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.
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Questions about VEG South Lamar
- Is VEG South Lamar open 24 hours?
- Yes. VEG South Lamar 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 (737) 243-9408 before you leave.
- What is the phone number of VEG South Lamar?
- (737) 243-9408. The hospital is at 4211 South Lamar Boulevard, South Lamar Austin, TX 78704.
- Do I need an appointment at VEG South Lamar?
- 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 South Lamar 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: “ated after a day of fun at Red Bud Isle, call us or just walk in – no appointments taken. We’re open 24/7, including holidays. OPEN 24/7 4211 South Lamar Boulev”
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