24 Hour Emergency Vet Hospital and Urgent Pet Care in Greenwich Cos Cob, Connecticut
Dr. Alex Blutinger
Medical Director
Brandeis University, MA; University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine; Animal Medical Center, NYC - residency
Dr. Blutinger is a boarded emergency and critical care (ECC) specialist. Post-residency, he worked at a specialty hospital in NYC for several years before joining VEG in 2021 with a passion for teaching. Special interests: CPR, trauma-related care, and toxicities. Dr. Blutinger is actively involved in veterinary literature and has authored several publications (JVECC, JAVMA, Clinician's Brief, Plumb's). He currently writes for Plumb’s Pro, where he assumes the role of toxicology section editor. He shares his expertise by presenting at various conferences, including IVECCS 2018, NYVET 2022, and IVECCS 2023.
VEG veterinary emergency hospital in Greenwich, Connecticut is open 24 hours, 7 days a week offering the highest quality of pet emergency care in Fairfield County. Our team provides pet care to all pets: dogs, cats, birds, and exotics.
PARKING INFORMATION
The parking lot is directly outside our VEG veterinary emergency hospital entrance. If it’s full, find more parking on Robertson Lane. Need help bringing your pet inside? Give us a call – one of our VEGgies will gladly meet you at the door.
EMERGENCY VET CARE NEAR YOU
We’re conveniently located in the Cos Cob neighborhood, just minutes from Old Greenwich, Port Chester, NY, Rye, NY, and Stamford. VEG’s animal hospital is on E Putnam Ave/Rt. 1, between Robertson Lane and River Rd.
VET SERVICES IN GREEWICH INCLUDE:
- Diagnostic testing
- Endoscopies
- Oxygen therapy
- Pain management
- Surgeries
- Ultrasounds
- X-rays and more
Call us if you’re not sure if it’s an emergency; an ER-trained vet will answer your questions in one phone call. Walk in anytime and your pet will receive immediate vet attention. No appointments needed or taken.
From treating your dog for a limp after a hike through Babcock Preserve to performing a surgical procedure on your cat, VEG Greenwich can help when your pet is in crisis or is showing a behavior that is out of the ordinary.
VEG’s 24-hour vet hospital in Cos Cob has an open floor plan hospital and you can always be by your pet’s side. We’ll collaborate with your family vet, and provide compassionate animal care from a team of expert veterinary doctors, veterinary nurses, and vet assistants anytime, night or day.
Why Choose VEG ER for Pets
customer-focused veterinary emergency care
call us 24/7
Pet emergencies shouldn’t be put on hold. Call and speak with a veterinarian 24 hours a day to get your medical questions answered.
see a vet now
No appointment needed, walk in 24/7 – VEG is always open. 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.
Emergency Care
Exotic Pet Care
Pet Urgent Care
End-of-life Care
Vet Surgery
Endoscopy
Pet Ultrasound
and X-rays
Diagnostics
and Testing
Treatment and
Hospitalizations
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Emergency vet care, always open and ready
Learn more about VEG's 24/7 emergency vet care.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the services at VEG ER for Pets
IS VEG OPEN 24 HOURS?
Yes, all VEG locations are open all the time – 24 hours a day, 365 days a year – even on holidays and weekends to care for pet emergencies.
DO I NEED AN APPOINTMENT?
At VEG, we don’t take appointments, because we deal with emergencies. When the unexpected happens, call us or walk in to your nearest VEG location 24/7 for immediate care.
HOW DO I KNOW IF IT’S AN EMERGENCY?
Never self-diagnose your pet. Sometimes you just can’t tell if your pet is having a true emergency. But VEG can. Call your local VEG anytime and a veterinarian will answer your medical questions and determine if you should come in.
CAN I GO TO VEG FOR URGENT CARE?
Yes, VEG offers Pet Urgent Care for injuries and illnesses such as vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, limping, wounds, ear infections, eye problems, and constipation! Visit your local VEG and we’ll triage urgent care for your pet immediately. Learn more about the medical services we offer.
WHERE CAN I TAKE MY PET BIRD OR EXOTIC PET IN AN EMERGENCY?
VEG is skilled to handle emergency care for avians, reptiles, and all types of exotic pets.
DO I HAVE TO CALL BEFORE COMING IN?
Though you can just walk into any of our 24 hour hospitals, we recommend calling first so we’re familiar with the situation when you come in.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT AT VEG?
When you take your pet to VEG, you’ll be seen by a veterinarian right away, even before filling out paperwork. We’ll even meet you at your car if you need help bringing in your pet. No waiting in the lobby; you stay with your pet the entire time, even if surgery is involved. And yes, we’re pet lovers, but we’re people-friendly too! We’ll openly discuss diagnosis and treatment options. And we always make sure the pet patient and pet parent are as comfortable as possible.
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