Veterinary Emergency Group
Veterinary Emergency Group is an emergency & critical care practice in Encinitas, CA. Procedures include Vet Surgery, Urgent Pet Care, Pyometra surgery (removal of an infected uterus), and VEG Blood Bank.
About
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) in Encinitas, CA, is an emergency and urgent care hospital open 24/7 for all pets, including birds, reptiles, and exotics. It offers a range of services such as vet surgery, endoscopy, pet ultrasound, X-rays, diagnostics, and hospitalization. A notable feature is its open floor hospital plan, allowing pet owners to stay by their pet's side throughout care. The clinic also operates a blood bank for dogs, providing life-saving transfusions.
Serving the communities of Encinitas, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Rancho Santa Fe, and Solana Beach, VEG operates on a walk-in basis with no appointments needed for emergencies. Pet owners can speak directly with a veterinarian 24/7 by phone to assess their pet's condition. The facility is designed to reduce stress during emergencies, offering accessible parking and assistance for pet transport from the car.
Surgical team
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Dr. Sam Kent
Dr. Kent has worked as an emergency veterinarian for over a decade in San Diego County, previously serving as the Director of Emergency Services and Internship Director at a 24-hour hybrid GP/ER.
Procedures
- Vet Surgery
- Urgent Pet Care
- Pyometra surgery (removal of an infected uterus)
- VEG Blood Bank
- Diagnostics and Testing
- Foreign body removal
- End-of-life Care
- Exotic Pet Care
- Surgery for GDV (twisted stomach)
- Emergency C-sections
- Endoscopy
- Chemistry
- Emergency vet care
- Splenectomies (removal of the spleen)
- Urinalysis
- Transfusions (red blood cells and plasma)
- Treatment and Hospitalizations
- Complete blood count
Equipment
- Pet Ultrasound
- X-rays
Photos
Photos via Google · Jan Percival, Brandi OntheMic, Joan Jacobs, Marc Bernstein, Linda Lohrman
Frequently asked questions
- Does VEG Encinitas provide emergency care for exotic pets?
- Yes, VEG Encinitas is equipped to handle emergency care for a variety of exotic pets, including birds, reptiles, and small mammals. Their team treats problems such as egg binding, gastrointestinal disease, husbandry issues, breathing problems, skin/scale/feather issues, and trauma for these species.
- Can pet owners stay with their animals during emergency treatment at VEG Encinitas?
- Yes, VEG Encinitas features an open floor hospital plan that allows pet owners to stay by their pet's side throughout the entire treatment process, including during surgery. This approach aims to reduce stress for both pets and their owners during emergency situations.
- Are appointments required for emergency services at VEG Encinitas?
- No, appointments are not required for emergency services at VEG Encinitas. The facility operates on a walk-in basis 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays, to provide immediate care for pet emergencies. Pet owners can also call anytime to speak with a veterinarian.
- What types of diagnostic services are available at VEG Encinitas?
- VEG Encinitas offers on-site diagnostic services including X-rays, point-of-care ultrasounds, and complete abdominal ultrasounds. They also perform in-house lab tests such as complete blood count, chemistry, point-of-care infectious disease testing, cytology, and urinalysis for faster results.
- What is the VEG Blood Bank at the Encinitas location?
- VEG Encinitas is a VEG Blood Bank location that provides blood for canines. These donations help save the lives of dogs needing transfusions, and the stored blood can be used at any VEG hospital or shared with local veterinarians. Pet owners can sign up their dogs to be donors.
Contact & hours
Address
260 N El Camino Real
Encinitas
Phone