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    4.6 (240 reviews)
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    My kittens eyes next day after treatment. She is feeling so much better!
    Kelsey M.

    I took my kitten here late in the evening for an emergency situation where she had banged her head while playing and her pupils looked off and she seemed dazed. A very terrifying situation... When I entered I was a mess, and they were so quick, kind and responsive. They immediately started care for my kitten and came up with a detailed plan outlining everything they would suggest and took the time to explain why. The team here was so gentle and caring with my kitten making an already stressful and scary situation feel an essence of calm and that everything was under control. They did a few tests on my kitten and treated her, and even in that situation they managed to keep her as comfortable as possible. Their diagnosis for my kitten seemed dead on, as soon as we started treatment she was already showing signs of improvement. She had swelling in her eye and they knew exactly what to do. Today my kitten is calm, seems back to her normal self like nothing ever happened and her eye has shown amazing improvement as far as the pupil and swelling. My family and I are so thankful for their care! Hopefully I will not need to return, but if we ever do I know exactly where to take my pets and can trust them. Thank you!

    Innocent baby eating everything that's not food
    Angelica C.

    I can't say enough about the care we received at this emergency vet. When my almost 3-year-old fur baby, Tobi, swallowed what looked like a crocheted sock on our walk, I was beyond scared. I couldn't find any emergency vets nearby in Chino Hills, but I was so fortunate to find this place. From the very first call, they treated me and Tobi like family. I was able to be right there with him every step of the way. No separation, just inclusion. They let me witness everything, from inducing vomiting to the X-rays, and they were so confident and calm, which helped me stay calm too. Ultimately the object was too big and needed an endoscopy with claw thing to remove which had me SHAKINGGG. They explained every single step, even when I didn't fully understand, and I felt so included, like we were part of their family. They were not just attentive to Tobi, but also to me, meeting both our needs and keeping me as calm as possible. Thank you to everyone--Bri, Elle, Sebastian, and Dr. Wickham, you made us feel so seen and loved. If you're looking for a vet who treats your pet and you like family, this is the place. Thank you all so much! I can't thank you guys enough

    Christine T.

    Another review this time for my husky, Moose. Moose had grand mal seizure on Sunday night that lasted about 2 minutes. It scared the crap out of me since he's never had a seizure before. My family had to take him in as I had to run to the human ER due to him biting me and breaking my wrist during the seizure. Despite not being there in person, VEG kept me updated and let my family stay with him. They were very understanding on why I wasn't there for my Moose. They kept him overnight for observation and gave me a dose of emergency meds for Moose incase he has another seizure. This place is amazing and I'm so thankful for them.

    Camila
    Viktamon P.

    We lost our beautiful Camila. Sadly she needed surgery and no matter how many times I calculated the numbers. This time we could no cover her surgery. I've lost people in life and I learn over time to take a lost well but this time is was different & very hard. I quickly got JLo her niece car insurance. I cannot go through this again From the start a young lady by the name of Bri made everything just a little better for us & Dr Ortiz. I also want to thank the staff for the lovely card they sent us. Little things like that really mean the world to us!

    They also treat small farm animals
    Angela B.

    Had to come to VEG to get my dog's sutures restitched. She scratched a (healed) incision site a little too zealously and popped the wound right back open, and although my regular vet would have fixed her back up, driving to Corona on a Friday night wasn't my idea of a good time. All that in mind, my regular vet was able to send my dog's records to VEG so that everyone knew the important details. The staff here from the doctors to the technicians and the receptionist were all very kind and helpful, which is very much appreciated when needing emergency medical attention for a furry family member. The techs did the initial check of my dog while the doctor read her records. A course of treatment was agreed upon and then we waited. I discovered that a pet ER is not much different from a people ER in that there's an inevitable wait...a long one! We came in at 5:30 and didn't come home with our girl until 10:30 :/ As you would imagine, emergency veterinary services aren't cheap. But they do give you an itemized breakdown with recommended procedures and medications for your review and approval. All in all, tho, the whole experience (minus the 5 hour wait) was good. The staff not only was friendly and helpful to us, but just as importantly, they were kind and caring to my dog. I hope I won't need emergency veterinary services for my pets again, but IF I ever do, I'd feel comfortable coming back here.

