However, while local emergency clinics are generally happy to take in dog and cat emergencies, they are not always equipped to handle exotic pet emergencies. (avianexoticsvet.com)
While a few animal hospitals have vets on call and technicians who remain in the hospital overnight to care for critical cases, the majority of small hospitals are not open 24/7 but have arrangements with local emergency clinics to care for their patients overnight and on emergency. (avianexoticsvet.com)
What to do if you have a PET EMERGENCY when our office is closed: If your pet is sick or injured and is in need of emergency medical care when our office is closed, the following local emergency clinics are open 24/7 - even holidays: BluePearl Veterinary Partners 32 Fourth Avenue @ Pacific Street 718.596.0099 Veterinary Emergency and Referral Group (VERG) 2220 Flatbush Avenue @ Avenue R 718.677.6700 (pawsitiveveterinary.com)