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 Maple Grove, MN
welcome to VEG Maple Grove!
Dr. Julie Riha
Medical Director
Michigan State University; Ross University of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Riha grew up in southeast Michigan, and attended MSU for her undergraduate degree. She graduated in 2014 from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and completed an Emergency and Critical Care internship at Iowa State University in 2015. Dr. Riha was a Clinical Assistant Professor at Iowa State University, working in the Intensive Care Unit and in surgical education. In 2024, Dr. Riha moved to Minneapolis to open VEG Maple Grove and has been helping people and their pets since!
VEG emergency veterinary hospital in Maple Grove, MN is open 24 hours, 7 days a week, offering urgent care to pets of Hennepin County when it’s needed most. The VEG animal hospital is accessible from Elm Creek Boulevard N., between Vinewood Lane N. and 80th Ave. N.; just west of Brooklyn Park. Conveniently located within minutes of Minneapolis, Plymouth and Rogers, our animal care team is prepared for any veterinary emergency, providing expert pet first aid and urgent care for dogs, cats, birds, and even exotics!
Whether your dog is sporting a limp after a stroll through the Elm Creek Park Reserve or your cat has ingested something toxic, call us or just walk in — no appointments taken.
At VEG Maple Grove, expect an open floor plan hospital (so you can be by your pet’s side), collaboration with your family vet and overnight accommodations for surgery and
hospitalization cases. Our team of expert veterinarian doctors, nurses and assistants are here to
provide compassionate care and offer reliable pet health advice at any time of night or day.
PARKING INFORMATION FOR OUR EMERGENCY VET CLINIC
Finding parking at this location is easy with a large lot and accessible spaces. Need help
bringing your pet inside? Give us a call – one of our VEGgies will meet you out front.
Did you know?
VEG Maple Grove 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 Maple Grove 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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