Vergi 24/7

Vergi 24/7 8800 Katy Freeway, Suite 107 Houston, TX 77024. Award-winning Animal Emergency and Critical Care Hospital. Simply said, at Vergi, We Save Lives!
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Vergi 24/7 is an emergency and critical care pet hospital providing continuous, 24/7 doctor and nursing care for the safety and welfare of patients. Conveniently located in the heart of Houston, our staff maintains the highest technical skill in all aspects of veterinary critical care and are dedicated to providing a “home away from home” environment for all patients. Vergi also offers a broad spe

ctrum of diagnostic procedures through in-house testing and external laboratories. This means we can diagnose and make a comprehensive assessment of your pet’s emergency needs quickly. We strive to offer sound advice, optimal veterinary care and we will do everything in our power to make sure you spend many happy, healthy years with your pet. That’s why families count on our quality care during their pet’s emergency and recovery.

Mom and Dad were on vacation, so naturally I decided to take a little trip of my own…to the animal ER!My housemate and I...
08/28/2026

Mom and Dad were on vacation, so naturally I decided to take a little trip of my own…to the animal ER!

My housemate and I were hanging out with our pet sitter when, for reasons neither of us can really explain, we went from friendly buds to throwing paws. Apparently, we were both VERY committed to settling absolutely nothing 😏

Our pet sitter stepped in to break things up, but afterward, I couldn’t get up off the ground. She knew I needed help, and with an assist from a neighbor, I was carefully loaded into the car and we headed straight to VERGI 24/7.

Turns out, my little disagreement left me with multiple puncture wounds to my face, ears, and legs. The VERGI team started IV fluids, antibiotics, and pain medication, and took X-rays to make sure there weren’t any injuries hiding beneath the surface. Thankfully, no additional abnormalities were found.

My wounds needed extensive cleaning and care, along with stitches, bandaging, and hospitalization so the team could keep a close eye on me. With bite wounds, what you see on the outside doesn’t always tell the whole story, so they monitored me closely for swelling, infection, fluid accumulation, and tissue damage.

After my first 24 hours, I was responding well to treatment with no signs of infection. Woohoo! My doctors kept me one more night to monitor the swelling, and then I finally got the news I’d been waiting for: I could go home!

I came back for my bandage change and later had my sutures removed, and thankfully I’m now doing well.

Overall, 10/10 care. As for my housemate and me? Maybe next time we’ll find a hobby that doesn’t involve throwing paws.

Sincerely,
Delilah 💜

Did they actually just accuse me of eating my own tail?! 😱🙃You see, I had indeed been chewing on my tail for a few days,...
08/27/2026

Did they actually just accuse me of eating my own tail?! 😱🙃

You see, I had indeed been chewing on my tail for a few days, so my family had been keeping it bandaged and making sure I couldn’t get to it. Cone of shame to complete the look and keep me from my tail...or so they thought.

Then they went out for a bit, and I got busy.

When they came home, I had gotten everything off and somehow, 4–5 inches of my tail had disappeared.

My family thinks I ate it. I’m not talking!

We got in the car and came to VERGI 24/7 to have my now considerably shorter—and problematic—tail checked out. There hadn’t been any known trauma to explain why I started chewing on it, so my critical care team gave me a thorough exam and talked with my family about what needed to happen next.

Unfortunately, what remained of my injured tail couldn’t be saved.

I needed a tail amputation.

So we did that, and then I got to go home! I'm taking medications for pain and stress, along with antibiotics. I did have to come back for a recheck and a fresh bandage, but I’m doing much better now!

The hospital and my family still insist I did this to myself.

➡️I’m still not talking.⬅️

See ya’,
Indie

🏥VERGI 24/7 Medical Minute🏥

Tail amputations are not without possible complications. Some of those risks include:

1) Infection
2) Dehiscence - the wound or incision opening back up

🐾✨VETERINARY TECHNICIANS — JOIN OUR TEAM!✨🐾We’re adding to our team! VERGI 24/7 is hiring full-time Veterinary Technicia...
08/25/2026

🐾✨VETERINARY TECHNICIANS — JOIN OUR TEAM!✨🐾

We’re adding to our team! VERGI 24/7 is hiring full-time Veterinary Technicians for mid-shift and overnight positions in our emergency and critical care hospital.

At VERGI 24/7, we never stop learning. No two shifts are quite the same. You’ll work alongside some of the best and most experienced veterinary professionals, see fascinating cases, gain hands-on experience and continually build new skills.

