24 Hour Emergency Vet Hospital and Urgent Pet Care in Chelsea, New York

Dr. Jen West
Medical Director
University of Florida; University of Edinburgh, Scotland
A native of Florida, Dr. West developed her passion for animals at a young age. Her unwavering dedication to emergency medicine and surgery led her to VEG, where she also completed a specialized externship in emergency care (VEG’s New ER Doctor program aka NERD). At VEG Chelsea, she ensures that her patients receive top-notch care in their most critical moments.
VEG veterinary emergency hospital in Chelsea, Manhattan, New York is open 24/7, providing the highest quality of emergency medical care for pets throughout Chelsea and the surrounding area.
24-HOUR EMERGENCY VET CARE IN CHELSEA
Located on 6th Ave between W 24th St and W 25th St, VEG animal hospital is easily accessible if you’re in Chelsea, as well as NYC’s Flatiron, Union Square, and the West Village.
PARKING INFORMATION
Street parking is available from 6pm to 8am Monday through Friday and all-day Saturday and Sunday. There are parking garages located on 23rd and 24th Sts near 6th Avenue. Need help getting your pet inside? Just give us a call – one of our VEGgies will meet you at the door.
COME IN FOR PET EMERGENCY CARE
Whether your dog’s been sporting a limp after a day of play at the Chelsea Waterside Dog Park or your cat may have eaten something toxic, call us or walk in anytime – no appointments taken.
Here’s what you can expect at your Chelsea VEG veterinary clinic:
Compassionate emergency care
Expert team of veterinary doctors, nurses and assistants
Open floor plan hospital, so you can stay by your pet’s side
Record sharing and full collaboration with your family vet
Overnight animal care for surgical and hospitalization cases
DID YOU KNOW?
VEG Chelsea is a VEG Blood Bank location, which provides blood for canines. These donations help save the lives of dogs in need of transfusions. The blood we store can be available to a VEG hospital or shared with a local veterinarian. It’s one more way VEG can give back to the community. You can help by signing up your dog to be a blood donor. To find out more, ask one of our VEGgies about the VEG Blood Bank.
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.
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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Expert emergency care, always open and ready
Learn more about VEG's 24/7 emergency vet care.
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