Took my mini Aussie here for vomiting blood and rectal bleeding. All the care he received was absolutely awesome. I will never use anyone else. read more

We had an emergency visit at 10PM and were very impressed by the staff, their processing, information exchange and overall quality of the facilities. I wish we had a place like this in my neighborhood - Brooklyn. Thank you all, 5 stars very well deserved. read more

BluePearl Pet Hospital - Yuki waiting to get his eye fixed after a fight with 4 beagles - Veterinarians Near Me - Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina

My dog had been vomiting/having diarrhea for a week and I was concerned there was a foreign object in her stomach, since she wasn't getting better as I was feeding her chicken and rice. I was there for 7 hours with no sense of when my dog would be seen. Got there at 6:30 PM and did not have someone approach me for 2 hours to ask for more information. The vet tech/nurse gave me an attitude about my choice of not wanting to do blood work, when it wasn't necessary. I was only there for an x-ray and blood work can be super expensive. At 10 PM, someone finally came to get her vitals. She was not seen until 12 AM for an x-ray. They did not come get me from the waiting room until 1:15 AM (an x-ray should take 10 minutes). I could hear my dog whining in the back as they put me in an exam room and told me a doctor would be in soon to talk. The vet did not come in for 20 more minutes as I could still hear my dog whining. The vet I saw never gave me a proper diagnosis or explained the x-rays to me (someone who has never seen an animal x-ray) and only told me what they were going to do for treatment. They also never offered to show me the x-ray or had any plans of sending them to me when I paid around $500 for them (about $150 for the x-ray and $366 for the 3 images from a radiologist). I had to ask the receptionist to send them to me via email. This place only cares about making money and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. read more

This was our second visit to this place on a weekend when our vet was not available but our vet did have this place's number for an option. They are very responsive and so nice. We got there pretty quick and they immediately had someone look at our dog to see if he needed to go back right away. They decided it was not a huge emergency after some initial tests and we waited in the waiting room which is pretty comfortable. After a very short wait they had us come back and the doctor and lab tech worked with our dog. We are not sure yet exactly what the issue with the dog is. Pain or seizure or what but they placed us on a regimen of pain for a few days and suggested we go to our vet in a few days to have them check on progress. We were in and out in a short period of time and felt much more at ease. read more

Worst experience, don't bother going here unless you can agree to critical care and minimum $500, or want to euthanize your pet. They refuse to do comfort care or medical treatment, there is no in between care here for pet owners on a budget, or pets at end stages of life. read more

My overall experience with this pet hospital from the ER to The ICU has been outstanding. I do not have the words to express how compassionate and knowable all the staff members were, from the ER vet, to the techs, to the office staff. Thank you is not enough for the care you've giving my dog, Rory. A thousand stars to you, 5 is not adequate. read more

Pets know better than to have emergencies during normal business hours. That's why we feel very fortunate to have Veterinary Specialty Clinic in our neighborhood. The clinic is clean, but not sterile, offering a comfortable and spacious waiting area, with a helpful and compassionate staff. (Of course, I mean the _atmosphere_ is not sterile. I'm sure the areas where actual medical stuff happens are all properly sterilized.) Arriving a bit after 8pm on a Friday night, we were immediately set at ease by the desk attendant. Within 15 minutes we were being seen by Dr. Klein. She carefully examined our fuzzy friend, then explained the situation and discussed our options in clear terms. Just as these types of situations never happen when you expect, they always cost more than you'd wish. But, considering the quality of service, the friendly attitudes, and the speed with which we were attended to, the price was well within reason. As if that wasn't enough, two days later, Dr. Klein personally called to make sure our cat was recuperating as expected. I hope you don't ever need their services, but if you do, I fully endorse Veterinary Specialty Clinic in Mount Pleasant. And if their North Charleston facility is under the same management, you should be in good hands there, too. read more

