24 Hour Emergency Vet Hospital and Urgent Pet Care in Boston, Massachusetts
Dr. Lindsay Kendrick
Medical Director
University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Kendrick practiced general medicine prior to joining VEG in 2022. She was appointed Medical Director in November of 2023. When she is not in the hospital, she can be found spending time with her kids, most often in an ice arena watching them play hockey!
VEG veterinary clinic in Boston, Massachusetts is open 24 hours, 7 days a week, offering emergency and urgent care to pets of Suffolk County when it’s needed most.
24-HOUR EMERGENCY VETERINARY HOSPITAL IN BOSTON
VEG animal hospital is located on Stuart St, between Berkeley St and Arlington St; just southwest of the Boston Public Garden and within minutes of the Boston Waterfront, Mission Hill, and Roxbury.
Our animal care team is prepared for any veterinary emergency, providing expert pet care for dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, reptiles, chinchillas, and other exotic animals! So, whether your dog is sporting a limp after zoomies at the Carleton Court Dog Park or your cat has ingested something toxic, or you have a hamster that can’t stop sneezing, call us or walk in — no appointments taken.
PARKING INFORMATION FOR OUR BOSTON ANIMAL HOSPITAL
You’ll find our front entrance on Stuart St (not Columbus Ave) and free street parking between 8 PM- 8 AM; call for parking garage locations. Need help bringing your pet inside? Give us a ring – one of our VEGgies will meet you out front.
WHY PET PARENTS CHOOSE VEG FOR PET EMERGENCIES
At VEG pet clinic in Boston, pets receive an elevated level of care, and pet parents are provided with a less stressful experience. After all, you can’t plan for an emergency, and they can be quite scary. The dedicated team at VEG does everything to help you through this and give your pet the medical excellence they deserve. Some features at VEG include:
- An open floor plan hospital where you can stay by your pet’s side the entire visit
- A dedicated, compassionate vet team available day and night, weekends and holidays too
- On-site testing, point-of-care ultrasounds, and x-rays
- A surgical suite with a viewing window if you opt to watch your pet’s surgery
- Collaboration with your primary care vet, including the timely sharing of patient files
- Wifi, blanket, and snacks if you stay overnight with your hospitalized pet.
why choose veg
customer-focused veterinary emergency care
call us 24/7
Pet emergencies shouldn’t be put on hold. Call and speak with a veterinarian to get your medical questions answered.
see a vet now
No appointment needed, come in 24/7. Emergency vet care starts the moment you walk in the door.
stay together
No waiting and wondering in a lobby. Stay with your pet the entire time and get as involved as you like in their care.
stress less
At VEG, we make a scary situation less stressful. We sit on the floor with your pet, or wherever they’re most comfortable.
open now for:
Emergencies
High-quality critical care for when the unexpected happens.
point-of-care ultrasound
Non-invasive, soft-tissue imaging with same-day results.
urgent care
For injuries or illnesses that simply cannot wait.
x-rays
Performed on site to immediately diagnose fractures, stones, foreign ingestions, and more.
diagnostics + testing
Done right in our hospital for less wait time and fast results.
end-of-life care
Comfortable, compassionate, close-to-home care during the most difficult time.
surgery
A high-quality veterinarian is on site for emergency operations.
treatment + hospitalization
Care starts right away; if your pet needs to stay overnight, you can too.
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