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    Buddy during happier times!

    I brought our newly acquired Akita in for a visit with surgery who decided we should run tests to rule out cancer since Buddy had a torn ACL and a couple large lumps on his body. (We acquired him due to my daughter's father in law passing away suddenly). We found out he does have cancer in his arm we were referred to oncology who was able to do a biopsy that same day but then said Buddy needed to stay overnight due to it was the latter part of the day and Buddy was still groggy. I was really hoping for an answer today on the grade of the cancer since last time we had an answer in 2 days although they said it can take 10 or more. We are two days away from 7 days so hopefully the call will come soon. We have spent in excess of $5k in less than two weeks there so I am hoping Buddy's cancer stage is a priority. We really were not prepared for Buddy to spend the night as it was not even mentioned to us when they said they could do the biopsy same day but we want what is best for Buddy. The pending results will guide us whether to do radiation so we can do his TPLO or just make him comfortable until we have to make a difficult decision.

    MJ B.

    100% recommend. About a month ago our puppy fell very ill and was extremely lethargic, vomiting, coughing and lungs sounded full of fluid, fever, and diarrhea. We honestly thought we were going to lose her. They took her overnight because the first hospital we took her too could only keep her until they closed (Premier Veterinary Services which I also recommend!). The doctors were amazing and nursed her back to health. They have options if you want to spend the night with your dog (pull out couch in a room to sleep on). The nurses and doctors there really care about the animals. During the hardest time they helped our Nova. We deeply thank everyone who helped our girl get better! Like I said this was a couple weeks ago and she is doing amazing now! Hope you got my thank you card in the mail :)

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    Patrick C.

    My sweet girl Peanut cracked a back toenail on ice while outside. It was more than I could handle first aid. She wiggles and squirmed too much. Within 45 seconds of being inside there was one person (Stephanie) getting to the bottom of the visit. She was such a sweet woman who you could tell really loves animals. Then after telling the story once, I figured I'd have to repeat it to 2-3 more people before I had a doctor look at her foot. The whole time I was explaining I didn't know but Dr. Greg Chernok was quietly listening to me. He sat down next to me. Peanut was examined and babied right there in my arms. Talk about "bedside manner", this vet calmed me down and made me sure we came to the correct place. Stephanie, Nikki, and Dr Chernok swiftly had her cracked nail removed, bandaged, and disinfected. We ended up with a cone on her head, a belly full of kitty food, and a big club foot bandage. Got her home with some pain medication and she slept through the night. I would for sure come here again if I had to, not that anyone wants a trip to the 24 hour vet. If you do have a need for a veterinarian please call VEG on Lake Cook and McHenry. Dr. Chernok and his "Charlie's Angels" will take great care of your pet/friend. My Peanut thanks the whole staff!!! Sincerely Thank You VEG and Dr. Greg Chernok. You made a very stressful time not terribly painful. I thank you folks. 5 stars all around.....

    Thank you so much Buffalo Grove VEG staff and doctors. You all are truly a compassionate group and it is very apparent from the moment you walk in the door. thank you for saving my cat Oliver. Thank you! Mark (Wheeling, Il 60090)

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    Spoke on the phone with a great vet today when I needed advice on how to care for a diabetic dog I'm dogsitting right now, very helpful!!!

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    I came here last night with my very senior dog Sasha, because she'd been having persistent GI…read moreissues that were pretty severe for her. I called ahead of time to check on pricing for the exam, etc., and one of the Vets answered and was so kind and patient while I explained what was going on. She reassured me they would walk me through a treatment plan we could handle after I brought her in. When I got there, I was met with the warmest, kind, helpful energy from every single person who worked there. From the person who did our intake, to the techs who did her initial vitals and administered her IV later on, (and cleaned up her mess on the way out - TY) to the Vet herself, I felt more than comfortable that they had my girls best interest in mind but were also realistic with what I could spend and how far we wanted to go with her care considering that she's 15.5 years old. After the vet examined her, I was sent a quote via email I could approve via my phone, and while I paid cash, they have an instant link you can pay for your services via credit card through email as well, which I found amazingly efficient and made what I was spending and what was included crystal clear so there was no anxiety about hidden costs. (I also found this place to be INCREDIBLY reasonable in their pricing compared to the other Vets I've gone to in the city). Special shoutout to the tech with the amazing mustache and the woman who administered her IV.... He was down on the floor, with my pup's head in his lap, petting her and saying the sweetest, most reassuring things while the other tech also just gave her such praise that we got some little exhausted tail wags out of her during what couldn't have been a comfortable process. It was just what we both needed in that moment, so thank you both so, so much. I was calm but pretty emotional, and I just felt safe coming here and would 100% come here again if needed, and recommend that anyone facing something like this with their fur baby come here too. The entire experience was quick, efficient, and again.... the kindness and genuine love they showed my baby was all I needed to know to feel comforted during a stressful moment. Happy to report the treatment she received has dramatically improved her condition in just a day, so overall it was a 10/10 experience.

    Well unfortunately our dog needed emergency care, but fortunately we received excellent care again…read moreat VEG. Similar to our previous experience we were greeted the moment we walked in and the vet techs and nurse were so calm and empathetic. They not only treated our little cockapoo with compassion, but as too! They explained everything to us throughout the process. There are not words to describe the level of service they provide, it is amazing during difficult situatuons. Thank you VEG!

