I don't know where to begin. My baby was having difficulty voiding, so we brought him to Veg. I have never met such a group of compassionate people that loved my Marve as much as we did. They took such great care of him that we didn't even think twice about leaving him over the weekend. They kept us informed and even sent us picture updates of our baby. Sadly, he passed after surgery but even after his passing I had texted them informing them of his passing and they responded with love. I cannot say anything but good things about this place. They gave us more time with our baby, and I couldn't have asked for more. read more

No one likes having a sick pet, let alone at night. Everyone at Veterinary Emergency Group was kind, compassionate, upfront, and above all else caring during a scary moment. They outlined exactly what their plan was, what it would cost; and how they would asses their care and next steps of my pet. If you do end up with a sick pet, I suggest taking them here read more

My cat was a Havana Brown and he was born with a condition where he had a hole in his diaphragm. This vet hospital were the ones to catch it and diagnose him. He did pass May 1st, and I brought him to them. They were so patient and helpful. They allowed me to stay for a few hours to grieve and build the strength to leave my cat with them. By far the most genuine group of humans. Thank you guys for everything you did for my baby. He will be missed but you definitely helped my grieving process to be a bit lighter. All love and prayers to you hardworking vets. read more

Veterinary Emergency Group - Staff sending condolences to me, after losing my cat. - Emergency Pet Hospital Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Such a great experience during a not so fun trip to the emergency vet. Check in was super simple and easy. I called to let them know we would be coming in soon and was able to check in before getting there. We arrived about 20 mins later and walked right back to see the vet. The receptionist was VERY SWEET and offered us coffee or water a couple of times. The techs were also very nice! My dog can get pretty nervous in those settings and they took their time to warm up to her while examining her. They were very informative when letting us know what was going on. The invoice and visit summary were also sent via text link so we were able to check out right in the room. The emergency visit and meds were all reasonably priced. Highly recommend if having a pet emergency and your vet isn't available. read more

Kaylee is rude over the phone. Cold and callous. I was looking for emergency vet care for my ailing cat and got absolutely no compassion or assistance from her. Not sure what her problem was but it's definitely not how a concerned per owner should be treated on contact. Bummer read more

I am SO grateful for the Veterinary Emergency Group! As a dog mom who's had pups for almost all of my life, I've been to my fair share of ER vets over the years for everything ranging from an anti-histamine shot for a bee sting reaction to major surgery for a cryptorchid testicle, and my experience at VEG was *hands down* the best experience I've had at an ER vet. The difference here is that they let you stay with your pet for as long as you want and allow you to be there for everything (excluding surgery, I imagine...) and that really makes all the difference in the quality of care, in my opinion. For this visit, I came in because my dog had a terrible non-stop cough that was causing her to regurgitate bile and my primary vet was booked for the day and couldn't get us in, so off to the ER we went. All of the Dr's that we saw here over the 30 hours my dog was admitted were awesome; from Dr. Nelson who was amazing with examining my pup and really advocating for her when she was initially concerned that she had an esophageal obstruction, to Dr. Pannone who took over my pup's care when Dr. Nelson's shift ended, to Dr. Meyer who was on my pup's overnight rotation and finally figured out with a 2nd set of radiographs that there was a bit of pneumonia in her lungs; they all went the extra mile with making sure that my pup received the very best care. All of the other staff were amazingly delightful and sweet as well with check-ins to see if I needed any blankets to sit on while I hung out with my pup (I was there for 8 of the 30 hours) or coffee/snacks to make sure I was comfortable, too. I hope I don't need an ER vet again in the near future, but I know that the next time I have an emergency situation pop up, this will be the only place I take my pup. Thanks so much for everything, VEG!! I'm so incredibly grateful that my baby Clementine is feeling better! read more

Amazing staff. Very kind on the phone and in person. You are able to stay with your pet through the whole treatment, and they keep you very informed of all treatments and your pets situation for the entire visit. They also provide private rooms if you need to say Good-bye. read more