    Open work space
    Nancy S.

    This place is great if your pet was in a real emergency. They have state of the art equipment, do everything out in the open and consult you before every move (but not give you results before upselling you for the next test) If you have something wrong with your animal and it does not seem too urgent I would wait to see your own vet. Just to walk in and be seen cost $200. Then they tacked on another $345 for tests that were negative. Nothing was wrong with the puppy we brought in. They came back in and wanted to do more random testing but after they showed their process I was no longer interested. They would ask for further testing before giving you results of the last test. Then after they start the new testing give you a negative result of your old test. We were in a private room. If you want peace of mind for your pet, have unlimited amounts of money and time then come in. As for me, I' will chalk this up as a lesson learned. The place looked nice and shiny so you will be paying for aesthetics too. Hope your animal feels better.

    Recovery with his medication :)
    Amelia F.

    We are incredibly grateful for the care and compassion the entire team showed us to help us during an emergency with our hamster! We noticed our hamster severely struggling to breathe, eat, and drink after having a reaction to Ivermectin that had been prescribed by another vet clinic. We rushed him to VEG, and the team immediately stepped in to help stabilize him and figure out what was going on. After receiving oxygen treatment and a care plan for an Upper Respiratory Infection, they sent us home with medication and supplemental food to help syringe-feed him. Even though he was just a hamster, he was me and my fiancé's first pet, and the staff truly treated him with kindness and respect. Dr. Stephanie was especially amazing (she told us she owned hamsters in the past) and she took the time to show us how to safely pick him up and feed him so we felt comfortable caring for him at home. She also answered all of our questions thoroughly and was transparent about the high risk of complications given his elderly age (2.5 years old). Over the next few days, we did see improvement. He started eating and drinking again, was breathing better, and even climbing around. He responded really well to the medication and supplemental food. Unfortunately, he relapsed a few days later and passed away in our arms at home, which we were told was a high possibility given how elderly he was. Nonetheless, we were so happy to have those last few 'healthy' days with him spending time with him. To us, that extra time with him was priceless, and that was all thanks to the quick care and professionalism by the VEG team. We took him back to VEG where Brittany helped guide us through the aftercare options with so much compassion. We live in an apartment so we honestly didn't know what options we had. We were given a quiet room to grieve and take our time deciding what felt right for us. We chose a private cremation and were really appreciative of how smooth and thoughtful the process was. About a week later, we received his ashes and paw prints. This was our first pet together so and we are so thankful for the warmth, empathy, and care VEG showed us and our tiny little guy every step of the way. We truly felt supported during one of the hardest experiences, and we couldn't recommend them enough.

    Tati L.

    This place was so kind. We had a dental situation for our little guy. We brought him around 10:30pm. They let us know that they didn't feel comfortable extracting the tooth that was really bothering him, causing him to gauge his face and eyes with his paws. So she offered us other help by giving him some pain medication and medication for the infection that was taking over his mouth. They were all very patient and sweet. Good seeing Briana! She was so sweet to our dog and added some humor to our stressful night. Thank you to everyone working there that night!

    Jessica E.

    The team was amazing throughout the entire process. They went above and beyond our expectations. We brought in Charizard our crested gecko who had a hemipenis prolapse. Most people would think it's just a lizard but their compassion and process was one of a kind and something my partner and I have never experienced before. Allowing us to be with him the entire time, having an open layout that allows for all pet parents to be there through out every moment and even offering us a bed to stay and get some rest while our little guy recovered. My partner and I were considering euthanizing due to the cost of the procedure. (In our experience with other vets if we could not afford the procedure we were forced to either surrender or euthanize). We were just heart broken with this through. But the team comforted us through every decision and truly helped us financially to save our little guy by dramatically reducing the cost and relieving that burden. A huge shout out to Dayna who answered my call and comforted us throughout the entire process. To Jess and Dr.Rivera who took amazing care of Charizard. They both were so compassionate and helped us out with our decisions. Giving us options and how to best support him and truly went beyond by helping us by reducing the financial burden. This team is truly amazing during this difficult time. We will forever be grateful and will definitely be coming back for any emergency, and telling our friends and families about VEG ER for Pets! Thank you guys again for everything!

