Veterinary Emergency Group
Veterinary Emergency Group is an emergency & critical care practice in Palo Alto, CA.
About
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) in Palo Alto, California, is a 24/7 emergency and urgent care animal hospital. The facility is equipped for critical services, including surgery, ultrasounds, and endoscopy for non-invasive foreign object removal. They provide in-house diagnostics such as bloodwork and urinalysis for rapid results. A distinctive feature is their on-site blood bank, which provides canine blood for transfusions to dogs in need, both within VEG hospitals and to local veterinarians.
Serving Santa Clara County, including nearby Los Altos, Menlo Park, Stanford, and Mountain View, VEG Palo Alto welcomes walk-ins 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, without appointments. Pet owners can call anytime to speak with a veterinarian for medical advice. The hospital emphasizes a customer-focused approach, allowing pet parents to stay with their animals throughout the entire care process, even during hospitalization. They also provide emergency care for a wide range of species, including birds and exotic pets.
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Photos via Google · Veterinary Emergency Group, Christi Cannon, AJ Casamento
Frequently asked questions
- What types of emergency surgeries can be performed at VEG Palo Alto?
- VEG Palo Alto's veterinary team is skilled in a range of emergency surgeries. 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). An emergency veterinarian is always on site to perform these critical procedures.
- Does VEG Palo Alto treat exotic pets in emergencies?
- Yes, VEG Palo Alto provides emergency care for a wide variety of exotic pets. They are skilled to handle emergency care for avians, reptiles, and all types of exotic pets, stating that they will treat any animal that "fits through the door." This includes feathered friends and exotics.
- Can pet owners stay with their animals during treatment and hospitalization at VEG Palo Alto?
- Yes, VEG Palo Alto allows pet owners to stay with their pets throughout the entire visit, even during hospitalization. The hospital features an open floor plan to facilitate this. If a pet requires an overnight stay, amenities such as Wi-Fi, snacks, beverages, and a blanket are provided to ensure the pet parent's comfort.
- What in-house diagnostic capabilities are available at VEG Palo Alto?
- VEG Palo Alto offers on-site diagnostics and testing to provide faster results. These include complete blood counts, chemistry panels, point-of-care infectious disease testing, cytology, and urinalysis. They also perform on-site X-rays and ultrasounds, including point-of-care and complete abdominal ultrasounds, to aid in immediate diagnosis.
- Does VEG Palo Alto operate a blood bank for pets?
- Yes, VEG in Palo Alto is a VEG Blood Bank location specifically for canines. This blood bank provides blood for dogs in need of transfusions, helping to save lives. The stored blood can be utilized by any VEG hospital or shared with a local veterinarian, contributing to the broader community.
Contact & hours
Address
3903 El Camino Real
Palo Alto
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