My dog died here tonight. She was 11 years old and started having seizures, likely due to brain cancer. After talking through my options with the amazing vet, I decided to say goodbye. Nala's two biggest loves in life were people and food. They gave her so many yummy snacks and a lifetime's worth of snuggles. They cried with me as I said goodbye. I am so grateful. Putting down a beloved pet is always so challenging, and VEG supported my sweet girl and me throughout the entire process. I am incredibly grateful. Thank you to the incredible staff who helped make Nala's last few hours so special. read more

Veterinary Emergency Group - Emergency Pet Hospital Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I took my 12 year old cat into VEG on Halloween in respiratory distress. The vet quickly assessed her and based on the quick ultrasound, she said that she likely had heart failure. I was told that the inital workup would cost over $1000 - for labs and the Xray. I asked if we could start with the Xray, and see what needed to be done from there. It was apparent from her Xray that she was in heart failure. the next invoice estimated that she would need to be in the hospital for 2-3 days, for a cost of near $5000 for the oxygen therapy and diuretics needed. After some back and forth, they said maybe she only needed 24 hours, and the total for that care would come to just over $2500. This was for the initial ultrasound, her time in the oxygen box, a couple of doses of diuretics, minimal bloodwork (kidney function), and meds to go home (they charged more than three times what our primary vet did for these meds). I am deeply disappointed that never in that conversation was the issue of her prognosis discussed. When I asked about the longer term prognosis, I was told I'd need to see a cardiologist. She was stable enough to leave after 24 hours, and we followed up with our primary vet the next week. The vet was not only flabbergasted at the price tag of our visit, but that there were no alternatives discussed. The life expectancy of a kitty in heart failure with evidence of cardiomyopathy on the Xray, he said, was about six months. Our kitty was OK at discharge, but quickly and steadily declined over the next two weeks. She passed less than three weeks after her stay. They saved my cat's life. But they need to work on communicating disease severity and prognosis into their care, and provide reasonable alternative options (palliative, hospice). This would have helped us leave this situation in less financial distress, and to limit our kitty's suffering. read more

I spent several years as an emergency vet tech at an amazing full-service facility in Phoenix, so when I moved to Denver last year, finding a good emergency hospital for my fur kids' urgent needs was a huge priority for me -- and my standards are HIGH. I am so glad to have found VEG! Both of my dogs have now had encounters that ended them in the ER, and both times, I was absolutely blown away by the speed of service, the professionalism, the honest-to-goodness kindness and the great knowledge of everyone who works at VEG, from the front desk staff to the treatment techs to the doctors. The doctors are great about reviewing the treatment plan, explaining what each line item is, and doing only what is necessary. Yes -- emergency veterinary medicine is expensive, but it's only because they use human-grade equipment that (human) health insurance usually covers. If you don't have pet insurance, of course you should expect to have to pay for top-notch care, just like you'd have to do for your own healthcare without insurance. Considering this, at VEG I've found the estimates to be entirely reasonable for the level of quality care they provide. COVID has been super stressful on the veterinary industry. A word of advice: be KIND to these beautiful humans who have given their lives in service of your pets. They aren't making enough money to justify having to to deal with nasty client attitudes (even though the folks at this place rise to the occasion BEAUTIFULLY when they have to). Treat them with kindness and respect, and never forget they are doing what they do because they love animals. At VEG, that shows in every person I've interacted with. I could not recommend this ER more highly! read more

The VEG team at the Colfax location in Denver is absolutely AMAZING! The staff was so kind, friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. I could tell they all truly cared for our cat, Scrambles. I felt they had great communication between the doctors & nurses; any time I called to speak to someone I felt they knew my cat. In the end we needed to make the hard decision to euthanize our senior cat, but the staff was sensitive and caring through the process. The VEG team truly cares and it shows! read more

