Mercer County To Get Round-The-Clock Pet Emergency Hospital On Rt. 1

PRINCETON, NJ - A veterinary emergency company will open its newest location in Mercer County this month, offering 24/7 emergency care for pets in the region.

VEG Princeton, located at 3512 Brunswick Pike, will host a public open house on Tuesday, Oct. 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. Although the address says Princeton, the location falls within West Windsor.

The event will feature behind-the-scenes tours of the facility, opportunities to meet the veterinary team, ice cream, and a photo booth.

An official ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place Thursday, Oct. 16, at 11:30 a.m., marking the hospital's opening day.

The new facility will provide emergency veterinary services including surgeries, ultrasounds, and x-rays.

Located in The Square at West Windsor on Route 1 between Vivaldi Road and Old Meadow Road, VEG Princeton is the fifth VEG location in New Jersey, joining facilities in Millburn, Clifton, Hoboken, and Paramus.

"When a pet parent walks into VEG Princeton, they will immediately feel they have finally found a place that will provide their family and pet the best emergency veterinary experience that exists," said Dr. David Bessler, founder and CEO.

The hospital has redesigned the traditional emergency veterinary experience by allowing pet owners to speak immediately with a licensed veterinarian when they call. Triage begins as soon as customers arrive, before paperwork is completed, and pet owners can remain with their animals throughout all stages of treatment, including surgery and overnight hospitalization.

The hospital features an open floor plan that gives pet owners freedom of movement throughout the facility. VEG Princeton will be open around the clock, including holidays.

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