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
- Emergency surgery“…Roslindale, Waban, and Wellesley. So, whether your cat needs an emergency surgery, your chinchilla is panting a lot, or your dog just seems “off” after…” Hospital page
- Blood bank or transfusions“…- X-rays and more Our emergency vet hospital in Newton is also a blood bank for dogs VEG Newton is also a VEG Blood Bank location. This program…” 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
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 Newton
- Is VEG Newton open 24 hours?
- Yes. VEG Newton 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) 729-4446 before you leave.
- What is the phone number of VEG Newton?
- (617) 729-4446. The hospital is at 165 Needham Street, Newton, MA 02464.
- Do I need an appointment at VEG Newton?
- No appointment is needed, according to its website: “see a vet now No appointment needed, walk in 24/7 – VEG is always open.”
- Does VEG Newton 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 Newton have?
- Its website mentions emergency surgery and blood transfusions.
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 Newton, MA | OPEN 24/7”
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