I'm near tears writing this, I am just so very grateful to this hospital. My dog Gilly was not acting like herself and I started to panic because she had gotten into some old turkey earlier in the day and started basically WebMD potential issues. I brought her in close to midnight and they were obviously pretty busy with not as fortunate families. This was the last thing I could afford, but they set me up with a care credit while they checked over my dog. It wasn't the turkey, her bladder was full due to two giant bladder stones. I was an absolute mess, between no sleep, no money and no options. I was so stressed about what the cost would be to remove them they did everything to empty her bladder as much as possible and printed a list of low cost Vets that would be open because it was a Saturday. They made sure that I knew it was imperative to take her in. They also continued communication when I got to Guardian Angel Veterinary Care so that the vet didn't rerun any tests that would cause more cost to me. This team was absolutely amazing and still provided a warm smile and kind care as though every thing would be ok. There is a reason why Vets are Vets. But they had such a hopeful and professionally up beat attitude while also being empathetic. All I am saying is nothing would be able to get done if everyone was crying..! Long story short thank you, thank you, thank you... for everyone who was there and took just absolutely amazing care of my little one. Gilly is doing great and is her normal cheery and eccentric self again. read more

Considering that an emergency vet is the last place I'd want to be at 1am on a Thursday night, I was extremely satisfied with my visit to this clinic. Dr. Beth was amazing and attentive despite how crazy busy it was when we visited, and also considering how minor my dogs issue was compared to those around us. One thing I would mention is if you're squeamish, the treatment area is an open room so you will see all of the animals receiving treatment in open air. Otherwise, it was a 3 hour turnaround (much quicker than i expected) and days following, the quickest my dog has ever bounced back from one of her GI episodes. Thanks again VEG! read more

Traveling with our dog and he ended up with uncontrollable diarrhea. We drove 30 mins out of our way to stop in here due to the good reviews. I am happy to say the good reviews are on point! Dr Lawrence took great care of us and our little boy and we were on our way in no time. The next day he was back to normal! All of the staff were amazing. Denver is a very lucky place to have these people! read more

My story doesn't have a happy ending but while my sweet girl and I were there they did everything they possibly could to keep her alive and as comfortable as possible. They took care of me as attentively as they did my dog, always asking if I was okay and what they could do to make anything better. They worked around the clock as a team to try to help my girl. It ultimately got to the point where there was nothing else they could do and when she was gone I saw at least 3 of them with tears in their eyes. They witness the most suffering in both animals and the humans who love them on a daily basis, and these people have a level of understanding and compassion I didn't expect. I will never forget how well both of us were cared for during the worst moments of our lives. read more

We had an extremely stressful night with our fur baby getting attacked by another dog and getting part of her lip torn up- after being turned down by two other emergency vets we landed here and I'm so happy we did. From start to finish- the staff at VEG went above and beyond for us. Our dog was obviously stressed and not wanting to be around other dogs, so they immediately helped us by offering us their empty patio to wait- they saw us quick and let us in the back with them to be there for our fur baby as she went under to get stitched up. They took the time to answer all our questions, help us out and made us smile and laugh during a very difficult night. Dr.Jones was easily one of the most amazing vets we've been to and took amazing care of us and our dog. I cannot say enough good things and thank every single person working on the evening of April 25, 2022 who saw Honey and helped us. If you find yourself needing emergency services for your pet, this is seriously the place to bring them. I cannot thank them enough and amazing job. read more

What a friendly and amazing group of people who truly care about your animal as if it was their own. My poor buddy had a very bad cut on his paw and our normal veterinarian wasn't able to see him. They referred me to VEG and I was not disappointed. Communication and professionalism was unmatched and my puppy is going to be good as new. Thankful to this clinic for turning a scary Saturday into a cuddly one on back on the couch with my best friend. read more

I have brought both our dog and one of our kitties to VEG at this point and can honestly say that they are a genuinely great vet for emergency situations. The open concept can be a little overwhelming, but I also greatly appreciated being able to stay with my pets to help calm them down. The care and attention I saw the staff give each pet AND their people during a non-stop stream of new patients today was heartwarming. My past visits with our dog were fairly pricey (but it IS an emergency vet-- they always are), but I was absolutely floored when they didn't charge me for replacing my cat's splint after she chewed off the one my primary vet put on her the day before. Truly, thank you, VEG, for all your help and compassion! read more

