24 Hour Emergency Vet Hospital and Urgent Pet Care in Franklin, Tennessee
Dr. Krista Wells
Medical Director
Mississippi State University
Pre-VEG, Dr. Wells practiced in Colorado at a walk-in ER (family practice) and a Specialty practice, then as an Emergency Veterinarian in Nashville. Special interests: nutrition, emergency medicine, and internal medicine. Proud owner of a Lab mix and a French bulldog.
VEG veterinary emergency hospital in Franklin, Tennessee is open 24 hours, seven days a week, to provide the highest quality emergency care for pets of all kinds – cats, dogs, birds, reptiles, and other exotic pets.
24-hour emergency vet care in Franklin, Tennessee
VEG is conveniently located on Mallory Lane, between Cool Springs Blvd and Mallory Station Rd. Our emergency vet hospital is within driving distance of Brentwood, Columbia, and La Vergne.
Parking for our Franklin, Tennessee emegency vet hospital
Parking is available outside our entrance with accessible spaces and a wheelchair ramp leading to our front door. If you think you’ll need help getting your pet inside, just give us a call. One of our VEGgies will meet you out front.
Emegency animal hospital in Franklin—always open
We’re always ready to serve pets in Williamson County and the surrounding area. Whether your pet snake is having problems shedding, or your dog seems extra exhausted after a day at Aspen Grove Park, get urgent pet care when you need it most. Call us or just walk in – no appointments taken.
Expect exceptional ER care at your Franklin veterinary emergency hospital:
- A 24-hour veterinary team trained to handle emergency and urgent care
- Open-plan hospital design with the latest tools and technology in vet med
- Prompt, compassionate care and transparent communication from your vet staff at every step
- Pet owners can stay by their pet’s side the entire visit
- Full collaboration with your family vet
- Surgery suite with a large viewing window, should your pet need an operation
- Snacks, beverages, WIFI, and blankets for you if staying overnight with your hospitalized pet
Our Franklin emergency vet hospital is also a blood bank for dogs
VEG Franklin is a VEG Blood Bank location, which provides blood for canines. These donations help save the lives of dogs in need of transfusions. The blood we store can be available to a VEG hospital or shared with a local veterinarian. It’s one more way VEG can give back to the community. You can help by signing up your dog to be a blood donor. Find out more or ask one of our VEGgies about the VEG Blood Bank.
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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