    Cece. The princess.
    Michelle

    My two-year-old cat a ginger princess seemed to be losing weight and acting ill, so I brought her in to be evaluated. They did x-rays and bloodwork, and after the x-rays I was told they thought they saw a mass and that it looked like cancer. I was told she would likely die soon. I was absolutely devastated. I left late at night crying with my son, truly believing we were about to lose her. I was even close to making the decision to put her down because I couldn't emotionally or financially handle what I was being told at that moment. They did suggest I go to Pasadena for an ultrasound and biopsy to confirm, so I woke up at 4 AM and drove her there. The testing took all day and was incredibly stressful. In the end, I was told there was no cancer. It turned out to be her organ positioning stacked on one another on the x-ray and some fluid that was biopsied but came back negative. A year later, my cat is now three years old and completely healthy. In total, I spent around $4,000 going through this process, along with a tremendous amount of emotional distress that I will never forget. I understand imaging can sometimes be difficult to interpret, but I wish the initial findings had been communicated that the xray cannot be clear showing what is there because the vet told me he was certain it was a mass and she would not live much longer. I guess she had a stomach ache. She was hydrated and given an appetite stimulant and-is well. I would be more than happy to give more stars because the staff did seem caring and compassionate, but this experience was extremely traumatic and financially draining for my family as a single mom. Within a few days of her coming home my son's stress was so high he had a collapsed lung at the age of 25. It was a rough time for us.

    Seat in private room
    Terry R.

    This was my very first visit to Anaheim VEG ER. I ended up here out of sheer desperation since no other 24/7 emergency vet could see my very sick cockatiel. Little did I know that I would end up having an extremely sad but the most incredible experience. Let me start off by stating that this location is very close to the freeway in a very well lit outdoor corner mall with plenty of parking. The frontage of the this 24/7 animal emergency care is in a great safe location, very secure and has a safety process in place. As soon as you walk in you get the open concept vibe which is definitely not your typical doctor's office floor-plan. There are however, a couple private rooms for a variety of scenarios such as safety, privacy and/or isolation just to name a few. This 24/7 vet sees EVERY kind of animal that can fit through there front door! Fur, feather and reptile just to name a few. I have to give the founders absolute props for pioneering this new comforting and successful concept! All the staff I came in contact with was genuinely phenomenal: Dr Yang Bri Willie Claudia Carolina Celia Moses I can honestly say that each and every one of them were genuinely compassionate and caring. Always checking on me to make sure we were OK and offering food, drinks, or any other items of comfort. I seriously can go on and on about my positive experience despite the outcome. I am truly grateful to this team for helping an emotional experience comforting. Seriously..... thank you all SO SO much

    Ryane S.

    Could not recommend VEG Er more! My sweet little Gordo stepped on a bee on a walk and had the stinger in his paw. Dr. Ortiz and her whole staff were so kind and attentive of him. Rachel brought him a blanket to lay on while we waited and provided him water. It made our first mini emergency situation so easy and stress free. If you are looking for your go to vet emergency room, look no further.

    I walked in there crying with my pup & left happy, so thank you
    Winston V.

    I took my baby boy here again today. They're the one place I trust for emergencies. Dr. Fawley was so kind & gentle with my pup, she eased all my fears & concerns too. Of course no one likes going to the emergency room, but knowing my pup would be in the best hands with Dr. Fawley and the staff who helped, I don't mind the drive. I wish she could be my pups primary doctor but I know this is an ER hospital. Thank you so much for all your help! You helped my pup & me more than you know! Thank you for making it such a welcoming environment especially during such a stressful time. if you the the crème de la crème, this place is it! I walked in there a mess, but walked out feeling so thankful & blessed that i'm writing a review at 2am because I left feeling like a pocketful of sunshine, idc if that's cheesy, you guys helped me and my pup so much thank you!!!

