VEG ER for Pets
VEG ER for Pets is an emergency & critical care practice in Peabody, MA. Procedures include Bloodwork, Urinalysis, Splenectomies (removal of the spleen), and Emergency C-sections.
About
VEG ER for Pets in Peabody, MA, is a 24-hour emergency and urgent care animal hospital. The facility provides comprehensive emergency medical care for a wide range of pets, including dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, reptiles, chinchillas, and other exotic animals. Services include on-site diagnostic testing, endoscopies, oxygen therapy, pain management, and various surgeries.
The hospital operates 24/7 with no appointments needed, allowing pet owners to walk in for immediate care. Serving Essex County, including areas like Middleton, Reading, and Salem, the clinic emphasizes a patient-first approach where pet parents can stay with their pets throughout treatment, even during procedures or overnight hospitalization.
Surgical team
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Dr. Jaclyn Jacobson
Dr. Jaclyn Jacobson earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, completing her clinical year at the University of Wisconsin, Madison.
Procedures
- Bloodwork
- Urinalysis
- Splenectomies (removal of the spleen)
- Emergency C-sections
- Oxygen therapy
- Foreign body removal
- Pyometra surgery (removal of an infected uterus)
- Cytology
- Complete blood count
- Transfusions (red blood cells and plasma)
- Endoscopies
- Chemistry
- Surgery for GDV (twisted stomach)
- Fluid therapy
- Point-of-care infectious disease testing
- Humane euthanasia
- Pain management
- Feeding tubes
- Surgeries
Equipment
- X-rays
- Point-of-care ultrasounds
- Complete abdominal ultrasounds
Photos
Photos via Google · Kitty Mullins, Mark Perry, Steven Mahoney, VEG ER for Pets
Frequently asked questions
- What types of pets does VEG ER for Pets in Peabody treat?
- VEG ER for Pets in Peabody provides emergency medical care for a wide range of animals. This includes cats, dogs, birds, rabbits, reptiles, chinchillas, and other exotic animals. They state that if a pet fits through the door, they will see it.
- Can pet owners stay with their pets during treatment at VEG ER for Pets?
- Yes, VEG ER for Pets in Peabody operates with an open-concept hospital design, allowing pet owners to stay by their pet's side throughout the entire treatment process. This includes staying with them even if surgery is involved or during overnight hospitalization, where amenities like blankets, snacks, beverages, and Wi-Fi are provided.
- What surgical procedures are performed at VEG ER for Pets in Peabody?
- The emergency veterinarians at VEG ER for Pets are skilled in various critical procedures. These include foreign body removal, surgery for GDV (twisted stomach), pyometra surgery (removal of an infected uterus), emergency C-sections, and splenectomies (removal of the spleen).
- Does VEG ER for Pets offer financial assistance for pet owners in need?
- Yes, VEG partners with the non-profit Veterinary Care Foundation through its VEG Cares program. This initiative uses donations from local families, fundraisers, and partners to help provide life-saving care for pets whose owners may be facing financial distress, pets from local animal rescue organizations, or victims of natural disasters.
- What types of diagnostic tests are available on-site at VEG ER for Pets?
- VEG ER for Pets offers in-house diagnostic testing for faster results. These tests include complete blood count, chemistry, point-of-care infectious disease testing, cytology, and urinalysis. They also perform X-rays and point-of-care ultrasounds on-site.