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    4.2 (160 reviews)
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    Onyx 10 years old - Dane mix
    Michelle L.

    Thank you V.E.G. You were all so compassionate, kind, professional and acted with a sense of urgency when we brought in our 10 year old Great Dane mix for a "compassion visit." At a time when we were initially uncertain about our decision to move forward with euthanasia, you assured we had made the only choice. There was no time wasted on gaining our Onyx's weight when we came in the door or questioning the state of Onyx's health. Upon arrival, we were met in the foyer by staff that knew we were on our way in to be seen for the compassion visit. There was no wasted time with questioning the health of our beloved dog as it was apparent he was in distress. We cannot thank you enough for helping Onyx transition peacefully in a calm setting. Onyx is now in heaven and we will see him again

    Our Baby Boy. RIP

    R-I-P To Our Awesome D-O-G As V-E-G Vegges On the J-O-B! Our Pup NEEDLESSLY Suffered In Front of Our Eyes Last Evening in the Emergency Room Before He Took His Gasps of Air and went to Doggie Heaven. He was almost 17-years-old and suffered from congestive heart failure. I had taken him into the same VEG Camelback location the week prior knowing his health was rapidly declining and that euthanasia was a high and likely probability. Fortunately, the veterinarians were able to help our boy breathe more easily and efficiently, despite the fact that he had to be treated for significant water retention in his lungs due to his condition. I was able to bring him home to my wife, who had to work, with the understanding that he probably only had three-to-six months to live. We were fine with that including footing the very large bill. In the end, we felt like we bought more time with our elderly pup and the hefty price was worth it. My wife and I still feel this way despite VEG's great failure last night that now leaves us devastated. Unfortunately, our dog's ability to overcome the water accumulation in his lungs was not sustainable. We drove back to VEG fulling knowing that our precious pup should probably be euthanized. We waited in the room with our boy for the vet for quite a long while. During that time, his condition got worse to the point that he appeared to have died in my wife's arms. I raced out to the room and yelled that my dog just died. It was only then that the veterinarian and another staff member rushed into the room. My wife decided my baby boy had suffered long enough and it was time for us to say goodbye. We are not upset with the final outcome as we had already come to terms with the decision. But the needless suffering our dog had to endure leading up to his death while we patiently waited for the vet was beyond ridiculous. We were told that the veterinarian had another pet in a critical state she had been attending to. This was the reason that she was not able to get to our pup sooner. We can certainly understand and appreciate the difficulties of these circumstances. At the same time, the emergency room was well aware of our dog's condition, ESPECIALLY the vet who had initially treated him the week prior. We are NOT singling out that veterinarian or the vet who eventually euthanized our pup. There is enough blame to be spread around for the entire facility. To be placed in the room and have ABSOLUTELY NO ONE check on our dog's condition is unacceptable and a dismal failure. To be fair and objective, we felt this vet emergency room was top notch during our initial visit. We told the front desk our dog collapsed and the staff rushed us in with a sense of urgency and without hesitation. In fact, our impression was that this is way better service than one experiences at hospitals for humans. Unfortunately, that opinion dramatically changed for the worse last evening. It's really difficult to express our frustrations without lashing out in anger as I did last night when VEG failed us. But hopefully pet owners who read this post can absorb this information objectively to determine whether they should bring their pet here or somewhere else. Photos of our Baby Boy at VEG are posted here from last week. He is greatly missed. Btw, lame form letter type response from VEG below. It's a response without really responding to the specific criticisms. It screams, "say something generic and don't say too much so we don't get sued!" These are empty words. You were better off not responding to this post. This is sooooooo weak!!

    Papito alive and well

    You are able to stay with your pets through every step of the way, they offer financing and are very kind when you are having the worst day of your life. Thank you for taking care of my baby.

    Agnes waiting on my lap for our visit to wrap up
    Tasha C.

