Outstanding! I visited with my chicken Ursula and was treated with such care and kindness I was floored. Everywhere I go these days people are angry, unkind, rushed - not here. The vet Katy Wilkinson was attentive, helpful and went above and beyond. I wish more places were like VEG in Pleasant Hill. Five stars all the way! read more

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I brought in my dog last night because she is currently being treated for a corneal ulcer and last night her eye went downhill. I contacted VEG and they told me to bring her down. From the moment I walked in everyone was super nice. There was a bit of a wait which I expected being an emergency hospital but they were nice enough to put numbing drops in my dogs eye so she at least wasn't in pain while we waited. Once we were seen they were able to treat the eye and provide pain meds until I was seeing my vet the next day. They answered all my questions and we're so gentle and sweet with my fur baby. I would highly recommend VEG and want to say thank you for helping my baby get through the night! read more

Welcome home after 2 night at hospital. My little girl got unusually injured. We didn't sleep for 2 nights. Finally, everything is good now. Once again, I would like to express my deepest appreciation to all the veterinarians and staff at SAGE Veterinary Centers - Concord and Veterinary Emergency Group. I will always remember your kindness and dedication and will forever cherish the care my pet received at your hospital. read more

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I took my mini schnauzer here for an injury. From the moment my boy and I entered; we were treated so kindly and with so much respect. I highly recommend taking your pet here. Dr. Graywall and Alyssa provided the best care, communicating everything and with so much empathy. read more

Our dog needed emergency care, and we ended up at VEG. Note: Twenty-five days after I left a two-star review, I am returning to update that review, because I have learned that one of the key complaints I brought up in my initial review (that a VEG vet failed to share diagnostic information with us that was written by the radiologist in their radiology report) was incorrect. I trusted a third-party source - my dog's regular veterinarian - when she relayed and represented VEG's radiological findings in a particular, definitive manner. Upon reading the radiology report myself, however, VEG's radiologist did not give a definitive diagnosis of pneumonia or esophagitis, so our VEG vet didn't fail to share definitive diagnoses, regardless of how that x-ray report was represented to us by our regular vet. VEG is not at fault for a different vet's actions at an unrelated practice. I truly regret my error; it was very important to me to correct it here. The rest of this review, as well as the increase in stars, reflects the experience we had at VEG that night, as well as the productive conversations we had with VEG's practice owner afterward. Initially, I was impressed by the open-concept approach, where veterinary medical staff came to visit her in our own quiet little corner of the waiting area. Every staff member we encountered treated us kindly, welcomed us with bottled water and snacks, and gave our dog medical attention as well as love. I appreciated that our dog was able to stay with us for most of the four-hour visit. We left with what I thought was a complete picture of the acute issues with which she presented at the ER, as evaluated by blood tests and imaging. Unfortunately, we did not. Veterinary medicine, as all medicine, is not an exact science. It's a skilled artistic science, requiring strong interpretive skills, where different clinicians might have different interpretations of data. It actually took four different vets at three different practices to close in on an underlying cause diagnosis for our dog. That required a specialist, who VEG supported us in finding, which I'll get to later. I think VEG did a lot correctly the night we were there.. Everyone's bedside manner was impeccable. ER visits are so stressful for everyone, especially the unwell animals, and every staff member and every clinician was sunny and supportive toward our dog during the four-plus hour visit. Staff came by regularly simply to administer affection and cuddles, in between tests and medical care. She got symptom-appropriate food, portable ultrasound, received fluids, and was able to stay with us for everything but blood tests and x-rays. Our dog was in a good mood and was shown a good time during a crappy health crisis. Our VEG vet showed us raw portable ultrasound views, x-Ray film, and test result data, as well as interpreted them for us, and told us several possible differential diagnoses that would need to be thoroughly investigated in the weeks ahead. She stack ranked them from possible to unlikely, and that helped a lot because the big C was definitely still on the table at that point. Dr. E was both compassionate and practical. What I would have wanted to unfold differently that night was a heads-up that our dog might not be well enough for one or two of the tests Dr. E recommended we get at our regular vet's office. Our regular vet caught the possible issues, and ran a different test to confirm that, yeah, our dog was too sick for that one more invasive test. It could have gone...poorly, if our dog had just been given this test without checking if her clotting factors were okay. I also wouldn't have minded if the differential dx list had included what our dog ended up having, but to be fair and as I said before, that possibility wasn't even raised until doctor #4, so. Still, I would not hesitate to return to VEG. The model felt sound. The practice owner was responsive. After I wrote my initial version of this review, the practice owner got in touch with us to talk about what had happened when we came in. His whole approach to the situation I described was thorough and thoughtful, and by going over all our dog's chart together with us, and even communicating with our regular vet, we were able to figure out that the diagnostic miscommunication lay elsewhere - not at VEG. Crucially, Dr. Kevin was a key source of specialist referrals; our dog really needed an internal medicine vet, and he gave us a detailed list of places as well as names that ultimately led us to the specialist whose diagnosis will help our sweet girl to live and hopefully thrive. For that, I am extremely grateful. read more