I come to readers of this post with an horrific, urgent, and stark warning specifically regarding Dr. Ann Marcario, who practices at this animal hospital. On the morning of New Year's Eve 2021, I brought my beloved 7.5 year old Golden Retriever, Cooper, to VSC with what I believed to be an upper respiratory infection, as he had lethargy and small amount of nasal drip, but absolutely no other symptoms. After 2 hours of tests and diagnostics, Dr. Marcario informed me she believed Cooper might have an issue with his heart; she further stated that she would reach out to a respected cardiologist in the area, and would call me back immediately. When she called back, she stated the cardiologist had left for the day, but she had conducted an ultrasound in the meantime and found a large mass in Cooper's abdomen. She went on to state that the heart issue she believed she had detected was actually almost certainly a metastatic lesion, and that he probably had cancer throughout his body. Despite my repeated prodding, she unequivocally insisted that there was nothing that could be done for Cooper, regardless of financial ability. Based off this, she insisted that if Cooper was her dog, she would euthanize him that same day, and further insisted that it would be the responsible thing for us to do. After emotionally and mentally melting down for several hours due to this sudden news, I reflected on Cooper's utter lack of symptoms, and decided to seek a 2nd opinion. Fast forward to today, and Cooper has emerged from a successful surgery to remove the mass, and while he certainly has a long recovery, doctors found zero indication that the cancer spread to his heart or anywhere else. Additionally, three different DVM's at two different veterinary offices stated that they had no idea how Dr. Marcario arrived at her dire conclusions based off the diagnostics she performed. The moral of Cooper's story is this: absolutely do not trust your pet's life to Dr. Ann Marcario. My Cooper would be euthanized and in the ground for a treatable condition if I had relied on her word, judgement, and diligence, and that is something too horrific and inconceivable for me to wish upon my worst enemy. read more

BluePearl Pet Hospital - Veterinarians Near Me - Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina

Emergency veterinary care is usually an uncomfortable, prolonged, traumatic experience. The staff at veterinary specialty care proved that wrong. After routine vaccines, my cat became seriously ill, so at 2 am on Friday evening we had no other option but to take him for care. There was no wait. Service was prompt. The facility was immaculate and comfortable. The staff was caring for both the family and my pet. The charges were far less than I would have expected for the impeccable care that was provided. I'm so glad they are close to home so that if I ever have an emergency again, I won't hesitate to go there. Well done. Thank you so much. read more

The obvious choice of going to an Animal Hospital at 7am is for a valid concern for your animals well being. We waited for over 45 minutes before being told the delay was due to a shift change. Total wait time of 70 minutes with only 3 people in waiting. The Vet then informed us that they aren't equipped for handling emergency dental work, therefore our time was wasted, as well as $220. Poor communication starting at the front door and a lack of concern for the clients time and money. Won't recommend, nor return. read more

Everyone was knowledgeable, helpful and kind. I'm so thankful to have a facility like this available to me. They have helped my pets many times. read more

Organized, efficient, kind, helpful and loving! I was nervous going in as I loved the hospital in ATL. However, they were so on their game. The wait time was minimal...all the information was in the system by the time we were called back. The tech came to take notes and then the doctor came right in to speak with us about next steps, and got the ball rolling. So impressive. We were in/out in about an hour! And our pup felt SO much better! read more

I appreciate the kind, compassionate, and expert care given to my dog by Dr. Bianucci. He did a great job on her knee surgery and he always takes the time to explain all treatments and options. read more

I took in my kitten due to his eye being inflamed, swollen, with tons of eye boogers and him sneezing all day. They attended me quickly, gave me prescriptions (that worked almost immediately, the next morning his eyes were back to normal with minimal eye boogers) at a completely reasonable level price!! I'm 100% grateful for the staff and the quality of care we received. read more

Excellent customer service and care! Very caring and considerate. Great communicators, too. Good communication about our appointment, what was happening with our dog, and how to continue care at home. read more

The staff is very kind and professional. Our 8lb small dog was attacked by a large 70+ lb dog . We called them in route about 4-5 minutes out from arrival and with our being from out of state and not familiar with the area, a staff member stayed with us on the phone until we arrived. Veterinary Specialty Care staff went beyond the call of duty keeping us up to date with progress reports on treatment and patient status in this stressful situation. We were called by phone and messaged us every step of the way. The staff was very patient and understanding in addressing our every question and concern through the entire process. read more

