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VEG ER for Pets

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,245 reviewed · 181 listed · Scored from 351 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(351) 93 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary CareEmergency & Urgent CareExotic & Avian CareLarge Animal & Equine
VEG ER for Pets
Services
General Veterinary Care, Emergency & Urgent Care, Exotic & Avian Care
Reviews
351

What recent reviews say

Emergency care here meets a nearly perfect standard. Staff greet desperate owners with warmth, move fast without rushing, keep pets comfortable, and let families stay bedside. Doctors explain costs and options clearly, answer follow-up calls patiently, and handle reactive or dying animals with equal gentleness. People return grateful even in grief.

Reviewers name Dr. Remy Watt, Dr. Haake, Dr. Bluhm, Dr. Thaeder, nurses Carri, Kendall, and Joanne across recent visits. The Littleton location handles surgical emergencies, toxicities, and end-of-life decisions daily. Cost runs high, as emergency vet care does everywhere, yet reviewers feel the expertise and empathy justify it.

Praised for
  • compassionate staff during emergencies
  • allows owners to stay with pets
  • transparent about medical and financial decisions
  • fast assessment and diagnosis
  • kind bedside manner with anxious pet owners
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Best for: Pet owners needing emergency surgery or trauma response who value transparent costs and family presence.
Think twice if: Emergency visits cost substantially more than daytime primary care.

Strengths

  • Permits owners to stay bedside during treatment and hospitalization
  • Fast diagnosis without compromising care quality
  • Transparent cost estimates before treatment
  • Skilled surgical and emergency medicine team

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Remy Watt, Dr. Haake, Dr. Bluhm, Dr. Thaeder on staff
  • Nurses Carri, Kendall, Joanne named by reviewers
  • Allows owners to remain with pets during hospitalization and recovery
  • Offers free water and snacks in waiting area
  • Handles cases including toxicity (plum pit ingestion), prolapsed rectum, surgery recovery, end-of-life care
  • Provides 24-hour emergency availability

What reviews say by service

Emergency & Urgent Care
Fast, compassionate emergency response with transparent decision-making and family presence throughout treatment.
Surgery & Specialty Care
Skilled surgical teams perform emergency procedures with careful post-op follow-up and patient recovery support.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.9 against a 4.59 average across the 167 general veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 59% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 92
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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345
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0
3
0
2
2
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4

Common questions

Can I stay with my pet during emergency treatment?
Yes. Reviewers consistently report being allowed to stay bedside with their pets during treatment, hospitalization, and end-of-life care.
What happens if my pet is stable but I'm worried?
Staff will provide reassurance and a transparent treatment plan. If you choose to follow up with your primary vet within 24 hours, the emergency visit fee still applies.

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Last updated 2026-07-09