24 Hour Emergency Vet Hospital and Urgent Pet Care in Winter Park, Florida
Dr. Liane Merritt
Medical Director
University of South Florida; Lincoln Memorial University
A Florida native who grew up in Orlando, Dr. Merritt started her career as part of VEG’s New ER Doctor (NERD) program, practicing in VEG North Tampa and VEG South Tampa. She completed her MDA and found a love for campus partnership. Excited to bring VEG back “home” to the Orlando market, Dr. Merritt provides medical excellence while fostering an unparalleled care experience to patients and customers. Special interests: emergency medicine, critical care, endoscopy, exotics, and mentoring others. In her free time she enjoys traveling, hiking national parks, and spending time with her Mini Australian Shepherd Winnie, her Mini Goldendoodle Remi, and her cat Louie!
VEG veterinary hospital in Winter Park, Florida is open 24 hours, 7 days a week, offering urgent
care to pets of Orange County when it’s needed most. Our animal care team is prepared for any veterinary emergency, providing expert pet first aid for dogs, cats, birds, and even exotics!
Parking for our Winter Park emergency vet hospital
VEG animal clinic is located on W Fairbanks Ave/SR 426, between Nicolet Ave and Shoreview Ave; just minutes from Altamonte Springs, Apopka, and Orlando. From W Fairbanks Ave, enter the lot that's alongside our building. You can also access parking around back from Gene St.
Finding parking at this location is easy with a large lot and accessible spaces. Need help bringing your pet inside? Give us a call – one of our VEGgies will meet you out front.
Emergency vet services near Orlando, Florida
VEG offers urgent vet care for pets in approx. 20 miles northeast from Walt Disney World hotel resorts. We serve concerned pet parents in Orange County and the surrounding areas with top quality medical pet care. Whether your dog is sporting a limp after a stroll through the Mead Botanical Garden or your cat has ingested something toxic, call us or just walk in — no appointments needed or taken.
High-quality emergency vet care in Winter Park—open 24/7
At our Orange County emergency veterinary hospital, expect an open floor plan design, where you can stay by your pet’s side, collaboration with your family vet, and space for pet parents to stay overnight for hospitalization cases.
Our team of expert veterinarian doctors, vet nurses, and assistants are here 24/7 to
provide compassionate care and offer reliable pet health advice at any time of night or day.
Veterinary services include:
Endoscopy
Pain management
Surgery
Testing
X-ray and more
Ultrasound (contact for ultrasound availablity)
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
open now for:
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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