24 Hour Emergency Vet Hospital and Urgent Pet Care in Warwick, Rhode Island
Dr. Elena Wingard
Medical Director
VEG ER for Pets veterinary emergency hospital in Warwick, Rhode Island, is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to handle any pet emergency in Kent County and the surrounding areas. We offer high quality emergency care for pets of all kinds – including dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, and exotic animals.
Parking for our Warwick vet clinic
The closest entrance is from Centerville Rd, but you can also access the parking lot from Bald Hill Rd. Find accessible parking right outside the entrance, and additional parking all around the building.
If you need help getting your pet inside, call ahead and one of our VEGgies will meet you at the door to assist.
Warwick 24-hour emergency vets—serving Kent County pet families
VEG is open 24/7 for vet emergency and urgent care. Our hospital is located at 989 Centerville Rd aka Rt. 117, at the Bald Hill Rd intersection. We’re within driving distance of Apponaug, Coventry, East Greenwich, and Norwood.
Prompt, compassionate vet care in Warwick
Our emergency-trained veterinary staff is available around the clock when your pet needs immediate care. We treat injuries, accidents, and illnesses that just can’t wait. If you’re unsure if you should bring your pet in, call us! We’ll talk it over and see if it’s something that can wait or if it may need immediate attention.
So, whether your pet iguana isn’t eating, or your dog seems breathless after a fun day at Rocky Point State Park, or you have a rabbit with head tilt, call or come in anytime— no appointments taken.
We perform services on site, such as:
Diagnostic testing
Endoscopy
Point-of-care ultrasound
Surgery
X-ray and more
VEG is a walk-in 24-hour veterinary emergency hospital. Open every day, including holidays.
Why Choose VEG ER for Pets
customer-focused veterinary emergency care
call us 24/7
Pet emergencies shouldn’t be put on hold. Call and speak with a veterinarian 24 hours a day to get your medical questions answered.
see a vet now
No appointment needed, walk in 24/7 – VEG is always open. Emergency vet care starts the moment you walk in the door.
stay together
No waiting and wondering in a lobby. Stay with your pet the entire time and get as involved as you like in their care.
stress less
At VEG, we make a scary situation less stressful. We sit on the floor with your pet, or wherever they’re most comfortable.
Emergency Care
Exotic Pet Care
Pet Urgent Care
End-of-life Care
Vet Surgery
Endoscopy
Pet Ultrasound
and X-rays
Diagnostics
and Testing
Treatment and
Hospitalizations
open now for:
Emergency vet care, always open and ready
Learn more about VEG's 24/7 emergency vet care.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the services at VEG ER for Pets
IS VEG OPEN 24 HOURS?
Yes, all VEG locations are open all the time – 24 hours a day, 365 days a year – even on holidays and weekends to care for pet emergencies.
DO I NEED AN APPOINTMENT?
At VEG, we don’t take appointments, because we deal with emergencies. When the unexpected happens, call us or walk in to your nearest VEG location 24/7 for immediate care.
HOW DO I KNOW IF IT’S AN EMERGENCY?
Never self-diagnose your pet. Sometimes you just can’t tell if your pet is having a true emergency. But VEG can. Call your local VEG anytime and a veterinarian will answer your medical questions and determine if you should come in.
CAN I GO TO VEG FOR URGENT CARE?
Yes, VEG offers Pet Urgent Care for injuries and illnesses such as vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, limping, wounds, ear infections, eye problems, and constipation! Visit your local VEG and we’ll triage urgent care for your pet immediately. Learn more about the medical services we offer.
WHERE CAN I TAKE MY PET BIRD OR EXOTIC PET IN AN EMERGENCY?
VEG is skilled to handle emergency care for avians, reptiles, and all types of exotic pets.
DO I HAVE TO CALL BEFORE COMING IN?
Though you can just walk into any of our 24 hour hospitals, we recommend calling first so we’re familiar with the situation when you come in.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT AT VEG?
When you take your pet to VEG, you’ll be seen by a veterinarian right away, even before filling out paperwork. We’ll even meet you at your car if you need help bringing in your pet. No waiting in the lobby; you stay with your pet the entire time, even if surgery is involved. And yes, we’re pet lovers, but we’re people-friendly too! We’ll openly discuss diagnosis and treatment options. And we always make sure the pet patient and pet parent are as comfortable as possible.
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