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VEG Pittsburgh

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

VEG Pittsburgh is an emergency animal hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 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 (412) 690-0511

Line busy or long wait? Next 24/7 hospital: Avets, 7.5 miles away, (412) 373-4200.

Address
6244 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Directions
Open route in maps
Website
veg.com/locations/pennsylvania/pittsburgh
Location of VEG Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania

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“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

  • Avets

    Open now · 24/7
    2674 Monroeville Boulevard, Monroeville, PA 15146
    Exotic petsICUEmergency surgeryCT or MRIBlood transfusion
    Verified November 4, 2026
    7.5 miles(412) 373-4200

  • BluePearl Pet Hospital Pittsburgh North Pittsburgh, PA

    Open now · 24/7BluePearl Pet Hospital network
    807 Camp Horne Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15237
    ICUCT or MRIBlood transfusionWalk-insCareCredit
    Verified November 4, 2026
    9.2 miles(412) 366-3400

  • MedVet Pittsburgh

    Open now · 24/7MedVet network
    2810 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA 15317
    Walk-insCareCredit
    Verified November 4, 2026
    14 miles(724) 717-2273

  • VEG Cranberry

    Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group
    7400 Cranberry Springs Dr, Cranberry, PA 16066
    Exotic petsICUWalk-ins
    Verified November 4, 2026
    20 miles(878) 206-9810

  • BluePearl Pet Hospital Pittsburgh South Washington, PA

    Limited emergency hoursBluePearl Pet Hospital network
    1535 Washington Rd., Washington, PA 15301
    CT or MRIBlood transfusionWalk-insCareCredit
    Verified November 4, 2026
    22 miles(724) 809-2000

Questions about VEG Pittsburgh

Is VEG Pittsburgh open 24 hours?
Yes. VEG Pittsburgh 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 (412) 690-0511 before you leave.
What is the phone number of VEG Pittsburgh?
(412) 690-0511. The hospital is at 6244 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206.
Do I need an appointment at VEG Pittsburgh?
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 Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh, PA | OPEN 24/7”
  • OpenStreetMap + hospital website, source page, checked November 4, 2026: “24 Hour Emergency Vet in Pittsburgh, PA | OPEN 24/7 VEG Address Call & Spe”
  • OpenStreetMap, source page, checked November 4, 2026

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