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    My Rocket(9.5 or old Jack Russell has a fatty tissue on the left side of his chest). Could I possibly get an estimate? How much it would be to remove it before it gets too big.

    Yes, but any emergency are a little bit more pricey

    I'm looking for a vet who can make a casting of my dog's leg for a brace due to his torn acl. It's through a company called Hero Brace. You have your doctor make the cast which is sent back to the company who makes the brace using the cast. Do you a?

    Hi Conchita! Please call our hospital directly and we can walk you through. (714) 616-5570!

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    Hi there! We do not have a specialist on staff, but if you give us a call (714-616-5570) we can help talk through your options!

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    Yes, we do! If they fit through the door, they are welcome at VEG!

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    Cody and his staff at the VEG were an absolute treasure, compassionate, caring people, who did not disappoint.

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    My pet cat had an onset of severe allergies. His standard vet without really hearing our concerns…read moresaid probably fleas because of the area we're in. Before bringing in the pet I looked up what could be causing the symptoms - I've had dogs before with flea outbreak so I know what flea eggs look like. I decided to try out dr woods to see if he he'd have other alternatives routes we could take and the risks; he listened and reasoned through some of the literature I found (I thought it could be allergies to a kibble we switched the cat to). He also explained that even though you don't visibly see flea eggs- pets could be allergic to a flea bite (which doesn't manifest into a flea outbreak). Their time estimation for lab results and medicine was truly quick. We were very impressed. The parking lot is big but the street is very busy during peak times.

    Made an appointment earlier this week and they were able to get me in to see Dr. Woods…read more I needed a checkup on my dog so it was nice they were able to get us in. I had called earlier to ask questions before making an appointment and they were really good about calling my back right away. Intake was quick and easy. They had paperwork I missed filling up before the appointment but it is short and completed in no time. The reception folks were super nice and chill -I had tried to go to a big name hospital vet last month and did not appreciate the attitude the front desk people gave. After intake, they weighed my dog and got us a room. We also didn't have to wait long to see the Dr. He was really calm which I liked as my dog is fearful reactive. Also, he was good about not pushing treatments for my boy that I did not feel comfortable about. I appreciate that reception also emailed an itemized copy of my receipt at end of day. The other clinic I had to call a week later to remind them to send it Service was great, I liked the people. Inside the clinic was cute and welcoming. It did smell like pee in the waiting room but it probably just happened before our appointment. I asked for training resources and and they gave me a card of a local trainer. A good amount of parking in the shared lot. All in all pleased with visit and service. Thank you Dr. Woods and epic front desk team.

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    (441 reviews)

    We arrived early, so early in fact that the Cardiology Department was not yet open…read more We waited in the car and since their parking lot was open and large it wasn't an issue. It was our first time within the ACCESS network so we did not know that the Cardiology Department was separate from Internal Medicine and the Emergency Department. We didn't know that there were so many varying departments. It didn't set in that this was a specialty clinic not a traditional veterinarian office (even though "specialty animal hospital" is literally in their name...haha). The Cardiology Department was on the second floor in a building shared with other companies. The office was clean and peaceful. The women at the front desk were kind and patient. They answered our questions and were helpful. We were seen quickly in the consultation room and I love that the nurse drew a cute little picture with cat ears and whiskers, and put our cat's name on the white dry erase board that was outside of the consultation room. She listened intently to our concerns as it had already been confirmed that the referring veterinarian had provided our cat's health records. We fully expected to wait a while for the doctor since we were about forty minutes early but about five minutes later Dr. Cole greeted us warmly with a team of onlookers (supporting doctors, maybe interns too not exactly sure). Dr. Cole was patient and explained the process for examining our cat's heart health. He answered our questions and took our fur baby for the testing. Around twenty minutes later he and his team returned with the results. He explained the prescription medicine that would be beneficial for our cat and gave further medical advice for our cat. I really appreciated the transparency and clarity around the results. I felt relieved to have such a warm, competent and friendly doctor handling the care for our fur baby. It wasn't cheap but it was worth it. Grateful to Dr. Steven Cole and ACCESS Pasadena!

