Call before you drive. An exotic animal veterinarian is not on duty at every hour in every hospital. Tell the team the species and the problem, and ask whether they can see your pet now or which hospital can.
Emergency hospitals that see exotic pets near Bridgeport
VEG Greenwich
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group409 East Putnam Avenue, Greenwich Cos Cob, CT 06830Exotic petsWalk-insWhat the hospital says: “VEG is skilled to handle emergency care for avians, reptiles, and all types of exotic pets.”
Verified November 4, 202623 miles(203) 909-6560VEG Commack
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group6240 Jericho Turnpike, Commack, NY 11725Exotic petsWalk-insWhat the hospital says: “VEG is skilled to handle emergency care for avians, reptiles, and all types of exotic pets.”
Verified November 4, 202624 miles(631) 462-6044West Hills Animal Hospital & Emergency Center
Open now · 24/77 Emergency 800 W. Jericho Turnpike, Huntington, NY 11743Exotic petsEmergency surgeryCT or MRIWalk-insCareCreditScratchpayWhat the hospital says: “We treat dogs, cats, rabbits, and small mammals.”
Verified November 4, 202628 miles(631) 351-6116Long Island Veterinary Specialists
Open now · 24/7163 S Service Rd, Plainview, NY 11803Exotic petsICUEmergency surgeryCT or MRIWalk-insWhat the hospital says: “Exotics we Treat All birds Small mammals: Rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, mice, gerbils, degus, chinchillas, hamsters, hedgehogs, sugar gliders, and ferrets.”
Verified November 4, 202631 miles(516) 501-1700VEG White Plains
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group201 Tarrytown Road, White Plains, NY 10607Exotic petsBlood transfusionWalk-insWhat the hospital says: “VEG is skilled to handle emergency care for avians, reptiles, and all types of exotic pets.”
Verified November 4, 202632 miles(914) 949-8779Pieper Veterinary
Open now · 24/7730 Randolph Rd, Middletown, CT 06457Exotic petsCT or MRIBlood transfusionCareCreditWhat the hospital says: “…Our Team Message Your Care Team Referring Vets Book Now Online Store Avian & Exotic Pet Veterinary Care Find an ER Location Find a Location and Book Call Now:…”
Verified November 4, 202637 miles(860) 347-8387VEG Carle Place
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group204b Glen Cove Road, Carle Place, NY 11514Exotic petsWalk-insWhat the hospital says: “VEG is skilled to handle emergency care for avians, reptiles, and all types of exotic pets.”
Verified November 4, 202638 miles(516) 693-8859VEG Nanuet
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group123 NY-59, Nanuet, NY 10954Exotic petsWalk-insWhat the hospital says: “VEG is skilled to handle emergency care for avians, reptiles, and all types of exotic pets.”
Verified November 4, 202643 miles(845) 536-5645
Listed only where the hospital's own website says it treats exotic species; the quote shows the wording. Distances are straight-line from the center of Bridgeport. For dogs and cats, see all emergency vets in Bridgeport.
While you travel
- Birds: keep the bird warm (a covered carrier in a warm car) and quiet; do not offer food or water if it is weak or breathing with effort.
- Rabbits: a rabbit that stops eating or passing droppings for 12 hours needs the same-day attention of a veterinarian.
- Reptiles: transport in a secure, ventilated container at the animal's normal temperature range; avoid overheating in the car.
Poison emergencies
If you think your pet swallowed something toxic
Call one of the two national animal poison lines while you get ready to leave. Both are staffed by veterinary toxicology specialists around the clock; expect a consultation fee per case.
ASPCA (888) 426-4435 Helpline (855) 764-7661
Numbers checked on the official ASPCA and Pet Poison Helpline sites, November 2026. What to do while you call. Dose calculators: chocolate, xylitol, grapes and raisins, ibuprofen.