Our work isn’t easy…and that’s part of what makes it so rewarding. You’ll help save lives, comfort animals and support families on some of their hardest days, while working alongside people who understand just how meaningful this job can be.

Emergency medicine takes a special kind of person. Things can move quickly. Adrenaline can run high. Mere seconds can matter. Strong communication, the ability to stay focused under pressure and an understanding that, in those moments, the patient and the people who love them come first are essential.

The exceptional patient care we provide requires more than technical skills. Do you notice what needs to be done and take initiative? Ask questions because you want to learn? Recognize when a patient’s condition or needs have changed and make sure the right person knows? Are you willing to speak up and ask for help when a patient needs it?

This job isn’t only about the big, lifesaving moments. It’s also about noticing the little things that affect an animal’s comfort, safety and well-being.

Our patients depend on us to be their biggest advocates, and being entrusted with their care is an honor we never take for granted.

What we offer:
• Competitive pay
• Full-time benefits
• Hands-on training and mentorship
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Experience with a wide variety of emergency and critical care cases
• A knowledgeable, experienced team
• A locally owned hospital serving Houston-area pets and their families

Our mission is to save lives, and every member of our team plays a role in that mission.

If you’re ready to learn, grow and do work that truly matters, we want to meet you.

📍 VERGI 24/7
8800 Katy Freeway, Suite 107 | Houston, TX
🐾 Emergency & Critical Care | Open 24/7

Interested? Send us your resume!
Email: [email protected]

We look forward to hearing from you!

✨🐾 CLIENT CARE COORDINATOR POSITION OPEN— JOIN OUR TEAM!🐾✨We’re adding to our team! VERGI 24/7 is hiring a part-time Cli...
08/25/2026

✨🐾 CLIENT CARE COORDINATOR POSITION OPEN— JOIN OUR TEAM!🐾✨

We’re adding to our team! VERGI 24/7 is hiring a part-time Client Care Coordinator to join our emergency and critical care hospital.

At VERGI 24/7, our Client Care Coordinators are much more than the people behind the front desk. They are the face of our hospital, the first point of contact for many of our clients and an essential link between the front of the hospital and our medical team.

Our work isn’t easy…and that’s part of what makes it so rewarding. You’ll help people on some of their hardest days, celebrate with them on some of their best and work alongside people who understand just how meaningful this job can be.

Emergency medicine takes a special kind of person. Things can move quickly. Emotions can run high. Mere seconds can matter. Staying calm, communicating clearly, understanding urgency and working together as a team are essential.

This role requires someone who can manage a lot at once without losing sight of the clients and patients in front of them. Phones are ringing, multiple patients may arrive at once, the medical team is communicating with you by radio, clients are waiting for updates and rooms need to be cleaned and ready for whoever comes through the door next. At the same time, you’re managing check-ins, calls, payments, records and communications between our clients and medical team.

Client Care Coordinators help bring order to all of it, managing the flow of the front of our hospital while keeping our clients informed and supported.

But just as important as managing everything at once is knowing when everything else needs to wait.

When an emergency comes through our doors, you need to recognize the urgency, respond calmly and advocate for that patient by making sure they get the medical attention they need. While our medical team takes over the patient’s care, you take care of the person who walked through the door with them.

Exceptional client care requires emotional intelligence, compassion and good judgment. You’ll meet people who are frightened, overwhelmed, relieved or grieving. Recognizing what they’re going through, understanding what they may need and knowing how to support them are essential parts of this role.

Our Client Care Coordinators also take ownership of our lobby and rooms, helping keep them clean, safe, comfortable and ready for the next patient and family.

You’ll need to be comfortable with the realities of working in an emergency veterinary hospital. Veterinary experience is helpful, but not required. You’ll learn emergency veterinary terminology and how our hospital operates. Experience with Instinct or other veterinary practice management/CRM software is a plus.

What we offer:
• Competitive pay
• Training and mentorship
• Opportunities to learn and grow
• Opportunities for advancement
• Experience in a fast-paced emergency and critical care environment
• A knowledgeable, experienced team
• A locally owned hospital serving Houston-area pets and their families

If you’re organized, observant, compassionate, calm under pressure, comfortable taking initiative and capable of keeping your focus when several things need your attention at once, we want to meet you.

