VEG ER for Pets

Aidan Blust

First off, if they offered 10 stars for a review I would be giving VEG all 10! Last week, our pup had a very bad GI issue that came out of no where. A little panic set in and we had to get her to a vet to see what was going on asap. We called ahead of time and they sent over a mobile check in to quicken the process when we arrive. When we got there, the staff was awesome. They were so welcoming, respectful and efficient. They offered snacks and drinks while we waited for an assistant. After a very short wait, they wasted no time. There was a plan to get to the bottom of the issue. The doctor was so nice and polite. They brought out a nicely laid out cost estimate and explain each thing so you understand what is going to happen. There was no pushing and shoving to get you to buy things that are not needed. Without writing a book about our visit. Our pup ended up in thier care for 33 hours total. She was very dehydrated and needed constant fluids until we could get her stomach to settle down. Throughout the very short yet felt like forever couple of days, not once did we think she was in "bad" care. There was updates both morning and night. They encouraged us to call anytime to see how she was doing. They explained each different approach to tackle the issue and also went over the cost each time before doing anything. I would love to include names in this review but we worked with a couple different doctors and staff members thoughout the whole process and they were all professional, respectful, polite and just awesome! They sort of have a "open door policy". They let you back where they are doing the exam, you can watch the ultrasound up close, sit with your pup all day if you would like and stop by 24/7 to say see them. We took her for a walk and they even offered setting up a place to stay the night if we wanted. We have nothing but great things to say about this establishment. In a world full of craziness and not always trustworthy business practices. This place was a breath of fresh air. In a time of stress both for the health of our pup and the high cost to follow. They treat you like a human and not just "another customer". If you ever need to go to an urgent care for your furry friend, I would recommend this place time and time again.

Nov 5, 2025

Shanaye Eren

Wish I could give VEG South Tampa one million stars! We brought our 7yr lab mix Ellie in for vomiting/diarrhea that was going on for 48hrs and we were seen right away. We were assigned a private room to wait with our baby, and the team got to work quickly. Our Ellie went under sedation to have her bloodwork, ultrasound, and X-rays done and the team included us in EVERY step, letting us love and pet our baby to sleep, and then allowing us to actually come and observe them as they did the X-rays and the ultrasound! It was a great feeling to see what goes on “behind closed doors”. TOTAL TRANSPARENCY FROM START TO FINISH. The Drs spent a great deal of time explaining what we saw in the images from the X-rays and walked us through everything on the ultrasound. Nurse Lani spent a lot of time educating us on the meds she was giving Ellie and most importantly the WHY. They even provided us with a call button in our room should we need assistance during wait time (1hr of waiting the whole visit btw), and bonus: also gave us snacks and soda since we all rushed in having no dinner. Thankfully our Ellie’s bloodwork, X-rays, and ultrasound came back clear and we were sent home with some anti-nausea meds and probiotics, and she’s already on the mend. ❤️‍🩹 We will NEVER go anywhere else for our ER vet needs. We cannot thank Dr Davison, Dr Osorio, and Nurse Lani enough. They took such amazing care of our baby and also of us. If you have an emergency for your babies, THIS IS THE PLACE!!

Oct 28, 2025

Erin O'Donnell

I can't say enough about the amazing care that my dog received from VEG. They took us back to the treatment room right away, she was seen within minutes, we had a care plan and they proceeded with speed and efficiency to get us out of there. I was so happy to find a 24/7 ER for pets. I will always be grateful to the staff for their kindness toward my dog and myself during a very emotional time.

Nov 8, 2025

Julia Pankiewitz

VEG is the best emergency practice I've found! I took my dog in for what turned out to be pancreatitis (most likely) and she very much does not like the vet. Although she is an extremely difficult patient, Dr. Thomas and Dr. Surdin took their time with her and helped me come up with multiple options for treatment. My dog fought the sedation the whole way through and they still did not give up on helping her. I wouldn't have blamed a soul for giving up but they never did. They even expressed worry about Stella not trusting the vet in the future because of her experience which I thought was very sweet. I also want to give a ginormous shoutout to the nurse, Liubov because she went above and beyond to make me and my pup as comfortable as possible and was a part of every test and needle there was (she even attempted to cut my dogs nails for me). Not only did they help tremendously while I was there but I also called them multiple times after her visit and were just as helpful. My only negative would be the price, but I think most can agree the price is justified when it comes to your pup. Thank you VEG team!!

Nov 18, 2025

Bianca P

I ended up taking my cat to VEG South Tampa as an emergency and I am so thankful I took him here! I was able to call and speak directly to a vet before coming in and my cat was immediately taken to be seen when I arrived. I cannot thank the team members at VEG South Tampa enough! They were attentive to both me and my cat, addressing the problem quickly. When it turned out my cat had to have emergency surgery for a blockage, they were quick to explain everything that needed to be done but also gave me the grace and compassion to process what was happening. Dr. Balling and Dr. Kahn were so amazing and took care of my cat every step of the way! I was able to stay with my cat at all times if I wanted which was great. They saved my cats life and I'm so thankful he's back home recovering now. Highly recommend taking your pet here if they're needing immediate care.

Jul 18, 2025