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
- Intensive care unit“…specialty practice north of Boston, working exclusively in the ER and ICU, while exploring leadership opportunities. She joined VEG in 2021 as…” Hospital page
- Walk-ins accepted, no appointment needed“see a vet now No appointment needed, walk in 24/7 – VEG is always open.” Hospital page
- Asks you to call ahead before arriving“Call ahead – one of our VEGgies will meet you at the door and ensure your pet receives prompt veterinary emergency 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 Cambridge
- Is VEG Cambridge open 24 hours?
- Yes. VEG Cambridge 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) 804-0103 before you leave.
- What is the phone number of VEG Cambridge?
- (617) 804-0103. The hospital is at 357-359 Fresh Pond Pkwy, Cambridge, MA 02138.
- Do I need to call VEG Cambridge before coming in?
- The hospital asks you to call ahead: “Call ahead – one of our VEGgies will meet you at the door and ensure your pet receives prompt veterinary emergency care.”
- Does VEG Cambridge 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.
- What emergency facilities does VEG Cambridge have?
- Its website mentions an intensive care unit.
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 Cambridge, MA | OPEN 24/7”
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