24 Hour Emergency Vet Hospital and Urgent Pet Care in Woodbury, Minnesota
Dr. Megan Brewer
Medical Director
University of Wisconsin-Madison; University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; University of Minnesota School of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Brewer grew up in Southeastern Wisconsin, obtained her undergraduate degree from University of Wisconsin- Madison. She went on to obtain a Master's degree at University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee before attending University of Minnesota School of Veterinary Medicine. After graduating veterinary school in 2018, she completed a rotating internship at VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital in Denver in 2019. Following her internship, she was an emergency clinician at a specialty and referral center in the Twin Cities for five years before going into general practice. She heard about how VEG was revolutionizing the emergency experience for people and their pets - soon after she joined the team!
Special interests: imaging, surgery, and toxicity cases. Her favorite thing about working at VEG is the openness and her amazing team.
VEG ER for Pets emergency veterinary hospital in Woodbury, Minnesota is open 24/7. We provide the highest quality of pet emergency and urgent care for animals of all kinds – cats, dogs, birds and exotic pets.
Parking for our Woodbury emergency vet hospital
Located on Common Drive, off Tamarack Rd., VEG Woodbury is east of Minneapolis and just minutes from Cottage Grove, Maplewood and Oakdale.
You’ll find parking convenient, with nearby accessible spaces. Need help getting your pet inside, just give us a call – one of our VEGgies will meet you at the door.
Emergency vet care in Woodbury—open 24/7; walk-in service
VEG is open day and night, including weekends and holidays. So whether your dog’s been vomiting after a day of play at Andy’s Bark Park or your cat needs urgent surgery, call us or just walk in – no appointments needed or taken.
Here’s what you can expect at your Washington County VEG veterinary clinic:
Compassionate pet emergency care
Expert team of veterinary doctors, nurses and assistants
Open floor plan hospital, so you can stay by your pet’s side
Seamless collaboration with your family vet
Overnight animal care for surgical and hospitalization cases
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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