Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    VEG ER for Pets

    4.0 (126 reviews)
    Open Open 24 hours

    Services - VEG ER for Pets

    Emergency pet hospital

    VEG ER for Pets Photos

    Recommended Reviews - VEG ER for Pets

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Vet
    L. Eliza C.

    I would strongly recommend to take your pet here for emergency needs. Do not hesitate. I am part of several animal rescues and my new foster pet needed some vet TLC. I called a few places where they did not accept rescue care. I was very impressed with the quality of care and bedside manner for the pet and for myself as this is my first time taking a an animal to the vet they were very patient with my questions and teaching every single healthcare, professional and caring and Understanding.

    Open floor emergency room with exam tables in the middle but a few closed off rooms
    Brillian Q.

    I'm leaving a 4 star review simply for the employees at this place. I can tell this is a stressful job but they do it because they love animals. All that being said, it is the strangest Vet ER I've ever been to. It's an open floor layout with exam tables in the center area. So while waiting you have to hear the collective yelps of dogs in pain. There are people like crying and it's kind of everything that seems like the worst parts of the job amplified & a very chaotic feeling space. I have a cat who is terrified of dogs. I let the staff know though and while all of their (I think 3?) rooms were full, they were able to do the exam with me in the corner on a chair away from the dogs. The doctor was so sympathetic and was the same person I was on the phone with earlier when I was debating bringing him in. ER Rooms are notoriously expensive and I had a vet appointment the next day at 2pm. I always feel like vets at ER's are just trying to recommend the most so they can just charge a bunch of money and cover their asses if something doesn't get diagnosed that they did everything. But this vet was understanding and like okay here's what we can do until your appointment tomorrow & she related to me about her own cat with IBD which made me feel so relieved because I feel like most vets & vet research is dog focused. When it came to the fluids and medicine I again asked if I could have my own exam room fully expecting the answer to be no and being okay with that and just trying to traumatize my cat the least amount possible. But the assistant actually went out of her way to move things around for my cat to have things done in a quiet room away from dogs. So my honest review is it seems like a somewhat underfunded place that is constantly overworked but the staff there does the job because they care about the animals. I would rather have an underfunded / chaotic ER room nearby than having to drive super far away in case of emergencies. I appreciate that they are in Hoboken and hope they can get some better facilities in the future. EDIT: The staff followed up with me regarding the open floor layout! This is something they are known for because of transparency purposes. I let them know that I think that it may be a good thing for dogs but kinda is not great for most cats. Most cats already hate being taken out of their homes and are anxious enough going to the vet. Adding more animals surrounding them while they are already sick is soooo stressful. They let me know they were glad for the feedback and will try and to get patients boundaries sooner if the open floor plan doesn't work for them. Will definitely come back if my cat needs to be given fluids again though :) so not underfunded just trying a different approach to ER rooms lol

    I took my dog ​​to the vet this weekend because someone hit her with their car. They told me they wouldn't treat her without payment upfront, and then they only gave her an injection and X-rays. She needs surgery, and they wanted me to take her to the hospital they recommended. I told them I couldn't afford something so expensive ($13,000), and they said no other vet could perform the surgery. I told them I would take her to my regular vet for the operation, and after that, they completely neglected my dog. They didn't even splint her leg or mark which one was fractured; I had to ask if they could give me something for the pain, and they charged me $400 for a bottle of medication. I paid almost $2,200 for the X-rays and the injection, and they didn't even send me the test results; I had to call to get them. The first time I took her there, they were very nice, but this time I realized they only care about the money, not the animals.

