VEG ER for Pets
Federal Way, WA
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
Services
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
VEG animal hospital in Federal Way, Washington is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to provide emergency vet care for pets in King County and the surrounding areas
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
Team at a glance
Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.
Technology & equipment
Services in detail
Show all 16 servicesShow fewer
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, Urgent Care, In House Lab, Imaging, Surgery, End Of Life.
What reviewers say
The emergency veterinary hospital features a modern, open-concept facility designed to allow pet owners to stay close to their animals throughout treatment. The staff is widely regarded as compassionate, highly competent, and attentive during stressful situations, providing clear explanations and prompt triage for urgent cases. While some visitors experience longer waits due to life-saving prioritization or high pricing typical of 24-hour emergency care, the overall experience is characterized by supportive customer service, clean surroundings, and reliable end-of-life care.
Frequently praised for
Aggregated from reviewer feedback across multiple sources.
For businesses · Practice intel
For practice groups, buyers and suppliers: ownership, team and hiring detail on this practice. Looking for a vet? Everything above is free, with no sign-up.
Inside the full profile
-
Ownership & corporate structure -
Team & DVM count -
Hiring & expansion signals -
Key contacts — owner & medical director -
Capability signals — gaps & confirmed services -
Review intelligence — sentiment, pricing & named staff
Unlock the full profile
Free to unlock — takes a few seconds.
Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.