VEG ER for Pets
VEG ER for Pets is an emergency & critical care practice in Philadelphia, PA. Procedures include Diarrhea, Chemistry, Fluid therapy, and Feeding tubes.
About
VEG Northern Liberties is an emergency veterinary hospital in Philadelphia, open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including weekends and holidays. They provide emergency and urgent care for a wide range of pets, including cats, dogs, birds, reptiles, rodents, and other exotic animals. Services include emergency surgery, endoscopy, on-site diagnostics like ultrasounds and X-rays, and end-of-life care.
This hospital serves pet owners across Philadelphia, including areas like Fairmount, Fishtown, Port Richmond, and downtown Philadelphia. It is also within driving distance for clients from Bucks County, Delaware County, Montgomery County, Northeast Delaware, and South New Jersey. No appointments are needed, and pet owners can walk in or call ahead to speak directly with a veterinarian.
Surgical team
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Dr. Adrienne Bush
Dr. Bush grew up in the DC area but always loved visiting family around Philly and the Jersey shore. She completed her undergraduate degree at Rowan University and obtained her veterinary degree from the Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech. After finishing school, she worked in primary care and urgent care in the DC area. She relocated to the Philly area to a mixed animal urgent care practice and was drawn to emergency medicine. Dr. Bush joined VEG and has been with Northern Liberties since the hospital opened. She completed the Medical Director Apprenticeship, VEG ER certificate and is acupuncture certified. She is passionate about working with rDVMs, teaching, surgery, and pain management. Being able to improve the veterinary experience of customers, pets, and staff motivates her to the best leader she can for her team.
Procedures
- Diarrhea
- Chemistry
- Fluid therapy
- Feeding tubes
- Gastro issues
- Bone fracture or dislocations
- Vomiting
- Spleen removals
- Ear and eye infections
- Wounds
- Injuries
- Lethargy
- Bloodwork
- Treatment & hospitalization
- Exotic pet care
- End of life care
- Endoscopy
- Pain management options
- Humane euthanasia
- Foreign body removal
- Pyometra surgery
- Constipation
- Emergency care
- Splenectomies
- Lab tests
- Heart failure
- Oxygen therapy
- Emergency surgery
- Breathing problems
- Diagnostics and testing
- Limping
- Complete blood count
- Transfusions (red blood cells and plasma)
- Toxin ingestions
- Pet urgent care
- Emergency c-sections
Equipment
- Ultrasounds
- Point-of-care ultrasounds
- X-rays
- Complete abdominal ultrasounds
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Frequently asked questions
- What types of pets does VEG Northern Liberties treat?
- VEG Northern Liberties treats a wide variety of pets, including cats, dogs, birds, reptiles, rodents, and other exotic animals. They are equipped to handle emergencies for all pets, from small mammals like ferrets, rabbits, and guinea pigs to snakes (nonvenomous only), turtles, and lizards.
- Do I need an appointment for emergency care at VEG Northern Liberties?
- No, appointments are not needed at VEG Northern Liberties. Pet owners can walk in at any time for immediate care. It is also an option to call ahead to speak directly with a veterinarian before arriving.
- What diagnostic services are available on-site at VEG Northern Liberties?
- VEG Northern Liberties offers on-site diagnostic services including ultrasounds and X-rays, which provide same-day results. They also perform in-house bloodwork and other lab tests such as complete blood count, chemistry, point-of-care infectious disease testing, cytology, and urinalysis for faster diagnosis and treatment.
- Can pet owners stay with their pets during hospitalization at VEG Northern Liberties?
- Yes, if a pet requires overnight hospitalization, pet owners are welcome to stay with them. The facility provides amenities such as Wi-Fi, snacks, beverages, and a pillow and blanket to ensure comfort during their stay.
- What types of emergency surgeries does VEG Northern Liberties perform?
- VEG Northern Liberties has a highly skilled emergency veterinarian on staff to perform various emergency surgeries. These include emergency c-sections, foreign body removal, surgery for twisted stomach (GDV), spleen removals (splenectomies), and pyometra surgery (removal of an infected uterus).
Contact & hours
Address
180 W Girard Ave Unit 102A
Philadelphia
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