    What in the actual BEEEEEP is wrong with this place? We were on vacay for 2 weeks and left my dog…read moreChase with a sitter. When we came back, he was vomiting and having diarrhea for 2 days so I took him to my regular vet and she told me to take him to the ER immediately bc he was severely dehydrated. I arrived here asap to admit my dog and see what's wrong. For the total price of $6251.15, we had 2 overnight stays with a diagnosis of Gastroenteritis and urinary bladder stones with elevated kidney lab values. The drs made it sound like Chase was going to die if he didn't get surgery within the next few seconds. She made it sound extremely urgent. Mind you, he never had any issues peeing prior to this so it was big news to me. She said he has a partial urinary blockage due to the bladder stones in his urethra but he was still peeing. The drs recommendations were to keep him to monitor him overnight and push for urinary catheter and surgery. I didn't agree to urinary catheter or surgery bc I didn't want to do anything invasive to him. They ended up doing the urinary catheter to try and push the stones back in however, they were unsuccessful and couldn't even put the catheter in bc they didn't have a needle small enough so it didn't fit thru his penile bone? So basically they tried and failed but I was still charged for it. Then they continued to push for surgery. Meanwhile all they did was give him anti-nausea meds and IV the whole time he was in there. I was all over the place like okay what should I do? He's my baby and I want the absolute best for him. I decided to finally just take him out the hospital and let him rest at home while finding another location for a second opinion. When I picked him up, poor baby peed like a racehorse for abt 2 mins straight. I have never in my life seen him pee this much and he is 6 years old! They must've kept him in there and not release him for potty breaks/walks the whole time. Vets and hospitals are expensive but this was unbelievable. A money hungry spot and way overpriced. I can't believe they charged 6k for nothing but meds to go home with. Never again.

    Long Beach Animal Emergency

    Long Beach Animal Emergency

    (535 reviews)

    We have been to LBAE a number of times for our Golden Retriever Byron…read more The latest incident required surgery for an obstruction. As always, Byron received great care and has recovered. Dr Ravi did the surgery and we appreciated the follow-up. Dr Lee and Dr Kerr also provided great support. Because Byron has IBD his symptoms could have been dismissed as part of his condition. We were lucky that when Dr Lee suggested an xray, we took her advice. Everyone at Long Beach Animal Emergency was amazing.

    I brought my pug to Long Beach Animal Emergency on July 29 around 7:15 PM for because he got into…read morethe trash and injusted cherry pits ingestion ($600 to induce vomitting btw). What should have been a straightforward emergency visit turned into a traumatic 8-hour nightmare because of their staff's negligence, terrible attitude, and shocking lack of empathy. ​While my pug was hospitalized under their direct care, he somehow managed to chew and swallow part of the facility's own equipment. Because the staff failed to properly monitor him, my dog had to endure additional forced vomitin (2 extra times), x-rays, general anesthesia, and an upper GI endoscopy. Putting a small breed through general anesthesia and multiple invasive procedures in pne night takes a massive physical toll, and seeing him go through all of that for an issue they caused was completely heartbreaking and entirely preventable. ​Sitting in that waiting room for 8 hours overnight was agonizing. ​Zero Check-Ins & Neglected Updates: I was left sitting in the waiting room for hours on end without a single staff member proactively checking on me or giving me an update. Every single piece of information I received required me to walk up to the front desk and ask for it myself. ​Distress and Callousness: I sat there for hours hearing my dog whimpering in the back. At the exact same time, I had to listen to the staff laughing, joking, and chatting right nearby. I know people talk and laugh at work, but hearing the staff carry on while my dog was crying in pain after they let him eat hospital equipment felt incredibly cold and insensitive. ​Attitude & Eye-Rolling Over Documentation requests: When I asked for existing paperwork documenting the equipment incident (simply to ensure I had records in case he needed follow-up treatment late) the RVT gave me a ridiculous amount of attitude, eye-rolling, and unnecessary back-and-forth. To make matters worse, she claimed the doctor was "actually doing me a favor" by waiving the fees for the endoscopy and extra procedures to incude vommiting. Fixing a mistake caused by your own oversight isn't a favor, it's basic accountability. ​Zero Follow-Through: After promising that the practice manager, "Jennifer," would reach out to address the situation, missing records, and potential future care, I received nothing. No email, no phone call. Complete radio silence. ​The one single bright spot was the attending veterinarian, Dr. Taniguchi. He truly did his best, treated my dog with care, and tried to make things right by waiving the fees for the incident and escalating it to leadership. I can genuinely see that he cared, and I appreciate him for that. ​Unfortunately, one good doctor can't make up for a disrespectful staff, negligent supervision, and management that hides behind ghosting a pet owner. ​Please think twice before leaving your pets here when they are at their most vulnerable.