are you looking for a vet thats honest fair helpful and there for the animal not the dollar?? this is the emergency vet to go to . our 3 dogs and 1 friend were attacked by a vicious dog with an owner just watching it all happen. we are very poor below poverty but that wasn't going to stop us from saving our girls. pug a brussel and a tiny mix mutt. the pug got it bad in the face. these people were so gentle with her and us hysterical . they had coffee machine with hot chocolate too. they really cared about everyone in their emergency states. when it came time to pay we were scared. they had us apply for a couple of creditors like care credit. we of course were denied and the vet let us go without having to worry about paying! 3 dogs without paying on a sunday night at that proof they care for the pet not my pocketbook!! our babies are getting better. in fact we called with a question instead of making us come in and pay an office visit they actually spoke to us on the phone with many simple solutions we can do at home foe our pug and her nose injuries. this emergency vet wont stop being so amazing and caring for the animals not the dollars. that is a labor of love. i highly highly highly recommend this vet if ever needed. we have that mysterious killer kennel cough hitting colorado and the us. knowing an good honest doctor is important and this is the place for you and your animal families read more

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Highly recommend. Visiting from out of town and had to find an emergency vet because my pup was vomiting blood at midnight. Never want this to happen but especially when you're out of town. I've never felt as confident in my dogs care as I was with him staying here. Everyone cares. They take the time to truly explain everything to you and allows you understand exactly what is going to occur. Extremely fast compared to any emergency vet I've ever been too. I do have to say it is not budget friendly in anyway but personally I would rather be confident with care more than anything. The overnight shift was amazing. Friendly, patient, helpful. read more

Had a wonderful experience here. My dog is VERY aggressive at the vet, and they were able to work with us. Very friendly staff! They were quick and attentive despite being extremely busy that day. Highly recommend!! read more

This organization is amazing!! They took very good care of my very sick dog last night. Not only were they skilled and efficient, they were exceptionally kind and compassionate. When I had to leave my dog's side to get water or use the restroom, they sat with my dog so she wouldn't be alone. They truly are caring people, especially when they shared her diagnoses and gave me options. I didn't feel judged for my decisions. read more

I am SO thankful my husband and I found VEG for our standard poodle! VEG was such a lovely experience from the second we walked in the door. The front desk gals were so welcoming and friendly. They did a great job explaining the process to us. Dr. Kyra H was our provider and she was incredibly thorough with her examination, treatment plan, and care once we went home. I am so thankful for VEG and the great care they took of our baby! We hope to never have to be back, but know that if we have an emergency this is the best place to go!!!! Thanks VEG team! read more

When my little cat came home in pain after one of his outdoor adventures, I took him to VEG. As soon as we walked in, he was immediately treated. Throughout the whole process, all the staff was so kind, thorough, and gentle with him. Everyone, especially Dr. White, really made this difficult situation a lot easier. They kept me informed every step of the way and ensured that the plan of treatment worked for me. When it didn't, they were determined to find an alternative treatment that still ensured that my little cat was treated. We were also sent home with many delicious treats. This place is filled with compassionate providers, who genuinely care. I cannot recommend this place enough. read more

My bernedoodle had an emergency over night during the weekend. They worked me in fast and made sure we were taken care of and keeping me posted. My dog is a large dog so he was difficult but they kept their patients with him! read more

Very calm, welcoming and efficient staff. They took over from minute my dog and I walked in and made a gross and nerve wracking situation more of an adventure. It helped my GSP is very stoic and was unphased by the cuterebra removal...at least until she realized I added on a nail trim. Very clean. Very un-intimidating. I really appreciated being able to be with my dog through the procedure. Great pricing. Quick checkout. The emailed visit recap and wound care notes were detailed and super helpful. Thank you, Dr. Haake! read more

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VEG is amazing! Have never had such a positive experience at a vet emergency. From the moment we walked in I knew we were in good hands. Everyone was kind and we were in and out in less than an hour. Highly recommend! read more

