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VEG ER for Pets

4.6 (151 reviews)
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I found this ER vet during a personal emergency Nobody else was available on a weekend The person I met on the phone was warm and welcoming totally understood my needs He told me to come immediately We will take care of this I drove straight there, which was close to my home Sat in the parking lot for a moment to collect my thoughts Walked in immediately greeted by two employees Invited into a private room Most of the hospital was a big open room Open and welcoming Dogs able to socialize with each other All of the minor injuries on tables in the main room keeping patients comfortable Dogs like to be around other dogs Not trapped in isolated rooms I'm sure there are plenty of surgical rooms and private rooms out of sight I was saying goodbye to my best friend of 16 years Everyone was so sweet and comforting Took as long as I needed before during and after Today I got a beautiful sympathy card with paw prints and nose prints Can't recommend highly enough

Our pup
Rhiza D.

I've been here twice so far, it's a very central emergency pet hospital for when your pet is ill. Just so you know, it appears to be a more modern and pricey place. I recommend you obtain pet insurance. Both times I've been here it was after hours and our vet was unavailable. The nice part about this place is that it's open concept and they try to include you as much as they can in the care process. If your pet is kept overnight there are some options of staying the night with your pet, which is wonderful. Our first time here our dog stopped eating and drinking, we did most of the tests but opted out of hospitalization since the price was steep. I think we spend about 3,000 +, our second time here we opted out of testing and got emergency IV + nausea meds for a little less than $ 600. They are transparent with pricing and if needed you can opt out of things and advocate for what you need based on the severity of the situation. Pets are family. They have taken great care of our pup Cleo!

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Jenny V.

Not how I had planned on spending my Super Bowl Sunday but you know, sh*t happens. If you live in San Diego and have any pet emergencies I can't recommend VEG in Mission Valley high enough. My lab swallowed a sewing needle and Instead of spending the $4k quoted at the La mesa vet ER with a 5 hour wait, VEG saved the day and my River for just under $1k and triaged her right away. We were in and out in under and hour and now I get to enjoy the game with my girl, thank god!

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I honestly wish I could give this place 0 stars. I brought my cat in expecting professional, clean, and attentive care--especially for an emergency vet--and instead had one of the most uncomfortable and frustrating experiences. First off, the hygiene was extremely concerning. I saw staff using their personal phones with the same gloves they were using to handle animals, including my cat. No one was washing their hands or wearing face masks on a procedure where there are open wounds. At one point, I even witnessed a glove fall on the FLOOR, get picked up, and then used on another pet. That alone is completely unacceptable. On top of that, I waited nearly 3 hours for what should have been a simple 10-minute procedure. There was zero communication during that time. A doctor briefly diagnosed my cat, but after that, I had no idea who was actually treating him. No one introduced themselves, explained their role, or gave me any clarity on who was handling my pet. That lack of transparency is really unsettling when it comes to your animal's care. I do appreciate that the staff seemed to care about the animals, but for nearly $800, I expected a much higher standard--especially proper hygiene and treatment from a qualified doctor throughout the process. Overall, this experience left me feeling uneasy and disappointed. I would not feel comfortable bringing my pet back here.

Handling my daughter with care
Louise B.

I brought my bearded dragon in on a Sunday after she ingested a foil candy wrapper, and we are incredibly grateful for the care she received from the entire staff. Dr. Lance Day was outstanding. He spoke with me twice over the phone before we arrived, answered all of my questions, offered reassurance, and even provided a general cost estimate. What stood out to me most was although he doesn't specialize in reptiles, he was very innovative and did some quick research and figured out what to do on the spot, saving my lizard. He was very creative in his problem-solving. He created a tool using available equipment (tubes, tweezers, medical tape). He measured the x ray where it showed the roil wrapper and then put measurement marks in the tool, and although they didn't have a scope camera small enough- Dr Day was able to get the foil out ( with no camera) -- he used the x-ray photo, measurements, and felt around on my lizards abdomen and was able to safely extract the foil, blindly, with no camera guiding him. This avoided my bearded dragon needing surgery. His focus, care, and attention to detail made me feel completely confident in his treatment. Thanks to him, my bearded dragon was treated successfully and discharged the same day. While there was a longer wait due to ER triage, the outcome and quality of care mattered most, and I am very thankful to the entire team.

