24 Hour Emergency Vet Hospital and Urgent Pet Care in Oro Valley Tucson, Arizona
Dr. Lesley Cohen
Medical Director
Oregon State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Originally from Florida, Dr. Cohen found a sense of home on the west coast after graduating from Oregon State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. She worked as a small animal emergency veterinarian in the Willamette Valley for three years before joining VEG in 2024. She fell in love with Tucson as a true diamond in the rough of the Sonoran Desert, and appreciates the landscape, culture, and community it has to offer. She believes deeply in the importance of empathy during medical emergencies and enjoys coaching fellow doctors through challenging cases and surgery. Her favorite VEG core value is creating meaningful moments for pets, customers, and her team through medical excellence, compassion, and unexpected acts of hospitality. Outside the hospital, Dr. Cohen and her husband, share their home with three cats, and an ever-growing collection of houseplants.
VEG ER for Pets in Oro Valley is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide the emergency animal care you need. From vomiting to cactus paw-pricks to complex surgeries, we have your back for any veterinary emergency for cats, dogs, and all pets — avians, reptiles, and exotics too.
PARKING FOR OUR 24-HOUR ORO VALLEY EMERGENCY VETS
Parking for our VEG Oro Valley animal hospital is made easy, with a large lot and accessible parking spaces right outside our entrance. If you need assistance getting your pet into the hospital, call ahead, one of our VEGgies will meet you at the door.
Your pet will get the urgent vet care they need with you by their side all throughout treatment, and we’ll make sure you have what you need—wifi, snacks, beverages— to keep you comfortable if hospitalization is required.
24/7 EMERGENCY VETERINARY CARE IN ORO VALLEY, TUCSON, AND SURROUNDING AREAS
Our Oro Valley location in Pima County offers pet emergency care just minutes from Drexel Heights, Sahuarita and Tanque Verde. VEG is located at N Oracle Rd and W Giaconda Way.
VEG veterinary emergency clinic is different from any other vet hospital, with an open floor plan, pet-parent participation, and an animal emergency team that’s ready 24/7 for any pet illness or injury. Surgery, ultrasounds, x-rays, and testing are performed on site in our Oro Valley, Arizona vet hospital.
Why Choose VEG ER for Pets
customer-focused veterinary emergency care
call us 24/7
Pet emergencies shouldn’t be put on hold. Call and speak with a veterinarian 24 hours a day to get your medical questions answered.
see a vet now
No appointment needed, walk in 24/7 – VEG is always open. Emergency vet care starts the moment you walk in the door.
stay together
No waiting and wondering in a lobby. Stay with your pet the entire time and get as involved as you like in their care.
stress less
At VEG, we make a scary situation less stressful. We sit on the floor with your pet, or wherever they’re most comfortable.
Emergency Care
Exotic Pet Care
Pet Urgent Care
End-of-life Care
Vet Surgery
Endoscopy
Pet Ultrasound
and X-rays
Diagnostics
and Testing
Treatment and
Hospitalizations
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Emergency vet care, always open and ready
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the services at VEG ER for Pets
IS VEG OPEN 24 HOURS?
Yes, all VEG locations are open all the time – 24 hours a day, 365 days a year – even on holidays and weekends to care for pet emergencies.
DO I NEED AN APPOINTMENT?
At VEG, we don’t take appointments, because we deal with emergencies. When the unexpected happens, call us or walk in to your nearest VEG location 24/7 for immediate care.
HOW DO I KNOW IF IT’S AN EMERGENCY?
Never self-diagnose your pet. Sometimes you just can’t tell if your pet is having a true emergency. But VEG can. Call your local VEG anytime and a veterinarian will answer your medical questions and determine if you should come in.
CAN I GO TO VEG FOR URGENT CARE?
Yes, VEG offers Pet Urgent Care for injuries and illnesses such as vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, limping, wounds, ear infections, eye problems, and constipation! Visit your local VEG and we’ll triage urgent care for your pet immediately. Learn more about the medical services we offer.
WHERE CAN I TAKE MY PET BIRD OR EXOTIC PET IN AN EMERGENCY?
VEG is skilled to handle emergency care for avians, reptiles, and all types of exotic pets.
DO I HAVE TO CALL BEFORE COMING IN?
Though you can just walk into any of our 24 hour hospitals, we recommend calling first so we’re familiar with the situation when you come in.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT AT VEG?
When you take your pet to VEG, you’ll be seen by a veterinarian right away, even before filling out paperwork. We’ll even meet you at your car if you need help bringing in your pet. No waiting in the lobby; you stay with your pet the entire time, even if surgery is involved. And yes, we’re pet lovers, but we’re people-friendly too! We’ll openly discuss diagnosis and treatment options. And we always make sure the pet patient and pet parent are as comfortable as possible.
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