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VEG ER for Pets

Updated 2026-07-06 · 1,309 reviewed · 191 listed · Scored from 2,060 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(2060) 91 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary CareEmergency & Urgent CareSurgery & Specialty CareLow-Cost & Affordable CareHouse Call & Mobile VetExotic & Avian Care
VEG ER for Pets
Services
General Veterinary Care, Emergency & Urgent Care, Surgery & Specialty Care
Reviews
2060

What recent reviews say

People consistently return with stories of genuine care during emergencies. When pets arrive at breaking points, the staff move fast, keep owners in the room, explain what is happening, and make the experience feel manageable rather than terrifying. Specific doctors like DeZara, Carrara, Sotiropoulos, Kim, and Haake earned trust by actually listening, handling fragile animals with gentleness, and following up after discharge. Even exotic cases (a ball python with a cloacal prolapse, a guinea pig) landed in confident hands. The facility allows round-the-clock owner presence, sends photo updates during hospitalization, and somehow maintains the same level of attention when the waiting room is packed. Reviewers who lost pets here still felt cared for by the team. No price complaints surfaced.

Praised for
  • compassionate emergency care
  • skilled vets and techs
  • owner stays with pet during treatment
  • clear communication and transparency
  • immediate intake and quick response
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Best for: Pet owners facing urgent or emergency situations who want a compassionate, transparent clinic where they can stay with their animal.
Think twice if: None grounded in the reviews.

Strengths

  • 24-hour emergency access with immediate intake
  • owners can stay and watch treatment
  • skilled with exotic pets in crisis
  • transparent cost and transparent clinical decisions

Worth knowing

  • Dr. DeZara handles exotic pets and surgical cases
  • Dr. Sotiropoulos, Dr. Carrara, Dr. Kim, Dr. Haake, and vet tech Celeste named by reviewers
  • Veterinarian Fortune assists with exotic anesthesia
  • Staff provide quiet rooms, pillows, and blankets for owner rest during long stays
  • Status text updates sent during hospitalization
  • Open-floor clinic design so owners witness care for other animals
  • Follow-up calls and medication guidance after discharge

What reviews say by service

Emergency & Urgent Care
Immediate intake on arrival, keeps owners in treatment room, handles critical breathing, surgical wound care, and overnight hospitalization with transparent pricing.
Exotic & Avian Care
Handled a ball python cloacal prolapse with specialist anesthesia support and post-operative care.
Surgery & Specialty Care
Manages post-surgical wound complications and complex emergency conditions with clear explanation to owners.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.58 average across the 174 general veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 99% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 86
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 emergency treatment?
Yes. Reviewers describe being in the treatment room and staying overnight during hospitalization. Staff also provide quiet rooms with pillows and blankets for owner rest.
Do you treat exotic pets like reptiles in emergencies?
Yes. A reviewer brought in a ball python with a cloacal prolapse and described the vet and specialist anesthesiologist handling it with skill and care, including follow-up referral.
What happens if my pet needs to stay overnight?
You receive text status updates, can call the doctor anytime, and are allowed to visit or remain with your pet as long as you want.

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Last updated 2026-07-06