24 Hour Emergency Vet Hospital and Urgent Pet Care in Northern Liberties, Pennsylvania
Dr. Adrienne Bush
Medical Director
Rowan University; Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Bush grew up in the DC area but always loved visiting family around Philly and the Jersey shore. She completed her undergraduate degree at Rowan University and obtained her veterinary degree from the Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech (Go Hokies!). After finishing school, she worked in primary care and urgent care in the DC area. She relocated to the Philly area to a mixed animal urgent care practice and was drawn to emergency medicine. Dr. Bush joined VEG and has been with Northern Liberties since the hospital opened. She completed the Medical Director Apprenticeship, VEG ER certificate and is acupuncture certified. She is passionate about working with rDVMs, teaching, surgery, and pain management. Being able to improve the veterinary experience of customers, pets, and staff motivates her to the best leader she can for her team.
VEG Northern Liberties is an emergency veterinary hospital in Philadelphia, open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We provide the highest quality of emergency care for cats, dogs, birds, reptiles, rodents, and exotics for pet owners across Philadelphia
Emergency Vet Care in Northern Liberties, Philadelphia
Located on West Girard Ave, between N 2nd St and N Hancock St; VEG Northern Liberties emergency animal hospital is just minutes from Fairmount, Fishtown, Port Richmond, and downtown Philadelphia, and is within driving distance of Bucks County, Delaware County, Montgomery County, as well as Northeast Delaware, and South New Jersey.
PARKING FOR OUR 24-HOUR VET HOSPITAL
Our front entrance is on the left side of the ground floor of the Acme parking garage. Garage access: Turn onto N 2nd St from W Girard Ave and make a left at the first traffic light.
NORHTERN LIBERTIES EMERGENCY VET OPEN 24 HOURS
VEG Northern Liberties is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – even on weekends and holidays – to serve all pet owners in Philadelphia. Call ahead to speak directly with a veterinarian or walk-in any time, no appointments needed.
Our emergency vets can help treat all type of pets for:
Emergency care: accidents, toxin ingestions, breathing problems, gastro issues, injuries, heart failure, bone fracture or dislocations, and more.
Pet urgent care: vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, limping, wounds, ear and eye infections, and constipation
Exotic pet care: we treat all types of exotic pets, including reptiles, birds, turtles, snakes, lizards and more.
End of life care: Our team will be by your side to help you understand your pet’s quality of life, discuss pain management options, and guide you through the process of humane euthanasia when the time comes.
Emergency surgery: we always have a highly skilled emergency vet on staff to provide surgeries such as emergency c-sections, foreign body removal, twisted stomach, spleen removals, and more.
Endoscopy: non-surgery emergency procedures to help your pet feel better, faster.
Ultrasounds & X-rays: Performed on site to provide same-day results on x-rays, point-of-care ultrasounds, and complete abdominal ultrasounds (available at most locations).
Diagnostics and testing: on-site bloodwork and other lab tests. Faster results means faster treatment.
Treatment & hospitalization: If your pet requires overnight hospitalization, you’re welcome to stay too. You’ll have access to wifi, snacks, beverages, and a pillow and blanket. Our staff will make sure you’re as comfortable as possible so you can stay close to your pet’s side.
Serving Northern Liberties and Philadelphia – Open 24/7
Whether your pet is vomiting, was involved in an accident, or ate something they shouldn't have, our emergency vets in Philadelpia are ready to help with expert emergency vet care.
Our vets are here for pet parents who need prompt, compassionate vet care for their pets. We serve the entire area, whether you're in Northern Liberties, Old City, Fishtown, Center City, South Philadelphia or even across the border in new Jersey, VEG Northern Liberties is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – even on holidays. Call ahead to speak directly with a veterinarian or walk-in any time, no appointments needed.
NOTE: Our Walnut Street hospital in Philadelphia closed in March 2026 and Northern Liberties now our primary emergency vet hospital in the Philadelphia area.
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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