24 Hour Emergency Vet Hospital and Urgent Pet Care in Upper East Side, New York
Dr. Joyce Wagner
Medical Director
Middlebury College; Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine; NYC Veterinary Specialists, small animal medicine and surgery rotating internship
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.
Our VEG veterinary emergency hospital in Manhattan’s Upper East Side is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week to provide the highest quality of emergency and urgent vet care for pets in NYC. VEG’s vet staff treats all types of pets: cats, dogs, rabbits, birds, reptiles, and exotic animals.
24-HOUR EMERGENCY VET CARE IN UES
VEG is conveniently located on 2nd Ave between 63rd St and 64th St. We’re available for pet parents on the Upper East Side, as well as NYC’s East Harlem, Midtown East, and Upper West Side neighborhoods. This ER for pets is also a short distance from Long Island City. Call us or just walk in – no appointments taken.
PARKING FOR OUR UES, MANHATTAN VEG
There are parking garages on various nearby streets:
- E 63rd St (around the corner from VEG)
- E 64th St
- E 65th St
On-street parking available depending on the day/time.
If you think you’ll need help getting your pet inside, just give us a call. One of our VEGgies will meet you at the door.
IMMEDIATE VET CARE—OPEN 24/7 INCLUDING HOLIDAYS
Come to VEG emergency clinic on the Upper East Side and expect:
- Prompt, compassionate pet emergency care where you’ll see an ER vet right away
- An emergency-trained vet team ready to provide skilled, round-the-clock medical care
- An open design plan hospital, where you can stay by your pet’s side the entire time
- Record sharing and collaboration with your primary care vet for a seamless experience
- A comfy space in our hospital if you choose to stay overnight with your hospitalized pet
VEG is open 24/7 for all kinds of emergencies. So, whether your cat needs emergency surgery or your dog just seems “off” after a day of socializing at the Carl Schurz Park, come to VEG for urgent pet care when you need it most.
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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