These ppl were terrible. They gave us no diagnosis, no explanation of what was wrong. They messed up the glucose drip causing our dog to have a seizure. They wouldn't let us see him so we didn't have any idea what was going on. We finally got him back with a $3000 bill for an overnight stay. (Yes, really $3,000.00.) It felt like extortion. I think he just needed something that he could eat. Once I got him home and made him his favorite meal, he was fine. Dr. Becky Johnston was the most callous and incompetent veterinarian I've encountered in 30 years of being a pet owner. I would try anywhere but here in an emergency, even if you have to drive 100 miles. They're that bad. read more

This place was horrible!!!! I wouldn't even give it a star! My dog's back legs started failing her all of a sudden so I knew she might of dislocated something and would need more than an x-ray. I called and explained my situation and they said they had a MRI and to come on. I drove over 2 hours to get there and then they didn't help us we sat in the waiting room that was empty for over 2 1/2 hours then it was 5:30pm and they said they wouldn't be able to read MRI if they did it. They didn't even get her records we had to leave and go to another place and then pay after hour fees since sat there wasted 3 hours. I have never been so mad or ever had such a horrible experiences at a vet especially an emergency one your already agreeing to pay to just be seen. If you want good service or someone that even cares go somewhere else!!!! read more

I appreciate the time Michelle and Donna of Veterinary Specialty Care took to reach out and discuss this matter further with me.

I am not thrilled at all with this place. Our dog got sick so we took him there at like 6 at night. our dog was an 11 year old lab with diabetes and he could not walk or eat or pee or anything. they finally got results and said he had arthritis and that he walked around and peed outside twice and was fine otherwise. they sent us home with pain meds and antibiotics. the next day our dog got worse. we took him to the vet who could not believe they told us our dog walked and was okay, in fact, our dogs regular vet told us our dog was dying. the next day we had to put our precious baby to sleep all because the emergency vet lied. they never gave us results of bloodwork or anything. if you want your pet your pet to die go to this place. if not, go to a good vet. MY DOG DIED BECAUSE THESE ASSHOLES LIED ABOUT HIS CONDITION!!!!!! read more

I appreciated all of the care and concern from all of the staff when our 11 month old dog passed away. It was a very unexpected and sad day. I really appreciated them letting me come back to be with our dog before he passed. Each and every staff member showed care and compassion. read more

Hope this gets better. The receptionist was less than thrilled to come open the door while i was bringing my cat in for an emergency. If she could have walked any slower or acted more annoyed, she would have been lying on the floor. After i asked if i was in the right place ( should i go somewhere else? I thought this was an emergency clinic??) given the below casual attitude. After 10 or so minutes I had gone back out into lobby twice to see what was going on.. she then tells me" I couldnt tell you that 2 animals are dying in the back".. first of all, yes you could have said something when I first came in so I was aware there may be some waiting. Secondly, could have just said we have 2 very critical emergencies going on...They need to either train this girl intensely in customer service asap or she probably needs to find a different career path. I was about to leave and drive to another hospital. Everyone else was lovely and caring. Doc and another receptionist came in and explained everything, appropriately and timely. It goes to show who you have answering your calls and greeting your guests/patients has to be how you want your business to be portrayed. I started this review with one star and it was the behavior and actions of the other people that increased those. read more

Had a three-hour drive to get there but well worth it. Our Minnie has been coughing and hacking for months and our local vet was out of options. They suggested we see a specialist. We called around to see who might be able to see her and the process at Special Care was easy and fast. We were able to see a vet (Dr Jacobson) within days. Due to COVID, all our interaction, besides him examining Minnie, was via cell phone while we waited outside in our car. He gave us great information on her condition and gave us a flexible treatment plan to get her some much needed relief. Fingers crossed she gets relief soon. What we liked most was were we given a detailed plan of care and answers to our questions regarding the plan. read more

This place is simply phenomenal. If you have the unfortunate experience of having a sick pet or medical emergency this is the place to take them. I have had to take my pug here for emergency health issues over the years and they have saved her life on more then one occasion. Open 24/7 with a ER Vet for emergencies. ER Vets and Surgeons on site. They also have a internal medicine practice that is open during business hours. I have been impressed with all the doctors we have seen here. There are many Vets on staff here and the internal medicine doctors are specialists. Get on VSC website and read the extensive training they have done. Very impressive.Thorough, quick to diagnose health issues. Everyone from the front desk to the vet techs are kind, compassionate and very helpful with explaining procedures, care, costs, etc. The place itself is beautiful. The waiting room is enormous, with lots of comfortable chairs. They have snacks, coffee bar, refrigerator stocked with sodas, water, juice. The place is also extremely clean. Highly recommend this place if you need more then basic medical care for your beloved pet. read more

