24 Hour Emergency Vet Clinic and Urgent Pet Care in
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Dr. Enio Sanmarti
Medical Director
Cornell University; University of California, Davis; Oradell Animal Hospital rotating internship
Originally from Venezuela, Dr. Sanmarti served as an Emergency Medicine and Critical Care doctor at several specialty practices before joining VEG. His special interest is in internal medicine, trauma, and critical care. His passion is to teach medical excellence and doctor development. Off-hours, Dr. Sanmarti loves spending time with his wife, family, and friends. He enjoys “everything ocean,” from cruising on a boat to diving.
Our VEG veterinary emergency hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is open 24 hours a day, weekends, and holidays. We provide the highest quality of pet emergency and urgent care for pets of all kinds in Broward County and the surrounding areas. Whether you have dogs, cats, birds, or exotic pets, VEG is always open and here to help when your pet is in crisis.
24-HOUR EMERGENCY VET CARE IN FORT LAUDERDALE
Located on N. Federal Highway/Rt. 1, on the corner of NE 16th St, VEG Fort Lauderdale is within minutes of Coconut Creek, Davie, Hollywood, and Pompano Beach.
Whether your dog’s been sporting a limp after a day of play at Hugh Taylor Birch Park or your cat has been vomiting all day, call us or just walk in – no appointments needed or taken.
WHAT TO EXPECT AT OUR EMERGENCY VET CLINIC
Our veterinarians, vet nurses, and staff are trained and ready to handle emergency situations with your pet. No lobby, no waiting. We’ll prioritize your pet’s case immediately. Here’s why pet parents trust VEG ER for Pets:
- A compassionate, reliable vet team in Ft. Lauderdale, ready for pet emergencies day or night
- State-of-the-art hospital with an open floor plan so you can be a part of the care experience
- Customers are welcome to stay with their pet the entire time, even if hospitalized overnight
- Collaboration with your family vet for a seamless experience
- A surgical suite with a large viewing window
- Complementary wifi, snacks, and beverages for pet parents
- Overnight monitoring and care for hospitalization cases
PARKING FOR VEG FORT LAUDERDALE PET HOSPITAL
Access our parking lot from NE 16th St. and find parking spaces right outside our door. Need help getting your pet inside, just give us a call – one of our VEGgies will meet you at the door.
why choose veg
customer-focused veterinary emergency care
call us 24/7
Pet emergencies shouldn’t be put on hold. Call and speak with a veterinarian to get your medical questions answered.
see a vet now
No appointment needed, come in 24/7. 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.
open now for:
Emergencies
High-quality critical care for when the unexpected happens.
point-of-care ultrasound
Non-invasive, soft-tissue imaging with same-day results.
urgent care
For injuries or illnesses that simply cannot wait.
x-rays
Performed on site to immediately diagnose fractures, stones, foreign ingestions, and more.
diagnostics + testing
Done right in our hospital for less wait time and fast results.
end-of-life care
Comfortable, compassionate, close-to-home care during the most difficult time.
surgery
A high-quality veterinarian is on site for emergency operations.
treatment + hospitalization
Care starts right away; if your pet needs to stay overnight, you can too.
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