VEG ER for Pets Opens 24-Hour Emergency Vet Clinic in Knoxville
August 9, 2026, 1:52 p.m.

Clinicians treat a pet in a VEG ER for Pets clinic. Image by VEG ER

KNOXVILLE - VEG ER for Pets is opening a new Tennessee location at 6739 Kingston Pike, Suite A on Thursday, August 27. The clinic will provide families in Knoxville and Knox County with highly skilled emergency veterinary care, including surgeries, ultrasounds, x-rays and more. This will be the 4th VEG ER for Pets location in the state of Tennessee.

“When a pet parent walks into the clinic, 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, founder and CEO. “Upon entering VEG ER for Pets in Knoxville, pet parents will feel a sigh of relief and comfort, as they are greeted with a friendly smile, empathetic attitude, and luxury comforts for them, and their pet.”

The clinic has built community trust in veterinary emergency medicine by completely reworking the experience so it’s improved for people and their pets. When a pet parent calls, they speak immediately with a licensed veterinarian to get their medical questions answered. Families no longer need to wait and worry in a lobby. Instead, triage begins as soon as they walk in the door, even before filling out paperwork. Pet parents are allowed to stay with their pet through all stages of treatment, including surgery and overnight hospitalization.

VEG ER for Pets in Knoxville, is open for pet emergencies 24/7, even on holidays. The hospital has an open floor plan that allows pet parents the freedom of movement and for veterinarians and staff to include a pet’s family every step of the way.

VEG not only accommodates customer needs; the company gives back to the pet-loving community through VEG Cares(™), an initiative benefiting underserved pets in crisis. They also support future emergency veterinarians by granting scholarships to DVM students. To learn more about VEG ER for Pets, visit veg.com  @veg on Instagram.