VERGI 24/7 Emergency & Critical Care

Open nowVet in Memorial City · 8921 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77024

Since 1977
Open 24/7
Walk-in ER
Houston's original pet ER
Family-owned since 1977
AAHA accredited

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Open 24 hours. This is an emergency hospital: walk in at any time; call ahead if you can.

About VERGI 24/7 Emergency & Critical Care

VERGI 24/7 is Houston's original animal emergency room, founded in 1977 and still family-owned. It sits on the Katy Freeway in Memorial City and never closes, including holidays. There is no appointment system: owners walk in, a technician triages the pet immediately, and the most critical cases are treated first. Around 15,000 pets come through the doors each year. The hospital is AAHA accredited and runs its own ICU with round-the-clock monitoring, surgical suites, in-house laboratory, x-ray and ultrasound, and a pharmacy, so most cases are handled on site rather than transferred. Seven emergency doctors staff the floor, supported by a board-certified internal medicine specialist, and the founder, Dr. Laura Noaker, came to veterinary medicine after nine years as a Houston police officer. VERGI accepts CareCredit, Scratchpay and all major cards, works with any pet insurer, and runs a HOPE Fund for families who cannot cover an emergency bill. It serves Memorial City, Hedwig Village, Piney Point, Spring Branch, Katy, Sugar Land, Richmond and Rosenberg, and shares records with your regular vet afterwards.

Opening hours

Monday	Open 24 hours
Tuesday	Open 24 hours
Wednesday	Open 24 hours
Thursday	Open 24 hours
Friday	Open 24 hours
Saturday	Open 24 hours
Sunday	Open 24 hours

Hours can change on public holidays.

At a glance

Established	1977
Treats	dogs, cats
Visits	Walk in any time, no appointment taken. Triage on arrival; most critical cases seen first.
Payment	CareCredit, CareCredit, Scratchpay, all major credit cards, pet insurance accepted, Works with any pet insurer; HOPE Fund assists owners who cannot afford care.
On site	24-hour ICU and overnight monitoring, on-site surgical suites, in-house lab, x-ray and ultrasound, in-house pharmacy
Ownership	family-owned

Services

Critical care
Emergency care
Internal medicine
Laboratory
Pharmacy
Surgery
Ultrasound
Urgent care
X-ray

Veterinary team

Founder Dr. Laura Noaker served nine years with the Houston Police Department before veterinary school. A board-certified internal medicine specialist is on staff.

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Questions

What are VERGI 24/7 Emergency & Critical Care's hours?

The clinic is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Is VERGI 24/7 Emergency & Critical Care open on Saturdays?

Yes, 24 hours.

Is VERGI 24/7 Emergency & Critical Care an emergency vet?

Yes. It is a 24-hour emergency hospital and takes walk-ins at any hour.

Do I need an appointment at VERGI 24/7 Emergency & Critical Care?

No. Walk in any time, no appointment taken. Triage on arrival; most critical cases seen first.

What animals does VERGI 24/7 Emergency & Critical Care treat?

Dogs and cats.

Is VERGI 24/7 Emergency & Critical Care accredited?

Its website states: AAHA accredited.

Do I need to call VERGI before coming in?

No. VERGI is walk-in only and open 24 hours. Calling ahead is helpful if you have time, but not required.

Can I stay with my pet at VERGI?

The hospital's FAQ addresses this directly; in general owners can be with their pet for much of the visit, and the team sends photo and video updates during longer stays.

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