BluePearl Pet Hospital - Ella likes it here! - Veterinarians Near Me - Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina

This office was a lifesaver after my 10 week old puppy ate Sego Palm. My mom and I were extremely relieved to find an office so close that was opened late at night when no where else was. The front desk staff was extremely helpful and nice, however the doctor, not so much. She was extremely condescending and seemed to be insinuating that I was not a financially suitable owner (I'm a college student) for my puppy, trying to get me to invest in pet insurence and a pet credit card because "I wouldn't be able to afford her care otherwise," as if she knew my financial status. Overall, the office accomplished what we needed in a quick and timely manner. read more

It was a rough time, but Melissa Segura was especially comforting and helped me through it. The doctor was kind but direct and answered my questions with realistic expectations. I was disappointed that I was not able to me with my pet at the time of euthanasia. read more

After reading some reviews, I brought by dog here with some apprehension. The decision was made when the after-hours recording of my regular vet indicated I should call Veterinary Specialty Care for an emergency. I won't tell you to discount the negative feedback left here, but I would ask you to consider if the negative review is a result of the quality of the care, or simply a veiled complaint about the cost of the care. I, for one, was extremely satisfied with both the staff and quality of care provided to my dog who presented with a urinary obstruction on a Sunday morning. Service was prompt and Dr. Williams provided excellent emergent care which she explained clearly. She called twice after I left-- unsolicited-- just to let me know that my dog was doing fine. On Monday my dog received surgery at VSC after my regular vet recommended they do the procedure. The surgeon, Dr. Averill, called me after his examination to explain what he observed and how we should proceed. He was a pleasure to speak with. Once the surgery was compete, he called me again. Lastly, he called me the next morning at 7:30am to update me on my dog's condition. In my opinion, VSC provided unparalleled care. From the receptionist to the surgeon, they operated like a well-oiled machine. As for cost-- yes, it is going to be more expensive than your regular veterinarian. Just like going to the emergency room is more expensive than going to your regular doctor. Certainly the cost of operating 24 hours a day with the appropriate veterinarians, techs and reception staff is going to be reflected on your bill. I do enjoy quality service with a lower pricepoint at my regular veterinarian, but they close at 5:30, are not open on Sunday and are not on call. The surgery center is impressive. They have a lot of diagnosis tools at their disposal that my vet doesn't have (such as an ultrasound). I felt the cost of surgery was commensurate with the services provided. While I love my regular vet, I would have no hesitation bringing my dog back. read more

THIS IS A REVIEW OF THE NORTH CHARLESTON LOCATION. I CANNOT AND DO NOT SPEAK FOR THE MOUNT PLEASANT LOCATION. I cannot even begin to quantify how livid I am with this vet. I brought my 13 year old Manchester Terrier in for vomiting, panting, tremors, and constipation/diarrhea over the course of three days, on and off. My dog is my child and I know every pet owner understands that love. I feed him a raw food diet, I always have, and it never changes. I knew he hadn't gotten into anything in the yard, but knew he had eaten children's crayons three days before. I started giving him rice because his stomach was upset, and he still was not getting better. I woke up at 8am to his panting as well as numerous piles of vomit and loose stool. I immediately found this 24 pet hospital, called ahead, and hopped in the car with my pup. We were taken back around 9:30 am, with one pet family ahead of me to see the doctor. They took him back and I did not see him, hear him, or get updated on him for THREE HOURS. Finally, the doctor came in and literally hemmed and hawed about all of the possible causes of the symptoms he is presenting. It was literally nothing any person with an iota of a brain cell does not already know about vomit, fevers, and bowel issues. He then promptly (first time all day) wanted 800 dollars to do further tests. In three hours, the doctor tapped my dog's belly and scratched his head. I told the tech I had no intentions of spending more than 200 and she immediately came back with a bill of 200 dollars for a shot of medicine, seven days of antibiotic, and a special canned food to feed him that is apparently vital to his health and current GI condition. Again, I feed my dog a raw food diet, and they gave me two cans of chemicals that probably is not legal to call food. They charged me 200 dollars, kept my dog away from me until 12:30 pm, and gave me literal shit to put in his stomach to make him better. I cannot express how livid I am. I want to get this business shut down, and have filed a complaint with the BBB. NO ONE SHOULD BRING THEIR PETS HERE. They will charge you an arm and a leg, keep your pet away from you, take up the whole day, and pump your pet full of chemicals. I wish I could convey my anger from this experience. STAY AWAY. read more

