24 Hour Emergency Vet Hospital and Urgent Pet Care in H Street, DC
Dr. Pansy Suzuki
Medical Director
VA-MD Regional College of Veterinary Medicine
After graduating in 2007, Dr. Suzuki started her vet med career in GP/urgent care, practicing in cities around the U.S. and abroad. Her first experience with emergency vet med was in London and it changed her life! Needing to pursue a career in emergency, VEG was a natural fit. She joined VEG in 2020 and believes in treating our customers and our VEGgies with care and respect for the best emergency experience. Outside of work, she prioritizes her family and is a mother of 2 girls and two fur babies. Shei enjoys quality time with loved ones, working out, and going for a run anywhere she travels!
VEG animal hospital on H Street Northeast in Washington, DC is open 24/7 to handle any veterinary emergency – big or small. Our animal care team provides pet emergency care for dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, reptiles, and exotic pets.
Emergency vet hospital serving the Washington, DC area
Our veterinary clinic is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays. Located northeast of the US Capitol, VEG is just minutes from Alexandria, VA, Capitol Hill, and Lanham, MD. Access our emergency pet hospital on H St NE, between 8th St NE and 10th St NE.
Parking for our 24-hour pet hospital in Washington, DC
Parking options include on-street parking outside our door as well as the nearby Colonial Parking garage. Need help getting your pet into the hospital? Just call ahead – one of our VEGgies will meet you at the door.
When to go to our Washington, DC emergency vet
You can always call VEG day or night and speak with an ER vet who will answer your questions. Or walk in anytime for immediate vet attention. Whether your dog seems dehydrated after a hot day at Lincoln Park, or your cat is throwing up, or your ferret has an injury, our vet team is ready with top-quality medical emergency and urgent care for your pet.
At our open floor plan H Street, DC animal emergency hospital, you can stay by your pet’s side at all times. Our team of compassionate veterinary doctors, vet nurses, and vet assistants are trained to handle a variety of emergencies.
Vet services at VEG on H Street Northeast
Expect an elevated level of care at VEG ER for Pets! Services include:
- diagnostic testing
- digital x-rays
- endoscopies
- oxygen therapy
- pain management
- surgery
- ultrasounds and more
We’ll collaborate with your family vet and provide overnight animal care for surgical and hospitalization cases. You’re welcome to stay with your hospitalized pet overnight too. We believe in keeping people and their pets together all throughout their stay.
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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