dogs may feel exposed. Reviewers consistently note this is not routine vet care; it's designed for genuine emergencies and stays that can run overnight or longer. Owner feedback after discharge is routine, not an exception.

Praised for
  • compassionate care under stress
  • immediate attention and speed
  • transparent communication
  • staff genuinely care for animals
  • owner comfort and accommodation
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Best for: Pet owners facing after-hours emergencies or injuries that require immediate imaging, hospitalization, or specialist-level care.
Think twice if: If your reactive dog is stressed by open clinic environments, ask about privacy options before arrival; the main treatment area is open-plan.

Strengths

  • Owners stay with pets through entire visit
  • 24/7 emergency availability
  • Exotic animal emergency care
  • Post-discharge follow-up and phone support
  • Named vets known for calm, transparent decision-making

Worth knowing

  • Named vets: Dr. Sotiropoulos, Dr. DeZara, Dr. Kim, Dr. Haake, Dr. Carrara
  • Named techs/staff: Baylee, Jessica, Chloe, Celeste, Kaitlynn, Fortune (specialist called in for exotic cases)
  • Owners permitted to stay overnight with hospitalized pets
  • Status texts sent during hospitalization
  • Post-discharge phone support available
  • Quiet rooms with pillows and blankets provided for resting owners
  • Exotic emergency care documented (ball python prolapse, guinea pig emergency)
  • Handles foxtail removal, pancreatitis, respiratory distress, surgical wound complications

What reviews say by service

Emergency & Urgent Care
Immediate intake, transparent care, owners stay throughout, follow-up support praised consistently.
Veterinary Surgery
Surgical wound repair and exotic surgery (prolapse repair with anesthesia specialist) handled with care and detail.
Exotic & Avian Vet
Guinea pig and ball python emergencies managed; staff brought in specialist for reptile anesthesia support.
General Veterinary Care
Overnight hospitalization and diagnostic care (pancreatitis diagnosis, imaging) with owner communication.
Veterinary Dentistry
Foxtail extraction mentioned; limited evidence of routine dental focus.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.57 average across the 104 emergency & urgent care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 99% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 87
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Can I stay with my pet during an emergency visit?
Yes. Owners stay throughout the entire visit, including overnight hospitalization if needed. You can rest in provided quiet rooms with pillows and blankets.
Do you treat exotic pets in emergencies?
Yes. Recent cases include guinea pigs and reptiles like ball pythons. The team brings in specialists for complex exotic procedures.
Will I hear updates if my pet is hospitalized?
Yes. Staff send status texts during stays and make vets available by phone to answer questions anytime.

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Last updated 2026-07-07