diff --git a/litellm/llms/vertex_ai/vertex_embeddings/transformation.py b/litellm/llms/vertex_ai/vertex_embeddings/transformation.py
index dd3dbfa0319..eae42a980b9 100644
--- a/litellm/llms/vertex_ai/vertex_embeddings/transformation.py
+++ b/litellm/llms/vertex_ai/vertex_embeddings/transformation.py
@@ -229,7 +229,7 @@ class VertexAITextEmbeddingConfig(LiteLLMBaseModel):
         if VertexBGEConfig.is_bge_model(model):
             return VertexBGEConfig.transform_response(response=response, model=model, model_response=model_response)
 
-        if not isinstance(response, dict) or "predictions" not in response:
+        if "predictions" not in response:
             raise ValueError("Vertex embedding response missing 'predictions' field")
 
         _predictions: Final = response["predictions"]
@@ -260,7 +260,7 @@ class VertexAITextEmbeddingConfig(LiteLLMBaseModel):
         """
         Transforms a vertex fine-tuned model embedding response to an openai response format.
         """
-        if not isinstance(response, dict) or "predictions" not in response:
+        if "predictions" not in response:
             raise ValueError("Vertex embedding response missing 'predictions' field")
 
         _predictions: Final = response["predictions"]