What types of pets does VEG Santa Monica treat for emergencies?

VEG Santa Monica provides expert emergency and urgent care for a wide range of pets. This includes common companions like dogs and cats, as well as exotic pets such as small mammals, ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, birds, reptiles, turtles, snakes (nonvenomous only), and lizards. They aim to treat any pet that can fit through their doors.

Can pet owners stay with their pets during treatment at VEG Santa Monica?

Yes, pet parents are welcome to stay with their pets throughout the entire treatment process at VEG Santa Monica. The facility features an open-concept floor plan to accommodate this. If a pet requires overnight hospitalization, owners are also welcome to stay and are provided with amenities like Wi-Fi, snacks, beverages, and a pillow and blanket.

Does VEG Santa Monica require an appointment for emergency care?

No, VEG Santa Monica does not require appointments for emergency care. The clinic operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays, and accepts walk-ins for immediate care. Pet owners can call ahead to inform the staff of their arrival, but emergency veterinary care begins the moment they enter the facility.

What types of surgical procedures are performed at VEG Santa Monica?

The veterinary team at VEG Santa Monica is skilled in a variety of emergency surgeries. These include foreign body removal, surgery for GDV (twisted stomach), pyometra surgery (removal of an infected uterus), emergency C-sections, and splenectomies (removal of the spleen). A highly trained emergency veterinarian is always on site to perform critical procedures.

What in-house diagnostic capabilities are available at VEG Santa Monica?

VEG Santa Monica performs various diagnostic tests in-house to provide faster results. These capabilities include complete blood count, chemistry, point-of-care infectious disease testing, cytology, and urinalysis. Additionally, the facility offers digital x-ray, ultrasound, point-of-care ultrasounds, and complete abdominal ultrasounds on site for same-day results.

Veterinary Emergency Group

Veterinary Emergency Group is an emergency & critical care practice in Santa Monica, CA. Procedures include Vet Surgery, Cytology, Exotic Pet Care, and Chemistry.

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About

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) in Santa Monica, CA, operates as a 24-hour emergency animal hospital, providing high-quality veterinary emergency and urgent care for pets across Los Angeles County. The facility is equipped with the latest veterinary tools and technology, offering services such as immediate triage, diagnostic testing, digital x-ray, endoscopy, and ultrasound. They treat a wide range of pets, including dogs, cats, rabbits, reptiles, birds, small mammals, and exotic species.

VEG Santa Monica serves pets from nearby areas like Beverly Hills, Encino, Marina del Rey, and West Los Angeles. The clinic operates 24/7, even on holidays, without requiring appointments for emergency care. Pet parents are encouraged to stay with their pets throughout treatment, including during hospitalization, in an open-concept facility designed to reduce stress.

Surgical team

Jonathan Yashari

Born and raised in Santa Monica, Dr. Yashari focused on public health and fell in love with emergency and critical care while in vet school.

Procedures

Vet Surgery
Cytology
Exotic Pet Care
Chemistry
Transfusions (red blood cells and plasma)
End-of-life Care
Emergency C-sections
Splenectomies (removal of the spleen)
Emergency Care
Foreign body removal
Surgery for GDV (twisted stomach)
Point-of-care infectious disease testing
Endoscopy
Complete blood count
Bloodwork
Pyometra surgery (removal of an infected uterus)
Fluid therapy
Oxygen therapy
Urinalysis
Diagnostic testing
Pet Urgent Care
Immediate triage

Equipment

Complete abdominal ultrasounds
Feeding tubes
Point-of-care ultrasounds
Ultrasound
Digital x-ray

Photos

Photos via Google · Veterinary Emergency Group, Eliza Yashari, Brian D Tice, Eisen Yoon

