24 Hour Emergency Vet Hospital and Urgent Pet Care in Maple Grove, Minnesota
Dr. Julie Riha
Medical Director
Michigan State University; Ross University of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Riha grew up in southeast Michigan, and attended MSU for her undergraduate degree. She graduated in 2014 from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and completed an Emergency and Critical Care internship at Iowa State University in 2015. Dr. Riha was a Clinical Assistant Professor at Iowa State University, working in the Intensive Care Unit and in surgical education. In 2024, Dr. Riha moved to Minneapolis to open VEG Maple Grove and has been helping people and their pets since!
VEG emergency veterinary hospital in Maple Grove, MN is open 24 hours, 7 days a week, offering urgent care to pets of Hennepin County when it’s needed most. Conveniently located within minutes of Minneapolis, Plymouth and Rogers, our animal care team is prepared for any veterinary emergency, providing expert pet first aid and urgent care for dogs, cats, birds, and even exotics!
Parking for our Maple Grove emergency vet clinic
VEG animal hospital is accessible from Elm Creek Boulevard N., between Vinewood Lane N. and 80th Ave. N.; just west of Brooklyn Park.
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.
24-hour emergency vet care in Maple Grove, Minnesota
Whether your dog is sporting a limp after a stroll through the Elm Creek Park Reserve or your cat has ingested something toxic, call us or just walk in — no appointments taken.
At VEG Maple Grove, expect an open floor plan hospital (so you can be by your pet’s side), collaboration with your family vet and overnight accommodations for surgery and
hospitalization cases. Our team of expert veterinarian doctors, nurses and assistants are here to provide compassionate care and offer reliable pet health advice at any time of night or day.
Our Maple Grove vet hospital is also a blood bank for dogs
VEG Maple Grove 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 Maple Grove 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. To find out more, 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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