VEG ER for Pets
New York, NY
At a glance
- Facility type
- Emergency Specialty Hospital
- Practice tier
- Emergency
- Clinic type
- Hospital
- Operating status
- Operational
- Appointment model
- Walk In
- 24/7 care
- Yes
- Accepting new patients
- Yes
Species treated
Services
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
24-hour emergency vet hospital and urgent pet care in Upper East Side, New York. VEG’s vet staff treats all types of pets: cats, dogs, rabbits, birds, reptiles, and exotic animals
As a veterinarian, Dr. David Bessler knew something was wrong with the ER experience. A major piece was missing: the customer's feelings. They were left out in a lobby, kept in the dark about treatment options, and then hit with surprise fees. Enter VEG. Along with VEG co-founder David Glattstein and a dedicated team, Dr. Bessler created the VEG experience, which puts people and their pets first. Customers are met at the door and that door is open 24/7, even on holidays. And our staff is trained to treat any emergency from vomiting to surgery. In 2014, armed with a vision and a dedicated team of like-minded people—the first VEGgies!—he purchased his first VEG hospital. They worked to reinvent the emergency experience
Mission — HELPING PEOPLE & THEIR PETS WHEN THEY NEED IT MOST
Care capabilities
- Emergency
- 24/7 emergency
- End-of-life care
- In Clinic
Team at a glance
Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.
Technology & equipment
Services in detail
Appointments & hours
Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, including weekends and holidays
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Frequently asked
Is VEG ER for Pets accepting new patients?+
Yes — VEG ER for Pets is currently accepting new patients.
Does VEG ER for Pets offer emergency or urgent care?+
VEG ER for Pets provides 24/7 emergency care.
Does VEG ER for Pets treat exotic pets?+
Yes — VEG ER for Pets offers care for exotic pets in addition to small animals.
What services does VEG ER for Pets offer?+
VEG ER for Pets offers Emergency, Urgent Care, Surgery, Imaging, In House Lab, Hospitalization, End Of Life.
When was VEG ER for Pets established?+
VEG ER for Pets has served the New York, NY community since 2014.
What reviewers say
An emergency and specialty veterinary hospital providing rapid, around-the-clock medical care with an open-concept environment that allows pet parents to remain alongside their animals throughout examinations, treatments, and procedures. The facility is equipped with modern, on-site diagnostics including bloodwork and imaging capabilities, supported by a highly compassionate and attentive team of veterinarians and nurses focused on transparent communication and patient comfort.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.