Can I stay with my pet during emergency treatment?

Yes. VEG provides private rooms and actively encourages owners to remain with their animals throughout care.

What happens if you're very busy when I arrive?

Even at full capacity, reviewers reported short waits (under ten minutes) and immediate care. Staff manage multiple emergencies calmly.

Do you explain costs before I commit to treatment?

Yes. Reviewers consistently noted the clinic discusses financial and medical options transparently before proceeding.

VEG ER for Pets

Updated 2026-07-08 · 1,063 reviewed · 177 listed · Scored from 350 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(350) 91 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified

General & Wellness Veterinary CareEmergency & Urgent CareExotic & Avian Vet CareEquine & Large Animal Vet

Services: General & Wellness Veterinary Care, Emergency & Urgent Care, Exotic & Avian Vet Care
Reviews: 350

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What recent reviews say

Owners consistently praise VEG for treating their pets with urgency and kindness during crises, often while allowing families to remain at the animal's side. The team communicates treatment plans transparently, manages anxious pets skillfully, and keeps both owners and animals calm amid emergencies-even when the clinic is packed.

Staff named include Dr. Haake, Dr. Bluhm, Dr. Thaeder, nurses Carri, Kendall, and Joanne. Reviewers credit the clinic with stabilising critically ill animals, performing complex surgery, and providing follow-up support. Costs run high, as typical for emergency care, but owners feel the professionalism and care justify the price.

Praised for

compassionate staff during emergencies
allowed owners to stay with pets
clear cost and treatment explanations
knowledgeable and calm vets
quick attention even when busy

Watch-outs

high emergency vet costs

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Best for: owners needing emergency care and wanting to remain with their pet throughout treatment

Think twice if: expect high emergency veterinary fees; costs often described as substantial even by emergency-vet standards

Strengths

owners can stay with pets during treatment
rapid assessment and care even at capacity
transparent cost discussions before treatment
named surgeons and specialists on staff

Worth knowing

Dr. Haake, Dr. Bluhm, Dr. Thaeder on staff
nurses include Carri, Kendall, Joanne
allows owners to stay with animals during treatment in private rooms
provides free water and snacks to waiting families
follows up by phone during recovery periods
surgical capability (prolapsed rectum, complex emergency procedures)

What reviews say by service

Emergency & Urgent Care: reviewers credit rapid diagnosis, calm handling of crises, and compassionate support through euthanasia and end-of-life decisions
Veterinary Surgery: Dr. Thaeder performed surgery praised for careful post-operative follow-up and positive outcome

How it compares

Rated 4.9 against a 4.57 average across the 99 emergency & urgent care businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 59% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Our Rubric

Star rating 92

Review volume 100

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 75

Profile completeness 100

Verification 30

Rating breakdown

344

Common questions

Can I stay with my pet during emergency treatment?: Yes. VEG provides private rooms and actively encourages owners to remain with their animals throughout care.
What happens if you're very busy when I arrive?: Even at full capacity, reviewers reported short waits (under ten minutes) and immediate care. Staff manage multiple emergencies calmly.
Do you explain costs before I commit to treatment?: Yes. Reviewers consistently noted the clinic discusses financial and medical options transparently before proceeding.

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