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VEG Costa Mesa

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

VEG Costa Mesa is an emergency animal hospital in Costa Mesa, California, 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 (949) 245-2292

Line busy or long wait? Next 24/7 hospital: VCA West Coast Specialty and Emergency Animal Hospital, 1.8 miles away, (714) 241-9001.

Address
2800 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Directions
Open route in maps
Website
veg.com/locations/california/costa-mesa
Location of VEG Costa Mesa in California

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)“Professional interests include exotic medicine, endoscopy, and mentorship.” Hospital page
  • Blood bank or transfusions“Our Costa Mesa animal hospital is also a blood bank for dogs!” Hospital page
  • Walk-ins accepted, no appointment needed“see a vet now No appointment needed, walk in 24/7 – VEG is always open.” 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 Costa Mesa

Is VEG Costa Mesa open 24 hours?
Yes. VEG Costa Mesa 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 (949) 245-2292 before you leave.
What is the phone number of VEG Costa Mesa?
(949) 245-2292. The hospital is at 2800 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, CA 92626.
Do I need an appointment at VEG Costa Mesa?
No appointment is needed, according to its website: “see a vet now No appointment needed, walk in 24/7 – VEG is always open.”
Does VEG Costa Mesa treat exotic pets?
Yes, according to its website: “Professional interests include exotic medicine, endoscopy, and mentorship.” Tell the team the species when you call.
What emergency facilities does VEG Costa Mesa have?
Its website mentions blood transfusions.

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 Costa Mesa, CA | OPEN 24/7”

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VEG Costa MesaCall (949) 245-2292