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 Elizabeth
VEG New Dorp
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group2546 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10306Exotic petsWalk-insWhat the hospital says: “VEG is skilled to handle emergency care for avians, reptiles, and all types of exotic pets.”
Verified November 4, 20268.0 miles(718) 362-1390VEG Millburn
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group720 Morris Tpke, Millburn - Short Hills, NJ 07078Exotic petsBlood transfusionWalk-insWhat the hospital says: “We treat all types of pets—dogs, cats, rabbits, even avians and exotics!”
Verified November 4, 20268.0 miles(908) 258-7519VEG Hoboken
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group1327 Willow Avenue, Hoboken, NJ 07030Exotic petsWalk-insWhat the hospital says: “We treat pets of all kinds– cats, dogs, birds, reptiles, and exotics.”
Verified November 4, 202610 miles(201) 630-0636VEG Chelsea
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group735 6th Avenue, Chelsea, NY 10010Exotic 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, 202612 miles(646) 582-8882VEG Clifton
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group790 New Jersey 3, Clifton, NJ 07012Exotic petsWalk-insWhat the hospital says: “VEG is skilled to handle emergency care for avians, reptiles, and all types of exotic pets.”
Verified November 4, 202613 miles(201) 438-7122VEG Williamsburg
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group87 Kent Avenue, Williamsburg, NY 11249Exotic petsBlood transfusionWalk-insWhat the hospital says: “Always open—Brooklyn walk-in vet hospital for all pet emergencies We treat veterinary emergencies for dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, rodents, and exotic animals.”
Verified November 4, 202613 miles(917) 423-6444VEG Upper East Side
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group1215 2nd Avenue, Upper East Side, NY 10065Exotic 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, 202614 miles(212) 223-3500Animal Medical Center
Open now · 24/7510 East 62nd Street, New York, NY 10065Exotic petsWalk-insCareCreditWhat the hospital says: “…Oral Surgery Dermatology Diagnostic Imaging Emergency & Critical Care Exotic Pet Medicine Hemodialysis Integrative Medicine Internal Medicine Interventional…”
Verified November 4, 202614 miles(212) 838-8100
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 Elizabeth. For dogs and cats, see all emergency vets in Elizabeth.
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.