    As a vet tech with over 15 years in the field, including a short stint in emergency medicine; I've seen a lot, and I can honestly say I've never had an emergency vet visit go as smoothly and compassionately as this one. From the very first phone call, Shannon was so helpful and kind. Just the call set the tone for the whole visit and I didn't doubt heading down to VEG. Once we arrived, the immediate care and communication were outstanding. One of the things that sets VEG apart is that you get to stay with your pet the entire time. That level of transparency and comfort is just unheard of in emergency settings. As a veterinary professional, I'd always been curious how VEG handled this kind of care, and they've truly struck a thoughtful balance between transparency and giving you the privacy and support you need in those tough moments with a sick pet. Sally, our tech, was fantastic; very kind, patient, and knowledgeable. She explained everything thoroughly and made sure we felt supported every step of the way. Dr. Beckwith was fantastic as well--professional, clear, and compassionate. From start to finish, the experience was genuinely exceptional. Did we have to wait a bit because more urgent cases came in? Yes. Did we have to spend some money because it's emergency medicine? Of course. But those things are expected and even with the stress of the situation, VEG made the whole experience far more positive and supportive than any emergency visit I've had before. They really know how to care for both pets and people. Hopefully we won't have to make another emergency visit anytime soon, but if we do, we won't even hesitate about where to go. VEG truly raised the bar. Thank you, VEG Phoenix team!

    April F.

    We took our pup here on Sunday out of fear he may have parvo (he doesn't). When they put us in a room they made me hold him in my lap and not let him down. While I know this may be a precaution and he only ways 27 pounds it was a bit much and my legs fell asleep. Then I struggled to stand and walk him to the exam table when the tech finally came back. The other clinic asked us to carry him to the room and had us wear booties. Given the severity of the disease I understood. Additionally, the vet tech really freaked me out and said that he was not protected for Parvo by the Tractor supply vaccines. The way she presented it created fear. However, the veterinarian was more calming in her explanation. It was very pricey but given it was Sunday, I couldn't complain.

    Audrey G.

    As a lot of you said you hope to never have you and your pet here. I recently spent 16 hours there when my dog had seizures, he unfortunately was not responding to medication and I made the choice to euthanize him. It was his time and he lived a long and wonderful life. During the 16 hours I was there, each person was extremely kind to me and my dog. Each choice I had to make was never forced and was given a gracious amount of time to decide. As I sat there, I watched them care for several animals in need and each of these animals were in good hands. I appreciate everything they did for us and the time I was allowed to mourn and be alone with my dog one last time.

    My red-eared slider, Skynyrd.  She is being seen here.
    Kym R.

    So far, so good. Summer,receptionist, is great. Brianna the pet nurse/ technician is great. Dr Tansey is beyond amazing. Everyone here is spot on amazing.

    Keri
    Ordel L.

    I just want to say thank you for all the kind and helpful words from the employees at this location. They did a fast and amazing job caring for our pet Keri in her final moments. They give us her options and never rushed us. I would recommend this place for care for you and your pet Thanks again!

    Poorly sutured abdominal incision that the clinic did not even resuture after charging $7000

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    Took great care of our Pug that lost a toe nail. Very quick and professional would definitely recommend

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    Ask the Community - Veterinary Emergency Group

    I would like to bring my cat in for a spay or neuter. So I would like to ask if I need to make an appointment and if I do, how do I make an appointment?

    This is basically an emergency department for your pet. Not a spay/neuter clinic lol.

    Is this an affordable vet? I have to bring my boy in for an X-ray but I can't afford to go into dept and he has what looks like a fatty lump on his belly .. I've been reaching out to rescues if I can possibly a price estimate? Or id have to surrender

    they do have financing options. I recently took my pup there, and it was a pretty hefty bill, but I was able to get it taken care of with a few options that they gave me. Definitely recommend.

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    The Scottsdale Veterinary Clinic

    The Scottsdale Veterinary Clinic

    3.6
    (681 reviews)

    If you know me, you know I love my dog Barkley more than almost anything else on this planet. This…read morepast Sunday night, Barkley was bloated and acting strange. We had a virtual urgent care call and they were concerned enough that we brought him into The Scottsdale Veterinary Clinic to check in on him. After an ultrasound, they found that he had a mass on his spleen and was internally bleeding, and had to go into immediate overnight emergency surgery. The surgery was successful, and after a 36 hour hospital stay, Barkley is back home and on the mend. While this was such a scary experience and few days, I have nothing but wonderful things to say about The Scottsdale Veterinary Clinic and their team. They are open 24/7/365, and provided around the clock care. Because of the length of his stay, we worked with and spoke to multiple of their veterinarians and assistants (thank you to Dr. Ferguson, Dr. Fleming, Dr. Goldberg, and Dr. Blackmon), and everyone was so kind, attentive, and caring through every step of the process, gave us calls throughout the night with updates and over the past few days to check in on Barkley's progress, and were so compassionate in all of the care they provided. Barkley was in such great hands. Thank you to the The Scottsdale Veterinary Clinic team!

