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)“…wounds, ear and eye infections, and constipation Exotic pet care: we treat all types of exotic pets, including reptiles, birds, turtles, snakes, lizards and more. End of…” Hospital page
- Emergency surgery“Emergency surgery: we always have a highly skilled emergency vet on staff to provide surgeries such as emergency c-sections, foreign body removal, twisted stomach, spleen” 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
- Accepts CareCredit“VEG accepts CareCredit and ScratchPay, which is helpful if/when pet owners aren’t able to pay for services outright.” Hospital page
- Accepts Scratchpay“VEG accepts CareCredit and ScratchPay, which is helpful if/when pet owners aren’t able to pay for services outright.” 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.
Other emergency hospitals nearby
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Questions about VEG Des Moines
- Is VEG Des Moines open 24 hours?
- Yes. VEG Des Moines 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 (515) 259-6473 before you leave.
- What is the phone number of VEG Des Moines?
- (515) 259-6473. The hospital is at 6840 EP True Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50266.
- Do I need an appointment at VEG Des Moines?
- 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 Des Moines treat exotic pets?
- Yes, according to its website: “…wounds, ear and eye infections, and constipation Exotic pet care: we treat all types of exotic pets, including reptiles, birds, turtles, snakes, lizards and more. End of…” Tell the team the species when you call.
- What payment options does VEG Des Moines mention?
- CareCredit and Scratchpay are mentioned on its website.
- What emergency facilities does VEG Des Moines have?
- Its website mentions emergency surgery.
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 Des Moines, IA | OPEN 24/7”
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