Emergency hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
As published by the hospital: “Open 24/7, walk-ins”
Before you go
- Call while you are getting ready: describe what happened and ask about the current wait.
- Bring any medication, packaging or plant your pet may have eaten, and your pet's records if they are at hand.
- Expect triage: the most critical patients are seen first, as in a human ER. Full checklist.
What the hospital states on its website
- Sees exotic pets (birds, reptiles, rabbits or small mammals)“VEG is skilled to handle emergency care for avians, reptiles, and all types of exotic pets.” Hospital page
- Walk-ins accepted, no appointment needed“…no appointments taken. Boston pet parents can see a vet immediately; no appointments needed At VEG pet clinic in Boston, pets receive an elevated level of care,…” Hospital page
Shown only where the hospital says so on its own site, quoted as published. A missing item means we found no statement, not that the service is unavailable. Fees and policies change: confirm by phone.
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Questions about VEG Boston
- Is VEG Boston open 24 hours?
- Yes. VEG Boston has an emergency service open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, according to the Veterinary Emergency Group location page checked on November 4, 2026. Holiday hours can differ: call (617) 762-0001 before you leave.
- What is the phone number of VEG Boston?
- (617) 762-0001. The hospital is at 316 Stuart Street, Boston, MA 02116.
- Do I need an appointment at VEG Boston?
- No appointment is needed, according to its website: “…no appointments taken. Boston pet parents can see a vet immediately; no appointments needed At VEG pet clinic in Boston, pets receive an elevated level of care,…”
- Does VEG Boston treat exotic pets?
- Yes, according to its website: “VEG is skilled to handle emergency care for avians, reptiles, and all types of exotic pets.” Tell the team the species when you call.
Places this hospital serves
- Emergency vet in Boston
- Emergency vet in Cambridge
- Emergency vet in Lowell
- Emergency vet in Brockton
- Emergency vet in Lynn
Where this listing comes from
- Veterinary Emergency Group location page, source page, checked November 4, 2026: “24 Hour Emergency Vet in Boston, MA | OPEN 24/7”
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