VEG ER for Pets
VEG ER for Pets is a general practice practice in Chicago, IL.
About
VEG ER for Pets in Chicago operates as a 24-hour emergency veterinary hospital, providing urgent pet care for a wide range of animals including dogs, cats, birds, and exotics. The clinic is equipped to handle various emergencies such as trauma, toxin ingestions, breathing problems, and bone fractures. Distinctively, the hospital maintains an open floor plan, allowing pet parents to stay by their pet's side throughout their care, including during hospitalization.
The facility offers immediate attention without appointments, ensuring pets are triaged upon arrival. Services include emergency surgery, endoscopy, ultrasound, X-rays, and in-house diagnostics. Located in Chicago's South Loop, the clinic serves the surrounding areas like Bridgeport, Dearborn Park, Hyde Park, and West Loop, collaborating with family veterinarians for seamless care. The hospital also operates a blood bank for canines, providing life-saving transfusions.
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Photos via Google · VEG ER for Pets, Sharon McFarlin, Anastasia Shu, Kristina Cabrera
Frequently asked questions
- What types of specialized veterinary surgeries are performed at VEG ER for Pets?
- The emergency veterinarians at VEG ER for Pets are skilled in a range of critical procedures, including foreign body removal, surgery for GDV (twisted stomach), pyometra surgery for infected uteruses, emergency C-sections, and splenectomies. These surgeries are performed on-site when pets need immediate intervention.
- Can pet owners stay with their animals during treatment and hospitalization at VEG ER for Pets?
- Yes, VEG ER for Pets emphasizes a customer-focused approach where pet parents are encouraged to stay with their pets throughout their visit. This includes being present during initial examination, treatment, and even overnight hospitalization. The facility provides amenities like wifi, snacks, beverages, and bedding for comfort.
- What diagnostic capabilities are available on-site at VEG ER for Pets?
- VEG ER for Pets offers comprehensive on-site diagnostics to provide rapid results for pets in emergency or urgent care situations. This includes same-day results for X-rays, point-of-care ultrasounds, and complete abdominal ultrasounds. Additionally, in-house lab tests such as complete blood count, chemistry, point-of-care infectious disease testing, cytology, and urinalysis are performed.
- Does VEG ER for Pets provide care for exotic animals?
- Yes, VEG ER for Pets is equipped to handle emergency and urgent care for a wide variety of exotic animals. Their veterinarians are trained to treat pets ranging from birds and reptiles to small mammals like ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, turtles, and nonvenomous snakes. The clinic states they will see "all pets" if they fit through the door.
- What is the VEG Cares program and how does it support pets in the community?
- The VEG Cares program partners with the non-profit Veterinary Care Foundation to provide life-saving medical care for pets whose owners face financial hardship. This initiative supports animals from local rescues, those needing urgent surgery their owners cannot afford, or pets impacted by natural disasters. Donations and fundraising events, like the annual 5K, directly fund these treatments.
Contact & hours
Address
1114 S Clinton St
Chicago
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