Veterinary Emergency Group - Emergency Pet Hospital Near Me - Denver, Colorado

My 17 1/2 year old cat is having some health issues and it's so hard to get into a vet right away unless it's an emergency vet. This place is SO busy! They treated us like we were the only one there. We have visited twice in the last two weeks and both times the staff and Vets took their time with us and made us as comfortable as possible. They gave us options and I never felt like they were about the money. They were upfront and they seemed to genuinely care about my Bella as well as how I was doing. I highly recommend this Emergency vet. No one wants to have to have to visit an Emergency vet, but I really felt like we were in good, caring hands, both visits. One was the middle of the night and one during the day, both times, exceptional care and bedside manner. Thank you for caring for my Bella and I. read more

Veterinary Emergency Group - Bella on the heating pad they provided to make her more comfortable. - Emergency Pet Hospital Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Giving this veterinary's emergency hospital 5 star's completely, I came in with my bully puppy with her needing help and assistance with her pregnancy, doctors gave me a few options that worked out and gifted me a donation to help with my pup expenses. I couldn't be more then happy and pleased with this location. Thank you staff at Veterinary Emergency Group. read more

Wonderful caring, attentive and skillful. Our 4 huskies ate some flowers they shouldnt have and everyone at VEG couldnt have been nicer and more thoughtful and caring for both our dogs and us. Will be our go to husky disaster place going forward (sorry for VEG). All turned out fine, great job and v highly recommended read more

I had to rush my dog here on Sunday after she collapsed during a walk. Long story short, she didn't make it, but this vet staffs the kindest, most determined people I have ever met. They made the process just a little bit easier, which is more than I could have ever asked for when losing my baby so suddenly. I could not be more grateful to a group of people. read more

This place is wonderful! We had to take our little one in after he swallowed an object he shouldn't have, and within about 40 minutes, they were able to induce emesis to get that pesky object out, and now he's all good! Everyone there was so kind, knowledgeable, and efficient. Highly recommend them if you ever need emergency care for your pet! read more

I am so grateful for the VEG team. I don't know what I would do if I didn't have them as an emergency vet. They really make the best of very unfortunate situations. read more

My 15 1/2yr old furbaby Mylee had an emergency & I had heard great things about VEG so that's where I took her. They got us in to a nurse & the vet immediately, they were SO gentle & loving with her. They were honest about options which were minimal and she was in pain so they helped me say goodbye! Everyone was so supportive, loving, & compassionate during one of the worst moments in my life, for that I'm eternally grateful! They gave me as much time as I needed in a nice quiet room to say my goodbye's & took care of all the cremation arrangements too. Thank you! read more

These people are saints. While I was there, not only did they provide my critically ill cat with the absolute best care, but I saw them extend that compassion to countless other animals and their humans. They look after not only your animal, but you the human being. I was able to stay with my animal throughout all of his procedures, providing reassurance for both of us, and even offered me a place to sleep next to him. Then when the bill came due, they clearly had kept it as low as possible. I hope I never need another VET ER, but if I do, I will be going here again. read more

My 11 week old pit bull boxer mix got bit by our other dog, and we called to see if they could help and from that moment on they were above amazing. As soon as I brought her in 3 staff swarmed her to get her looked at right away. This was a very scary thing for me, as this is my first pet. They made me feel comfortable, and I knew she was in good hands. Thank you to all the wonderful staff. This place is absolutely amazing. Thank you again for all your work. If I ever have to go to an ER vet again I will be going here. read more

