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
Beacon Emergency Veterinary Hospital in St. Petersburg provides 24/7 emergency and urgent care for dogs and cats with no appointment needed. Located on 4th Street North near Historic Old Northeast, we treat walk-in emergencies with surgery, endoscopy, blood transfusions, in-house imaging, and hospitalization. As a locally owned, veterinarian-led ER, we offer expert care at a lower cost than corporate hospitals. We focus on comfort for both pets and people, offering overnight stays, drop-offs, and a warm, supportive team when life gets hard. Come see why we’re Tampa Bay’s local breed of emergency 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.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
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Nope! Walk-ins are always welcome — no appointment or referral is required. However, calling ahead can help our team prepare, gather important information, and potentially save time when you arrive.
📍 St. Petersburg: (727) 619-4800
📍 Riverview: (813) 808-8070
What matters most is getting your pet to us — so if you don’t have time to call, just come. We’ll be ready. -
We have two Beacon 24/7 pet emergency locations:
📍 St. Petersburg: 2909 4th St N, at the corner of 29th Ave N across from Fresh Market and near Trader Joe’s and Wild Fork. Our entrance & parking is behind the building off 29th Ave N.
📍 Riverview: 13141 US Highway 301 S, at the northeast corner of Big Bend and 301, in the same plaza as QDOBA.
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Beacon is an emergency hospital primarily focused on the treatment and care of dogs and cats. However, our doctors come from a variety of backgrounds and may feel comfortable treating other species depending on their experience. Since our presiding doctors rotate, we recommend calling ahead so we can assess our team’s ability to help with your pet’s species.
📍 St. Petersburg: (727) 619-4800
📍 Riverview: (813) 808-8070 -
Yes — we’re open 24/7, 365 days a year, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Our team is always here for you, no matter when an emergency strikes.
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.”
No appointment needed.
St. Petersburg
2909 4th Street North
St. Petersburg, FL
727-619-4800
Riverview
13141 US-301
Riverview, FL 33578
813-808-8070