24 Hour Emergency Vet and Urgent Pet Care in
cambridge, Massachusetts
Dr. Katrina Abell
Medical Director
Tufts University, Medford; Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine, North Grafton
Dr. Abell grew up in Maine and after graduating, pursued a one-year rotating internship, which cemented her love of emergency medicine and surgery. Dr. Abell started out as an emergency veterinarian at an emergency and specialty practice north of Boston, working exclusively in the ER and ICU, while exploring leadership opportunities. She joined VEG in 2021 as the Medical Director of VEG Cambridge, and assisted with the opening of VEG Boston. Dr. Abell aims to create an environment where pets and people are comfortable and where the team loves to work. When not focusing on her patients, she enjoys traveling, adventure, running, hiking, skiing, photography, and spending time with her family, including her rambunctious Chocolate Lab, Ruby.
Sometimes it’s obvious when your pet needs immediate help. But sometimes they just seem “off.” That’s where our emergency vets in Cambridge 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 Cambridge pet emergency hospital is located within minutes of Arlington, Belmont, Medford, Somerville, and Watertown.
The main entrance to VEG Cambridge is in the parking lot behind the building. Parking lot is accessible via Concord Ave. and Fresh Pond Pkwy. Accessible parking spaces are available outside 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.
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.
the reviews are in!
11 April 2025
Alexander Pensavalle
9 April 2025
Molly Danzig
23 February 2025
