The Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) has opened a new location in Lynnwood, welcoming any pets in need of urgent attention. According to Medical Director Nina Griffin, the facility will “try to stabilize anything that comes through the doors” but is equipped to handle cats and dogs as well as less-common pets like rabbits and birds.
“When a pet parent walks into VEG, they will immediately feel they have finally found a place that will provide their family and pet the best emergency veterinary experience that exists,” said Dr. David Bessler, VEG founder and CEO.
The open-concept layout of the facility — located on the corner of 48th Avenue West and 196th Street Southwest, aims to keep pet owners well-informed and connected to their pets, especially through a medical emergency. A few examination rooms are equipped with couches, blankets and pillows in the event a pet owner wants to stay with their pet overnight. The facility has several in-house medical imaging machines, a fully equipped pharmacy and other amenities.
— Story and photos by Jasmine Contreras-Lewis
This is great!
this is great!!!! i just moved here from kcmo and its nice to know theres a place to take my dog if needed
Welcome to the neighborhood . I remember way back when that exact place used to be a 76 gas station .
It was a swing shift attendant working there in 1976 that saved my life after I was hit by a DUI .
But this area is a very busy intersection
I remember back in 1966 the Fred Myer area was all wooded!
This is a nice facility but what we really need to know is if they have the capacity to see the patients and meet the needs of the community. There is a vet shortage currently, how are they planning to maintain staffing levels? Is it 24/7? The other ERs in the region have so many patients they have to turn animals away. And how much will services cost? Will they offer a spectrum of services so people who can’t afford fancy things can still get care for their pets?