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VEG St. Petersburg
OPEN 24/7

VEG Emergency Vet
st petersburg, Florida

24-hour animal hospital

call now and speak to a doctor:

24 Hour Emergency Vet and Urgent Pet Care in
st petersburg, Florida

Dr. Stacy Nelson

Dr. Stacy Nelson

Medical Director

University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine

Dr. Nelson graduated from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 2000. She spent years working in emergency and has developed a passion for it. Dr. Nelson owned a hospital for 9 years and has managed several ERs and Specialty Centers. She says, “I love being in ER at VEG because we are not normal!” She enjoys helping people and empowering her team to learn and grow. Dr. Nelson is a proud wife to Doug and mom to 3 amazing kids. They have 5 dogs and 7 horses and spend most of their family time with them.

Sometimes it’s obvious when your pet needs immediate help. But sometimes they just seem “off.” That’s where our emergency vets in St. Petersburg come in. From vomiting to complex surgeries, we treat emergency and urgent care needs for all kinds of pets—even avians and exotics! Discover the VEG difference, with our open floor plan hospitals, pet-parent participation, and an emergency-focused team that’s always ready to expect the unexpected.

Our St. Petersburg, FL pet emergency hospital is within minutes of Bardmoor, Lealman, Pinellas Park, and Treasure Island. VEG St. Petersburg is located on 4th St. N., off Rt. 92/State Road 687, between 96th Ave. N. and 99th Ave. N.

Parking for our St. Petersburg pet hospital is convenient, with accessible parking right outside our 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.

OPEN 24/7

9675 4th Street North
St. Petersburg, FL, 33702-2515

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.

bark blog

Care, health, and safety blogs about every kind of pet, from fur to feathers, and shells to scales!

Birds & Exotics
Cats
Common Emergenices

the reviews are in!

24 April 2025

Katelin Vaughn
I am incredibly thankful for Dr. Peters and his amazing team for taking such great care of my baby. We had a pretty scary moment when my cat showed signs of a urinary blockage. As soon as I brought him in, the team jumped into action—no time wasted—and treated him with so much love and care. I had never left my cat overnight with anyone before, so I was really anxious. But when I came in the next morning and saw they had set up an iPad playing videos of birds and squirrels to keep him entertained, I was so touched. It was such a thoughtful and sweet gesture. Dr. Peters explained everything in detail without making it overwhelming or confusing. He offered me options, listened to my concerns, and truly made me feel heard and understood. I felt confident that my cat was in the best hands, and I’m beyond grateful that I ended up with this team.

21 April 2025

D C
After going to an urgent care with my girl I was given a list of emergency centers to take her to. I ended up here. Best darn decision we ever made. Thanks to the numerous staff, nurses and Drs Holly Llama is alive! 12 more hours and we would have lost her. No time wasted, compassion, understanding, knowledgeable and just nice and kind. I have already told EVERYONE I know with pets if ever in an unfortunate situation they would be a fool not to come here! With the risk of offending anyone, I literally felt like I was at all children’s Hospital the way that I felt with the staff, nurse and doctors when I spent three weeks there with one of my children, is the same way that I have felt in the past 24 hours being here With my Holly llama, who was a Chihuahua by the way. She had emergency surgery, they kept me informed the entire way step-by-step. I had no questions. Everything was explained in such detail that I was able to understand. If any corporations happen to be reading this looking for groups to help, this is the group! I cannot boast about them enough. I cannot thank them enough because it’s just not good enough for the care that they have provided myself and my girl. The simplest “extras” always mean the most, don’t they!

21 April 2025

Parker Welch
Had to bring my dog in on Easter and thankfully they were opened. Checked in online and was able to bring my dog in and be seen immediately. We were welcomed with multiple nurses who were all so sweet to my baby. The nurse and doctor were both so nice and caring to Henley and gave him so many compliments (which he appreciated a lot). They even gave him an Easter basket with a toy, treats, and a bandana! Overall a great experience and took such good care of my baby, even on an holiday. Would recommend to anyone needing immediate care for their pets!
37,359 Total reviews

4.8

Other locations Nearby

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VEG Clearwater

2178 Gulf to Bay Boulevard
Clearwater, FL, 33765

OPEN 24/7

VEG South Tampa

1501 South Dale Mabry Highway
Tampa, FL, 33629-5837

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