Frequently asked questions

What types of pets does VEG Santa Monica treat for emergencies?: VEG Santa Monica provides expert emergency and urgent care for a wide range of pets. This includes common companions like dogs and cats, as well as exotic pets such as small mammals, ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, birds, reptiles, turtles, snakes (nonvenomous only), and lizards. They aim to treat any pet that can fit through their doors.
Can pet owners stay with their pets during treatment at VEG Santa Monica?: Yes, pet parents are welcome to stay with their pets throughout the entire treatment process at VEG Santa Monica. The facility features an open-concept floor plan to accommodate this. If a pet requires overnight hospitalization, owners are also welcome to stay and are provided with amenities like Wi-Fi, snacks, beverages, and a pillow and blanket.
Does VEG Santa Monica require an appointment for emergency care?: No, VEG Santa Monica does not require appointments for emergency care. The clinic operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays, and accepts walk-ins for immediate care. Pet owners can call ahead to inform the staff of their arrival, but emergency veterinary care begins the moment they enter the facility.
What types of surgical procedures are performed at VEG Santa Monica?: The veterinary team at VEG Santa Monica is skilled in a variety of emergency surgeries. These include foreign body removal, surgery for GDV (twisted stomach), pyometra surgery (removal of an infected uterus), emergency C-sections, and splenectomies (removal of the spleen). A highly trained emergency veterinarian is always on site to perform critical procedures.
What in-house diagnostic capabilities are available at VEG Santa Monica?: VEG Santa Monica performs various diagnostic tests in-house to provide faster results. These capabilities include complete blood count, chemistry, point-of-care infectious disease testing, cytology, and urinalysis. Additionally, the facility offers digital x-ray, ultrasound, point-of-care ultrasounds, and complete abdominal ultrasounds on site for same-day results.

Contact & hours

Address

2700 Wilshire Blvd
Santa Monica

Phone

(424) 538-4535

Website

veg.com/locations/california/santa-monica

4.7 · 482 Google reviews

Recent reviews

3 months ago

Tashiana Hudson

You can tell they are animal lovers here. They took us right away and were kind, accommodating and patient the whole way through. They explained everything to me clearly and repeatedly. Top notch care. Dr. Malik Chennault and the nurses that helped me (I believe one was Joy?) were all great. I am adding a photo of Luna being comforted while receiving the gentlest blood pressure check with the teensiest pressure cuff.
5 months ago

F T

I’m grateful VEG operates 24/7—it’s reassuring to know help is available for pets at any hour. Parking was free and convenient, and the hospital is in a nice area. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. However, I’m unsure about the quality of care. Our dog was scratching excessively, and I suggested it might be an allergic reaction. The initial visit cost $225, and they recommended shaving the area ($136) and giving an injection to stop the itching ($230). I questioned the injection because I didn’t want to just mask symptoms. Shortly after we declined, our dog developed bumps and hives, confirming an allergic reaction, which was then treated appropriately. While I appreciate the availability and kindness, I wish the diagnosis had been clearer from the start and that treatment options were explained more thoroughly. Only after I asked questions about the services recommended, we found out what each of the treatments were and most of them were not needed at all, not in the diagnosis stage or on the treatment after.
4 months ago

Amanda Stadel

The most incredible vet or emergency vet experience I have ever had. I was so emotional just at the service and how reassured I felt. I thought I would be sitting there for hours before my kitty was seen. She is nearing end of life and this was hard enough and getting help has been so difficult until I came here. This place is truly exceptional. They helped me so much. It was also so clean, I got to be there and participate in her care and see what they were doing. It’s so scary these days when you see what happens to pets behind closed doors. This was so reassuring…It was also nice they sent me my report and notes right away without me having to ask. I wish they also had a primary care clinic!! I would be there for sure. I hope to not have any more emergencies but if I do I will be going back here. ❤️❤️

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6 months ago

Tianna Costa

This was the best ER experience I’ve ever had. I can’t say enough kind things about the staff and just my experience as a whole. I ended up here in the middle of the night and they were able to get me and my dog right in. You are brought right into the treatment room with your pet and you get to be apart of the whole process. It’s a really refreshing take on a normally extremely stressful environment. I have only good things to say!! Kit took such amazing care of my dog, who can be a bit of a handful. Kit made sure to explain everything they were doing with such care! And Hallie made sure to take care of me, bringing me water and offering snacks! Amazing overnight staff! I’m so thankful for them!!
6 months ago

Nati

IMPRESSIVE! It was my first time going to veg and I was nervous since my cat had a fever. The space is spacious and clean. I was greeted at the front desk and rapidly escorted to a table where a nurse came to check my cat. Doctor Chavez prepared an estimate and since I was a little hesitant with one of the exams because of the price, nurse Melanie helped by figuring out a way of still getting the treatment but closer to my budget. I felt very supported and understood while my cat got everything he needed. Highly recommend VEG. They take your pets situation seriously. While I was waiting, a dog came in needing CPR and everyone on the floor rushed with urgency and professionalism.

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