24 Hour Emergency Vet Hospital and Urgent Pet Care in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
Dr. Caleb Murphy
Medical Director
University of Pennsylvania
Dr. Murphy was born in Maine and raised in Massachusetts and upstate New York. He received his veterinary degree in 2010 and completed a rotating small animal internship. He has practiced as an Emergency Veterinarian in New York City and the Boston area ever since. Dr. Murphy enjoys traveling, exploring new foods and restaurants, bird-watching, sitting on the beach, and spending time with his wife, kids, cats, and Chihuahua.
Our VEG veterinary emergency hospital in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts is open 24 hours, seven days a week, including holidays, to handle any pet emergency in Worcester County. No appointments needed or taken.
24-HOUR VET CARE FOR PET EMERGENCIES IN SHREWSBURY
We offer expert emergency and urgent care for pets of all kinds – including dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, hamsters, reptiles, chinchillas, and other exotic animals!
Find us just minutes from Framingham, Holden, Marlborough, Northborough, and Worcester. Whether your pet snake needs an emergency surgery or your dog’s breathing unusually hard after a long day at Carney Park, call us or just walk in — no appointments taken.
PARKING INFORMATION FOR OUR VET HOSPITAL
There’s limited parking at the front of our building, but you can find plenty of additional spots on the right and back of the hospital – accessible via the Boston Tpke. and Svenson Rd. Need help getting your pet inside? Just call ahead – one of our VEGgies will meet you at the door.
Here’s what you can expect at your Shrewsbury VEG veterinary clinic:
- Compassionate pet emergency care available 24 hours a day
- Expert team of veterinary doctors, vet nurses, and assistants
- Open floor plan hospital, so you can stay by your pet’s side
- On-site testing, point-of-care ultrasounds, x-rays, and more
- Seamless collaboration with your family vet
- Wifi, snacks, and blanket for pet parents who stay overnight with their hospitalized pet
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
open now for:
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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