VEG ER for Pets (South Lamar)
Austin, TX
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
Services
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
24-hour emergency vet hospital and urgent pet care in South Lamar Austin, Texas. Our emergency-trained vet team provides prompt, compassionate care for all pets, including dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, reptiles, rodents, and exotic pets
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. And our staff is trained to treat any emergency from vomiting to surgery. 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. Dr. Bessler also defined a positive company culture to make sure VEG would deliver on this revolutionary shift
Mission — HELPING PEOPLE & THEIR PETS WHEN THEY NEED IT MOST
Care capabilities
- Emergency
- 24/7 emergency
- End-of-life care
- In Clinic
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Appointments & hours
Open 24/7, 365 days a year, including holidays
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Frequently asked
Is VEG ER for Pets (South Lamar) accepting new patients?+
Yes — VEG ER for Pets (South Lamar) is currently accepting new patients.
Does VEG ER for Pets (South Lamar) offer emergency or urgent care?+
VEG ER for Pets (South Lamar) provides 24/7 emergency care.
Does VEG ER for Pets (South Lamar) treat exotic pets?+
Yes — VEG ER for Pets (South Lamar) offers care for exotic pets in addition to small animals.
What services does VEG ER for Pets (South Lamar) offer?+
VEG ER for Pets (South Lamar) offers Emergency, Urgent Care, Surgery, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, End Of Life.
When was VEG ER for Pets (South Lamar) established?+
VEG ER for Pets (South Lamar) has served the Austin, TX community since 2014.
What reviewers say
The practice operates as an emergency and specialty animal hospital featuring an open-concept treatment area that allows pet parents to remain close to their animals throughout visits. The facility is modern, spacious, and clean, supported by a large and attentive team of veterinarians and veterinary technicians. Services emphasize rapid triage, round-the-clock intensive care, diagnostic capabilities, and compassionate end-of-life support. While wait times can occur during peak emergency hours and pricing reflects high-level emergency care, the overall experience is characterized by clear communication, professionalism, and deep empathy for both pets and their owners.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.