Took my dog here after an issue with a spay incision, because my regular vet couldn't take a look right away. They put on a compression bandage that came off a few hours later. $150 to get a compression bandage that won't even stay on for a day? Underwhelming, unhelpful, a waste of time, and the issue remains. Didn't even pretend to try to get a diagnosis for why it started. I spoke with my vet after and they told me they never recommend this location--should've asked beforehand. read more

We were sent to this facility by our vet because our cat required emergency surgery that would save her life. Our vet called VSC and apprised them of her condition, told them what was needed and sent us with blood samples. When we arrived our cat was in critical condition. We waited almost 3 hours for her surgery because they never called the surgeon to come in until 21/2 hours after we checked in When it was over we were told everything went well and to go home. The bill was $3,000 for their services which I paid before we left. In the morning we were called and told that our cat had died. Two months later I received a bill for an additional $ 622 . I called and spoke to their billing department and was told they had forgotten a few items. I refused to pay and now Im in collections. I think $ 3000 is enough considering I have a heartbroken family and a dead cat. read more

I have been blown away by this amazing operation! It's run so much better than the majority of hospitals. Every single staff member we encountered was warm, patient, and genuinely there because they love animals. The modern facility is so well equipped. Thank you so much for all the love and attention you have given to our furbaby Fabio! read more

My rating is actually a minus infinity. I used to love this place. I had been taking my furbabies there, virtually since they opened. One of my dogs, who had cancer, was a patient for over 4 years; I owe some of their doctors with that 4 years. Another of my dogs was one of their patients for 6 years; again I owe one of their doctors with that 6 years. I WAS one of their biggest fans. UNTIL I FOUND OUT. Prior to March 2020, my experience with their ICU and charges based on doctor orders versus charges based on what was actually provided/received were limited and non-existent, respectively. March/April 2020, I found out about two of their practices which are very disturbing/distressing. First, but least, I was being charged for medications and services that were not actually provided and being double billed. Second, AND WORSE, their claim "The ICU is staffed 24 hours a day, allowing us to continuously provide ....care your pet might need." is misleading, at best, and simply not true, at worst. "Continuously provide" implies constant monitoring, which is very, very far from the TRUTH. In my specific situation, they somehow equated "continuously" to ONCE in a SIX hour period. I believe they failed to provide even the minimally acceptable standard of care for a critically ill patient in their ICU; which resulted in the death of my dog. My dog was critically ill: during the 12 hour period before his death, vital signs were taken ONE time; he was checked only 3 times. During the 6 hours before he was FOUND DEAD, he was in a crisis situation, based on vitals taken about midnight (and an, "after-the-fact", email I received from their office stating the doc was concerned about the vital signs); yet, nothing was done, his vitals were never retaken and he was rechecked ONLY ONE TIME; after which he was FOUND DEAD. I was there, in the waiting area; they were NOT busy, there were no other clients in the waiting area and this was prior to the COVID "lockdown". Incredulously, they later stated that it was my fault, because I did not get an MRI sooner; even though, I was told by 3 other doctors that based on his symptoms it was a brain tumor, which was not curable. It turned out that it was encephalitis; which I was told should not have taken a Neurologist to diagnose the possibility of encephalitis - only confirm via MRI. At the point in time my dog was in their ICU, his condition, although critical, was curable. If they would have provided adequate monitoring and/or recognized that he was in crisis situation, as shown by his vital signs (midnight), and acted accordingly, I do not believe he would have died. I used to be one of Veterinary Specialty Care's biggest fans - UNTIL I found out. If any of your furbabies have died while in their care, please ask for the "internal" records (the records that show date/time of medications given, procedures and what actually happened). Compare all medications/procedures against those for which you were charged. Check the number of times your furbaby was checked and vital signs taken. Report any irregularities. read more

