24/7 emergency
& urgent pet care
Call & speak with a doctor

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your pet can't tell you if it's an emergency, but VEG can

Avoid the guessing game and don’t delay. From accident wounds to vomiting to complex surgeries, VEG is the place to go with any kind of pet—even exotics—for any pet emergency.

Walk in for:

Emergencies

Emergencies

High-quality critical care for when the unexpected happens.

Ultrasound

Point-of-Care Ultrasound

Non-invasive, soft-tissue imaging with same-day results.

Urgentcare

Urgent Care

For injuries or illnesses that simply cannot wait.

Xray

X-Rays

Performed on site to immediately diagnose fractures, stones, foreign ingestions, and more. 

Diagnosticstesting

Diagnostics + Testing

Done right in our hospital for less wait time and fast results. 

Endoflife

End-of-Life Care

Comfortable, compassionate care during the most difficult time.

Surgery

Surgery

A high-quality doctor is on site for emergency operations.

Hospital

Treatment + Hospitalization

Care starts right away; if your pet needs to stay overnight, you can too.

Immediate Care for:

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VEG Boston

VEG Boston

Pet Emergency and Urgent Care in Boston, MA

Welcome to VEG Boston!

Sometimes it’s obvious when your pet needs immediate help. But sometimes they just seem “off.” That’s where our emergency vets in Boston 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 Boston pet emergency hospital is located on Stuart St. between Berkeley St. and Arlington St. We’re just southwest of the Boston Public Garden and within minutes of the Boston Waterfront, Mission Hill, and Roxbury. 

Enter VEG Boston via our front entrance on Stuart St. (not Columbus Ave.). Street parking is free between 8pm-8am; call for parking garage locations.

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. Lindsay Kendrick

Medical Director VEG Boston

University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine

Dr. Kendrick practiced general medicine prior to joining VEG in 2022. She was appointed Medical Director in November of 2023. When she is not in the hospital, she can be found spending time with her kids, most often in an ice arena watching them play hockey!

Why Choose VEG A better experience means better care

Call Us 24/7

Call Us 24/7

Pet emergencies shouldn’t be put on hold. Call and speak with a doctor to get your medical questions answered.

See a Vet Now

See a Vet Now

No appointment needed, come in 24/7. Care starts the moment you walk in the door.

Stay Together

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

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.

Hospital Row

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