📍 VERGI 24/7
8800 Katy Freeway, Suite 107 | Houston, TX
🐾 Emergency & Critical Care | Open 24/7

Interested? Send us your resume!
Email: [email protected]

We look forward to hearing from you!

Sometimes, a case is fairly clear-cut...and sometimes, it’s anything but. At VERGI 24/7, our team is prepared for both, ...
08/25/2026

Sometimes, a case is fairly clear-cut...and sometimes, it’s anything but. At VERGI 24/7, our team is prepared for both, plus everything in between!

Meet Birdie! Birdie is a very cute 4-year-old female Dachshund whose story at VERGI took about a month to unfold.

It all started when Birdie’s mom brought her to VERGI for vomiting and diarrhea. The doctor discussed several possible causes for her symptoms, including toxicity, infection, and gastrointestinal obstruction. A point-of-care ultrasound was performed and revealed a thickened stomach wall with surrounding swelling. These findings could be consistent with severe stomach inflammation or possibly an obstruction, although no obvious foreign body was seen at that time.

The risks of declining additional diagnostics and treatment were discussed, and Birdie’s mom elected supportive care at home. Birdie received fluids and medication to help control her vomiting.

About a week later, Birdie returned to our hospital. Her symptoms had initially improved but then returned. She was now also refusing to eat. Based on additional imaging and testing performed by Birdie’s primary veterinarian, no foreign body or evidence of pancreatic inflammation was identified. Birdie was diagnosed with enterocolitis, an inflammation of the digestive tract involving both the small and large intestines. She was prescribed antibiotics and gastrointestinal medications and was sent home with supportive care.

Birdie returned a third time because of continued vomiting. At that visit, Birdie’s mom elected to pursue only anti-vomiting medication. Our doctor explained that if Birdie experienced additional vomiting, she would need further evaluation, including assessment by an internal medicine specialist.

On Birdie’s fourth visit, she was urgently referred to VERGI by her primary veterinarian. At that point, Birdie had developed a septic abdomen, a severe and potentially life-threatening infection within the abdominal cavity. Additional imaging performed by her primary veterinarian had now revealed an intestinal obstruction along with gas within the abdomen.

Birdie arrived at VERGI lethargic and with a painful abdomen. She was rushed to surgery, where the source of the problem was discovered: a plastic bottle cap had caused a perforation in her intestine. The damaged portion of her intestine was surgically removed.

Birdie remained hospitalized for several days of postoperative care, including antibiotics and pain medication, and thankfully recovered well. She was discharged with instructions for incision care and activity restrictions.

Birdie’s case is a reminder that gastrointestinal symptoms can have many possible causes, and that the underlying cause may not always be immediately apparent. Throughout Birdie’s journey, her primary veterinarian, VERGI’s emergency team, and Birdie’s mom each made decisions based on the information and circumstances available to them at the time. Ultimately, continued evaluation revealed the obstruction and allowed Birdie to receive the surgery she needed.

We are so happy to see this sweet girl doing well and are grateful to everyone who helped her along the way!

Birdie's family reached out to us to share that because of the life-saving care she received at our hospital, she was able to celebrate her 4th birthday on August 8th!

Happy Belated Birthday, Birdie - we wish you a happy and healthy life, full of human approved treats only from here on out!

It’s Dog Day at the Houston Astros game! Come over and see us at the game today - say hi and pick up some goodies! A spe...
08/23/2026

It’s Dog Day at the Houston Astros game! Come over and see us at the game today - say hi and pick up some goodies! A special shout out to Elizabeth for organizing it. She even had to make a special trip back to VERGI to pick up more swag! It was a special two days and we met alot of people and their dogs. We hope you never need us, but if you do, we’re here for you!

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08/23/2026

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I had grand plans for the super gross treat I found, and as you can see, half of me appears introspective and maybe a ta...
08/22/2026

I had grand plans for the super gross treat I found, and as you can see, half of me appears introspective and maybe a tad bit sorry, and the other half knows I’d surely do it all over again...just being honest about that, Mom!

Apparently, being 12 and supposedly wise to the world does NOT mean that some dogs (ahem...that would be me) won’t still make questionable choices. Enter Exhibit A (the only exhibit, if we’re being honest): the carcass of some unfortunate wildlife creature.

I snacked on it.

We had been on this really great camping trip, exploring the Texas countryside, when I made my fantastic discovery. But on the drive back, I started to feel sick. Like, REALLY sick. That made for a memorable car ride. I began having diarrhea with some blood in it, and I also started vomiting - a LOT.

