your pet can't tell you if it's an emergency,
but veg's experienced vets can
Avoid the guessing game and don’t delay. From accident wounds to vomiting to complex surgeries, VEG is your local 24/7 emergency clinic for any kind of pet — even exotics.
EMERGENCY VETS AND URGENT CARE IN Greenwich - Cos Cob, CT
welcome to VEG Greenwich!
Dr. Alex Blutinger
Medical Director
Brandeis University, MA; University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine; Animal Medical Center, NYC - residency
Dr. Blutinger is a boarded emergency and critical care (ECC) specialist. Post-residency, he worked at a specialty hospital in NYC for several years before joining VEG in 2021 with a passion for teaching. Special interests: CPR, trauma-related care, and toxicities. Dr. Blutinger is actively involved in veterinary literature and has authored several publications (JVECC, JAVMA, Clinician's Brief, Plumb's). He currently writes for Plumb’s Pro, where he assumes the role of toxicology section editor. He shares his expertise by presenting at various conferences, including IVECCS 2018, NYVET 2022, and IVECCS 2023.
VEG veterinary emergency hospital in Greenwich, Connecticut is open 24 hours, 7 days a week offering the highest quality of pet emergency care in Fairfield County. Our team provides pet care to all pets: dogs, cats, birds, and exotics.
EMERGENCY VET CARE NEAR YOU
We’re conveniently located in the Cos Cob neighborhood, just minutes from Old Greenwich, Port Chester, NY, Rye, NY, and Stamford. VEG’s animal hospital is on E Putnam Ave/Rt. 1, between Robertson Lane and River Rd.
VET SERVICES IN GREEWICH INCLUDE:
- Diagnostic testing
- Endoscopies
- Oxygen therapy
- Pain management
- Surgeries
- Ultrasounds
- X-rays and more
Call us if you’re not sure if it’s an emergency; an ER-trained vet will answer your questions in one phone call. Walk in anytime and your pet will receive immediate vet attention. No appointments needed or taken.
From treating your dog for a limp after a hike through Babcock Preserve to performing a surgical procedure on your cat, VEG Greenwich can help when your pet is in crisis or is showing a behavior that is out of the ordinary.
VEG’s 24-hour vet hospital in Cos Cob has an open floor plan hospital and you can always be by your pet’s side. We’ll collaborate with your family vet, and provide compassionate animal care from a team of expert veterinary doctors, veterinary nurses, and vet assistants anytime, night or day.
PARKING INFORMATION
The parking lot is directly outside our VEG veterinary emergency hospital entrance. If it’s full, find more parking on Robertson Lane. Need help bringing your pet inside? Give us a call – one of our VEGgies will gladly meet you at the door.
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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