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VEG Columbia

Verified November 4, 2026 against the source listed at the end of this page.

VEG Columbia is an emergency animal hospital in Columbia, Maryland, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No appointment is needed for emergencies; calling ahead lets the team prepare.

Call now and speak to the hospital

Call (410) 690-7170

Line busy or long wait? Next 24/7 hospital: Pet+ER, 3.5 miles away, (410) 252-8387.

Address
6630a Marie Curie Drive, Columbia, MD 21075
Directions
Open route in maps
Website
veg.com/locations/maryland/columbia
Location of VEG Columbia in Maryland

Emergency hours

MondayOpen 24 hours
TuesdayOpen 24 hours
WednesdayOpen 24 hours
ThursdayOpen 24 hours
FridayOpen 24 hours
SaturdayOpen 24 hours
SundayOpen 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)“VEG is skilled to handle emergency care for avians, reptiles, and all types of exotic pets.” Hospital page
  • Walk-ins accepted, no appointment needed“No appointments needed or taken.” 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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  • VEG Pikesville

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Questions about VEG Columbia

Is VEG Columbia open 24 hours?
Yes. VEG Columbia 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 (410) 690-7170 before you leave.
What is the phone number of VEG Columbia?
(410) 690-7170. The hospital is at 6630a Marie Curie Drive, Columbia, MD 21075.
Do I need an appointment at VEG Columbia?
No appointment is needed, according to its website: “No appointments needed or taken.”
Does VEG Columbia treat exotic pets?
Yes, according to its website: “VEG is skilled to handle emergency care for avians, reptiles, and all types of exotic pets.” Tell the team the species when you call.

Places this hospital serves

Where this listing comes from

  • Veterinary Emergency Group location page, source page, checked November 4, 2026: “24 Hour Emergency Vet in Elkridge, MD | OPEN 24/7”

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VEG ColumbiaCall (410) 690-7170