Shrewsbury Gets New 24/7 Pet Emergency Clinic

SHREWSBURY, MA — A new 24/7 veterinary emergency room will open in Shrewsbury this week, the second facility open at all hours in the Worcester region.

The Shrewsbury Veterinary Emergency Group will be located at 196 Boston Turnpike on the south side of Route 9 across from the Whole Foods plaza.

“Emergency is our middle name — it’s all we do, so we do it best. VEG is the only veterinary company that focuses solely on pet emergencies,” Veterinary Emergency Group founder Dr. David Bessler said in a news release. “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.”

The clinic promises pet owners immediate vet access 24/7 without having to wait or fill out paperwork. Pet owners can also call the clinic and speak to a doctor before heading in. The Foster Hospital for Small Animals at Tufts in Grafton is also open 24 hours.

This will be the third VEG clinic in Massachusetts outside of Boston and Newton. The clinic will hold a grand opening on Thursday at 7 p.m.