Veterinarians
Palo Alto, CA
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) is a 24/7 emergency and urgent care animal hospital in Palo Alto serving Santa Clara County and surrounding areas. Led by Medical Director Dr. Michael Hyder, VEG provides emergency surgery, diagnostics, ultrasounds, and specialized care for all pets including exotic animals and birds. The hospital distinguishes itself with an open floor plan allowing owners to stay with their pets throughout treatment, no-appointment walk-in access, transparent communication, and amenities like WiFi and overnight accommodations. VEG also operates a blood bank for canine donors to support life-saving transfusions across the community.
Ideal for: Pet owners facing medical emergencies outside regular vet hours, owners of exotic pets needing specialist emergency care, pets with urgent non-life-threatening conditions, owners seeking transparent communication and involvement in their pet's care
Service area: Palo Alto, Mountain View, Los Altos, Menlo Park, and Santa Clara County
24/7 No-Appointment Access: Open 365 days a year with immediate walk-in emergency care. Veterinarians available by phone 24 hours to assess whether your pet needs to come in.
Stay With Your Pet Throughout Care: Open floor plan hospital design allows owners to remain with their pets during exams, X-rays, ultrasounds, and even surgery—eliminating the stress of separation during emergencies.
Comprehensive Exotic & Avian Care: Skilled in emergency treatment for birds, reptiles, rabbits, and all exotic pets—services rarely available at standard emergency clinics.
Address: 3903 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Phone: (650) 999-3505
Website: veg.com
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