Tampa Bay’s only locally-owned 24/7 Pet ER.

Providing Tampa Bay a local breed of ER pet care.

Emergency & Critical Care • In- house Imaging & Diagnostics • Emergent Surgery • Transfusions • 24/7 Hospitalization • End of Life Care

We believe in modern medicine and
old-fashioned snuggles.

Our doors and hearts are always open. Beacon 24/7 Veterinary ER is the go-to team of emergency veterinarians in St. Petersburg for pet parents seeking immediate emergency care and comfort for the furriest members of their family.

About Our Team

24/7 Walk-Ins

We are St. Petersburg’s only 24/7/365 veterinary ER and animal hospital. And you never need an appointment.

Immediate Care & Comfort

Every Beacon treatment plan begins with prompt, compassionate care for everyone.

No Pauses Ever

We never pause service or redirect patients to other ERs or vet clinics in St. Petersburg.

Locally owned & operated

Palm Harbor native, Dr. Ellen Buerkett and her husband, Nathan Buerkett reside in St. Petersburg.

Stay or drop off

For convenience, pet parents may leave during treatment or stay in our comfortable lobby.

Experienced ER Vets

A skilled emergency veterinarian is always on-site and available. Yes, even on holidays and in the middle of the night.

Acute emergency care for your cutie.

Our experienced and empathetic team of doctors, nurses, and support staff provide a comprehensive range of acute emergency care services while maintaining their focus on what matters most – the comfort and care of your pet and their loving family.

Yes, kindness will be administered upon arrival.

Critical Care & Hospitalization
Imaging & Diagnostics
Surgery
End of Life Care

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Cate C.
St. Petersburg, FL

“This vet was recommended and I was very pleased. The offices are super clean with very interesting artwork. They were kind and compassionate from the initial phone call to the front desk, the vet tech and the vet herself.”

Larry H.
St. Petersburg, FL

“They are a kind & caring vet staff, who are immensely competent, and whose treatment gave us priceless peace of mind that we chose the right vet hospital - as difficult as the situation was. We cannot thank you enough.”