VEG ER for Pets
VEG ER for Pets is an emergency & critical care practice in Chicago, IL. Procedures include Treatment and Hospitalizations, Chemistry, Diagnostics and Testing, and Pyometra surgery (removal of an infected uterus).
About
VEG ER for Pets in Chicago's South Loop is a 24-hour emergency and urgent care veterinary hospital. It provides immediate attention for pets, operating 365 days a year, including holidays, without requiring appointments. The facility offers emergency care for a wide range of animals, including cats, dogs, birds, and exotic pets. A distinguishing feature is its open floor plan, allowing pet parents to stay by their pet's side throughout treatment and hospitalization.
The hospital serves the South Loop area of Chicago, including nearby neighborhoods like Bridgeport, Dearborn Park, Hyde Park, and West Loop. Services include emergency surgery, endoscopy, ultrasound, X-rays, diagnostics, and treatment with overnight hospitalization where pet parents are welcome to stay. VEG South Loop also functions as a blood bank for canines, providing blood for transfusions to dogs in need.
Surgical team
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Dr. Ryan Cohen
Dr. Cohen practiced as a general practitioner before focusing on emergency surgery, trauma, and infectious diseases, having served as an Emergency Veterinarian at various hospitals across the U.S.
Procedures
- Treatment and Hospitalizations
- Chemistry
- Diagnostics and Testing
- Pyometra surgery (removal of an infected uterus)
- Feeding tubes
- Fluid therapy
- Urinalysis
- Exotic Pet Care
- Transfusions (red blood cells and plasma)
- Surgery for GDV (twisted stomach)
- Emergency Care
- Point-of-care infectious disease testing
- Splenectomies (removal of the spleen)
- Pet Ultrasound
- End-of-life Care
- X-rays
- Vet Surgery
- Emergency C-sections
- Endoscopy
- Complete blood count
- Oxygen therapy
- Cytology
- Foreign body removal
- Pet Urgent Care
Photos
Photos via Google · VEG ER for Pets, Sharon McFarlin, Anastasia Shu, Kristina Cabrera
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need an appointment for emergency care at VEG ER for Pets?
- VEG ER for Pets does not require appointments for emergency care. Pet owners can call or walk in 24/7 for immediate attention, as the hospital is always open to address unexpected pet emergencies.
- Does VEG ER for Pets provide emergency care for exotic animals?
- Yes, VEG ER for Pets is equipped to handle emergency care for a wide range of exotic animals, including birds, reptiles, small mammals, ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, turtles, and nonvenomous snakes. They state they will treat any pet that "fits through the door."
- Can pet owners stay with their pets during emergency treatment at VEG ER for Pets?
- Yes, VEG ER for Pets encourages pet owners to stay with their pets throughout the entire treatment process. The hospital features an open floor plan designed to allow pet parents to remain by their pet's side and participate in their care, even during overnight hospitalization.
- What types of urgent care conditions does VEG ER for Pets treat?
- VEG ER for Pets provides urgent care for various injuries and illnesses. These include conditions such as vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, limping, wounds, ear infections, eye problems, and constipation. Pets are triaged immediately upon arrival for urgent care needs.
- Does VEG ER for Pets operate a blood bank?
- Yes, the VEG South Loop location operates as a VEG Blood Bank for canines. This blood bank provides blood for dogs requiring transfusions, and the stored blood can be utilized by VEG hospitals or shared with local veterinarians to help save lives.
Contact & hours
Address
1114 S Clinton St
Chicago
Phone