VEG ER for Pets

VEG ER for Pets is an emergency & critical care practice in San Ramon, CA.

About

VEG ER for Pets in San Ramon, California, is a 24-hour animal hospital providing emergency and urgent care for all types of pets, including birds and exotics. The facility features an open floor plan allowing pet parents to stay with their animals throughout treatment. Services include advanced diagnostics like in-house lab tests, ultrasound, and X-rays, as well as specialized procedures such as endoscopy and a range of emergency surgeries. Radiologists and Criticalists are available to manage critical cases.

This clinic operates 24/7, accepting walk-ins without appointments, and offers a direct line to a veterinarian for immediate medical questions. Located in San Ramon, it serves Contra Costa County and nearby areas like Danville, Dublin, and Pleasanton. The hospital also functions as a blood bank for dogs, supplying blood for transfusions to other VEG hospitals or local veterinarians. Pet parents are welcome to stay overnight with hospitalized pets.

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Photos via Google · VEG ER for Pets, Pravda Wright, Ann Mimiaga, Claudia Herrera-Ochoa

Frequently asked questions

What types of animals does VEG San Ramon treat?
VEG San Ramon provides emergency and urgent care for a wide range of pets, including dogs, cats, small mammals, pocket pets, ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, birds, reptiles, turtles, snakes (nonvenomous only), and lizards. The clinic states that if an animal fits through the door, they will treat it, ensuring comprehensive care for diverse species.
Can pet owners stay with their animals during treatment or hospitalization at VEG San Ramon?
Yes, pet owners are welcome to stay with their animals at VEG San Ramon. The hospital features an open floor plan designed so pet parents never have to leave their pet's side. For hospitalization cases, pet parents are invited to stay overnight and are provided with amenities like Wi-Fi, snacks, beverages, a pillow, and a blanket to ensure comfort.
What diagnostic capabilities are available at VEG San Ramon?
VEG San Ramon offers on-site diagnostic services including Pet Ultrasound and X-rays, providing same-day results for X-rays, point-of-care ultrasounds, and complete abdominal ultrasounds. The clinic also performs in-house lab tests such as complete blood count, chemistry, point-of-care infectious disease testing, cytology, and urinalysis, ensuring faster results for diagnosing pet conditions.
Does VEG San Ramon offer surgical services?
Yes, VEG San Ramon provides surgical services with a highly trained emergency veterinarian always on site to perform critical procedures. Their veterinary team is skilled in a wide range of emergency surgeries, including foreign body removal, surgery for GDV (twisted stomach), pyometra surgery, emergency C-sections, and splenectomies. Additionally, they offer endoscopy for non-invasive foreign object removal.
What is the VEG Blood Bank program at the San Ramon location?
VEG San Ramon operates as a VEG Blood Bank location, providing blood specifically for canines. These donations are crucial for saving the lives of dogs requiring transfusions. The stored blood can be utilized by other VEG hospitals or shared with local veterinarians, such as those in San Jose, to support the broader community. Pet owners can sign up their dogs to be blood donors.

Contact & hours

Address

2431 San Ramon Valley Blvd
San Ramon

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