Excellent staff and accommodating service. Highly recommend for any emergency trips for your fur baby!

They care to make money they're selling you hope while your dog is dying in front of them exactly what they were doing. I would never recommend them and then they want $1000 to get the ashes of my dog which is known not to be your dog, but a bunch of other dogs or cats and that's the end of that But overall thank you read more

Our cat, Shiloh, was bleeding from the rectal area at 3 in the morning on a Sunday. Dr. Nyugen quickly assessed the problem to an abscess that had burst. She proposed a course of treatment that we ultimately decided to pursue with our regular vet. Dr. Nguyen was not offended by the choice that we made only for financial reasons as treatment in an emergency facility is much more expensive for non-emergency issues. That said, should another issue arise where we would need to seek emergency treatment, we would definitely use the services of this facility and hope to receive care from Dr. Nguyen. read more

Very caring vet team. I love that I could stay with my dog the entire time. I felt they were there to support me and my dog, unusual from my past experiences with other clinics. I was not pushed into unnecessary tests or prescriptions. I would recommend this veterinary clinic to anyone with a pet emergency. read more

Terribly slow. Waited an hour to see the doctor. Waited another hour to pay for visit. Poor communications with staff.

My mom's dog of 15 years was ailing and we knew it was his time to go. A hard decision to make as we love him so much and didn't want to be without him. We came in and all of the staff was caring, sympathetic and helpful. While we were there he had a seizure, the first he had ever had and we were glad he was at the vats and not at home cause we would have lost it. They helped him and catered to us and him and helped him go peacefully as he could. They sent him home with us in a little cardboard casket so we could bury him in the backyard with other pets we have loved and lost over the years. My mom is low income and disabled and helped us with the cost as well, which was very much appreciated. This vet is very much recommended. Thank you guys for helping us through this experience. read more

Very much like a human ER/ED with one or two doctors going from room to room-so a lot of waiting based on severity. Everyone who came to our room, approximately 5 folks, were very nice and made us feel important. It was just the bill that will have me never return. I selected this place based a someone Yelp review noting, not as expensive but while I was waiting in a room, I called my usual ER vet in Walnut Creek and everything from ER walk in, to x-rays etc was more expensive at this location. They did not have an ultrasound at the time I was there so I was forced to drive to San Ramon location. San Ramon location & Pleasant Hill location do not have the same systems so had to start over with information. Sadly, almost all veterinary location has been bought out by a Wall Street company and that is, why, prices have become unaffordable for a middle class or below to own a pet. It is tragic this has taken place as it is one of many reasons our shelters are so full. read more

Extremely happy with the service we received from VEG. My dog ate a toy, and it ended up stuck in her intestines. From the time we arrived, they took great care of her, and it was a really nice place for me to wait. The staff all seemed like they knew what they were doing, and after surgery, my dog is happy and back home. Everything is done out in the open, with you present, and I never realized how nice that really is. also, all vet experiences are expensive... But this one provided a full breakdown of the estimate, and surprisingly ended up being a little lower than the estimate at the end. I hope that I don't have to be back here, but I would highly recommend it. read more

