24 Hour Emergency Vet and Urgent Pet Care in
Newton, Massachusetts
Dr. Jessica Bishop
Medical Director
Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Bishop started her career in veterinary medicine in 2005. She wore several veterinary hats during undergrad and veterinary school, gaining exposure to general practice, internal medicine, radiology, and zoo medicine, working as a receptionist, assistant,and animal care intern. She fell in love with emergency medicine working as an ER technician. After graduating in 2013, she completed a small animal rotating internship at New England Animal Medical Center, and worked there as an emergency-critical care associate, primarily overnights, until she joined VEG in 2019. She was inspired to make the move to VEG after learning about the culture of keeping people and pets together, the open concept, and the opportunities for emergency doctors to learn, grow, and develop, both medically and professionally.
Sometimes it’s obvious when your pet needs immediate help. But sometimes they just seem “off.” That’s where our emergency vets in Newton come in. From vomiting to complex surgeries, we treat emergency and urgent care needs for all kinds of pets—even avians and exotics! Discover the VEG difference, with our open floor plan hospitals, pet-parent participation, and an emergency-focused team that’s always ready to expect the unexpected.
Our Newton pet emergency hospital is located within minutes of Dedham, Roslindale, Waban, and Wellesley.
The main entrance to VEG Newton is in the parking lot behind the building. Parking lot is accessible via Needham St. and features electric vehicle chargers.
If you need assistance getting your pet into the hospital, call ahead—one of our VEGgies will meet you at the door. Your pet will receive urgent vet care and you never have to leave their side.
VEG Newton is a VEG Blood Bank location, which provides blood for canines. These donations help save the lives of dogs in need of transfusions. The blood we store can be available to a VEG hospital or shared with a local veterinarian. It’s one more way VEG can give back to the community. You can help by signing up your dog to be a blood donor. Find out more or ask one of our VEGgies about the VEG Blood Bank.
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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