VEG ER for Pets
VEG ER for Pets is an emergency & critical care practice in Commack, NY.
About
VEG ER for Pets in Commack, NY, is a 24-hour emergency and urgent care veterinary hospital open 365 days a year for dogs, cats, birds, and exotic pets. The hospital offers a range of emergency services including surgery for conditions like foreign body removal and GDV, endoscopy, on-site ultrasound and X-rays, and in-house diagnostics such as bloodwork and urinalysis. Their team of ER-trained vets, veterinary nurses, and assistants provides immediate care for various emergencies and urgent conditions.
The Commack location provides walk-in emergency care without appointments, and pet owners are encouraged to stay with their pets throughout treatment, including during surgery. Located on Jericho Turnpike, it serves Suffolk County and is accessible from nearby areas like Elwood, Hauppauge, Kings Park, and Smithtown. The clinic also supports the VEG Cares program, which provides emergency care to pets in need within the community.
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Photos via Google · VEG ER for Pets, Barbara Nuñez, Kyra Walls, Deanna Manchester, Sandra Bucher
Frequently asked questions
- What types of pets does VEG ER for Pets in Commack treat?
- VEG ER for Pets treats a wide variety of animals, including dogs, cats, birds, and exotics. They are equipped to handle emergency care for small mammals, ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, reptiles, turtles, and nonvenomous snakes. The clinic states they will see any pet that fits through the door.
- What diagnostic capabilities are available at VEG ER for Pets in Commack?
- The clinic offers on-site diagnostics including pet ultrasound and X-rays, providing same-day results. They also perform in-house laboratory tests such as complete blood count, chemistry, point-of-care infectious disease testing, cytology, and urinalysis to aid in diagnosing a pet's condition.
- Can pet owners stay with their animals during emergency treatment at VEG ER for Pets?
- Yes, pet owners are welcome to stay with their pets throughout the entire treatment process at VEG ER for Pets. The clinic emphasizes that there is no waiting in a lobby, and pet parents can be as involved as they like in their pet's care, even during surgery.
- What types of emergency surgeries does VEG ER for Pets perform?
- VEG ER for Pets has highly trained emergency veterinarians on site to perform critical procedures. These include foreign body removal, surgery for GDV (twisted stomach), pyometra surgery (removal of an infected uterus), emergency C-sections, and splenectomies (removal of the spleen).
- Does VEG ER for Pets in Commack offer urgent care services in addition to emergencies?
- Yes, VEG ER for Pets offers pet urgent care for injuries and illnesses that cannot wait. This includes conditions such as vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, limping, wounds, ear infections, eye problems, and constipation. Pets are triaged immediately upon arrival for urgent care needs.