Veterinarians
Cary, NC
VEG ER for Pets is a 24/7 emergency and urgent care animal hospital in Cary, NC, led by Medical Director Dr. Heather Rhoden (DVM, MBA). They provide emergency veterinary care for dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, and exotic animals, plus urgent care for injuries and illnesses, on-site surgery, diagnostics, hospitalization, and end-of-life care. VEG distinguishes itself through an open-plan design where pet owners stay with their pets throughout treatment, no-appointment walk-in access, and immediate veterinary consultation by phone any time—plus they operate a blood bank for canine transfusions that serves the broader veterinary community.
Ideal for: Pet owners with emergency situations, owners of exotic pets needing after-hours care, families wanting to stay involved in their pet's medical treatment, urgent care needs for injuries and illnesses
Service area: Cary, NC and surrounding areas including Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Apex, Holly Springs, and Wake County
24/7 Open, No Appointments: VEG is always open and handles walk-in emergencies without appointments. Veterinarians answer medical questions by phone 24 hours a day to help determine if your pet needs immediate care.
Stay With Your Pet Throughout Care: The open-plan design allows pet owners to remain with their pets during the entire visit, including surgery. Overnight hospitalization is available with pet parents welcome to stay alongside their pet.
Exotic & Emergency Expertise: VEG handles emergencies for birds, reptiles, exotic animals, and all common pets. Led by an Emergency Medicine-trained Medical Director with clinical teaching experience at NC State's Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
Community Blood Bank: VEG Cary operates a canine blood bank that provides life-saving transfusions for dogs in need, with donations shared across VEG hospitals and local veterinarians.
Address: 2030 Kildaire Farm Rd, Cary, NC 27518
Phone: (984) 345-3033
Website: veg.com
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