Emergency Vet and Urgent Care in Alexandria, VA
Welcome to VEG Alexandria!
Sometimes it’s obvious when your pet needs immediate help. But sometimes they just seem “off.” That’s where our emergency vets in Alexandria 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 Alexandria, VA pet emergency hospital, at the intersection of Duke Street and N Jordan Road, is located within minutes of Huntington, Mt. Vernon, and Springfield.
Parking for our Alexandria pet hospital is convenient, with a large lot and accessible parking spaces near our front door. 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.
Dr. Nastassia Germain
Medical Director VEG Georgetown, VEG Alexandria
St. John’s University; St. George's University School of Veterinary Medicine (Phi Zeta Honor Society)
Born in Brooklyn and raised in South Jamaica, Queens (Go Mets!), Dr. Germain’s love of animals and medicine began in elementary school. This passion took her through to her clinical training and a rigorous rotating medicine and surgery internship. Her senior clinician was none other than future VEG CEO & Founder David Bessler! Dr. Germain joined VEG in 2015 and has never looked back. She moved to Maryland to open VEG’s Georgetown DC location in 2021 and opened VEG Pikesville. An inspiring leader in veterinary medicine, Dr. Germain now brings her vast knowledge and skills to VEG Alexandria. In her free time, Dr. Germain loves spending time with her family, enjoys all things Nightmare Before Christmas, watching bad horror movies, and is obsessed with Disney movies!
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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.
Call & Speak with a doctor Open 24/7, Even Holidays!
VEG Alexandria
Walk in 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 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.