    I brought my dog in to have a few teeth removed, they had my dog 9 hours never got a call!!! I kept…read morecalling & calling no answers!!!! 17 teeth were pulled on a 6 year old! schnauzer. 3 teeth left & 2400 bucks later!!! Don't go there !!!!

    AVECCC - Peoria

    AVECCC - Peoria

    3.0
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    Really freaked out by current trajectory of care. Misdiagnosis led to unnecessary surgery…read more Treatment for pancreatitis after that. Went in tonight to visit and was brought my dog in severe pain and quickly respiratory distress. Had to ask 6 people before anyone came and addressed. Not much accountability. Lots of excuses. Astronomical fees. Claims to be on par with top 6 in nation. After having to really get adamant just to get basic attention to health crisis seems insane. I truly hope assurances that he wasn't just suffering and ignored until I showed up true. Quick to suggest just transferring somewhere else when he's now unstable due in no small part to unnecessary surgery. Very Arizona way of making something worse taking your money and dumping the problem. Really hope they turn things around. I am terrified at this point.

    I had an extremely upsetting experience at this animal hospital and would not recommend it to…read moreanyone. My dog came in after being bitten and was having a serious allergic reaction with hives. We had already given him Benadryl before arriving. The staff told us they were going to administer a steroid injection, which we agreed to and believed had been done. Later, we found out that no steroid was given at all. Instead, they gave my dog another shot of Benadryl--something he had already received--while acting as if it was the steroid they said he needed. Because his condition didn't improve, we had to rush him to another clinic, where he was immediately given the steroid shot that actually helped him. Beyond the medical issue, the staff was rude, dismissive, and lacked compassion. They acted as though they cared about my pet, but their actions proved otherwise. This felt careless and misleading, and it put my dog at risk. Now I'm stuck disputing the charge with my bank for services that were either misrepresented or not properly provided. Please think twice before bringing your pet here. When it comes to your animal's health and safety, honesty and proper care matter--and that was not my experience at this clinic.

    VCA Animal Referral and Emergency Center of Arizona

    VCA Animal Referral and Emergency Center of Arizona

    4.0
    (273 reviews)

    It seems odd to say I had a great experience when I had to let my beloved dog go, but the staff was…read moregreat. Early in the morning on Mother's Day my soul dog deteriorated fast at home. When we arrived at the clinic around 2:30 AM we were greeted by a very kind woman. She informed us that the vet on duty was about to go back for a procedure, but she would see if the vet could do a quick exam. She tenderly picked up my pup and brought him back. Shortly after the vet returned and I knew it was bad news. The vet was kind and gentle with us. The staff took care of my boy while I went home to get my kids so they could say good bye to the dog they had grown up with. They allowed us privacy and time to say goodbye, there was no rush. This was easily one of the most devastating experiences of my life. However, every single person we encountered treated us with kindness and empathy. I will forever be grateful for the staff at VCA. Thank you for all that you do.

    I worked with Drs. Burns and Ferrari, and they provided a high level of expedited care which saved…read moremy cat's life. He had an obstructed urethra and they were able to quickly and effectively communicate with me which pathways of care would be most appropriate given his specific case. They were compassionate and passionate with regard to their difficult job. I am extremely grateful that they AND the rest of the team at this office was able to offer their expertise at a price point that was exactly what I was expecting. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

    Veterinary Emergency Group

    Veterinary Emergency Group

    4.4
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    What an A+ urgent vet care experience…read more I found the spot through reading reviews here on Yelp. Unfortunately, my late, sweet angel of a Bichon Frise has recently passed, however it was extremely helpful to have brought her here to this facility to understand more in depth the severity of her medical issue. Not only is the staff here so friendly and empathetic, they are also punctual, efficient and very honest. My dog sitter ended up taking my dog here one night while we were out of town to deal with her chronic vomiting. The vet caring for her that evening spoke with me directly over the phone to go over treatment options. I thoroughly appreciated her honesty. I ended up having to take my dog back here one night a few weeks later due to the vomiting starting up again and her primary vet also suggested what she's going through needs to be handled at an actual animal hospital. This second visit was just as efficient and also they were kind enough to waive certain fees due to us returning back to them in such a short amount of time. I also like the fact that we're able to use payment plan options via Affirm. That was extremely helpful for me during this previous emotionally tumultuous season. Overall, great urgent animal care location. I highly recommend them.

