Veterinary Emergency Group
Veterinary Emergency Group is an emergency & critical care practice in Chicago, IL. Procedures include Foreign body removal, chemistry, Treatment and Hospitalizations, and Exotic Pet Care.
About
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) in Lincoln Park, Chicago, is an emergency veterinary hospital and urgent pet care center open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. It provides emergency medical care for dogs, cats, birds, and exotic pets, focusing on emergency medicine and critical care. Services include surgery, endoscopy, ultrasound, X-rays, diagnostics, and hospitalization.
The clinic serves Cook County and surrounding areas, including Edgewater, Lakeview, Lincolnwood, Oak Park, and Skokie. VEG offers a customer-focused approach, allowing pet parents to stay with their pets throughout their visit, even during surgery or overnight hospitalization. No appointment is needed for emergency or urgent care, though calling ahead is recommended.
Surgical team
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Dr. Eva Kruzova
Dr. Kruzova completed her veterinary education at the University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy (UVMP) in Košice, Slovakia, and later studied at the University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest (UVMB).
Procedures
- Foreign body removal
- chemistry
- Treatment and Hospitalizations
- Exotic Pet Care
- Pyometra surgery (removal of an infected uterus)
- Emergency Care
- urinalysis
- Endoscopy
- Splenectomies (removal of the spleen)
- feeding tubes
- End-of-life Care
- complete blood count
- fluid therapy
- point-of-care infectious disease testing
- oxygen therapy
- transfusions (red blood cells and plasma)
- Emergency C-sections
- Surgery for GDV (twisted stomach)
- Vet Surgery
- Diagnostics and Testing
- Pet Urgent Care
- cytology
Equipment
- X-rays
- Pet Ultrasound
Photos
Photos via Google · Veterinary Emergency Group, Braden Alexander
Frequently asked questions
- Is Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) in Lincoln Park open 24 hours?
- Yes, all VEG locations, including Lincoln Park, are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, even on holidays and weekends, to care for pet emergencies. Pet emergencies shouldn’t be put on hold, and a veterinarian is available to speak with 24 hours a day.
- What types of pets does VEG Lincoln Park treat for emergencies?
- VEG Lincoln Park provides emergency medical care for dogs, cats, birds, and exotics. This includes small mammals/pocket pets, ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, reptiles, turtles, snakes (nonvenomous only), and lizards. The clinic states that if it fits through the door, they will treat it.
- Do I need an appointment to bring my pet to VEG Lincoln Park?
- No, appointments are not needed at VEG because they deal with emergencies. Pet parents can call or just walk in 24/7 for immediate care. Emergency vet care starts the moment a pet walks in the door, and a veterinarian will see the pet right away.
- Can pet owners stay with their pets during treatment at VEG Lincoln Park?
- Yes, pet owners are encouraged to stay by their pet's side throughout the entire visit at VEG Lincoln Park. This includes during initial assessment, treatment, and even if surgery or overnight hospitalization is involved. The clinic aims to make the experience less stressful for both pets and their parents.
- What types of emergency surgeries are performed at VEG Lincoln Park?
- A highly trained emergency veterinarian is always on site to perform critical procedures. The veterinary team is skilled in a wide 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).
Contact & hours
Address
755 W North Ave
Chicago
Phone