Emergency hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
As published by the hospital: “Open 24/7, walk-ins”
Before you go
- Call while you are getting ready: describe what happened and ask about the current wait.
- Bring any medication, packaging or plant your pet may have eaten, and your pet's records if they are at hand.
- Expect triage: the most critical patients are seen first, as in a human ER. Full checklist.
What the hospital states on its website
- Sees exotic pets (birds, reptiles, rabbits or small mammals)“…hospital include: Diagnostic testing Digital x-ray Endoscopy Exotic pet emergency care Surgery Ultrasound (contact for ultrasound availability) Whether…” Hospital page
- Walk-ins accepted, no appointment needed“…in Enterprise Dog Park, don’t wait… call us or just walk-in — no appointments needed or taken. OPEN 24/7 2178 Gulf to Bay Boulevard Clearwater, FL 33765…” Hospital page
- Asks you to call ahead before arriving“Call ahead—one of our VEGgies will meet you at the door and ensure your pet receives prompt veterinary emergency care.” Hospital page
Shown only where the hospital says so on its own site, quoted as published. A missing item means we found no statement, not that the service is unavailable. Fees and policies change: confirm by phone.
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Questions about VEG Clearwater
- Is VEG Clearwater open 24 hours?
- Yes. VEG Clearwater has an emergency service open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, according to the Veterinary Emergency Group location page checked on November 4, 2026. Holiday hours can differ: call (727) 288-0732 before you leave.
- What is the phone number of VEG Clearwater?
- (727) 288-0732. The hospital is at 2178 Gulf to Bay Boulevard, Clearwater, FL 33765.
- Do I need to call VEG Clearwater before coming in?
- The hospital asks you to call ahead: “Call ahead—one of our VEGgies will meet you at the door and ensure your pet receives prompt veterinary emergency care.”
- Does VEG Clearwater treat exotic pets?
- Yes, according to its website: “…hospital include: Diagnostic testing Digital x-ray Endoscopy Exotic pet emergency care Surgery Ultrasound (contact for ultrasound availability) Whether…” Tell the team the species when you call.
Places this hospital serves
- Emergency vet in Tampa
- Emergency vet in St. Petersburg
- Emergency vet in Clearwater
- Emergency vet in Brandon
- Emergency vet in Riverview
Where this listing comes from
- Veterinary Emergency Group location page, source page, checked November 4, 2026: “24 Hour Emergency Vet in Clearwater, FL | OPEN 24/7”
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