    We had been to VEG several years ago with our pet Ragdoll cat Rocky. We had a wonderful experience at that time and could not say enough about the wonderful care Rocky received over the course of several days. On 4/29/2025 Rocky suddenly became ill in respiratory distress . Because it was later in the evening our vet was closed so we returned to VEG. I have to admit being a nurse for 45 years in Hoboken I knew he wasn't going to come back home and I could not handle it. My husband and daughter took him to VEG where he received immediate medical attention. After bloodwork, X-rays and an examine it was determined Rocky was in heart failure with an enlarged heart and fluid in both lungs. After consulting with my family and the wonderful medical team led by Dr. Lindsey I knew I had to do what was best for Rocky. Although it was the hardest decision I had to make in my life as that was my baby I knew it was the right one. Thank you to Dr. Lindsey and the VEG staff for the wonderful care you provided to Rocky. Thank you for treating him with kindness , digniand compassion and making his end of life easy. Thank you all for treating us with kindness and understanding and knowing how difficult of a decision this was. Although it has been difficult and we will need time to heal , we thank you all for everything you have done. God bless you all always.

    Had to put my cat down as he was suffering from cancer and respiratory failure and have never been treated with more kindness and compassion from the Dr and staff. They were amazing and made a terrible experience bearable. Don't go anywhere else!!!!

    Rongxin Y.

    They saved our cat by taking out a 13 inch string accidentally swallowed. Thank them a lot

    See all

    1 month ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Customer Support

    Customer Support

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ric K.
    191
    9
    21

    5 days ago

    Always an excellent experience with the entire staff. I usually end up making a new friend each time I visit.

    Business owner information

    Photo of Customer Support

    Customer Support

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Customer Support

    Customer Support

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Customer Support

    Customer Support

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 2
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    20 days ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Customer Support

    Customer Support

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Customer Support

    Customer Support

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Kammi L.
    122
    32
    35

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Customer Support

    Customer Support

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Customer Support

    Customer Support

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Customer Support

    Customer Support

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Customer Support

    Customer Support

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Customer Support

    Customer Support

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Customer Support

    Customer Support

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Customer Support

    Customer Support

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    9 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Customer Support

    Customer Support

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Sara F.
    23
    27
    3

    9 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Customer Support

    Customer Support

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Customer Support

    Customer Support

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    11 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Customer Support

    Customer Support

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Customer Support

    Customer Support

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Customer Support

    Customer Support

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 1
    Love this 3
    Oh no 3
    Photo of J. W.
    0
    10
    0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Customer Support

    Customer Support

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Customer Support

    Customer Support

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Customer Support

    Customer Support

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Customer Support

    Customer Support

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 2
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Customer Support

    Customer Support

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Nikki M.
    252
    14
    2

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Customer Support

    Customer Support

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Customer Support

    Customer Support

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Customer Support

    Customer Support

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Customer Support

    Customer Support

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Sheila C.
    2
    60
    176

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Customer Support

    Customer Support

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Very compassionate they accommodated us when our dog was sick, sat with us to tell us what was happening and gave us options.

    Business owner information

    Photo of Customer Support

    Customer Support

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Customer Support

    Customer Support

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Customer Support

    Customer Support

    Helpful 6
    Thanks 2
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Customer Support

    Customer Support

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Customer Support

    Customer Support

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Customer Support

    Customer Support

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jenn S.
    74
    11
    1

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Customer Support

    Customer Support

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Customer Support

    Customer Support

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Customer Support

    Customer Support

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 4

    Ask the Community - VEG ER for Pets

    Review Highlights - VEG ER for Pets

    Roura were great at every step from diagnosing the issue, walking us through the options, and providing frequent updates.

    Mentioned in 6 reviews

    Read more highlights

    VEG ER for Pets - VEG veterinarians in surgery

    VEG ER for Pets

    (97 reviews)

