24 Hour Emergency Vet Hospital and Urgent Pet Care in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
VEG ER for Pets emergency veterinary hospital in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Located at 239 South Estes Drive, off Fordham Blvd, Rt. 15, VEG Chapel Hill animal hospital combines top medical quality with an amazing customer experience.
Parking for our 24-hour urgent vet in Chapel Hill
Parking for VEG Chapel Hill emergency hospital is convenient, with accessible parking spaces just outside our front door. If you need assistance getting your pet into the hospital, call ahead—one of our VEGgies will meet you at the door. Your pet will receive urgent vet care and you never have to leave their side.
Directions for our Chapel Hill emergency vet
Our Chapel Hill pet emergency hospital is approx. 20 mins. southwest of Durham, within approx. 30 minutes southeast of Mebane and 30 minutes northeast of Pittsboro.
Traveling From Northeast (Durham area)
Take I-40 E and follow signs for I-40/Raleigh.
Take Exit 270 for US-15/501 (Fordham Blvd.) toward Chapel Hill.
After the light on Willow Drive, make the first right onto the Fordham entrance to University Place.
Make the next left at WakeMed Urgent Care.
Make the next left and travel straight, where you’ll see VEG.
Traveling From Southwest (Pittsboro area)
Follow US-15/501 N Hillsboro St.
Use left 2 lanes to turn left onto S Estes Drive.
Take the second right and continue straight, where you’ll see VEG.
24-hour Chapel Hill vet clinic for pet emergencies
VEG’s Chapel Hill animal hospital provides emergency medical care for all kinds of pets: dogs, cats, birds, rodents, reptiles, and exotic animals. Call and speak with a vet or come in and your pet will receive immediate attention.
At VEG’s 24-hour animal hospital in Chapel Hill, you can stay throughout treatment, even overnight if hospitalization is required. Our veterinary staff is highly trained to handle any emergency.
ER services include:
Diagnostic testing
Digital x-ray
Endoscopy
Oxygen therapy
Surgery
Ultrasound, and more
VEG animal hospital in Chapel Hill always open to serve pet parents in Orange County, NC and the surrounding area.
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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