This is the worst pet emergency hospital I have ever visited in Denver. After almost 3.5 hours there, I have no choice but to leave for another hospital. This is only my personal experience for your consideration before you take your pet there. Be aware of their positive reviews as well. I literally heard they ask random people to leave a positive review in the hospital to exchange free stuff! 1)it is open-concept without any privacy or safety measures to prevent any infectious disease for humans and dogs. There are more than 20 dogs and 30 people (dog parents, doctors, associates) in a tiny area being evaluated and treated. No one wears a mask, and some dogs are coughing and running nose with the infectious disease-like symptoms while other dogs scream and yell at each other-very unpleasant and crowded environment. 2) No one care about you and your dog. We requested a small cup of water for the dog 3 times, but no one gave us the water for 3.5 hours. For the x-ray, we waited 3.5 hours until we left because they mistakenly placed other non-emergent pets ahead of us. We went to another pet emergency hospital, and everything was done within only 30 minutes. 3) Very unprofessional and irresponsible doctors and medical associates. The doctor spent less than 30 seconds checking the dog and asking for an X-RAY without explaining why the X-ray is needed or giving us a summary of the physical exam. He just left with a few words "do an x-ray; they will give you an estimate." Nurses or associates lack basic pet medical knowledge. 4 nurses (all wear stethoscopes) can not answer a simple question such as whether a dog can drink a small amount of water before an X-RAY after sedation. All we got was "I will get back to you," and they never showed up again. More than 10 nurses and associates were in the room without doing anything, rather than standing there chewing gum, eating snacks, and socializing with dog parents. This is an emergency hospital, not a dog party! 4)Outrageous Cost (Be aware!). For a simple X-ray, they charge 3 different fees. One X-ray is $400+, radiograph review is $260+ and sedation is $60+ for a total of $700+ for an x-ray simple. After leaving the hospital, we went to another pet emergency hospital and got the same x-ray for around only $200 for everything. For the emergency visit, they charge $170+, and we only paid around $90 in the other hospital, and the doctor discussed everything in detail. Until right now, they have not refunded my $900+ payment after I left. read more

They were there for my sweet senior dog who was injured by collapsing furniture. They let you sit in the care giving area with your pet-- so so considerate and better for one's anxious dog. I'm grateful for their help. read more

Animal Emergency Vet really exceeded our expectations. First there were four pets and their owners ahead of us..at five o'clock on a Saturday..! It was pouring cats and dogs and I was afraid to try this vet, but our 5 year old dog had a serious case of diarrhea that could not be cured with a cup of Libby's pure pumpkin. Our very well trained dog felt so bad he used our carpet as a potty! I know. Anyways, this place is a very unique emergency vet, open 24/7, they don't take appointments, but they work fairly fast. Our pup was seen in 30 minutes. We were taken into a huge patient room with 4 counters and about 20 small cages along one wall for pets that need to stay over night, this huge room, overlooking a big window of a vet operating on another pet! We were in this open room with like 10 other pets all getting treated at the same time; Controlled chaos! Thankfully our pup is very comfortable among other animals and humans. The staff was amazing, from the front desk, to the manager, the vet tech, the veterinarian, all were nice professional and speedy. We had to go back into the waiting area and wait another hour for a ghiardia test and meds and a final visit with the vet. They do offer a lot of care, all kinds of treatment options, although 75 of their emergencies are diarrhea related, I was told. It took almost two hours by the time we paid, but my husband and I left super impressed. It wasn't outrageously expensive either and you can choose what you want to have them do based on an estimate that comes out minutes after your initial consult. It is so nice to have the peace of mind, knowing a great emergency vet is closeby and super capable! A nice Emergency Vet! read more

UNMATCHED QUALITY OF SERVICE AND CARE!!! From the moment I walked in with my 4 month old Cane Corso mix (Bear) with a swollen hind leg. I was quickly checked in and gently asked questions about our situation. They attended him quickly and took time to acknowledge each and every patient as we all waited to be treated. The love and compassion ALL staff radiate under such momentarily life changing situations was comforting. I got there and it was so busy I chose to sit on the floor with Bear out of the way yet felt acknowledged by all staff making sure him and I were ok as we waited. Once the chaos slowly diminished by moments- ALL staff took time to sit with patients concerned parents to check in and make them feel heard as they waited. Whitney in particular sat with me for a couple minutes on the floor and reassured me of all steps that will be taken to make him feel better. The receptionists were extremely attentive and genuine with concern and answering any questions from the moment you check in to the moment you check out. The facility is absolutely CLEAN!! The way they have their area set up seem like a movie. Absolutely incredible. For such a stressful situation, they truly brought peace to my soul every second I was there. I hope I don't have to go back again with any of my pups. I know that if I am faced in an emergency situation- they will be my ONLY location. Because I KNOW first hand that they will do everything in their power for my animal and for myself during that time. Thank you VEG for your genuine concern for each animal that walks through your door and having such PHENOMENAL STAFF with unmatched service and quality of care. Thank you! read more