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Horizon Veterinary Specialists

3.5 (249 reviews)
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Emergency pet hospital

Pet physical or wellness exam

Pet vaccinations

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We needed a specialist according to my regular Vet, as our Labrador was showing signs of Cushing's disease. I went online and asked for recommendations, and quite a few people suggested Horizon. After visiting the facility, we saw three different doctors within two weeks and conducted various tests, only to find out that our boy had numerous cancerous tumors. Every single person we came in contact with was caring, helpful, understanding, warm, compassionate, and sympathetic, giving us all the time we needed to say goodbye to the best boy we've ever had. I highly recommend Horizon and all the good people who work there.

Sharing screenshot of the video update they sent of my little Burrito. Seeing his  upbeat energy calmed my heart and gave me so much hope.
P M.

A Beacon of Compassion and Care--Forever Grateful When our little guy Burrito took a turn for the worse, we were devastated and scared. After being transferred to Horizon Veterinary Specialists from our regular vet (All Vet Care), we didn't know what to expect--but from the moment we walked through their doors, we felt something we hadn't in days: hope. Every single person we've come into contact with--reception, nurses, techs, doctors--has been incredibly kind, gentle, and genuinely invested in not just Burrito's care, but our well-being too. Their attentiveness, patience in answering our questions, and emotional presence has made all the difference during this incredibly hard time. This morning, they even sent us a video update of our sweet boy, and I cannot begin to explain how much that meant to us. It's the small, thoughtful touches like that--layered on top of their top-tier specialty and emergency care--that make Horizon feel like more than just a veterinary hospital. It's a sanctuary of healing, love, and unwavering support. Thank you, Horizon team, for holding us through this storm. We're praying Burrito makes a full recovery, and knowing he's in your hands brings us so much comfort. With endless gratitude, --Paola M. & Family

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Christiane L.

Unfortunately I had to put my 18 year old ginger cat, Shady, to sleep. It was a hard decision and I couldn't wait to Monday to go to his regular vet. When I called, on Saturday they advised me that the wait was long and it would probably not be good for Shady and I to go then. We ended up going first thing in the morning on Sunday. We were received warmly and caring. They were very supportive with this difficult decision. Later, I received a condolence card from them. Thank you

Time to go home!
AnnDee M.

Welcoming and kind staff that greeted me with a smile! After my sweet kitty Paco had a cardiac event and was resuscitated with CPR, we took him to VSEC initially for cardiology, as Horizon doesn't have cardiology. The next day he was cleared from cardiology and transferred to Horizon ER for internal medicine. I loved that one clinic called the other clinic and gave report. When we walked in, they greeted me with a smile and said, "Is this Paco?" The warm welcome from staff and not having to explain Paco's health condition over again from clinic to clinic, made things less stressful as this was an extremely overwhelming event for me. I can't remember everyone's name, but EVERY SINGLE PERSON handled me and Paco with kindness and patience, I felt at home. I was able to come visit Paco during his two night stay at the hospital, no one ever made me feel like I was an inconvenience. When I had a melt-down over the phone, because I hadn't heard from the doctor the next day, the manager handled me with respect to ensure I didn't go off the deep end with the situation. All of the staff were patient and gave me the time I needed, I didn't feel like I was being rushed when asking questions. Dr. Ortega is AMAZING!!! When she called, she spent several minutes explaining everything in detail, gave me some options and I felt like our decision on what to do was made together, it was nice to make a unified informed decision. The costs were upfront and explained in detail. The ER isn't cheap for people or pets, but given the circumstances, I felt like the rates were very reasonable. I want to say thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone at Horizon for making us feel loved during a time that was overwhelming and scary!

My cat recovering after Horizon doctors treatment, once he was him from being under observation.
Violeta M.

I have taken my pet to Horizon on two separate occasions. The first was back in 2021 when my cat got a severe allergic reaction to his rabies vaccine. His primary vet was closing and suggested we take him to the horizon emergency hospital. We took him and very quickly they took him in, gave him the necessary treatment, and kept him for observation. The doctors were so kind and reassuring and even called to check in the next day. Given that this incident was during the pandemic, they did not allow us in with our pet but were very good at keeping us updated via phone call. The second time my cat went in was due to liver disease. His primary vet referred us to Horizons internal medicine department to get an ultrasound. Despite not being able to figure out what exactly caused my cats liver disease, Dr Rhodes was so kind at explaining everything and patient when answering all of my questions. My cat was sick for a total of 7 months, trying different medication to increase his appetite, fluids, and antibiotics. My cat went 3 months without his medication to see if he improved on his own and made a full recovery by his next check up. The staff and everyone at Horizon did their part in making my furry friend feel amazing!

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Extremely compassionate veterinary hospital where everyone is doing a wonderful job. Incredibly recommended.

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