VEG Des Moines

Emergency animal hospital in Des Moines, Iowa Open 24/7

Address: 6840 EP True Pkwy
Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone: (515) 259-6473
ER hours: Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Type: An emergency animal hospital
Network: Veterinary Emergency Group
Website: Visit the hospital website
Last checked: October 2026

About VEG Des Moines

VEG Des Moines is an emergency animal hospital at 6840 EP True Pkwy in Des Moines, Iowa.

This location is part of Veterinary Emergency Group. Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) runs emergency-only animal hospitals in cities across the country. Its locations focus on urgent and critical cases rather than routine checkups.

Veterinary Emergency Group lists this hospital as open 24 hours a day, every day of the week. That makes it a 24/7 emergency animal hospital you can turn to overnight, on weekends and on holidays when your regular vet is closed.

If this hospital is full or closed, the nearest other emergency vet in our directory is BluePearl Pet Hospital Des Moines in Des Moines, about 8.4 miles away.

Heading there now? Call first so the team can get ready, and bring your pet's medications and any packaging from something they may have eaten. Not sure it's an emergency? Read the signs that mean go now.

Other emergency vets near Des Moines

BluePearl Pet Hospital Des MoinesOpen 24/78.4 miles away. 4631 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA. (515) 727-4872
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BluePearl Pet Hospital Cedar RapidsOpen 24/7112.9 miles away. 755 Capital Dr. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA. (319) 841-5161
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Emergency Veterinary Service of Iowa CityCall to confirm hours121.0 miles away. 3030 Northgate Dr, Iowa City, IA. (319) 338-3605
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Frequently asked questions

Is VEG Des Moines open 24 hours?

Yes. Veterinary Emergency Group lists VEG Des Moines as open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including nights and weekends. Calling ahead still helps the team prepare for your pet.

Where is VEG Des Moines located?

VEG Des Moines is at 6840 EP True Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50266.

What is the phone number for VEG Des Moines?

The phone number is (515) 259-6473.

What is the closest other emergency vet to VEG Des Moines?

BluePearl Pet Hospital Des Moines in Des Moines, IA is about 8.4 miles away (straight-line distance).

How much does an emergency vet visit cost?

Most emergency hospitals charge an exam fee of roughly $100 to $250 before any tests or treatment. Bloodwork, X-rays, overnight care and surgery add to the bill. Ask for an estimate before treatment starts. See our emergency vet cost guide for typical prices.

Listing details checked October 2026. Spot something out of date? Send a correction.