Veterinary Emergency Group
Veterinary Emergency Group is an emergency & critical care practice in Phoenix, AZ.
About
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) in Phoenix provides 24/7 emergency and urgent care for a wide range of pets, including exotic animals. The clinic offers on-site surgeries, advanced diagnostics like ultrasounds, X-rays, and endoscopy, ensuring immediate care. A distinctive feature is their dog blood bank, which supplies blood for transfusions to dogs in need within the community and other veterinary hospitals.
The clinic operates as a walk-in facility, open every day of the year, without requiring appointments. Pet owners are encouraged to stay with their pets throughout the entire treatment process, from arrival to hospitalization, fostering an open and involved care experience. VEG Phoenix serves the emergency needs of pets from Phoenix, Glendale, Peoria, and Scottsdale.
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Frequently asked questions
- What types of pets does Veterinary Emergency Group in Phoenix treat?
- Veterinary Emergency Group in Phoenix provides emergency and urgent care for a wide variety of animals. This includes common pets like dogs and cats, as well as exotic pets such as small mammals, ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, birds, reptiles, turtles, nonvenomous snakes, and lizards. The clinic states they will treat any pet that fits through the door.
- What advanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities are available at VEG Phoenix?
- VEG Phoenix performs surgeries, testing, ultrasounds, and X-rays on-site. They also offer endoscopy for non-invasive foreign object removal. In-house diagnostics include complete blood count, chemistry, point-of-care infectious disease testing, cytology, and urinalysis. Treatment options include fluid therapy, oxygen therapy, transfusions, and feeding tubes, with overnight hospitalization available.
- Can pet owners stay with their animals during emergency treatment at VEG Phoenix?
- Yes, pet owners are encouraged to stay with their animals throughout the entire emergency treatment process at VEG Phoenix. The clinic features an open floor plan and emphasizes pet-parent involvement, allowing owners to remain by their pet's side from the moment they arrive, even during procedures or if overnight hospitalization is required.
- Does VEG Phoenix offer any community programs or unique services?
- Yes, VEG Phoenix is a VEG Blood Bank location, providing blood for canine transfusions to save lives of dogs in need, both at VEG hospitals and local veterinarians. Additionally, the clinic participates in VEG Cares, a program in partnership with the Veterinary Care Foundation, which supports pets in the community whose owners may face financial hardship.
- Who is the Medical Director at Veterinary Emergency Group in Phoenix and what are her interests?
- The Medical Director at Veterinary Emergency Group in Phoenix is Dr. Kaelyn Petras. Her special interests include soft tissue surgery, stabilization of critical patients, anaphylaxis, and infectious disease. Dr. Petras has published two papers on anaphylaxis and has presented at IVECCS, bringing years of emergency medicine experience in Arizona to her role.