24 Hour Emergency Vet Hospital and Urgent Pet Care in Georgetown, DC
Dr. Janine Calabro
Medical Director
Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine; Internship: ASPCA Animal Hospital (NYC); Residency: Animal Medical Center (NYC); Board Certification: American College of Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care
Dr. Calabro spent several years running the ER and ICU and serving as intern director at a large specialty hospital before joining VEG. She loves practicing in the District of Columbia and has been active with DCVMA for many years. Her professional interests include trauma, managing sick hospitalized inpatients, and mentoring and developing other doctors.
VEG veterinary emergency hospital in Georgetown, Washington, DC is open 24 hours, seven days a week, to provide the highest quality of vet emergency and urgent care for pets of all kinds – cats, dogs, birds, and exotic pets.
24-hour emergency vet care serving the Washington, DC area
We’re conveniently located southwest of Dupont Circle, within minutes of Arlington, VA, Chevy Chase, MD, Foggy Bottom and Silver Spring, MD. Access our veterinary clinic on M St NW, between 23rd St NW and 24th St NW.
Call and speak with a vet who can answer your questions or come in with your pet anytime day or night – no appointments needed or taken.
Parking for VEG animal hospital in Georgetown, DC
Parking is available around the corner at the Ritz-Carlton at 1150 22nd St. NW. VEG animal hospital customers receive a parking validation ticket, bringing the cost to $10. If you think you’ll need help getting your pet inside, just give us a call. One of our VEGgies will meet you at the door.
Our Georgetown veterinary clinic is always open
Expect an elevated level of care at VEG Georgetown, including:
Compassionate pet medical emergency care
Expert team of veterinary doctors, nurses and assistants
A 24-hour hospital with an open floor plan design, so you can stay by your pet’s side
Collaboration with your family vet
Overnight monitoring and care for surgical and hospitalization cases
Whether your cat needs emergency surgery, or your dog just seems “off” after a day of socializing at the James Hunter Dog Park, get urgent pet care when you need it most. We have the latest vet tools and technology to perform digital x-rays, pain management, testing, ultrasounds, and more.
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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