As soon as we got to Houston, we rushed straight to the animal emergency hospital. Mom told the VERGI team that she had caught me chewing on the carcass, so they took some x-rays to make sure I didn’t have a foreign body or bone fragments hiding away in my insides. Guess what? I didn’t! BUT, my bloodwork and additional testing indicated that I had pancreatitis.

The VERGI team gave me supportive care while keeping a close eye on me, and I started feeling better pretty quickly. That meant I was able to go home the next day! I have to take some medications at home, which I’m doing...I just pretend I’m a hunter in the wild and the pills are my prey.

Love,
Norbert 🐾

🏥 VERGI 24/7 MEDICAL MINUTE: Pancreatitis 🏥

The pancreas is a small but important organ that helps with digestion and blood sugar regulation. Pancreatitis happens when the pancreas becomes inflamed and can range from mild to severe.

Common signs can include vomiting, decreased appetite, lethargy, abdominal pain and diarrhea, which may sometimes contain blood. Pets can also become dehydrated, and severe cases can lead to serious complications affecting other organs.

There isn’t always an obvious reason pancreatitis develops. Eating an unusually fatty meal or getting into foods a pet doesn’t normally eat can be a trigger in some dogs, but pancreatitis is not always caused by dietary indiscretion. Certain medications and underlying diseases may also increase the risk, and in many cases, the exact cause is never known.

Treatment depends on the severity of the illness and may include IV fluids, pain medication, anti-nausea medication, nutritional support and close monitoring.

If your pet has repeated vomiting or diarrhea, refuses to eat, seems unusually lethargic or appears painful, it’s important to seek veterinary care.

This wasn’t your typical stomach upset: Charlie had Acute Hemorrhagic Diarrhea Syndrome. This is his story!I came to VER...
08/21/2026

This wasn’t your typical stomach upset: Charlie had Acute Hemorrhagic Diarrhea Syndrome. This is his story!

I came to VERGI 24/7 when my regular veterinarian told Mom I needed to go to the animal ER! When we got there, Mom told the team that my symptoms had rapidly worsened over the past two days, starting with vomiting and quickly progressing to bloody diarrhea.

My protein levels and blood pressure were low, and I had lost a lot of fluid from the vomiting and diarrhea. The Critical Care Team recommended IV fluids and a plasma transfusion to help stabilize me.

A plasma transfusion usually takes between 2 and 4 hours, and the team anticipated I’d need to stay hospitalized for at least 24–36 hours to manage my nausea and pain and gradually get me interested in food again.

Following the transfusion, my blood pressure improved, which meant they didn’t have to check it as often! My body temperature also returned to normal, and the frequency and severity of my diarrhea decreased significantly, too!

Before long, I was heading back home! My veterinary team sent me off with medications and care instructions to support my recovery at home. They also gave me this cute blanket to snuggle with!

Love,
Charlie 🐾

🏥VERGI 24/7 Medical Minute🏥

📌Acute Hemorrhagic Diarrhea Syndrome

Acute Hemorrhagic Diarrhea Syndrome, or AHDS, can cause a dog to become very sick, very quickly. It is characterized by the sudden onset of vomiting and profuse, often bloody diarrhea. The rapid loss of fluid can lead to severe dehydration and changes in circulation and blood pressure.

Treatment depends on the individual patient but often includes aggressive IV fluid therapy, medications to control nausea and pain, close monitoring and other supportive care. Some patients with significant protein loss or other complications may also need plasma transfusions.

If your dog suddenly develops severe or bloody diarrhea, especially with vomiting, weakness, lethargy or loss of appetite, don’t wait. Seek veterinary care right away.

Hi - I’m Red! I was playing with a friend when I hurt my toe. It was actually my toenail, if we are being technical. And...
08/20/2026

Hi - I’m Red!

I was playing with a friend when I hurt my toe. It was actually my toenail, if we are being technical. And man, can such a little thing bleed more than you might think!

We wrapped it and stopped the bleeding, then we rushed off to the animal emergency hospital…you know the one! VERGI 24/7!

They trimmed my nail once they gave me, and my toes, a thorough exam. I didn’t have to stay very long! They sent me home with antibiotics and some pain medication. The best part??! can go play with my friend again!

Between you and me, their medical game is strong, but they are not much of a nail salon, so I don’t recommend them for manis and pedis because they didn’t even offer paint my nails when they were done 💅😂

Bye, time to play!

Red

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