24 Hour Emergency Vet Clinic and Urgent Pet Care in
Georgetown, DC

Dr. Janine Calabro
Medical Director
Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine; Internship: ASPCA Animal Hospital (NYC); Residency: Animal Medical Center (NYC); Board Certification: American College of Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care
Dr. Calabro spent several years running the ER and ICU and serving as intern director at a large specialty hospital before joining VEG. She loves practicing in the District of Columbia and has been active with DCVMA for many years. Her professional interests include trauma, managing sick hospitalized inpatients, and mentoring and developing other doctors.
Sometimes it’s obvious when your pet needs immediate help. But sometimes they just seem “off.” That’s where our emergency vets in Georgetown 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 Georgetown pet emergency hospital is located southwest of the Dupont Circle, within minutes of Arlington, VA, Chevy Chase, MD, Foggy Bottom, and Silver Spring, MD.
Parking for our Georgetown pet hospital is located around the corner at the Ritz-Carlton at 1150 22nd St. NW, Washington, DC. Parking is $10 for VEG customers; VEG will provide a parking validation ticket.
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.
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