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VEG Fort Lauderdale

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

VEG Fort Lauderdale is an emergency animal hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 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 (954) 519-5219

Line busy or long wait? Next 24/7 hospital: BluePearl Pet Hospital Fort Lauderdale, FL, 2.8 miles away, (954) 641-1100.

Address
1620 North Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305
Directions
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Website
veg.com/locations/florida/fort-lauderdale
Location of VEG Fort Lauderdale in Florida

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“…Park or your cat has been vomiting all day, call us or just walk in – no appointments needed or taken. Fort Lauderdale emergency vet clinic serving the Broward…” 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 Fort Lauderdale

Is VEG Fort Lauderdale open 24 hours?
Yes. VEG Fort Lauderdale 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 (954) 519-5219 before you leave.
What is the phone number of VEG Fort Lauderdale?
(954) 519-5219. The hospital is at 1620 North Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305.
Do I need an appointment at VEG Fort Lauderdale?
No appointment is needed, according to its website: “…Park or your cat has been vomiting all day, call us or just walk in – no appointments needed or taken. Fort Lauderdale emergency vet clinic serving the Broward…”
Does VEG Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale, FL | OPEN 24/7”

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VEG Fort LauderdaleCall (954) 519-5219