VEG ER for Pets
VEG ER for Pets is an emergency & critical care practice in Princeton, NJ. Procedures include Oxygen therapy, Emergency surgery, Endoscopy, and Fluid therapy.
About
VEG ER for Pets in Princeton is a 24-hour emergency and urgent care veterinary hospital. The facility is equipped to manage a wide range of medical needs, including trauma, toxin ingestions, respiratory distress, gastrointestinal issues, and orthopedic injuries. The clinic provides on-site diagnostic capabilities such as bloodwork, urinalysis, point-of-care infectious disease testing, X-rays, and ultrasounds. Surgical services are available for critical procedures, including foreign body removal, emergency C-sections, splenectomies, and GDV surgery.
This hospital serves the Princeton area, including Mercer and Somerset counties, and is accessible to pet owners from surrounding regions like Trenton, Edison, and Franklin Park. The practice is designed to allow pet owners to remain with their animals throughout the treatment and hospitalization process. They treat a variety of species, including dogs, cats, and exotic pets such as birds, rabbits, ferrets, and reptiles. The clinic operates on a walk-in basis, allowing for immediate triage of emergency and urgent care cases.
Surgical team
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Lynsey Victoria Rinelli
Dr. Rinelli is an experienced emergency veterinarian who graduated from Ross/LSU in 2014.
Procedures
- Oxygen therapy
- Emergency surgery
- Endoscopy
- Fluid therapy
Equipment
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Frequently asked questions
- What types of exotic pets can receive emergency care at this clinic?
- The hospital provides emergency care for a wide range of exotic animals, including birds, rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, turtles, snakes, and lizards. The veterinary team is equipped with the training and tools necessary to treat these species for various health issues, including trauma, gastrointestinal disease, and problems related to diet or housing.
- Does the clinic perform emergency surgery?
- Yes, the hospital has a highly skilled emergency veterinarian on staff to perform critical surgical procedures. Available surgeries include emergency C-sections, foreign body removal, spleen removals, and surgery for twisted stomach, also known as GDV. The facility also offers non-invasive endoscopy as an alternative to surgery for certain foreign body removals.
- Can I stay with my pet during their hospital visit?
- Yes, the clinic encourages pet owners to stay with their pets throughout the entire visit, including during treatment and hospitalization. If a pet requires an overnight stay, owners are welcome to remain with them, and the facility provides amenities such as blankets, pillows, snacks, and beverages to ensure the owner's comfort while they stay by their pet's side.
- What is the difference between the emergency and urgent care services offered?
- The hospital provides emergency care for life-threatening situations like accidents, breathing problems, and toxin ingestions, as well as urgent care for non-life-threatening but pressing issues. Urgent care services cover conditions such as vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, limping, wounds, ear and eye infections, and constipation. Both emergency and urgent care cases are triaged immediately upon arrival.
Contact & hours
Address
3512 Brunswick Pike
Princeton
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