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 Worcester
VEG Shrewsbury
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group196 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury, MA 01545Exotic petsEmergency surgeryWalk-insWhat the hospital says: “VEG is skilled to handle emergency care for avians, reptiles, and all types of exotic pets.”
Verified November 4, 20263.2 miles(508) 653-4700VEG Newton
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group165 Needham Street, Newton, MA 02464Exotic petsEmergency surgeryBlood transfusionWalk-insWhat the hospital says: “VEG is skilled to handle emergency care for avians, reptiles, and all types of exotic pets.”
Verified November 4, 202631 miles(617) 729-4446VEG Cambridge
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group357-359 Fresh Pond Pkwy, Cambridge, MA 02138Exotic petsICUWalk-insWhat the hospital says: “VEG is skilled to handle emergency care for avians, reptiles, and all types of exotic pets.”
Verified November 4, 202635 miles(617) 804-0103VEG Boston
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group316 Stuart Street, Boston, MA 02116Exotic 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(617) 762-0001Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (VESH)
Open now · 24/7134 Capital Drive, West Springfield, MA 01089Exotic petsICUEmergency surgeryCT or MRIBlood transfusionWhat the hospital says: “…Profile Dr. Emily Velez DVM, ABVP Avian & Exotics View Profile Pets We Treat The Avian & Exotics service at Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (VESH)…”
Verified November 4, 202643 miles(413) 665-4911VEG Warwick
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group989 Centerville Road, Warwick, RI 02886Exotic 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(401) 287-7130Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital
Open now · 24/7141 Greenfield Rd, Deerfield, MA 01373Exotic petsICUEmergency surgeryCT or MRIBlood transfusionWhat the hospital says: “…Profile Dr. Emily Velez DVM, ABVP Avian & Exotics View Profile Pets We Treat The Avian & Exotics service at Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (VESH)…”
Verified November 4, 202644 miles(413) 665-4911Rockingham Emergency Veterinary Hospital
Open now · 24/73 Cobbetts Pond Road, Windham, NH 03087Exotic petsEmergency surgeryWhat the hospital says: “…compassionate emergency medical and surgical care for your pet. We treat cats, dogs, and exotic pets (such as ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, small rodents, birds, and…”
Verified November 4, 202644 miles(603) 870-9770
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 Worcester. For dogs and cats, see all emergency vets in Worcester.
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.