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2nd time we've been in. Always prompt, kind, knowledgeable staff. They are able to accommodate our dog's reactivity by letting us use one of the rooms which is great. read more

They helped me and my dog Kaleah with a tick situation I wasn't able to handle myself. We were in and out within 15 minutes. The staff was very professional and helpful. Thank you so much! We will definitely come back here if we ever need to. Highly recommend this place :) read more

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Our family recently had the most extraordinary experience at VEG emergency pet Hospital. Their state-of-the-art facility is unparalleled, boasting the latest technology and amenities that ensure the best possible care for our beloved pets. Their open concept made us feel very comfortable and trusting of the care our beloved 13 yr old family cat received. We are especially grateful for Jory Hill, whose kindness and compassion made a very hard decision a wonderful experience. Jory's support and understanding during such a challenging time meant the world to us. Thank you, VEG emergency pet Hospital, for setting the gold standard in veterinary emergency care. read more

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What an experience! This team saved our dog! The care and support is unmatched. I had a very sick dog and they met me in the parking lot to help me bring him in, and never stopped attending to the needs of my dog or me until we were walking out with a smiling pup! I've always felt scammed when going to the vet, especially ER services, but VEG is different. I don't wish the moment in any pet owner, but if you have to go through it with a team, this is the one. Their facility is state of the art and they have every accommodations for us owners... even a place to sleep if you need to stay with your dog overnight. Thank you VEG! read more

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Pricey but I still prefer to come here as I can be with my dogs throughout and we are usually looked after within a reasonable time. I was never told to wait in the car for hours like with some other local emergency vets. Each time I leave with more answers than I came in with. read more

I brought my kitty in because he was hit by a car. A team of professional, caring, and knowledgeable staff members quickly assembled as we proceeded to the exam table. Blood drawn, I.V.started and pain meds administered immediately. Dr. Alexander Gascoyne informed me of the next steps and I was shown the cost of what was being done as my kitty was taken to the get x-rays to assess the injuries. Everything needed is located at this site. Fortunately the only injury found was his bottom jaw was broken. He was taken off for surgery and the doctor explained and even took photos during surgery to show how it was repaired. When I returned to pick up my kitty Chunk he was resting comfortably in a kennel with a bed and a fluffy blanket! I felt like he was completely cared for and loved by the staff. I am so very grateful for the care he received. Was it too expensive to use the hospital? I don't believe in any way that I was overcharged. The cost of the Emergency Visit was $225.00, Full Set of X-rays $650.00, Wire Repair of Jaw Fracture $278.20, Placement of IV catheter $153, IV fluid bolus bag $70. The medication administered for pain and during surgery $462.00 take home meds $203. Don't forget tax of $61.61. I am including all the costs because that is so concerning when trying to decide which place to take your pets when you need Vet care. I will say that Chunk is comfortable now and I will be looking into pet insurance soon. It is stressful to make life and death decisions for our pets based on finances. I am so thankful for VEG and all of the wonderful people who were there to help us. read more

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If I could give 6 stars I would! Our puppy has been having on and off challenges with abdominal pain. Tonight he had another episode and we rushed him over to the ER we normally go to. Unfortunately, they were dealing with some critical patients and told us that it would be a few hours. Our pup was in so much pain, we couldn't wait. I called VEG and Dr Baker told us to come right down. Our dogs seem to end up at the Vet a lot and I have never seen a facility as awesome as this! From start to finish, every person was amazing. Dr Baker spent a ton of time trying to understand what could possibly be wrong with our little guy. We are now home and the pup is resting. We still have more vet appointments ahead of us, yet I am so much more comfortable knowing that VEG is only 10 mins away!! Highly recommend!!!! read more

