VEG ER for Pets
VEG ER for Pets is an emergency & critical care practice in Austin, TX. Procedures include X-rays, Vet Surgery, Surgery for GDV (twisted stomach), and Point-of-care infectious disease testing.
About
VEG ER for Pets in Austin, TX, is a 24/7 emergency and urgent care veterinary hospital. They provide comprehensive emergency services for dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, reptiles, rodents, and other exotic pets. Services include emergency vet surgery, endoscopy, pet ultrasound, X-rays, and in-house diagnostics and testing. They also offer treatment and hospitalization, with pet owners encouraged to stay with their pets.
The clinic serves pets experiencing emergencies in Travis County and surrounding areas, including Barton Creek, Travis Heights, and Zilker. They operate on a walk-in basis, with no appointments needed, and are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays. Pet owners can speak with a veterinarian 24/7 to address medical questions before arrival.
Surgical team
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Dr. Connor Jacobson
Procedures
- X-rays
- Vet Surgery
- Surgery for GDV (twisted stomach)
- Point-of-care infectious disease testing
- End-of-life Care
- Oxygen therapy
- Transfusions (red blood cells and plasma)
- Emergency Care
- Overnight hospitalization
- Urinalysis
- Pyometra surgery (removal of an infected uterus)
- Foreign body removal
- Chemistry
- Diagnostics and Testing
- Fluid therapy
- Emergency C-sections
- Exotic Pet Care
- Pet Ultrasound
- Feeding tubes
- Cytology
- Splenectomies (removal of the spleen)
- Treatment and Hospitalizations
- Complete blood count
- Endoscopy
- Pet Urgent Care
Photos
Photos via Google · Lisa Pendley Calder, Ali Parsons, Ellen Marie, VEG ER for Pets, Jennifer Yeager (GothStitches)
Frequently asked questions
- Does VEG ER for Pets require an appointment for emergency care?
- No, VEG ER for Pets does not take appointments for emergency or urgent care. Pet owners can call or walk in 24/7 for immediate care, as emergency vet care starts the moment they arrive. They are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including holidays.
- What types of pets does VEG ER for Pets treat?
- VEG ER for Pets provides emergency and urgent care for a wide range of animals. This includes dogs, cats, small mammals, pocket pets, ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, birds, reptiles, turtles, snakes (nonvenomous only), and lizards. They state that if it fits through the door, they will see it.
- What diagnostic services are available at VEG ER for Pets?
- VEG ER for Pets offers various in-house diagnostic services to provide same-day results. These include pet ultrasound and X-rays, complete blood count, chemistry, point-of-care infectious disease testing, cytology, and urinalysis. These tests help veterinarians diagnose conditions quickly to inform treatment decisions.
- Can pet owners stay with their pets during treatment or hospitalization at VEG ER for Pets?
- Yes, pet owners are encouraged to stay with their pets throughout their care at VEG ER for Pets. There is no waiting in a lobby, and pet parents can be involved in their pet's care from the start, even during surgery or overnight hospitalization. Amenities like Wi-Fi, snacks, and blankets are provided for comfort.
- What types of emergency surgeries does VEG ER for Pets perform?
- VEG ER for Pets performs a range of emergency surgeries when critical procedures are needed. 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.
Contact & hours
Address
4211 S Lamar Blvd Ste A-10
Austin
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