Veterinary Emergency Group
Veterinary Emergency Group is an emergency & critical care practice in Palo Alto, CA. Procedures include Feeding tubes, Emergency Care, Cytology, and Complete blood count.
About
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) in Palo Alto, California, operates as a 24/7 emergency and urgent care animal hospital, providing services for dogs, cats, small mammals, pocket pets, ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, birds, reptiles, turtles, snakes (nonvenomous), and lizards. The facility is equipped with tools and technology for surgery, ultrasounds, and in-house diagnostics. It also functions as a VEG Blood Bank location, supplying canine blood for transfusions to dogs in need.
The clinic serves Santa Clara County, including nearby Los Altos, Menlo Park, Stanford, and Mountain View. VEG Palo Alto does not require appointments; pet owners can call ahead or walk in anytime for immediate care. A key aspect of their approach is allowing pet owners to stay with their animals throughout the entire treatment process, even during hospitalization, with amenities like Wi-Fi, snacks, and blankets provided.
Surgical team
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Dr. Michael Hyder
Dr. Michael Hyder joined VEG in 2020, starting at the White Plains, NY hospital before making the move to California in 2022 to join the VEG San Ramon team.
Procedures
- Feeding tubes
- Emergency Care
- Cytology
- Complete blood count
- Splenectomies (removal of the spleen)
- Surgery
- Fluid therapy
- Surgery for GDV (twisted stomach)
- Blood bank for dogs
- Exotic Pet Care
- Urgent Pet Care
- Chemistry
- Foreign body removal
- Point-of-care infectious disease testing
- Vet Surgery
- End-of-life Care
- Urinalysis
- Emergency C-sections
- Pyometra surgery (removal of an infected uterus)
- Treatment and Hospitalizations
- Endoscopy
- Diagnostics and Testing
- Pet Ultrasound
- Oxygen therapy
- Transfusions (red blood cells and plasma)
Equipment
- Ultrasounds
- X-rays
Photos
Photos via Google · Veterinary Emergency Group, Christi Cannon, AJ Casamento
Frequently asked questions
- What types of pets does VEG Palo Alto treat for emergencies?
- VEG Palo Alto provides emergency and urgent care for a wide range of animals, including dogs, cats, small mammals, pocket pets, ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, birds, reptiles, turtles, snakes (nonvenomous), and lizards. They state they will treat any pet that fits through the door.
- Are appointments required at VEG Palo Alto for emergency services?
- No, appointments are not required at VEG Palo Alto. The facility operates as a walk-in emergency and urgent care clinic 24/7. Pet owners can call ahead to speak with a veterinarian or simply walk in for immediate care.
- Can pet owners stay with their animals during emergency treatment at VEG Palo Alto?
- Yes, VEG Palo Alto emphasizes that pet owners can stay with their animals throughout the entire treatment process, including during hospitalization. The hospital features an open floor plan to facilitate this, and amenities like Wi-Fi, snacks, beverages, and blankets are available for those who choose to stay overnight.
- What surgical capabilities does VEG Palo Alto offer?
- VEG Palo Alto is equipped to perform a range of emergency surgeries, including foreign body removal, surgery for GDV (twisted stomach), pyometra surgery (removal of an infected uterus), emergency C-sections, and splenectomies (removal of the spleen). They also offer endoscopy as a less invasive alternative for foreign object removal when appropriate.
- Does VEG Palo Alto provide urgent care services in addition to emergency care?
- Yes, VEG Palo Alto offers pet urgent care for injuries and illnesses that cannot wait, such as vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, limping, wounds, ear infections, eye problems, and constipation. They triage urgent care cases immediately upon arrival.
Contact & hours
Address
3903 El Camino Real
Palo Alto
Phone