    Chelsea

    Extremely concerned when my male cat vomited up his entire stomach and visited the litter box…read moremultiple times within a couple of hours. Called this place after doing an extensive search for a decently rated pet ER (not many around me). I am so thankful there is at least one, and they're open 'round the clock. Was placed in an examination room and was seen fairly quickly by a tech for vitals, followed by the vet (I swear I tried so hard to remember her name to give her a personal shout out but stress took away my memory). She was awesome. Thorough and caring. While nothing appeared to be an evident emergency, my cat was clearly suffering from something hurting him. Recommended course of action seemed slightly excessive, but this vet truly stepped up to help me out. I consented to an xray, which indicated constipation. Treatment included sub-q hydration, anti-nausea medication, and a laxative. Cat had never been poked and prodded so much in his life. But he was such a good boy, and thankfully never bit or scratched- just growled and hissed. I would have too, little buddy!! I truly, sincerely appreciate knowing my boy doesn't have any bowel obstruction or anything worse. Great relief that we'll manage with the laxative and hopefully he'll be good as new. Thank you to the Vet Tech and the assistant who were both so helpful and supportive (and whose names I also forgot). Great team. I really, really love that every staff member called my boy "friend" and treated him like their own.

    They were phenomenal from the moment we walked in until days after we'd left. The cost for…read moretreatment was very high. But there were no surprises and we were guided through the various test options along the way to help control the cost. All of the ladies working there and the doctor were so professional and clearly dedicated to their jobs. They were very gentle with our sick cat and patient with us worried parents. And after we'd gone home they kept calling to check in on our cat to see if we had any other questions or concerns. They were so wonderful. Again the costs kicked our butt but in an emergency they were amazing.

    Veterinary Emergency Group - VEG veterinarians in surgery

    Veterinary Emergency Group

    (159 reviews)

    no words. They did…read moreso well during our first acute situation, so we came back when the poor guy had labored breathing, at the suggestion of our vet. Had to be fluid in lungs, seasonal allergies... it was not. It was neoplasia, everywhere. He worsened when there. Dr Pugh was as good as one could be. The family all came down, we said our goodbyes. Everything was done with utmost care and dignity.

    I am extremely disappointed with the care my friend received at VEG ER, specifically from Dr. Casey…read moreMcCabe. My friend brought her dog, Rusty, to the Carle Place location after he ate mulch and developed a blockage. This was a condition that could be treated with surgery, and my friend was fully willing to do whatever it took financially to save her dog. Instead of discussing surgery as a viable option, Dr. McCabe advised her to put Rusty down. As a pet owner, hearing that when there was still hope and treatment available is absolutely heartbreaking and unacceptable. Thankfully, my friend trusted her instincts and chose to move forward with the surgery anyway. Today, Rusty is alive, healthy, happy, and running around like nothing ever happened. I cannot understand why euthanasia would be pushed so quickly when the issue was treatable and the owner was willing to proceed with care. Pet owners deserve honesty, compassion, and every reasonable option explained to them before being told to say goodbye to a beloved family member.

    Veterinary Emergency Group - Midnight waiting to be seen

    Veterinary Emergency Group

    (65 reviews)

    This place, and the caring people in it, made a very difficult day more bearable…read more I came in knowing that I was going to have to put my almost sixteen year old cat down, and as we pet parents know, Sidney was more than a cat to me - he was family. He got me through some REALLY tough times over the past ten years, and honestly I'm not sure how I would have gotten through the pandemic without him. So knowing his time with me was coming to a close, I left it in his hands to tell me when it was time to go. And, unfortunately, that was the day he woke up and his eyes said simply, "Enough." The staff was attentive and kind from the jump. An examination revealed the options, but it was obvious that whatever was happening was quite serious - and I was given a breakdown of potential next steps. Of course with Sid's age, putting him down was also an option, and I already knew this is what we were going with. I did not receive any pressure to run any preliminary tests, procedures, or additional costs. I was simply told what the options were, and provided with an honest opinion of what the outcomes could be. And all options sucked. BUT it was obvious that the people helping me genuinely cared, and it made the heartbreak just a tiny bit easier. I had never had to do this before and I came in with Sid alone, so the vet guided me through what we were doing, what was next, and gave me ample time in between to say goodbye. Again, no real way to make these things less painful, but there was something in the attention and care I was receiving that made me feel like I wasn't going through it alone. The staff was going through it with me. I also received a beautiful card in the mail from them afterwards, hand-signed with a personal message from each - and this small gesture brought such warmth to my heart that I felt I had to share it. Highly recommend this place.

