New Pet Emergency Hospital In DC Lets Owner Stay With Animal

WASHINGTON, DC — Veterinary Emergency Group opened its newest animal hospital in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, the company’s 25th location nationwide. The new emergency veterinary hospital, at 2311 M St. NW, is the company's first location in the D.C. area.

The D.C. location will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Each VEG hospital has an open floor plan that gives pet owners freedom of movement from exam room to treatment floor. They can stay with their pet during all phases of treatment, including surgery and overnight hospitalization.

When a pet owner calls with questions, they will speak directly with a licensed veterinarian at VEG, the company said.

“VEG is the only veterinary brand that focuses solely on pet emergencies,” Dr. David Bessler, founder of VEG, said in a statement Wednesday. “When an emergency happens, VEG puts the pet first and allows the pet parents to be an integral part of their beloved pet’s care and recovery.”

Founded in 2014, VEG operates veterinary hospitals in D.C., California, New York, New Jersey, Florida, Georgia, Colorado, Texas, Massachusetts and Illinois.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, VEG hospitals have been taking in a limited number of pets and their owners at a time to ensure safety.