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VEG ER for Pets

Updated 2026-07-05 · 1,188 reviewed · 179 listed · Scored from 2,059 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(2059) 91 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
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VEG ER for Pets
Services
Emergency & Urgent Care, General Veterinary Care, Veterinary Surgery
Reviews
2059

What recent reviews say

Staff greet emergencies with genuine calm and speed, seeing animals within minutes and explaining every step without the emotional distance typical of ER clinics. Vets like Dr. DeZara, Dr. Kim, Dr. Haake, and Dr. Carrara paired with techs including Celeste, Chloe, Jessica, and Kaitlynn earn consistent praise for both medical skill and human care, whether managing a cat's asthma, a dog's overnight stay, or a ball python's cloacal prolapse.

Owners stay beside their pets throughout treatment, receive status texts during hospitalizations, and access doctors outside standard hours. The open-room layout and commitment to transparency matter more here than price, with reviewers noting the clinic avoids unnecessary charges while providing creature comforts-quiet rooms, blankets, even an iPad for a reptile. This is where people choose to spend their trust when facing their pet's worst moments.

Praised for
  • compassionate, emotionally attuned staff
  • rapid intake and emergency response
  • clear communication and transparency
  • allows owner presence throughout treatment
  • expert handling of exotic pets
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Best for: Pet owners facing after-hours or weekend emergencies who value staying close to their animal and receiving honest, unhurried explanations.
Think twice if: Open-room layout means nearby animals and staff may be visible during your pet's treatment; ask ahead if your dog is reactive to other animals.

Strengths

  • 24-hour emergency availability
  • owners may remain with pets throughout treatment
  • expertise in exotic animal emergencies
  • staff known by name and reputation

Worth knowing

  • Dr. DeZara manages exotic emergencies (ball python cloacal prolapse, guinea pigs)
  • Dr. Kim, Dr. Haake, Dr. Carrara named in recent reviews
  • Vet tech Celeste, front staff Chloe, Jessica, Kaitlynn mentioned by name
  • Owners receive text updates during overnight hospitalizations and can call to speak with doctors at any time
  • Quiet rest rooms with pillows and blankets provided for waiting owners
  • Photos of procedures sent to owners for reference

What reviews say by service

Emergency & Urgent Care
Rapid intake, transparent communication, compassionate handling during crises including end-of-life care; owners consistently describe being freed from typical ER anxiety.
Exotic & Avian Care
Demonstrated competence with ball pythons, guinea pigs, and other exotics in emergency settings; Dr. DeZara brings in specialists and arranges comfort measures.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.58 average across the 101 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 treatment?
Yes. Owners are allowed to remain with their pets throughout the entire process, which reviewers note is unusual for emergency clinics.
Are you open 24/7?
The business lists 24-hour emergency vet services and publishes opening hours for 7 days.
Do you treat exotic pets like reptiles or guinea pigs?
Yes. Recent reviews describe successful treatment of a ball python cloacal prolapse and guinea pigs in emergency settings.

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Last updated 2026-07-05