VEG ER for Pets
VEG ER for Pets is an emergency & critical care practice in Clifton, NJ. Procedures include Splenectomies (removal of the spleen), Oxygen therapy, Diagnostics and Testing, and Fluid therapy.
About
VEG ER for Pets in Clifton, NJ, operates as a 24-hour emergency veterinary hospital and urgent pet care center, open 24/7. The clinic provides emergency and life-saving medical care for a wide range of pets, including cats, dogs, birds, rabbits, and other exotic animals. Their emergency-trained team is equipped to handle various emergencies, from dehydration to surgical procedures, with a focus on fear-free care.
The hospital serves pet parents in Passaic County and the surrounding areas, including Bloomfield, Hackensack, Montclair, Nutley, and Passaic. Patients can walk in for immediate attention without an appointment, and a doctor will perform triage promptly. Pet owners are encouraged to stay by their pet's side throughout the care experience, even during overnight hospitalization, and the clinic collaborates with primary care veterinarians.
Surgical team
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Dr. Lex Roura
Dr. Roura started her veterinary career at VEG; while in clinics at University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, she applied as the first VEG NERD (New ER Doctor) and helped pilot the program, leading the way for future NERDs.
Procedures
- Splenectomies (removal of the spleen)
- Oxygen therapy
- Diagnostics and Testing
- Fluid therapy
- Vet Surgery
- Treatment and Hospitalizations
- Pyometra surgery (removal of an infected uterus)
- Complete blood count
- Point-of-care infectious disease testing
- Chemistry
- Exotic Pet Care
- Transfusions (red blood cells and plasma)
- Urinalysis
- Foreign body removal
- Emergency Care
- Emergency C-sections
- X-rays
- Feeding tubes
- Endoscopy
- Cytology
- Surgery for GDV (twisted stomach)
- Pet Ultrasound
- End-of-life Care
- Pet Urgent Care
Photos
Photos via Google · VEG ER for Pets, dismal girl, Nikki Klingler, Elissa Kordulak, Marion X. Bertaud
Frequently asked questions
- What types of pets does VEG ER for Pets treat?
- VEG ER for Pets provides medical services for all pets, including cats, dogs, birds, rabbits, and various exotic animals. Their team is skilled in handling emergency care for avians, reptiles, and all types of exotic pets, treating any animal that fits through their door.
- Does VEG ER for Pets require appointments for emergency care?
- No, VEG ER for Pets does not require appointments for emergency care. The clinic operates on a walk-in basis 24/7, as they deal with emergencies that cannot be planned. Pet owners can call ahead or simply walk in for immediate attention.
- Can pet owners stay with their pets during treatment or hospitalization?
- Yes, pet owners are welcome to stay by their pet's side throughout the entire care experience, even if their pet is hospitalized overnight. VEG promotes a "stay together" approach, allowing pet parents to be involved in their pet's care without waiting in a separate lobby.
- What types of urgent care conditions does VEG ER for Pets treat?
- VEG ER for Pets offers urgent care for injuries and illnesses such as vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, limping, wounds, ear infections, eye problems, and constipation. Upon arrival, an emergency veterinarian will immediately triage the pet's condition.
- What is the VEG Cares program?
- VEG Cares is a program that partners with the non-profit Veterinary Care Foundation to provide life-saving care for pets in need within the community. Through donations, VEG emergency veterinarians and nurses are empowered to offer treatment to pets whose owners may face financial difficulties, pets from rescue organizations, or victims of natural disasters.