VEG ER for Pets: Transparent, compassionate emergency veterinary care in the Upper East Side
VEG ER for Pets in the Upper East Side at 1215 2nd Ave provides round-the-clock emergency veterinary care in an open-plan, open-hospital setting. The team explains treatments clearly, works with clients' budgets, and delivers quick, effective care. Clients praise the compassionate staff and transparent communication during critical moments.
1215 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10065, USA
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Immediate medical attention for pets in critical conditions, available round-the-clock with no appointments needed.
Stay with your pet during treatment in our transparent, stress-reducing environment to provide comfort and oversight.
Rapid blood tests, urine analysis, and imaging to quickly diagnose and address pet health issues.
Urgent medical interventions such as urinary blockage relief and life-saving surgeries performed by experienced veterinarians.
Supportive and empathetic services for euthanasia, including private rooms and personalized attention for grieving families.
Flexible payment options and transparent cost discussions to accommodate various financial situations.
Overall rating
Kristlyn Abreu
The open-hospital setup let me stay with my Yorkie Nova the whole time, making everything calmer and more transparent. She’s usually wary of strangers and barks a lot, but was remarkably calm and cooperative with Dr. Basit she was gentle and patient. The team was compassionate, explained everything clearly, worked generously with my financial situation, and gave quick, effective treatment. Nova’s recovering well at home highly recommend!
Christine Jones
This was my second time at upper east side VEG and will be where I immediately turn if I need emergency animal care in the future. 3 years ago they euthanized my 20 year old cat with such care for her and myself, I decided to come back when another cat had a urinary blockage. I can not say enough about the incredible kindness and positive culture this round the clock staff has, quickly performing the emergency procedure and then taking incredible care over 72 hours to make sure his blood tests were back to a safe level to go home. Their open plan area and 24/7 visitation is a game changer, and I felt welcome, informed, and a part of his care.
Erez Ron
Im sitting here writing this review in tears of joy thanx to this amazing hospital that saved the love of my life! I couldn’t be more grateful to each and every one of the staff members but a HUGE shoutout to my 2 new hero’s Dr. Blair Keffer and Dr. Hira Basit who took such extra care of my MiMi and of me! I cant thank you all enough! Theres a bit more work to be done but you saved her from the horrible situation she was in and gave her another chance in life with me! We both thank you so much!!!! We will def see each other again but on good terms!
KATT
I first discovered the location in Paramus New Jersey in the middle of an emergency with one of my fur babies. When I found myself in another emergency I immediately called Paramus and was told they had another location in Manhattan which was closer to me. I've had so many terrible experiences with vets in the city, not to mention how expensive they are due to the high rents, I wasn't sure I wanted to try my luck but I was so worried about my baby I decided to try it. Also, their rating was high so I took a chance. They were amazing and I was literally in and out of there in less than 40 minutes. They literally acted like they cared about my fur baby. They spoke to him with love and respect and treated him with so much kindness even though he was being kind of rude because he was uncomfortable. I will be coming back and telling everybody about them. They were truly amazing!
Erika Garcia
I don't usually write reviews, but I want to thank VEG. My dog, Nikey, was sick for almost a week. I took her to the vet, but they never gave me clear answers or explained how sick she was. I went back and forth to the vet for a week, spending over $4,000, thinking she would recover. On Sunday night, I saw Nikey, and clearly, she wasn't recovering at all. As a pet owner, you get the feeling something seriously wrong is happening. I did my research and ended up here at VEG. They treated my dog immediately, with blood and urine tests. Dr. Catherine Lang was very compassionate yet honest with me and explained how sick Nikey was and that, unfortunately, I would have to make a decision. She was clear, honest, yet emphatic. She took the time to explain Nikey's situation. I didn't want my Nikey to go (I had lost my brother two weeks earlier, so I wasn't ready for this), but I also didn't want her to suffer. The staff was also very kind and attentive; they made me understand that I wasn't a bad owner for the decision I had to make. They gave me a room for privacy, so I could spend time with Nikey. They never rushed me or anything. In the midst of my pain, they made me feel calm and made me feel cared about. Thank you to the staff and Dr. Lang. I miss my Nikey, but she's no longer suffering.
