VEG ER for Pets

Tampa, FL

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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
Accepting new patients
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion Exotic Companion Mammal Reptile Amphibian Avian

Services

Emergency Urgent Care Hospitalization Imaging In House Lab Surgery End Of Life

AVMA Specialties

Emergency & Critical Care

Amenities & accessibility

Parking
Free parking lotPaid parking lot
Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Gender-neutral restroomRestroom
Payments
Credit cardsDebit cardsNFC mobile paymentsCredit cards
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendlyTransgender safespace
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroomWheelchair accessible seating

Overview

24 hour emergency vet hospital and urgent pet care in North Tampa, Florida. Provides compassionate pet emergency care, immediate attention, open floor plan, collaboration with family vet, overnight monitoring

Founded by Dr. David Bessler, a career emergency veterinarian since 2003, along with co-founder David Glattstein. The first VEG hospital was purchased in 2014 to reinvent the emergency experience

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.

Services in detail

diagnostic testingendoscopypain managementsurgeryx-raysultrasoundpain managementemergency careexotic pet careend-of-life carevet surgeryendoscopypet ultrasound and x-raysdiagnostics and testingtreatment and hospitalizationurgent care

Appointments & hours

24/7, 365 days a year, including holidays

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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, Urgent Care, Hospitalization, Imaging, In House Lab, Surgery, End Of Life.

When was VEG ER for Pets established?+

VEG ER for Pets has served the Tampa, FL community since 2014.

What reviewers say

95% Positive sentiment
based on 2,142 reviews

The emergency veterinary hospital delivers exceptional, compassionate, and prompt care for pets in critical situations. The facility features an open-concept environment that allows pet parents to remain by their animals' sides throughout treatments and surgical procedures. The knowledgeable veterinary team provides thorough explanations, transparent communication, and dedicated support during stressful medical emergencies. The facility is exceptionally clean, well-equipped, and staffed by a warm, attentive group that ensures both pets and owners feel entirely supported from arrival to discharge.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsShort WaitEasy SchedulingFair PricingClean FacilityGood With Anxious Pets

Aggregated from reviewer feedback across multiple sources.

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