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24/7 emergency room & urgent care clinic for pets

call now & speak with a veterinarian

VEG Asheville

VEG Asheville

1856 Hendersonville Road
Asheville, NC 28803

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your pet can't tell you if it's an emergency,
but veg's experienced vets can

Avoid the guessing game and don’t delay. From accident wounds to vomiting to complex surgeries, VEG is your local 24/7 emergency clinic for any kind of pet — even exotics.

EMERGENCY VETS AND URGENT CARE IN Asheville, NC

welcome to VEG Asheville!

Dr. Jennifer Sim

Medical Director

University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine

A Massachusetts native, Dr. Sim is an experienced emergency veterinarian. After graduating vet school in 2004, she worked in Connecticut in a combined GP/emergency practice for 10 years before spending 9 years practicing specialty medicine with practice limited to dentistry and oral surgery. In 2023, Dr. Sim found her way back to her first love of ER medicine at VEG where her favorite thing is to help other ER doctors find a way to say yes to people and their pets when they need it most!

VEG veterinary hospital in Asheville, North Carolina is open 24 hours, 7 days a week, offering the highest quality of pet emergency care in Buncombe County. Our team provides urgent care to all pets, including dogs, cats, birds, rodents, and exotic animals.

PARKING INFO FOR OUR ASHEVILLE VET HOSPITAL
You’ll find a large parking lot right outside our VEG veterinary emergency hospital entrance. Need help bringing your pet inside? Give us a call – one of our VEGgies will meet you at the door.

24-HOUR EMERGENCY VET CARE IN ASHEVILLE
VEG animal hospital is open 24 hours, even on holidays. We’re conveniently located on Hendersonville Rd, within minutes of Arden, Bent Creek, and Biltmore Forest. Call us or just walk in — no appointments taken.

From treating your puppy for dehydration after a fun day at Carrier Park to helping a hamster with loss of appetite, VEG in Asheville is ready to take the case.

Within our open floor plan hospital, you never have to leave your pet’s side, even if they’re hospitalized overnight. Your pet will receive patient-forward, compassionate animal care by an ER-trained staff. Call us or come in and you’ll see a vet right away to help you and your pet get through your pet’s emergency situation.

OPEN 24/7

1856 Hendersonville Road, Asheville, NC, USA

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.

the reviews are in!

May 25, 2025

Jenny Roberts
I unfortunately have had to visit VEG 2 times in the last week for 2 different pets. Both times have been such amazing experiences! I work in the vet field, and can honestly say that from a professional side and a customer side, this place is top notch! Martin and Heather were amazing!! Kudos on how you’re running such an awesome business VEG! And thanks for everything you did for our cat and dog!!!!

May 25, 2025

Honey Bee
My Pup ingested a month’s worth of his chewable blood pressure medication that accidentally fell onto the floor. After stabilizing him at our home vet, I was told he would need to be transferred to a 24 hour clinic for observation. None of the clinics in my area would allow me to stay with him for the night. So we drove 1.5 hours to VEG. I am SO glad that we did! The staff were top notch and compassionate. I was allowed to sleep on a pull out couch with my dog by my side the entire time night while he received the treatment that he needed. The staff provided me with food and water! What an amazing experience and I wish that all pet hospitals implemented this business practice. Not only was my anxiety at ease, but I know my dog had a better outcome with his human at his side. Thank you, VEG!

March 5, 2025

Sydney Brehm
VEG helped save our sweet puppy dog. The folks here are kind, patient, and very understanding when it comes to stress and emotions during emergency care for your pet. I will say they are very pricey, however the peace of mind I got from getting to sleep in a private room with my dog made it all worth it. Extremely grateful for this great group of humans - especially Martin and Alice who gave extra special attention to Alpine.
37,359 Total reviews

4.8

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