VEG ER for Pets
VEG ER for Pets is an emergency & critical care practice in New York, NY. Procedures include transfusions (red blood cells and plasma), emergency C-sections, Pet Ultrasound and X-rays, and splenectomies (removal of the spleen).
About
VEG Emergency Vet in Upper East Side, New York, is a 24/7 emergency and urgent care animal hospital. They provide immediate veterinary attention for a wide range of emergencies, including accidents, toxin ingestions, breathing problems, gastrointestinal issues, and injuries. The hospital is equipped to perform emergency surgeries such as foreign body removal, GDV surgery, pyometra surgery, emergency C-sections, and splenectomies. They also offer endoscopy, on-site ultrasound and X-rays, and in-house diagnostics and testing.
This VEG location serves pet parents in Manhattan’s Upper East Side, East Harlem, Midtown East, and Upper West Side neighborhoods, and is also a short distance from Long Island City. They treat all types of pets, including cats, dogs, rabbits, birds, reptiles, and exotic animals. No appointments are needed; pet owners can call or walk in for immediate care.
Surgical team
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Dr. Joyce Wagner
Prior to joining VEG, Dr. Wagner practiced emergency medicine in New York for over 15 years and was the Medical Director for a specialty and emergency center. Dr. Wagner is certified as a RECOVER CPR instructor.
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Dr. Anna Eickhoff
Procedures
- transfusions (red blood cells and plasma)
- emergency C-sections
- Pet Ultrasound and X-rays
- splenectomies (removal of the spleen)
- oxygen therapy
- point-of-care infectious disease testing
- Treatment and Hospitalizations
- Vet Surgery
- pyometra surgery (removal of an infected uterus)
- fluid therapy
- feeding tubes
- Endoscopy
- complete blood count
- chemistry
- Diagnostics and Testing
- surgery for GDV (twisted stomach)
- Emergency Care
- End-of-life Care
- Pet Urgent Care
- cytology
- urinalysis
- Exotic Pet Care
- foreign body removal
Equipment
- complete abdominal ultrasounds
- point-of-care ultrasounds
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Frequently asked questions
- What types of pets does VEG Emergency Vet in Upper East Side treat?
- VEG Emergency Vet in Upper East Side treats all types of pets, including cats, dogs, rabbits, birds, reptiles, and exotic animals. They are skilled to handle emergency care for avians, reptiles, and all types of exotic pets, stating they will treat any animal that fits through the door.
- Do I need an appointment to bring my pet to VEG Emergency Vet in Upper East Side?
- No, appointments are not needed at VEG Emergency Vet in Upper East Side. Pet owners can call or walk in 24/7 for immediate care. Emergency vet care starts the moment you walk in the door.
- Can I stay with my pet during their emergency treatment at VEG Emergency Vet?
- Yes, at VEG Emergency Vet, pet owners are encouraged to stay with their pet the entire time, even if surgery is involved. The hospital has an open design plan, and they offer a comfy space for pet parents to stay overnight with their hospitalized pet, complete with Wi-Fi, snacks, beverages, a pillow, and a blanket.
- What surgical procedures are offered at VEG Emergency Vet?
- A highly trained emergency veterinarian is always on site to perform critical procedures. The veterinary team is skilled in a wide 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 Emergency Vet 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 will triage urgent care for pets immediately upon arrival.
Contact & hours
Address
1215 2nd Ave
New York
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