This is a warning to anyone who will or has Veterinary Specialty Care in Mount Pleasant. On July 5th our 5 lb Morkie Joey was trying to urinate but couldn't . We rushed him to the Emergency in Mount Pleasant. The attending Vet, ANN MARCARIO, she felt Joey and he had a stone which had to be surgically removed. She said the surgery would be $3,000 and the examination including the insertion of a catheter would be $1240 payable in advance. On our way out ANN MARCARIO told us she would be anesthetizing Joey briefly so that the catheter could be easily inserted. At 4 AM I got a panic call from ANN MARCARIO telling me that instead of the catheter she had opted for cystocentesis when is a method of extracted urine from an animal by holding their front and back legs down and inserting a a needle in the bladder. My Joey went into Vagal shock. if this wasn't enough she did it a second time this time Joey dangerous heart problems depression inappropriate vocalizing and hypothemia. in addition he had brain damage and couldn't walk. in 2 hours my puppy went from anactive guy who walked a mile every day , ate like a horse , played catch for hours and kissed and loved everyone he knew and met. In the end ANN MARCARIO told me that Joey would never be the same. The surgeries would cost $10,000 for starters and he would always rely on meds To survive . My beautiful boy was only 5 days away from his 1st ,first birthday. read more

If you need veterinary care for your pet while in the Mount Pleasant South Carolina area, you cannot find a more professional, knowledgeable and compassionate group of veterinarians and support staff. Our dog, a ten year old Scottish Terrier became ill soon after we arrived in Mount Pleasant for a five week vacation. We were referred to the clinic by a local acquaintance. The quality of veterinary care and the compassion was exceptional. Wish we had something like that close to home in Canada. read more

BluePearl Pet Hospital - Scotty on Wild Dunes beach - Veterinarians Near Me - Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina

We all hope that our pets never need specialty care or emergency services. For those of that do, I highly recommend VSC. My dog has seen Dr. Beth Johnson numerous times and I can not say enough good things about her. I trust her input 100%. She will always be completely honest, present all of the facts, and include you in every detail as to why she is recommending a certain procedure and/or course of treatment. read more

If I could select additional stars, I would! I cannot sing the praises of Veterinary Specialty Care loudly enough. This was the best medical experience I have ever had and that includes anything I have ever had done for myself or my dog, Roma. Roma is the love of my life and it was a very difficult decision to have several lipomas removed and also a cyst between her toes. She is 11 years old and I felt that removing the large lipoma in her armpit would increase her mobility in years to come, but was very afraid of having her go through the surgery at her age. Dr. Ludwig not only consulted with me, but answered follow-up questions and concerns by email prior to the surgery. We were met with love and genuine care and concern the day of Roma's surgery. Dr. Ludwig called me 3x that day to give me updates and allowed me to take Roma home that evening. Dr. Ludwig's skill at removing the large lipoma was amazing. I was in the medical device field for 14 years and have never seen a more precise excision. It is rare that you find a group that has equal skill and caring and I feel very blessed to have found those qualities in this clinic. read more

Couldn't have asked for a better place to take my dog. The minute I walked into the emergency room they immediately took my dog back and started blood work. They gave me many options for treatment and a price range for the treatment I chose. Dr. Marscher was amazing and kept me well informed with a call every morning and every evening to let me know how my little girl was doing. All the staff from the front desk to the team caring for my dog were amazing and friendly. I felt very comfortable leaving my dog for supportive care for a couple days and wouldn't have wanted her anywhere else. read more

Trying to have a pet treated during The Coronavirus pandemic is inherently problematic and trying. I thought we and our pet were treated wonderfully. The Doctor, Techs and the office staff were all professional, helpful, compassionate, patient and kind. THANKS! read more

So thankful for this place. My cat was very sick for a few days so I called in over the weekend. Two receptionists, Rachel and Laura, were working when I arrived and they were extremely sweet and kind. Though it took awhile to see the vet, I completely understand as they had to triage other animals. They had a tech pop in to keep me updated. The practice is clean, professional, and friendly. read more

Best vet care in Charleston. Trusted for my dog's surgery. They really care about your pet.