Veterinarians
St. Petersburg, FL
Beacon Emergency Veterinary Hospital is Tampa Bay's only locally-owned 24/7 pet emergency hospital, providing round-the-clock emergency and urgent care for dogs and cats with no appointment needed. Led by veterinarian Dr. Ellen Buerkett, the hospital offers comprehensive acute care including emergency surgery, in-house imaging and diagnostics, blood transfusions, hospitalization, and end-of-life care. With locations in St. Petersburg and Riverview, Beacon combines modern medicine with compassionate service, never turning away patients or redirecting to other facilities, and allows pet parents to stay in comfortable lobbies or drop off during treatment.
Ideal for: Pet owners facing veterinary emergencies after-hours, pet parents needing 24/7 access to advanced emergency care, families seeking locally-owned compassionate veterinary service, pets requiring surgery or critical hospitalization
Service area: St. Petersburg, Tampa Bay area, including Riverview and surrounding communities
24/7 Locally-Owned ER: Tampa Bay's only locally-owned 24/7 pet emergency hospital, led by Dr. Ellen Buerkett, with skilled emergency veterinarians on-site every hour of every day, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
No Appointment, No Redirects: Walk-in emergency care always available with no appointment or referral needed. Beacon never pauses service or redirects patients to other facilities, ensuring your pet receives immediate care when you need it.
Full Acute Care & Surgical Services: Comprehensive emergency services including on-site surgery, in-house imaging and diagnostics, blood transfusions, critical care hospitalization, and end-of-life care all available under one roof.
Address: 2909 4th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33704
Phone: (727) 619-4800
Website: beaconer.vet
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