First I want to say how much we appreciate everything that VEG did for us and our cat Axel last weekend. While ultimately things ended sadly, the compassion that everyone showed my wife and me was wonderful. VEG has an open treatment area with multiple stations for your pet to get care. Probably great for dogs and some cats, but not for our scaredy cat. But VEG has private rooms which they let us camp in one for hours. When Axel needed to be admitted, they basically told us to stay as long as we wanted and to sleep there if needed. We didn't, but again, I loved the understanding from the staff. For us, things took a while, so be patient. But, it could've just been me being impatient as I was super anxious about my kitty. Every step of the way the Doctors explained everything to us in detail. Potential issues, their resolution, and additional possibilities. It was transparent and not hidden which was very welcomed. When the cause was finally identified, they told us they could do surgery or they could send us to a specialist, and they had already confirmed that the specialist was available. That really impressed me. Dr Sana and Sewell were both wonderful and I appreciate everything they did for us, along with many technicians and the woman that did an ultrasound. Thank you so much for all you did. I highly recommend VEG. read more

I couldn't be more impressed with this place. My dear friend had to put down her beloved dog, Sophie, of nearly 17 years. I went along as Sophie's "Tia" and to support my friend. The staff was so kind, caring, and professional. They made us feel like Sophie was their only priority that day, which I'm sure wasn't the case. My friend is on a limited income and the staff worked with her when it came time to pay the bill. When we left, they gave us a little succulent as a memorial of dear Sophie. I hope I don't have to go there with my animal, but if I do, I won't hesitate. read more

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This place is amazing. From the moment you walk in the door, it's a great experience. It's one huge waiting room and you can see everything that's going on and every other client and their pet. They even have water, coffee and snacks. The staff and the vet who treated my pup are all top notch. I was there for several hours only because my girl needed imaging and the radiologists report. You never have to leave your pet. I could watch her having X-rays through a window. It was a Saturday and this place was hopping. It was interesting to watch it all going on. Great concept for an urgent care vet. And you don't even need to call ahead. Very good experience. read more

Amazing group of people who are thoughtful, caring and very helpful! They really cared for our pup Meli and listened to our concerns and also helped with treatment flexibility given we couldn't afford doing everything. I'd come back and recommend others to go! read more

We came second time today. Just like on my first visit, we were attended to quickly and saw doctor within few minutes. First time , they did not even charge me for visit although the Doctor ( I forgot name ) took the time to examine my dog and even provided hands on care. I was positively surprised. Today, we saw Dr Tarver and we received wonderful and thoughtful care with correct diagnosis and effective treatment. So good to know to have 24/7 quality care within less 10 minutes away from home . read more

This place is the absolute best!! PLEASE CHOOSE TO GO HERE! They took such great care of my kitty. He is high anxiety and they let me be apart of everything which helped him be calmer. They even let me watch his procedure and kept me updated! I was very welcomed to stay with him and I spent hours each day with him just on my computer in the kitty room. When the cost ended up being too much for me a minimum wage worker they were able to cap it and still give him all the care he needed. I had a horrible horrible HORRIBLE experience at Napa Solano pet Emergency but a friend recommend VEG. This experience was so much better at VEG I almost started crying when I was included in his care treatment. My kitty and I cannot recommend VEG enough. read more

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I don't have a clue where they are or what the state of the facility is. But going off a phone conversation with the doctor (didn't quite get her name) I have no doubt it's a very professional setting staffed with people who care about your furry family member. We have an 11 month old female dachshund in heat for the first time who suddenly went almost 24 hours without peeing. Not suffering, not straining, just indifferent every time we took her outside. But after 18 hours since her last pee how can you not worry that there's not something major going on with her? I called a vet who were just about to close but recommended Veterinary Emergency Group and gave me the number. I called and was promptly answered. She listened and said she'll get the Doctor who could better access the situation. The Doctor came on the line within 30 seconds and literally spent 5 minutes or more listening to the description of all of our beautiful puppy's symptoms and then gave suggestions on things to do to help her go pee. She never pushed me to bring her in for a consult ( unless another few hours passed without urinary relief of course). We followed her instructions had lo and behold, relief for both our little furry baby and our emotions came. Not to mention a huge relief from my wallet! It's much easier to trust a veterinarian who seems to put the animals best interest above making an extra dollar! And much easier to trust a veterinarian who talks like she's family and is concerned yet reassuring than one who's looking to bleed your wallet. Five stars all the way and a bonus star added for me not being able to provide the doctors name! read more

