Sometimes it’s obvious when your pet needs immediate help. But sometimes they just seem “off.” That’s where our emergency vets in Pittsburgh come in. From vomiting to complex surgeries, we treat emergency and urgent care needs for all kinds of pets—even avians and exotics! Discover the VEG difference, with our open floor plan hospitals, pet-parent participation, and an emergency-focused team that’s always ready to expect the unexpected.
Our Pittsburgh, PA area pet emergency hospital is located within minutes of Bethel Park, Monroeville, and Ross Township. The entrance to VEG Pittsburgh is on the corner of Penn Ave. and Spirit St.
Parking: Located in the Eastside Bond parking garage (First hour is free; rates may vary). There are two entrances to the Eastside Bond parking garage for our Pittsburgh emergency animal hospital. One is on Spirit Street, off Penn Ave., directly behind our hospital. This entrance is open from 7am-10pm.
The second entrance is on Annie Place, off Centre Ave. and is open 24/7. After parking, take Elevator 5 up and out to the sidewalk and follow the Veterinary ER signs. If you need assistance getting your pet into the hospital, there is a 15-minute “white curb” drop-off zone on Spirit St.—call ahead— one of our VEGgies will meet you at the door. Your pet will receive urgent vet care and you never have to leave their side.
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THE HISTORY OF PITTSBURGH
Pittsburgh is known as “The Gateway to the West” thanks to its ideal location at the intersection of three major waterways. It was founded in 1758 right where the Allegheny River and Monongahela River join together to form the Ohio River.
Pittsburgh’s position made it a titan of early trade in America, and it’s recognized as the official starting point of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. By the mid-1800s, Pittsburgh had become one of the largest cities in the West. But the city’s story isn’t all smooth sailing; over 1000 buildings burned down during the Great Fire of Pittsburgh in 1845.
The city recovered, rebuilt in part by Irish immigrants escaping the Great Famine. By the 20th century, the city had grown to over a half million. By World War II, they had the manpower to produce 95 million tons of steel for the war effort.
Following WWII, Pittsburgh took the initiative to develop a cleaner, greener environment. The city launched revitalization projects to clean up the air and the rivers and invest in cultural development, creating the vibrant, artistic city we know and love today.