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    We were recommended to BluePearl by our primary vet, as our older pup was diagnosed with a tear in…read moreher hind knee. BluePearl is specialized in orthopedic surgery, so we wanted to make sure we had the best doctors working on our pup with the highest chance of success. Dr Wilson did our initial consultation and he was very polite, thorough, and had a great bedside manner while breaking down medical terminology that I was able to to comprehend. He was able to get our girl in within the week to complete a TPLO surgical procedure on her knee; the procedure was a success and the staff was very helpful by keeping her comfy during her stay and giving detailed instructions for discharge. It has been a week since the procedure and she's already able to put weight on her leg; the swelling is gone, no leakages, bruising is now minimal, and you can tell that she's very excited to get moving again. We have a long way to go for recovery, but I already know that the procedure will allow her to be as active as she used to be. Thank you Dr Wilson for taking good care of her, highly recommended for dogs in need of orthopedic procedures. Best, Charlie

    Reception is so incredibly rude. Condescending. After having been there for a couple of hours, our…read morecase was essentially wrapped up and I was told it would be potentially a few more hours. It wasn't true of course. Also $700 plus call to ASPCA for $110. ASPCA told me we didn't actually need to go to ER but it was too late. We were already there and they made us call. $810 to be treated poorly and none of it was necessary it turns out.

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    I had been to this location years before when it first opened and the staff there at that time was…read morelimited in knowledge on rabbits, but they did their best and I was very grateful that they got my bunny through the night. This time they were much more confident with helping my rabbit and definitely got him back on track, thank God, because it was Sat night and his vet didn't open until Monday. I'm so grateful ! I can't tell you how much of a comfort it is to have a place that's open 24 hours for pet emergencies. Bless you! Rebecca and Dr. Herzhoff were great; Rebecca was so caring and just was a giant relief to calm me down when I was so panicked. She's an absolute asset to your business and obviously loves her job. Dr. Herzhoff was super kind and careful towards my rabbit and did a great job explaining everything. She was also very kind and helpful over the phone when I called back with questions. I'm so grateful these two were there when I arrived with my bunny. They're an absolute blessing.

    Wow. Just wow. From…read morethe first phone call to when I left their facility, because our fosters rescue refused service, the team was amazing. I called extremely concerned that our 5 week old foster was not well and explained that the rescue was closed (it was 12 am) but the puppy seemed to be rapidly deteriorating health wise. Given we have no medical say over a foster, I was panicked. They assured me that we would figure it out together and to get there as soon as possible, ending the call with "please drive safe", showing their true compassion. They greeted us at the door and immediately got us in front of Dr Hayward (who was so kind, caring and a sincere person). They checked his vitals and rushed him into an oxygen chamber since his breathing was so poor. I sat panicked trying to find a way to connect with the rescue. Even after finding their information, I was there for over two hours and although I was scared, Ashley didn't let me feel alone in the situation. She sat with me and chatted to help calm me. It was like I was talking to a close friend but she was just a deeply genuine animal lover like I am, so we connected. You can tell everyone there cares so deeply for the loved ones you bring in. They helped me to advocate for the puppy to the rescue when they denied service/ they told me to take him home. They were able to relay the seriousness of the situation to a person who seemed like they were in over their heads at the rescue. They transferred our information and condition to the Buffalo Grove Veg ER so that he could remain on oxygen (instead of going home with me) from 3 am to the time the rescue opened at 630 am. Unfortunately, after so much hard work and attention, the rescue decided to euthanize that sweet little 5 week old puppy but I know his last few hours would have been so much more miserable without the team at VEG ER and VEG Buffalo grove (the rescues partner location- also phenomenal but that review won't come until all of the puppies are healthy, safe and adopted). I never want anyone to have a medical emergency for their pet but if you do, please trust their team to help you. Sorry this was so long but I truly hope the team working on the night of 8/16 // morning of 8/17 see this and know my immense gratitude. A special thank you to Dr Hayward and Ashley.

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    On 2/16/26, my German Shepherd was not doing well. I called to set up an emergent appointment with…read morehis vet that he had been going to since he was a puppy, but they would not make time. But I found VEG on google initially and saw that it was close to home. From the moment I called to make sure they could see me and my pup, they were incredibly helpful and kind. I arrived and once I pulled up they had a team out to the front to help my and my pup. They instantly got to work on my dog and I felt their concern and genuine support. I unfortunately did not receive the news I wanted and had to put my dear pup to sleep. The team here were incredibly supportive and caring once I decided to make my pup comfort. They had a beautiful, cozy room for us to say our goodbyes and helped coordinate all things after. I can't speak more highly of this place and everyone here. I would give this place a million stars if I could. Again, I would highly recommend the this location for any and all emergencies.

    Our family cat, Orion, wasn't feeling well so my sister and I decided to take him here. He had been…read morethrowing up and was unable to keep anything down so we were very concerned that he needed to get seen immediately. Luckily for him (and us) he was seen at this location previously almost a year ago when he was diagnosed with CKD. Fortunately, his CKD is being maintained but poor guy has pancreatitis. It was comforting that we were immediately greeted and I mean, they held the door open like they were waiting for us since they saw us at the parking lot. Orion was immediately put on a table and surrounded by his care team. My sister gave them some info as they took his vitals and pulled up his medical records. They immediately did an ultrasound and doc and sis talked about symptoms. They put us in a treatment room so Orion could walk around and they took him as needed to run different tests. Our doctor and staff were great and they were so caring with him. They were very informative and understanding with our questions and you can tell that they just want to give him the best care.

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