THANK YOU FOR HELPING ME!!!
Jojo V.

Came here late last night with a 5-year-old rottweiler, who is not a fan of coming to the vets office, especially to a location he's never been to before. He was suffering from a uti. I have never been to this practice before, but I was very impressed.My niece, who is a vet.Tech actually recommended this business. Previously I went to a place in poway for any after hours, care for my dog..., but the doctor was very cold in the way she treated my dog. This place understands pet owners, especially people who treat their dogs like their kids with fur. They let you be with them the whole time, every step of the way. I have never, ever experienced this before at any other practice. Much appreciated and Roman says THANK YOU for helping me get better!

Andie V.

My dog passed away at home last week. I was recommended by a friend to come here for his cremation. The moment I walked in my mom and I were greeted right away. Our nurse showed us kindness and empathy. They took us in immediately and she was so sweet to my baby. Thank you for your help in such a sad time. I received my dogs hair clipping and stamps of his nose and paw in the mail today. Thank you for your kindness

Jennifer E.

I can!t thank these people enough for saving my dog. I was incredibly grateful that I was able to be with my baby girl every step of the way, even being able to sleep with her overnight (in a pretty comfortable bed, I might add). It was pretty pricy but I would choose them again and again for the way everything went. I love this place so much

2 days of healing  . AMAZING-NESS (:
Nacole B.

I came in for my sisters dog Chico (Pitbull terrier, totally Meathead ,sweetheart tho), crying at 10:00 at night so I called the first emergency vet open 24 hr. Your guys, sooo happy I chose yall ,Very pleasant over the phone with cost and info. Got there and they treated me like Family , I will never forget this day how they made my night sooooo easy at the vet , he had a skin allergies infection from scratching himself constantly! The doctor ( Dr.Lydia Cain )and help Karen & staff that was there are truly badass at there job and taking care of your Pet. 10/10

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Bridget H.

we had to take our pup to VEG when he woke us up in the middle of the night barking, jumping off & on the bed and aggressively scratching at both of his ears as if something was stuck inside. We took him out to potty thinking he'd calm down, but the way he was tilting his head to one side was a telltale sign that something was wrong and we couldn't go back to sleep. This was our first time having to take him to VEG & the doctors / staff were AMAZING. They were about to go into surgery with another pup but took us in immediately to examine him. I honestly felt silly after seeing other patients in there who were in more dire situations than us, but the staff made us feel so welcome and not crazy for coming in. Prone to ear infections, they prescribed us the necessary medication / ear wash & sent us home. The even texted the next day to follow up & to make sure he was doing OK. He's been much better the past couple of days and I am just so grateful they're open 24/7 in case we ever need their services in the future. I cannot say enough good things about their staff. They're the reason Brigs is back home and able to rest / sleep. Thank you for not making this crazy dog mom feel like she's crazy .

Annabelle
Erica S.

This did take me awhile to have the courage to post but I want to give my heartfelt gratitude to the team at VEG. They took my fur baby in without hesitation and did the best that they could to keep her alive. Everyone and I mean everyone in there was attentive and so caring even after her passing. It still hurts even after almost 9 months but I wanted to provide positive feedback and why I would recommend VEG to anyone. THANK YOU to everyone at VEG for caring and having the utmost understanding of someone who lost their best friend.

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Very compassionate people that work there. Very grateful we found this place. Would recommend to anyone.

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Great care and compassion. Quickly addressed our concerns and we got to stay with our dog through the entire process.

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