VEG ER – Encinitas 24-hour animal hospital

24 Hour Emergency Vet Hospital & Urgent Pet Care in Encinitas, California

Dr. Sam Kent – Medical Director
Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine
Small Animal Rotating Internship, Pet Emergency Specialty Center in La Mesa

Dr. Sam Kent is a highly experienced emergency veterinarian who has served San Diego County for over a decade. Before joining VEG Encinitas, she worked as the Director of Emergency Services and Internship Director at a 24-hour hybrid GP/ER hospital. Her clinical interests include transfusion medicine, point-of-care ultrasound, and leadership development in emergency veterinary medicine. Dr. Kent is honored to have helped launch the very first VEG hospital in California.

When your pet is facing an emergency, the VEG Encinitas 24/7 emergency vet hospital is always open to provide fast, reliable care. Whether your dog becomes overheated on Annie’s Canyon Trail, your cat develops sudden breathing problems, or your rabbit or reptile stops eating, our emergency veterinary team is equipped to help. We provide urgent pet care for dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, small mammals, and exotic pets — no appointment required.

Why Pet Owners Trust VEG Encinitas for Emergency Veterinary Care

• 24/7 emergency vet care from a highly trained and experienced team

• Open-concept ER so you can stay with your pet throughout treatment

• Seamless collaboration with your family veterinarian

• Advanced surgery suite with a viewing window

• Overnight hospitalization for pets who need continued monitoring

• Easy, accessible parking near the entrance

At VEG Encinitas, we focus on transparent, compassionate, and immediate emergency care, ensuring your pet receives the help they need as quickly as possible.

Conveniently Located in Encinitas, CA

VEG Encinitas is centrally located and easily accessible from Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Rancho Santa Fe, Solana Beach, and surrounding communities. Our emergency veterinary clinic sits in the shopping center at the intersection of El Camino Real and Mountain Vista Dr.

Not Sure If Your Pet Needs Emergency Care?

If you’re worried your pet may be having an emergency, call us anytime — you’ll be able to speak directly with a veterinarian for guidance. We offer immediate advice and can prepare our team before you arrive.

Need help getting your pet from the car into our ER? Call ahead, and one of our VEG team members (“VEGgies”) will meet you at your vehicle.