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VEG ER for Pets

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,217 reviewed · 179 listed · Scored from 2,064 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(2064) 91 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary CareEmergency & Urgent CareMobile & House-Call VetVeterinary SurgeryLow-Cost & Affordable CareExotic & Avian VetVeterinary Dentistry
VEG ER for Pets
Services
General Veterinary Care, Emergency & Urgent Care, Mobile & House-Call Vet
Reviews
2064

What recent reviews say

Staff at VEG ER move fast and stay calm, even when handling serious cases like blockages, breathing problems, and exotic pets. Vets explain everything clearly, let you stay by your pet's side, and text updates during hospitalization. Families mention feeling genuinely cared for, not rushed, and pricing feels fair for the level of attention you get.

Dr. Sotiropoulos, Dr. Carrara, and named technicians like Chloe, Jessica, Baylee, and Kaitlynn earn consistent praise for bedside manner and medical skill. The clinic accepts guinea pigs and bearded dragons alongside dogs and cats. Open seven days, they take walk-ins and get critical patients on oxygen or into treatment within minutes of arrival.

Praised for
  • compassionate and kind staff
  • efficient and thorough care
  • emergency availability and speed
  • transparency and clear communication
  • allows owners to stay with pets
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Best for: Pet owners needing after-hours emergency care, especially those with exotic pets.
Think twice if: Dogs reactive to other animals may be uncomfortable with the open treatment layout.

Strengths

  • 24/7 emergency availability
  • owners can stay with their pets during treatment
  • named vets and staff earn consistent praise for kindness and skill
  • handles exotic pets in emergency settings

Worth knowing

  • Named vets: Dr. Sotiropoulos, Dr. Carrara, Dr. DeZara
  • Named technicians: Chloe, Jessica, Baylee, Kaitlynn
  • Treats exotic pets including guinea pigs and bearded dragons
  • Provides hospitalization with daily text updates and owner access to phone calls with vet
  • Offers quiet rooms with pillows and blankets for owners to rest during extended stays
  • Open 7 days a week

What reviews say by service

Emergency & Urgent Care
Quick triage and fast-track treatment; owners praise immediate oxygen therapy and compassionate handling of end-of-life care.
General Veterinary Care
Reviewers mention follow-up care and post-hospitalization support including phone access and ongoing medication guidance.
Exotic & Avian Vet
One reviewer specifically thanked the clinic for emergency treatment of a guinea pig, noting difficulty finding exotic emergency care elsewhere.
Veterinary Surgery
Successful surgical interventions mentioned including cloacal prolapse repair on a bearded dragon, with supportive care after complications.
Veterinary Dentistry
No direct review evidence.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.58 average across the 92 emergency & urgent care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 99% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 87
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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15
3
13
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Common questions

Can I stay with my pet during emergency treatment?
Yes. Reviewers repeatedly mention staying by their pet's side throughout the entire process, including overnight hospitalization.
Do you treat exotic pets in emergencies?
Yes. At least one reviewer brought in a guinea pig for emergency care and reported feeling well supported.
What happens if my pet needs to stay overnight?
You receive text updates about your pet's status and can call to speak with the doctor. Quiet rooms with pillows and blankets are available for owners to rest.

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Last updated 2026-07-09