SEATTLE — Pets are a key part of the family, so it’s important to find the right care for them when faced with an emergency. Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) provides families in Lynnwood, Seattle, Redmond and surrounding neighborhoods with the highest level of emergency care.
“One of the things that sets us apart is we are all open concept,” said Dr. Nina Griffin, VEG Lynnwood medical director. “You can walk in with your pet right away, be seen right away and stay with your pet the entire time, whether that be through treatment or diagnostics.”
VEG customers don’t need to wait and worry in a lobby. Instead, triage begins as soon as they walk in the door, even before filling out paperwork.
“They tend to be more comfortable as well, the pet and the owner,” Dr. Griffin said. “Your pet’s not taken away to a separate part of the hospital for treatment.”
While most pets stay in the open space for treatment, there are five exam rooms as well. Some of those have sleeper couches so owners can stay overnight if needed.
VEG is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, even on holidays. The practice sees dogs and cats, as well as small mammals, like hamsters, rabbits and ferrets, birds and reptiles.
“All we do is emergency, and we do it best,” Dr. Griffin said. “We have really high-level skilled nurses and team.”
VEG also has a focus on education and training for staff, and they specialize in emergency procedures, like surgeries, ultrasounds and endoscopies.
After each visit, VEG will send a full copy of a pet’s records to their primary vet, and in many cases, the team will call to keep the primary vet’s office updated. VEG has more than 65 hospitals nationwide, including its Lynnwood, Seattle and Redmond locations.
Follow VEG on social media for tips and information on pet emergency tips or visit VEG.com.
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