Leading Animal 24/7 Emergency Clinic in St. Petersburg.
CALL 727-888-2191 NOW FOR OUR 24/7 ER
End of Life Care • Hospitalization • Surgery • Diagnostics • Imaging • Critical Care
Providing Tampa Bay with a local breed of care.
You never need an appointment. Beacon 24/7 Veterinary ER in St. Petersburg is always ready to welcome you and your pet with open arms. We're the compassionate choice for pet owners who need immediate emergency care and a comforting environment for their trusting companions.
We believe in modern medicine and old-fashioned snuggles.
We blend the warmth of a local vet with the advanced skills of a major veterinary hospital. Dr. Ellen Buerkett and our expert team of emergency veterinary doctors and nurses deliver a new standard of pet care to St. Petersburg and the Tampa Bay area. The well-being of your furry family member is our top concern, and we strive to make every visit as comfortable as possible.
24/7 Walk-Ins
We're the only St. Petersburg animal hospital open every hour of every day, all year long. No need for an appointment—just call or come in when you need us.
Immediate Care & Comfort
Every visit to Beacon starts with fast, compassionate care for every pet and their people.
No Pauses Ever
We never turn away patients or send them elsewhere. You can rely on us for continuous, dedicated care.
Locally owned & operated
Dr. Ellen Buerkett, a Palm Harbor native, and her husband, Nathan Buerkett, are proud St. Petersburg residents, committed to serving their community.
Stay or drop off
Choose to stay with your pet in our cozy lobby while we treat them, or drop them off for care and return later.
Experienced ER Vets
Our experienced emergency veterinarians are always on-site, ready to help—even on holidays and overnight.
Acute emergency care for your cutie.
Our caring team of doctors, nurses, and staff provides a full range of emergency veterinary services. We focus on what matters most: your pet's comfort and care and your peace of mind.
Kindness will be administered upon arrival.
End-of-Life Care
Surgery
Imaging & Diagnostics
Critical Care & Hospitalization
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.”
Your Pet's Emergency Is Our Priority—Beacon Is Always There for You 24/7
Is your furry friend facing an unexpected health crisis? Don't wait—Beacon is St. Petersburg's only locally owned 24/7 pet ER, and we're always prepared to provide the compassionate, expert care your pet needs.
2909 4th Street North St. Petersburg, FL
(727) 888-2191