    My dog died at VEG. On Christmas. So pretty much the worst #$@# day for me, as it was completely…read moreunexpected. He'd had a full check up within weeks and actually was at VEG about a month before for an unrelated GI issue. We had unfortunately been to several other emergency vets before making it to VEG, as we were out and about when the crisis started. I also had my little pug with me as getting care for my Great Dane was a bigger priority than taking her home. Once again the staff at VEG surrounded us with compassionate care. Nothing could have changed the outcome of the day but I am so grateful that at every moment the VEG staff was working to save my dog and caring so much for all of our comfort. They immediately got several large beds and a blanket for him to lie down and offered me a cushion. They handled him with love and checked on us in so many ways. And they tried. At one point we had something like 6 people working to stabilize him and everyone was focused and on task. I felt they worked on him not like a job but as if he was their own. I know its hard to work on a holiday and I know his death was emotional for everyone. But thank you all because at least I was with him to the very end and he knew he was being cared for. Being able to be with your dog throughout care is such a meaningful difference in the veterinary industry and in both owners and pets experience with vet care, and I feel like VEG always has such caring people. Thank you, though honestly have to say I'm hoping to see you all less in 2026.

    BluePearl Pet Hospital

    BluePearl Pet Hospital

    3.6
    (192 reviews)

    I had to take my little love Frosty to Blue Pearl yesterday and I'm so glad I did. He suffers with…read moreCT and has arthritis in his back legs. Out of nowhere he just collapsed and was breathing heavily. His primary was closed so I took him to Blue Pearl. Honestly when I think of going to a pet ER all I can think of is how much is this going to cost ?? are they going to do unnecessary tests , tests, X-rays etc... I was so hesitant to go to the Emergency vet, but I'm so glad I did. They got us in immediately and started trying to figure out what was wrong. The staff made me very comfortable and a little less stressed about what was going on. They sat down and went over what they felt was going on and the best part was I did not feel like they had me in the room trying to up sale me on a bunch of tests and procedures. I was really impressed because I truly went there expecting the worse in regard to the cost. The doctor said this is what you can do and gave a few options. I was so relieved. If we ever need emergency service I definitely will bring my dog back to Blue Pearl.

    -- Our experience with BluePearl: Please read before choosing an internist…read more I don't often write reviews, but I feel a responsibility to share what happened with my dog, Dresden, in hopes of helping other pet parents avoid the confusion, cost, and heartbreak we went through. We brought Dresden to BluePearl because we were concerned he might have Cushing's disease. We were prepared for diagnostics, answers, and a clear treatment plan. Instead, after 2 visits, thousands of dollars, and a long list of tests, we left with less clarity than when we started. Despite our concerns about Cushing's, Dresden was never actually tested for it. Dr. Ford told us she didn't think he had Cushing's--and even if he did, she likely wouldn't treat it. That was extremely confusing for us as owners trying to identify the cause of his symptoms and advocate for our dog's health. Over time, Dresden's symptoms worsened. Eventually, he ended up in the emergency hospital after what was likely a vascular event triggered by untreated Cushing's. Heartbroken and desperate for answers, we took him to Salt River--where he was finally tested, and officially diagnosed with Cushing's disease. I understand that medicine isn't always straightforward, and no internist can predict everything--but what we needed was someone who listened, took our concerns seriously, and followed through with appropriate diagnostics. We didn't get that from Dr Sara Ford at BluePearl. In fact, we were poorly treated, misinformed and made to feel we were bothering her for following up for direction when his condition worsened. If you are seeking an internist who will be thorough, proactive, and aligned with you in getting to the root of your pet's issues, I urge you to look elsewhere. You deserve a team that takes your concerns seriously and doesn't leave you with more questions than answers. We wish we had gone to Salt River from the start. It could have saved Dresden pain and us thousands of dollars months of stress, fear, and unnecessary expense.

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