Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (VESH)
West Springfield, MA
At a glance
- Facility type
- Emergency Specialty Hospital
- Practice tier
- Emergency
- Clinic type
- Hospital
- Operating status
- Operational
- Appointment model
- Both
- 24/7 care
- Yes
Species treated
Services
AVMA Specialties
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospitals (VESH) has served the pet owners of the greater Massachusetts area since 2006 by providing emergency & critical pet care 24-hours a day, 365 days a year - including holidays! Our board-certified specialists also offer referral pet care in Avian & Exotics, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Oncology, and Surgery
At Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospitals (VESH) we have provided highly effective, advanced veterinary medicine combined with deeply compassionate care in a nurturing environment since 2006. We started in South Deerfield in a 10,300 sq. ft. facility offering emergency care to the pets in the area. As we grew, we expanded our offerings to include specialty services, advanced diagnostics, and cutting-edge equipment. In 2023, we were proud to expand our footprint and grow our team to open a second, 12,000 sq. ft. emergency and specialty hospital in West Springfield, MA
Mission — VESH provides expert, compassionate, specialty pet care, and 24/7 critical care for pets in the greater Massachusetts region. Above all, we are committed to treating both you and your pet with patience, respect, and kindness
Care capabilities
- Emergency
- 24/7 emergency
Team at a glance
Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.
Technology & equipment
Services in detail
Appointments & hours
Open 24 hrs
Connect
Frequently asked
Is Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (VESH) accepting new patients?+
Yes — Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (VESH) is currently accepting new patients.
Does Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (VESH) offer emergency or urgent care?+
Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (VESH) provides 24/7 emergency care.
Does Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (VESH) treat exotic pets?+
Yes — Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (VESH) offers care for exotic pets in addition to small animals.
What services does Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (VESH) offer?+
Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (VESH) offers Emergency, Surgery, Imaging, In House Lab, Hospitalization, End Of Life.
When was Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (VESH) established?+
Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (VESH) has served the West Springfield, MA community since 2006.
What reviewers say
This emergency and specialty veterinary hospital provides prompt, compassionate, and thorough care for dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and small mammals. The facility is exceptionally clean and well-maintained, offering advanced urgent medical services, surgical consultations, and specialized exotic pet care. The veterinary and support teams are widely regarded as knowledgeable, gentle with anxious animals, and highly communicative during stressful medical crises. While emergency visit costs reflect specialized hospital care and wait times can fluctuate due to critical patient triage, the practice is a trusted local resource for urgent and end-of-life care.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.