VEG ER for Pets

Jacksonville, FL

At a glance

Facility type
Emergency Specialty Hospital
Practice tier
Emergency
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Walk In
24/7 care
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion Exotic Companion Mammal Avian Reptile Amphibian

Services

Emergency Surgery Imaging In House Lab Hospitalization End Of Life

AVMA Specialties

Emergency & Critical Care

Amenities & accessibility

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

24-hour emergency vet hospital and urgent care for pets in Jacksonville, FL. Open 24/7, walk-ins welcome, stay with your pet

As a veterinarian, Dr. David Bessler knew something was wrong with the ER experience. A major piece was missing: the customer's feelings. They were left out in a lobby, kept in the dark about treatment options, and then hit with surprise fees. Enter VEG. Along with VEG co-founder David Glattstein and a dedicated team, Dr. Bessler created the VEG experience, which puts people and their pets first. Customers are met at the door and that door is open 24/7, even on holidays. In 2014, armed with a vision and a dedicated team of like-minded people—the first VEGgies!—he purchased his first VEG hospital. They worked to reinvent the emergency experience. It was in this first hospital that VEG became 'not normal,' in a good way! This new experience was fully transparent, with an open floor plan. They created a comfortable setting for pets, even if that meant getting on the floor with them; and kept people and their pets together throughout treatment

Mission — HELPING PEOPLE & THEIR PETS WHEN THEY NEED IT MOST

Care capabilities

Emergency
24/7 emergency
End-of-life care
In Clinic

Team at a glance

1
Veterinarian (DVM)

Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.

Technology & equipment

EndoscopyUltrasoundX-rayIn-house labSame-day blood work

Services in detail

Emergency CarePet Urgent CareExotic Pet CareEnd-of-life CareVet SurgeryEndoscopyPet Ultrasound and X-raysDiagnostics and TestingTreatment and HospitalizationFirst aid

Appointments & hours

24/7

Connect

Frequently asked

Is VEG ER for Pets accepting new patients?+

Yes — VEG ER for Pets is currently accepting new patients.

Does VEG ER for Pets offer emergency or urgent care?+

VEG ER for Pets provides 24/7 emergency care.

Does VEG ER for Pets treat exotic pets?+

Yes — VEG ER for Pets offers care for exotic pets in addition to small animals.

What services does VEG ER for Pets offer?+

VEG ER for Pets offers Emergency, Surgery, Imaging, In House Lab, Hospitalization, End Of Life.

What reviewers say

93% Positive sentiment
based on 429 reviews

This 24/7 emergency and specialty veterinary hospital features a unique open-concept design that allows pet parents to remain by their pets' side through all stages of treatment and procedures. The facility is equipped with modern, state-of-the-art technology and maintains a clean, organized environment. The staff is widely regarded as compassionate, attentive, and highly professional, delivering rapid triage and thorough communication during stressful situations. While emergency care commands premium pricing, options and transparent estimates are provided, and the facility excels in both urgent medical interventions and end-of-life care.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsShort WaitEasy SchedulingFair PricingClean FacilityGood With Anxious Pets

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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.