VEG ER for Pets

The most amazing pet hospital Ive been to. I will never go anywhere else! The staff is so kind and empathetic, and they are willing to do anything to make sure your baby is safe and healthy. I brought my Bruce Wayne in for his second urinary blockage in one month at only 1 years old, terrified about his outcome and my ability to give him what he needs. In less than an hour Dr. Whalen, nurse Caitlyn, and nurse Jordan completely turned my worries around and even had me laughing by the end of the night. I went from sad crying to happy crying thanks to them and their willingness to work with my limitations. I will never forget them for their kindness and generosity. I also love how they let you be close to your baby the entire time and engage with you as much as possible. I am also thankful for Dr. Sole who explained next steps during discharge and was very communicative, nurse Sarah for monitoring Bruce throughout his stay, and any other staff that may have taken care of him while I was not there. Also the front desk team is so warm and helpful. I apologize for any names I missed - the entire team is incredible. I cannot thank them enough for saving my Brucey. I feel completely confident in his care.

Absolutely outstanding care! We brought our retired Military Working Dog in after a bad hit-by-car injury, and the team at VEG was phenomenal. A huge thank you to Victoria (our vet tech) and Dr. Hopper for their skill and compassion. The entire staff worked together seamlessly — it was impressive to watch. The front desk lady was also wonderful and so helpful. One tiny suggestion: name badges or quick introductions would be nice so we can personally thank everyone. VEG is truly the gold standard for emergency vet care in North Atlanta. Highly recommend!

This is a great place and your pet is in good hands here. I called and quickly received a paperless registration form. I showed up and they immediately took us back. My companion can be a handful; sedatives are required for every visit, but they were able to handle him. The procedure was fully transparent, they explained each step as they went along and they fielded any questions that I had. This situation was considered emergent, so the hours were more convenient and, frankly, my dog can be a little rambunctious for his normal veterinarian at times. Honestly, I thought that I was going to be there half the night; all in, including round trip travel, we were home in a little more than two hours. I would recommend this place without hesitation or reservations.

THE BEST!!! The nurses and Dr. Lowe were so personable and made my extremely anxious dog comfortable. My dog got into dark chocolate, and I was able to speak with Dr. Lowe on the phone to see if we should come in. We came in, and were immediately seated and seen. They took such great care of Peanut, as well as my husband and me. I highly recommend them. They saved Peanut’s life!!!!!

Truly amazing place! I was allowed to stay with my pet, Jarvis, through his whole visit. They took the time to explain everything and answer any questions. They put me at ease and I think they put Jarvis at ease too! I would highly recommend this ER to everyone! They truly care about you and your pet! Thank you Dr Howard & your amazing staff!

The team was amazing. So sweet to our Leo that was attacked by a coyote. Their bedside manner and how they talked to our Leo meant so much to use. They continued to make sure he was comfortable and kept telling him how strong and sweet he was. I love that we were able to stay by Leo’s side the whole time and see everything they were doing to help him! Highly recommend!

Update: More than a week later, he is still doing amazing! He’s back to parkoring with his siblings at 3 am, yelling at us so he can go sunbathe and eating like a horse. THANK YOU AGAIN!! 😭 I cannot put into words how grateful I am for VEG Alpharetta. Last week, our cat Guy Diamond, who is only 2 years old and whom we’ve had since he was about a week old, became extremely sick. What we thought was a stomach issue quickly turned into every pet parent’s worst nightmare. After bloodwork at our regular vet showed he was critical, we were rushed to VEG because they were the only nearby hospital with the medications and level of care he needed. The moment we walked through the doors, they already knew who Guy was. They immediately took him back and started working on him while keeping us informed every step of the way. Within hours, we learned that he had developed a severe kidney infection that had progressed into sepsis. His blood pressure was around 40/20, his kidneys were reaching their limit, and he had virtually no white blood cells. We were told his chances of survival were very low. I was an absolute emotional wreck. What stood out to me wasn’t just the medical care—it was the compassion. The doctor sat on the floor with my 5-year-old daughter and me and walked us through every option with so much patience, honesty, and empathy. They never pressured us. They simply helped us understand what Guy was facing and supported us through impossible decisions. When they told us that euthanasia would be a completely understandable choice given how sick he was, I looked at my daughter and knew I wasn’t ready to give up on him. This cat is her best friend. He’s family. So I gave them my budget and asked them to do everything they could to save him. The team at VEG did something I’ll never forget. They made my daughter and me a bed so we could stay overnight with him. If you ever have the opportunity to stay with your pet during a hospitalization, do it. Throughout that night, I watched these doctors and nurses pour their hearts into every animal that came through those doors. I saw heartbreak. I saw families saying goodbye. I saw pets fighting for their lives. And I saw a veterinary team that never stopped caring, no matter how exhausted they were. It completely changed my perspective on veterinary medicine and why emergency care costs what it does. They do so much more than people realize. I stayed awake with Guy until almost 5 a.m., praying harder than I think I’ve ever prayed in my life. Then the miracle started happening. His blood pressure began improving. His fever started coming down. And then we got the news that made me completely lose it, he was finally making white blood cells again 😭 They even showed them to us on the screen. I cried like a baby. After seeing so many heartbreaking cases come through that hospital, I wanted them to have a win. I wanted my daughter to keep her best buddy. I wanted our little boy to beat the odds. And somehow, he did. He wasn’t out of the woods yet. There was still edema around both kidneys, and we still had a lot to worry about. But every update got a little better. Every hour he fought harder. Less than 24 hours after we were told his chances of survival were slim, Guy came home. Today, just a few days later, he’s eating, drinking, using the litter box, demanding attention, and acting like the same goofy cat we’ve always known. Watching him curled up on the couch again feels like a gift I wasn’t sure we’d get. To every doctor, nurse, technician, and staff member at VEG Alpharetta: thank you. Thank you for treating Guy like he mattered. Thank you for treating us like family. Thank you for your honesty, your compassion, your skill, and your willingness to fight for him when things looked hopeless. Because of you, my kids still has their best friend. And because of you, we still have our Guy Diamond.❤️