24 Hour Emergency Vet Hospital and Urgent Pet Care in Charlotte, North Carolina
Dr. Selena Lane
Medical Director
NC State College of Veterinary Medicine; Internship at Purdue University; Specialty certification: Small animal emergency and critical care at University of Georgia
Dr. Lane served on the faculty at UGA. Her special interests are in the sepsis field and improving point-of-care diagnostics for critically ill animals. Pre-VEG, Dr. Lane ran an emergency and critical care consulting business, and is now excited to lead a team of ER vets!
VEG veterinary emergency hospital in Charlotte, North Carolina is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We provide the highest quality of pet emergency care for animals of all kinds – cats, dogs, rabbits, birds and exotics.
Parking for our Charlotte emergency animal hospital
Pull into Sharon Corners shopping center off Sharon Rd. Parking is convenient with a large lot right outside our front door, and additional parking along the side of the building. If you need some help getting your pet into the hospital, call ahead and one of our VEGgies will help!
24-hour emergency vet care serving the Charlotte area
Our VEG veterinary clinic is conveniently located in the Sharon Corners shopping center, near the Sharon Rd. entrance, and is easily accessible from Matthews, Mint Hill, and Pineville. Please use Sharon Corners as your destination when using your GPS.
Our emergency-trained vet staff is here with around-the-clock care for pet parents in Mecklenburg County and the surrounding area. So, whether your dog has been sporting a limp after a day of play at the William R. Davie Park, or your cat may have swallowed something toxic, or your hamster seems lethargic, call us or just walk in – no appointments taken.
What you can expect our Charlotte emergency vet hospital
Compassionate pet emergency care that’s here for emergency illnesses, accidents, or injuries
Expert team of emergency veterinarians, veterinary nurses, and vet assistants
An open floor plan hospital, where you can stay by your pet’s side the whole time
Record sharing and collaboration with your family vet
The latest technology on site for endoscopies, ultrasounds, and x-rays
Pet parents are welcome to stay overnight with their hospitalized patients
Our Charlotte animal hospital is also a blood bank for dogs
Our Charlotte animal hospital 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. 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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