    My second visit to VEG, two years after my first, was for a completely different issue for my cat…read more Once again the team descended upon me and my boy immediately, and calmly and thoroughly triaged him and took me through all the intake questions. I spent 3+ hours there but it didn't feel like it. I was able to be by his side the entire time, there was hydration and snacks, and I was comfortable. I feel like every nurse checked in with us at least once. Even my cat felt chill enough after a while to curl up and nap in his large cage (they were quite busy and all rooms were taken). As off Feb '25 it was $200 for just the most basic care, for what it's worth, and in our situation it was very much worth it. They sent everything to my usual vet, including recommended follow up testing. Flippin' awesome and so helpful for moving forward after a terrible Sunday!

    BluePearl

    BluePearl

    (603 reviews)

    Hell's Kitchen, Midtown West

    It took me 7 months to write this review because I still don't want to believe it to be true. My…read moreFluffy passed away at this location. We had to make the hard decision to let him go. The staff went above and beyond 4 years prior to the 2024 visit we had this February. Our baby had a rare disorder called ITP which caused him to bleed out. We tried all that we could but in the end decided our baby needed to be given rest. He beat diabetes in 2023 only had it for a year. 2023 was the best year of his life till Feb 2024 took him away. REST IN PEACE OUR ORANGE MAIN COON/TABBY MIX The staff told use he was in shock from all the blood lost. We had thought he was getting better. The room they take you to euthanize is so relaxed. They have a calming effect with a little water fountain with pebbles. The rugs reminded me of when I used to do meditation as a child. Its sad but this place really felt special. We were treated with respect. I held my baby until they did the injects for him to pass. Blue pearl did a great follow up with me and offered some grief counseling. Thank you so much for helping us with our boy. They offer a great price for the services and the cremation.

    I am beyond grateful to the extraordinary team at BluePearl Midtown. Dr. Kao and Dr. Wiley took…read moretruly exceptional care of my dog, Gatsby, with a level of compassion, expertise, and attentiveness that meant the world to me. I've spent much of my life working in rescue and advocating for dogs, so I don't say this lightly -- every single person we encountered at BluePearl made it clear that they genuinely care. From the medical decisions to the way they supported us emotionally, I felt that Gatsby and I were in the hands of people who were deeply committed to doing everything possible to keep him comfortable and to give him the very best care. I will always be thankful for that.

    InstaVet Urgent Care Animal Hospital - Puppies are always welcome!

    InstaVet Urgent Care Animal Hospital

    (254 reviews)

    Long Island City

    For real I am very happy to find instavet at a time I definitely needed guidance and help…read moreconsidering our international travel with six cat. Victoria and Carie did everything they could to help in that journey ( documented, vaccination and international travel certificates ) just name it. Eli the care manager also did a great job sending us massages to make sure everything was OK, she helped us in many ways. Everything went very smoothly, my mom and I are grateful for everything. Thank you so much. I definitely recommend Instavet to anyone traveling with pets.

    I called in about my cat Lola who breathing seemed a little off to me and my daughter plus I moved…read moreso I knew that her anxiety to a new apartment was there she would just hide and stay under the bed. Her body was twitching when she would like down and she couldn't seem to relax my daughter and I was concerned so we called in and they told us to bring her took some info over the phone the minute I walked in with Lola she was taken to the back to get checked out by the doctor. The intake was good with the assistant who had questions about Lola and when I met with the doctor she was very kind and compassionate and told me it could be anxiety gave me some anxiety tablets for her to take and shared some products that she uses for her cats concerning the questions I had asked. I love that she didn't try to push for other things that was asked if I wanted to try which was blood work and x rays she told just try the tablets and give her about two weeks in a small area to decompress with the new move.

    VEG ER for Pets - emergencypethospital - Updated June 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...