24 Hour Emergency Vet Hospital and Urgent Pet Care in Fort Myers, Florida
Dr. Jeannette Gonzalez
Medical Director
Fordham University; University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Gonzalez is originally from Connecticut and moved to Florida in 2016 to attend the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. She received her BS in Accounting from Fordham University in New York and worked for JPMorgan Chase in Investment Banking for 6 years, prior to changing careers to follow her dream of becoming a veterinarian.
After graduating from UF in 2020, she went through VEG's Emergency Internship Program in White Plains, NY before returning to Florida where she has worked as an Emergency Veterinarian in South Tampa for the last 4 years. During her time at South Tampa, she also went through the VEG ER Certificate program and Medical Director Apprenticeship. She has a passion for emergency medicine and doctor development and is excited to bring the VEG experience to the Southwest Florida community to help people and their pets when they need it most.
VEG Fort Myers is an emergency vet hospital in Fort Myers, Florida, open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to handle any animal emergency in Lee County. We offer top-quality emergency vet care and urgent care for all pets – including dogs, cats, reptiles, rabbits, birds, and exotic animals.
24-hour emergency vet in Fort Myers—the ER care you want for your pet
VEG Fort Myers is located at 5010 S Cleveland Ave, in Page Field Center in Fort Myers. We’re near the Sam Fleishman Regional Sports Complex, and within minutes of Buckingham, Cape Coral, and Cypress Lake.
Whether your cat is vomiting or your reptile isn’t shedding correctly or your dog seems overheated after a day of play at Coronado Park, call us or just walk in — no appointments taken or needed.
Parking information for our Fort Myers emergency vet hospital
Parking is available in the Page Field Center. There are parking spaces outside our front door. If you need help getting your pet inside, call ahead – one of our VEGgies will meet you at the door.
24/7 veterinary emergency care for all pets serving Lee County, Florida
At VEG in Fort Myers, we care for the entire family, providing ER-trained medical care for pets, and making a scary situation less stressful for their humans. Our veterinary services include:
Emergency care: accidents, toxin ingestions, breathing problems, gastro issues, injuries, heart failure, bone fracture or dislocations, and more.
Pet urgent care: vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, limping, wounds, ear and eye infections, and constipation
Exotic pet care: we treat all types of exotic pets, including reptiles, birds, turtles, snakes, lizards and more.
End of life care: Our team will be by your side to help you understand your pet’s quality of life, discuss pain management options, and guide you through the process of humane euthanasia when the time comes.
Emergency surgery: we always have a highly skilled emergency vet on staff to provide surgeries such as emergency c-sections, foreign body removal, twisted stomach, spleen removals, and more.
Endoscopy: non-surgery emergency procedures to help your pet feel better, faster.
Ultrasounds & X-rays: Performed on site to provide same-day results on x-rays, point-of-care ultrasounds, and complete abdominal ultrasounds (available at most locations).
Diagnostics and testing: on-site bloodwork and other lab tests. Faster results means faster treatment.
Treatment & hospitalization: If your pet requires overnight hospitalization, you’re welcome to stay too. You’ll have access to wifi, snacks, beverages, and a pillow and blanket. Our staff will make sure you’re as comfortable as possible so you can stay close to your pet’s side.
VEG Fort Myers is open 24/7 for pet families in the Fort Myers community
Come in anytime – we're open around the clock, overnight, and even on weekends and holidays for immediate emergency vet service.
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
Learn more about VEG's 24/7 emergency vet care.
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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