24 Hour Emergency Vet Hospital and Urgent Pet Care in Franklin, Tennessee
Dr. Krista Wells
Medical Director
Mississippi State University
Pre-VEG, Dr. Wells practiced in Colorado at a walk-in ER (family practice) and a Specialty practice, then as an Emergency Veterinarian in Nashville. Special interests: nutrition, emergency medicine, and internal medicine. Proud owner of a Lab mix and a French bulldog.
Our VEG veterinary emergency hospital in Franklin, Tennessee is open 24 hours, seven days a week, to provide the highest quality emergency care for pets of all kinds – cats, dogs, birds, reptiles, and other exotic pets.
24-HOUR EMERGENCY VET CARE IN FRANKLIN
VEG is conveniently located on Mallory Lane, between Cool Springs Blvd and Mallory Station Rd. Our emergency vet hospital is within driving distance of Brentwood, Columbia, and La Vergne.
PARKING INFORMATION FOR OUR FRANKLIN VET HOSPITAL
Parking is available outside our entrance with accessible spaces and a wheelchair ramp leading to our front door. If you think you’ll need help getting your pet inside, just give us a call. One of our VEGgies will meet you out front.
EMERGENCY VET HOSPITAL IN FRANKLIN—ALWAYS OPEN
We’re always ready to serve pets in Williamson County and the surrounding area. Whether your pet snake is having problems shedding, or your dog seems extra exhausted after a day at Aspen Grove Park, get urgent pet care when you need it most. Call us or just walk in – no appointments taken.
Expect exceptional ER care at your Franklin veterinary emergency hospital:
A 24-hour veterinary team trained to handle emergency and urgent care
Open-plan hospital design with the latest tools and technology in vet med
Prompt, compassionate care and transparent communication from your vet staff at every step
Pet owners can stay by their pet’s side the entire visit
Full collaboration with your family vet
Surgery suite with a large viewing window, should your pet need an operation
Snacks, beverages, WIFI, and blankets for you if staying overnight with your hospitalized pet
WE’RE A BLOOD BANK FOR DOGS IN FRANKLIN
VEG Franklin 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. Find out more or ask one of our VEGgies about the VEG Blood Bank.
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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