Veterinary Emergency Group
Veterinary Emergency Group is an emergency & critical care practice in Redmond, WA.
About
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) in Redmond, Washington, operates as a 24-hour emergency and urgent pet care hospital. The facility offers immediate walk-in care for various animal emergencies, including trauma, toxin ingestions, breathing problems, and bone fractures. They provide a range of services such as emergency surgery, endoscopy, on-site diagnostics including ultrasound and X-rays, and hospitalization. VEG treats dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, ferrets, and other exotic animals.
This emergency hospital is open 24/7, including holidays, and does not require appointments, allowing pet owners to walk in at any time. A key feature is the open-concept design, which enables pet parents to stay with their animals throughout their visit, even during overnight hospitalization. Located in Redmond, VEG serves King County and surrounding areas like Bellevue, Kirkland, and Sammamish.
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Frequently asked questions
- What types of pets does Veterinary Emergency Group in Redmond treat?
- Veterinary Emergency Group in Redmond provides emergency and urgent care for a wide range of animals. They treat dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, ferrets, and other exotic pets including small mammals, guinea pigs, reptiles, turtles, snakes (nonvenomous only), and lizards.
- Can pet owners stay with their animals during treatment at VEG Redmond?
- Yes, at VEG Redmond, pet owners are encouraged to stay with their pets throughout the entire visit. The hospital features an open concept design that allows families to remain by their pet's side, even if overnight hospitalization is required. This approach aims to reduce stress for both pets and their owners.
- What surgical procedures are performed at Veterinary Emergency Group in Redmond?
- Veterinary Emergency Group in Redmond has veterinarians on site to perform critical surgical procedures for pets. 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).
- What diagnostic capabilities are available at VEG Redmond?
- VEG Redmond offers on-site diagnostic capabilities to provide rapid results. These include pet ultrasound and X-rays, as well as in-house lab tests such as complete blood count, chemistry, point-of-care infectious disease testing, cytology, and urinalysis. This allows for quicker diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Does VEG Redmond accept walk-in emergency visits?
- Yes, VEG Redmond operates as a 24-hour walk-in emergency room for pets, and appointments are not needed. Pet owners can call ahead to inform the staff of their arrival, but immediate care begins the moment they walk in the door.