Is VEG Louisville open 24 hours?

Yes. VEG Louisville 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 (502) 497-1853 before you leave.

What is the phone number of VEG Louisville?

(502) 497-1853. The hospital is at 4607 Shelbyville Rd, Louisville, KY 40207.

Do I need an appointment at VEG Louisville?

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 Louisville 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.

VEG Louisville — Open 24/7, Phone & Directions

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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)“VEG is skilled to handle emergency care for avians, reptiles, and all types of exotic pets.” 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.

Other emergency hospitals nearby

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BluePearl Pet Hospital Louisville, KY
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Verified November 4, 2026

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Jefferson Animal Hospital
Open now · 24/7

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Verified November 4, 2026

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Questions about VEG Louisville

Is VEG Louisville open 24 hours?: Yes. VEG Louisville 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 (502) 497-1853 before you leave.
What is the phone number of VEG Louisville?: (502) 497-1853. The hospital is at 4607 Shelbyville Rd, Louisville, KY 40207.
Do I need an appointment at VEG Louisville?: 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 Louisville 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 Louisville, KY | OPEN 24/7”

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