What could have potentially been a very stressful night, turned out to just be a panicked cat dad that was reassured that everything was going to be okay thanks to VEG. I highly recommend them as an honest and informative Emergency Vet. I mean this in the kindest way possible, I hope I don't see them again but if I do have a Vet emergency, I'll be going there read more

I brought my dog in for a possible bowel obstruction. He was vomiting, whining, restless, and shaking. Most of the employees there were kind to us, one employee in particular went above and beyond to make my kids comfortable, and we all really appreciated that. They told me time is of the essence if it's a blockage so I needed to get him in there quickly, I woke my kids up and rushed over. They quoted me $1700 for the appointment, xrays, and antinausea meds..and I paid it on the spot, then with 5 employees in there and only one cat ahead of us receiving care, they had us wait for an hour for xrays, AFTER TELLING ME THAT TIME MATTERED REGARDING A BLOCKAGE.. and when I opened the door of our waiting room to see what the hold up was, the "dr" was sitting there stuffing her face and chit chatting and not looking like she was in any rush to do anything. After the X-ray, they came and told me that they could see there was food or possibly some foreign material moving through the stomach into the intestine, but that they could not tell definitively if it was just normal food or an object/material that he shouldn't have eaten, and they couldn't tell me whether or not whatever was in there had actually caused an obstruction. Then this supposed "doctor" told me she could do emergency surgery right then and there to remove whatever it was (it very well could have been just his normal kibble in there) or we could wait 6-8 hours and come back for another $300 xray. I did not like the way she spoke to me, and she was the only employee I didn't care for. My gut felt like she was being dishonest and shady and I didn't like her attitude. I stood there thinking like wait so I can pay for you to open up my dog right here and now without any real evidence of a blockage? Bizarre to me. I haven't stopped thinking about my interactions with her and if I wasn't so scared for my fur baby, I probably would have been more critical of her handling of things in the moment. OH AND BY THE WAY, THE NEXT DAY MY DOG WAS JUST FINE, NO OBSTRUCTION, AND ALL OF HIS SYMPTOMS WERE GONE. $1700 seems like an insane amount to pay for some xrays, anti nausea medication, and fluids. Most emergency vet appointments start at $250 for just the appointment. UPDATE: I received a call from Dr. Baker regarding my negative experience and review. He let me know that my experience was outside of what was normal for most patients. Based on other reviews, I agree with that statement. He apologized for the care we received or absence there of, and cited "cultural differences" as a contributing factor in my perception of her indifference. He said she's from the east coast and new to this side of the country. I believe Dr. Baker went out of his way to make sure I felt okay with the situation, and I do appreciate that. I think if we had received care directly from Dr. Baker during our stay with them, things would have been a lot different, and I wouldn't have left feeling the way I did. read more

Update: VEG Pleasant Hill gets better and better. Being able to call and speak to a doctor is a true gift. At the recommendation of my regular vet, I switched my cat from transdermal fluoxetine to liquid administered orally. Well, at the first administration of the oral medication, she began protruding her tongue constantly and wouldn't stop, and was unable to eat. I called VEG Pleasant Hill and spoke to Dr. Perkins, who walked me through the kinds of reactions cats have to liquid medications and reassured me that she would be okay but that I could absolutely bring her in if it didn't abate. It was such a relief to be able to speak to her, and I'm just so thankful every day for VEG! Tearing up just writing this. read more

Big shoutout and huge thank you to the team at VEG pleasant hill !!! My cat ate a string and I was freaking out about it getting tangled up inside of her stomach and needing a big surgery to remove it if she couldn't vomit it out. We were able to get my girl to vomit and get her home within an hour. Thank you to Dr. Anderson and her lovely team for helping us during this very stressful time (mostly for me, our cat did fine lol). read more

Top notch care! From the initial call to triage and so on. Very comforting to know they are available if ever we need them. Highly recommend. read more

