Veterinary Emergency Group

Veterinary Emergency Group is a veterinary emergency clinic on 6th Avenue in New York. It has a 4.7/5 rating on Google from 517 reviews. Recent written feedback describes friendly staff, quick attention in some visits, and clear communication during difficult moments, while some reviews also mention long waits and concerns about cost or clinical judgment.

Services

•Emergency veterinary care
•24/7 availability mentioned in a recent review
•Urgent assessment and treatment, with one reviewer saying their pet was seen quickly and the problem was addressed immediately
•Cat care is specifically mentioned in recent reviews
•End-of-life care and quality-of-life discussions are mentioned in a recent review
•Phone access to a live staff member is mentioned in a recent review

Pricing

No published pricing information is available.

People

Dr. Weggeland is the only veterinarian named in recent reviews, and one reviewer praised his proactive treatment of their cat.

Reviews

Google shows a 4.7/5 rating from 517 reviews. Recent written reviews often mention friendly, helpful staff, quick intake in some cases, proactive treatment, listening to a pet’s history, and avoiding unnecessary testing. One reviewer also described compassionate, direct communication around euthanasia and felt the emergency fees were fair. A less favorable review said the clinic can be useful for minor urgent issues and appreciated the 24/7 access, but reported a long wait, high prices, and concerns about one doctor’s decision-making and procedure work.

Reviews for Veterinary Emergency Group

Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 517 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

Olivia Sebade

1 month ago

Very friendly and helpful staff!!!

Elise Levin

All I can say is Dr. Weggeland is amazing and did a wonderful job being proactive in treating my cat. I believe the reason our cat is still here is because of him. He has an amazing career ahead of him!

James Stark

We had a very good experience here yesterday. Everyone, from the moment you walk through the front door, was friendly and helpful. We were seen quickly and our problem was immediately addressed. The vet also listened to the relevant history and gave us some really good advice, separate from the emergent issue. They also did not recommend any unnecessary testing.

Mike Saunders

Outstanding veterinary ER. They totally deserve the great reviews and 5 star ratings. They were very kind and very straight with me when it came time to let one of my rescue kitties go. They did not try and pressure me into overspending on treatment that was unlikely to really sustain my cats life with any real quality. And for an ER their fees were very fair. I'm eternally grateful. I will absolutely rely on them in the future. In fact because the fees were fair I will inquire about general vet care now, not just ER. services.

Mura Neko

If your pet has a minor but urgent matter, VEG can be a good option. They are open 24/7 and the staff here are friendly. Do note that you will likely wait for a really long time for them to attend to you. I also like the fact that you can always call them and speak with a human. The reason why I'm only giving it 2 stars is that they are really overpriced (even in NYC) and some of their doctors are incapable of dealing with issues that are not trivial. We had a doctor who made a series of mistakes both in terms of decision making and in terms of doing procedures. He has decades of experience, which really makes me feel sorry for the pets he has cared for in the past. Experience really doesn't translate into competency, sadly.