VEG Emergency Vet in Georgetown, DC

This is a great place to go in an emergency. Like most people, I ended up here under stressful circumstances. My dog had a severe case of gastroenteritis—I’ll spare you the details on the discharges and excretions—and I arrived sobbing at 4 a.m. The team was incredibly kind, attentive, and clearly competent. I really appreciate the concept at VEG, where you can see your pet at all times. I was worried that my dog's separation anxiety would make things worse, but I was able to stay close at all times. Most importantly, my dog was treated in a timely manner (and cured!). Yes, the bill can be high (hello, DC), but pet insurance covered everything for me. Dear reader, if I may leave you with but two essential truths: This is a great emergency clinic with skilled, compassionate staff—and you absolutely MUST get pet insurance.

We are incredibly grateful to the team at VEG for taking such wonderful care of our dog. Their kindness and reassurance, and sweet attention to our sick pup, meant a great deal at a very scary time. We valued being able to stay with our dog during initial treatment and assessment, with the option to stay throughout the duration of his treatment. They were transparent with pricing and throughout the treatment process. We would highly recommend the VEG Office on M Street, and would use them again if we every need to.

I don't even know where to begin with this, as there is so much to express. We were on our way home from Southern Florida for a final few last days in the sun, since that is what our best friend Sadie loved so so much (we are from new England and is bitter cold this time of year). Sadie was a 13 year old lab mutt, who was the smartest, sassiest, and most loving dog who I rescued when she was 6 months old. She embraced the sun as she was originally from North Carolina, you could just watch the sun wrap around her and she basked in its warmth. Her mood changed so much when we started getting into the sunny states on our way down. She loved exploring the beautiful coast line, taking a naps on the beach, and visiting the pier. The last night before the trip home we were all on the porch at the hotel, warm and peaceful. She was looking at me like she always does, but this time it felt like an instant connection between the closest best friends ever, and I could feel her say "Dad, what an awesome ride we have had in this life together, but I'm tired". When we left to head home, sadly we had to stop in Washington D.C. as Sadie's health started to decline quickly. My girlfriend Maggie found VEG on Google and we rushed there, giving them a heads up that we were coming. I pulled up and there was a very nice man at the door urgently waiting. He and I rushed Sadie in and they instantly took her in and assessed her. Sadly I had to make the most heart breaking decision I have ever had to make in my life, and say good bye to my best friend. I cannot express how thankful I am to everyone on the VEG team that day. I instantly felt the trust to put Sadie's life in your hands. I am still in shock but also grateful from the level of dedication, compassion, and care that they give to all the furry patients. Not to mention the honesty, there was an error on the billing where we were charged extra and did not even notice it until they reached out to us and corrected it instantly. That right there is nearly impossible to find these days. Thank you again. Thank you for all you did for us during that heart breaking experience, and Thank you for the condolence card. Sadie, you will forever be missed, never forgotten, and absolutely irreplaceable. You are conning a snack from God right now I am sure. I will see you at the rainbow bridge.