    BrightCare Veterinary Group - Animal Neurology & Imaging - Nikita sitting up by herself six days after her stroke.

    BrightCare Veterinary Group - Animal Neurology & Imaging

    (245 reviews)

    I recently took my 75 lbhusky to BrightCare Animal Hospital during a crisis, she had a stroke in…read morethe middle of the night. Initially, I was a bit concerned because I had seen negative feedback about the hospital on Yelp, but my experience turned out to be very positive. From the moment my pet was admitted, I felt she was in good hands. The staff was amazing, and Chelsea, who took care of her, was particularly sweet and caring. The next morning, we met with Dr. Shoup, a neurologist, who provided excellent care for my pet. She started her treatment early in the morning and worked tirelessly until 1 AM, maintaining her energy and showing real compassion for my pet. I understand some of the concerns regarding costs, but the level of care I received for my baby was absolutely worth it. The follow-up care has been more affordable, and I appreciate that they continue to answer my calls and provide support. Overall, I feel fortunate to have found BrightCare Animal Hospital and would give five stars to Dr. Shoup for her dedication and expertise. I highly recommend this hospital for anyone in need of emergency care for their pets. ---

    May 5th my French bulldog was diagnosed with ivdd. I called and took my Frenchie to multiple places…read moreseeking help. Some places just gave me the run around, some places gave me quotes on ivdd surgery but when I called brightcare they couldn't disclose their price over the phone. It was late and I felt kind of desperate because the other pet hospitals were closing so I decided to bring my Frenchie to brightcare hoping that it'll be cheaper than the quote that I just got from a previous hospital. Once I got there we had a long consultation and that's when they told me that their quote would cost me around 16k. If I would've known that I would've took my girl to the hospital that gave me a quote with a couple thousand less but it was too late since they were closing. Every time I looked at my girls face, I felt as if she was telling me "please help" so I decided to go through with the surgery. I didn't have all the money. I had to ask and borrow from friends and family for money just to give her a chance. The next morning they called and told me that the surgery went well and that she's resting. A couple hours went by and they told me she's having trouble breathing so I dropped everything that I was doing and I rushed all the way from Long Beach to mission viejo. By the time I got there my baby passed. I didn't get to tell her that I loved her or let her know I was there by her side. I was literally heartbroken. While I was carrying her body to my car, one of their nurses tells me that they'll be contacting me for billing. Is that something that you'd want to hear right when you lost someone you love? If I had to do things differently, I definitely would have. I solely believe that going to brightcare was a big mistake and I regret it til this day. People have their opinions but I can only speak from my experience. If you're wondering why it took me so long to share my experience with brightcare, tomorrow will be 100 days since Sky has passed away and I still think about her all the time.

    Veterinary Emergency Group - emergencypethospital - Updated August 2026

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