VEG ER for Pets
VEG ER for Pets is an emergency & critical care practice in Commack, NY. Procedures include Treatment and Hospitalizations, Urinalysis, Exotic Pet Care, and Endoscopy.
About
VEG ER for Pets in Commack, NY, is a 24/7 emergency and urgent care animal hospital serving dogs, cats, birds, and exotic pets. The clinic provides immediate care for a wide range of emergencies, including trauma, toxin ingestions, breathing problems, and bone fractures. They also offer urgent care for conditions like vomiting, limping, and ear infections. On-site services include vet surgery, endoscopy, ultrasound, X-rays, and in-house diagnostics.
The hospital operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays, and does not require appointments; pet owners can walk in or call to speak with a veterinarian. They serve Suffolk County and are accessible from nearby areas like Elwood, Hauppauge, Kings Park, and Smithtown. Pet parents are encouraged to stay with their pets throughout their treatment and hospitalization.
Surgical team
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Mario Costa
Dr. Costa was born and raised in Queens, NY and has practiced medicine at a general practice for two years before returning to emergency medicine. A VEG ER doctor since 2021, Dr. Costa became a Medical Director in 2024.
Procedures
- Treatment and Hospitalizations
- Urinalysis
- Exotic Pet Care
- Endoscopy
- Oxygen therapy
- Diagnostics and Testing
- Emergency C-sections
- Splenectomies
- Complete blood count
- Pyometra surgery (removal of an infected uterus)
- End-of-life Care
- Chemistry
- Feeding tubes
- Pet Urgent Care
- Emergency Care
- Point-of-care infectious disease testing
- Lab tests
- Fluid therapy
- Transfusions (red blood cells and plasma)
- Surgery for GDV (twisted stomach)
- Foreign body removal
- Vet Surgery
- Cytology
- Bloodwork
Equipment
- Pet Ultrasound
- Point-of-care ultrasounds
- Complete abdominal ultrasounds
- X-rays
Photos
Photos via Google · VEG ER for Pets, Barbara Nuñez, Kyra Walls, Deanna Manchester, Sandra Bucher
Frequently asked questions
- What types of pets does VEG ER for Pets treat?
- VEG ER for Pets treats a wide variety of animals, including dogs, cats, birds, and exotic pets such as small mammals, ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, reptiles, turtles, snakes (nonvenomous only), and lizards. They state they will see any pet that fits through the door.
- Does VEG ER for Pets require an appointment for emergency care?
- No, VEG ER for Pets does not require appointments for emergency care. Pet owners can walk in 24/7 for immediate attention. They also recommend calling ahead so the team can be familiar with the situation upon arrival.
- Can pet owners stay with their pets during treatment at VEG ER for Pets?
- Yes, pet owners are welcome to stay with their pets throughout the entire time at VEG ER for Pets, even during surgery or overnight hospitalization. The clinic aims to make the experience less stressful by keeping pets and their owners together.
- What types of surgical procedures are performed at VEG ER for Pets?
- VEG ER for Pets performs a range of emergency surgeries, including 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 urgent care services?
- Yes, VEG offers Pet Urgent Care for injuries and illnesses that cannot wait, such as vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, limping, wounds, ear infections, eye problems, and constipation. They triage urgent care cases immediately upon arrival.