For some reason you only need emergency vet services after regular business hours. I'm glad VEG is here. It is different in the whole place is open. It is comforting to have your loved one with you throughout the whole process. Even minor surgery (stitches in our case). We always had someone with us or checking on us the whole time we were here read more

This place is above and beyond any vet hospital I have ever experienced! The inclusiveness is welcoming and interesting. They talk you through every step of the process. I was able to watch the procedure and told what was happening. The woman (I feel bad because I don't remember her name) was diligent in looking for the foxtail lodged in my cat (Gravy's) eye. She searched and found it and pulled it out! Impressive. If anyone there responds to this post please mention her name for me! Patient: Gravy seen on 5/21/25 foot a foxtail in his eye. Gravy is home and happy and recovering well!! Thank you to all the warm and welcoming staff at VEG in PH. read more

I am recommending this business! This morning I had to take our dog to VEG, because of a severe cough. My regular vet recommended VEG to me. The doctor's and staff were so honest, and straight forward. I felt they performed all tests appropriately and not to just make a buck. Everyone I dealt with listened to everything I said and they made sure to explain my dog's treatment plan, in layman's terms. I felt they were very attentive to my dog's needs, as well as ours. I also loved the entire layout of the office, (see picture.). I did not see any private exam rooms, but they probably do have some for more serious injuries. They allowed me to watch my dog's x-ray procedure, through a glass door. I always wonder what is behind all the closed doors and the back office, at my vet's office. You can't see if the exam rooms and all other rooms are clean; or dirty! My vet's office and Sage never let you follow them behind closed doors. I always think they're hiding something from me. I was extremely happy with the visit today. I'm a fan! At VEG you observe everything that's going on. There is full transparency. read more

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Just finished a visit for our pup who had been vomiting. What a great experience at VEG Pleasant Hill. They were very quick and communicative, and were so gentle with my pup. Everything is in the open, so you can see them treating all the pets with compassion. I found the costs to be similar to other Vet Emergency Hospitals. The experience is worth it at VEG. read more

I love these guys they are so kind and smart I've had to take both of my guinea pigs here a few times unfortunately but every time has been a great experience , they have great customer service and absolutely amazing pet care read more

This place is amazing. I would not go anywhere else in an emergency. Before arriving we called. We spoke to Alfred who immediately got us pre-checked in. When we arrived we were quickly greeted with a small area set up for us. Sorry in advance if I mess up names. Dr. Katie (I think that's her name, she is blonde haired veterinarian) is so kind. She's straightforward but compassionate and answered all our questions. She went above and beyond. They give you an upfront estimate so you're not surprised. NURSE TRISTAN IS THE BEST!!!! She is so kind and gentle. I would trust her with everything with my pups. She answered all our questions and I felt like she genuinely cared. I forget the names of the other assisting staff but they were all terrific. It's not a typical vet or emergency vet. Its open floor plan allows you to stay with your dog and actually see what's happening. You get to be apart of the experience instead of being put into some small room, anxiously waiting. It doesn't have that weird vet office smell. It's clean and top notch. Vet costs are always expensive, but I feel that VEG was incredibly reasonable for all they did for our senior pup. I was honestly shocked because the place looks so fancy I was scared about the cost, but it was totally worth it and fair due to all the tests and imagining and medications they provided. I believe they have a payment plan option as well. Thank you so much to VEG and the team that took care of us. I would 100% recommend them to anyone in an emergency for their pet. We're so grateful. read more

I've had positive experiences at both this location and the San Ramon one with my dog, bunny, and consulted about my turtle as well. The staff is always empathetic, patient, and takes time with both the animals and their owners. They provide genuine advice and never seem focused on just making money. I highly recommend both locations and always speak highly of them to others. Thank you for everything, VEG!! read more

I had my rat Julie get surgery to have her tumor removed that has been bleeding infrequently and the vets were so helpful and informative, they were very thorough in making sure everything for set up for her and that she was sent home with the right medication and aftercare instructions. I appreciate the affirm installments for the payment and that they took the time to find us other affordable options for surgery :). Julie is looking much better and seems more comfortable. Thank you for the help! read more

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