🐾 24/7 Emergency Veterinary Directory — Find urgent care for your pet
24/7 Emergency Listed 24/7 · call to confirm

Veterinary Emergency Group

5485 W 20th Ave, Edgewater, CO 80214, United States

4.8 (890 reviews)
Brand Veterinary Emergency Group
Property type Emergency veterinarian service ·  · 5485 W 20th Ave

About this hospital

Veterinary Emergency Group, 24/7 in Denver

Veterinary Emergency Group lists 24-hour emergency availability and provides a direct phone line, (720) 996-1200, for urgent questions. Located in Denver, CO at 5485 W 20th Ave (Edgewater), this is the kind of clinic pet owners look for when a problem can’t wait for weekday hours. For round-the-clock cases, the practical goal is quick intake and stabilization, then the right next step based on what your pet needs.

Denver emergency vet context

In Denver, emergency demand often clusters around evenings, weekends, and sudden situations—things like breathing trouble, serious vomiting or diarrhea, suspected poisoning, injuries from falls, and worsening illness that started “small” but escalated. Because many neighborhoods have to bridge the gap between regular veterinary hours and true emergencies, an open-24/7 facility becomes a common search target when symptoms are time-sensitive. If you’re in Denver and time feels urgent, calling ahead can help you match your pet’s needs to the right intake process.

The Veterinary Emergency Group network here

Veterinary Emergency Group is a branded network, and a network affiliation typically points to consistent intake workflows and referral patterns. In many cases, these locations coordinate care within the system and may connect you with follow-up options depending on findings and treatment needs. For Denver pet owners, choosing this kind of network location over a non-affiliated emergency clinic usually comes down to how predictable the intake process is and how referrals and next steps are handled. When in doubt, ask what happens after stabilization.

After-hours intake, including overnight visits

This hospital is set up for round-the-clock emergencies, which generally means they take calls and evaluate arriving patients at any hour. Policies can vary, so it helps to call if you can—especially if you’re heading in at 3 a.m. If you arrive without calling, be ready for your pet to be triaged on arrival and for staff to ask focused questions about symptoms, timing, and current medications. For sudden deterioration, prioritize getting there promptly.

Reception signal from the published rating

Veterinary Emergency Group shows a public rating of 4.8 across 890 reviews. In general, a rating in this range suggests patients and clients report consistent experiences with core parts of the visit, such as front-desk handling, communication during stressful moments, and how people feel about the value of the care they received. It doesn’t replace calling to ask current policies, but it can be a useful checkpoint as you decide where to go.

Reviewer pattern and what 890 reviews can tell you

Because there are 890 public reviews, you have more than a handful of perspectives to draw from when you compare options. That volume can help readers see patterns that repeat across visits, rather than relying on a single experience. For emergency planning, it can also help you form realistic expectations about what parts of the process tend to run smoothly and what may require patience, since emergencies create variable case complexity.

Before visiting: quick practical checklist

If you can, call Veterinary Emergency Group before you leave so you can describe symptoms and ask about intake steps at your expected arrival time. Bring any records you have, including vaccination history, current medications, and details on when signs started. If possible, also be ready to discuss payment options on arrival and bring a method of payment you can access quickly. For toxic exposures or accidents, note substances or products involved.

Location

Open in Map →

Contact & Links

Editor’s note

Useful when the case fits the Veterinary Emergency Group network's documented scope at this location and after-hours availability matters. Confirm by phone for time-sensitive cases.

Common questions

Is Veterinary Emergency Group open 24 hours?

Veterinary Emergency Group lists 24/7 emergency hours in our directory. As with any after-hours animal hospital, call before traveling — staffing or intake capacity can change without notice.

Should I call ahead before bringing my pet?

Yes — calling first lets the team confirm a veterinarian is on-site, that the case fits the hospital's scope, and that walk-ins are being accepted at that hour. A 60-second call can avoid a wasted drive.

Is Veterinary Emergency Group part of a network?

Yes — this location operates as part of the Veterinary Emergency Group veterinary network. Service mix and referral protocols typically follow Veterinary Emergency Group's standards across locations.

What other emergency vets are in Denver?

Our directory lists additional emergency veterinary hospitals serving Denver. Use the "Other emergency vets" link in the sidebar to see the full city listing.

Listing reviewed: May 2026