The LAST place you want to find yourself after hours is an emergency vet. However when my furry…read morebuddy had an issue I really couldn't wait. The staff was amazing, they cared for him (and me!) and he was patched up and ready to go home. I am so thankful they let my grumpy-Gus of a cat feel safe and cared for- he even looks dapper in the cone of shame! The price was reasonable and they were all so kind, you can tell they love animals.

No stars actually. They sent me away because the only vet present was leaving even though my dog…read morewas bleeding.

They were super, duper nice at Veterinary Emergency Group when I called. I was on the way home from…read morework and completely mowed over a possum going about 25mph. I felt absolutely HORRIBLE (I like to consider myself an empath, lol). But VEG were super friendly on the phone and gave some good advice. Unfortunately, they don't do possums, lol, so I had to give up and drive away, but they were super friendly on the phone and deserve a 5 star review.

The veterinarian, Dr. Rachel Williams, let my dog die…read more She sent him home while he was still actively struggling -- with blood and foam coming from his mouth, barely able to walk, dehydrated, and clearly not stable. She knew he was likely going to continue having seizures, yet instead of focusing on stabilizing him first, she immediately jumped to the worst-case scenario the moment she heard his age: "brain tumor." We had barely been in the building for 20 seconds before his history was dismissed. Nothing I told her about my dog seemed to matter. Before fully considering basic history, bloodwork, or less extreme possibilities, she was already preparing a treatment plan totaling nearly $9,000: MRI -- $4,000 Possible brain tumor surgery -- $5,000 At that point, my dog hadn't even been stabilized. The second I questioned whether there was any guarantee he would survive and asked if we could simply focus on stabilizing and monitoring him first, it felt like treatment stopped altogether. They disconnected his IV despite acknowledging he was dehydrated. That alone makes no sense to me -- hydration and stabilization are basic emergency care, and that's exactly why we came to the ER. When I asked if we could at least keep him overnight for monitoring, I was told, "It would still be $4,000." My dog left that ER in terrible condition, and they knew it. He still had blood and foam in his mouth. He could barely walk when we got home. Throughout the night, he struggled to breathe while stressed and suffering, and 12 hours later, my dog died right in front of my eyes. Maybe he had a brain tumor. Maybe he didn't. What I do know is that I was handed every possible worst-case scenario before anyone seemed willing to focus on the basics. I had to ask questions just to hear anything remotely positive. I had to ask about the bloodwork -- which I was told came back perfectly fine. I had to ask about the ultrasound -- which I was also told looked perfectly fine. We trusted this place. Looking back, I'm incredibly grateful I didn't leave him there overnight, because I truly believe he would have died there alone. It's heartbreaking to live in a world where money-driven protocols seem to come before compassionate patient care. My dog deserved better than this. . $800 to worsen my dog's condition. Please don't be fooled by this place and their great reviews. On the forefront, they are great, but you better have money. They have an agenda. At least Dr. Rachel Williams does. I am more than willing to speak to anyone on my experience. There is so much more to this story. I am so heartbroken over this, and so mad at myself for choosing this ER.

I took my dachshund in for an abscessed tooth and they got us in very quickly. They immediately…read moretook her back for triage and I saw the vet in a timely manner considering the other animals they were working with that had more urgent needs. I could hear them in the back when they were working with her and they were very kind to her and used a comforting voice to talk to her. The vet was compassionate but direct, which I appreciated. They gave me a quote before taking any actions and explained the reasoning without my asking whereas other emergency vets seem to want to run endless tests with not explanation. The facility manager was very kind and came to check on me several times while we were waiting for the vet to return. Checkout was quick and the price was very reasonable for an emergency service. I will definitely return here again!

They killed my dog! We went in for my dog not acting right, told me the results which should have…read morebeen an overnight stay with fluids and antibiotics, they sent him home, next morning dead! Avoid this place! Make the drive to Hawthorne or Veg in Brentwood! Unless you hate your pet, this place should not be in business at all!

My puppy passed here . But they provided excellent care to him in his last days . The veterinarians…read morewere kind and provided updates . He got chicken and rice everyday which he loves . I am devastated about my puppy boy but know that they did the best the could and provided excellent care

About two years ago, we brought our female tortoiseshell cat to Veterinary Specialty Services after…read moretwo other veterinarians referred us there. The team at VSS carefully reviewed her imaging and records, and after a thorough assessment, recommended surgery right away. The doctor took the time to explain everything in detail -- what the procedure involved, what to expect, and the possible outcomes. We never felt rushed or pressured, only supported. Our cat was ultimately diagnosed with a rare form of throat cancer that typically occurs in dogs. Despite the seriousness of her condition, the staff gave us hope and confidence that she still had a full, happy life ahead of her. The surgeon personally called us after the procedure to update us and reassure us that she was doing well -- which meant so much, especially since it was her first night ever away from us. Thanks to the skill, compassion, and dedication of everyone at VSS, our girl made a full recovery and is now healthy, happy, and very much the Queen of the Castle. We are so grateful and would recommend Veterinary Specialty Services to anyone in need of expert, compassionate care for their pet.

I had to put my beloved rat Inigo to sleep because of the severity of his necrotizing fasciitis…read more Everything about it was awful except for the hospital. They made sure he, his sister Isolde (visiting for another less serious ailment), and I were all comfortable. Everyone was extremely sensitive about the hard decision I was making, and they gave me plenty of time to say goodbye to Inigo before taking him to the back, but I was ready to end his torment. Most of the skin on his belly was missing by this point, and the wound was deep. They allowed me back after Inigo had been given an anesthetic gas that made him fall into a peaceful sleep. I was with him when they euthanized him, and after he was dead, the vet immediately expressed her sympathy for my loss. I cried, but I was also happy that he wasn't in pain anymore, after having had to wait days until my husband's paycheck came and I could take him to the vet. The vet understood I was living in poverty and had done the best I could to keep Inigo alive. She could see that I had been trying to keep the wound clean and it had still been growing. She reassured me I'd done all I could, and since she knew I'd had to borrow money to have enough to Uber out there (I had wound up there before when my vet was unavailable and knew my rats would get good care there, even though it's easily thirty minutes from my house), she waived the exam fee for both of my rats, recommending Isolde see a specialist, and only having me pay for the cost of Inigo's euthanasia, which was $60. Every single person who worked there that I encountered knew what was going on with me and my rats, and told me they were sorry that my rat was dying/had died. I felt that Inigo was treated with the dignity he deserved as a living being, and they didn't act like he was less important because he was a rat and not a cat or dog. The euthanasia was over quickly and performed in a gentle manner, which made it much easier to bear (rats have to be euthanized by a needle in the heart, but she did this only after gassing him and by sticking the needle through his ribs on the side). Then they wrapped him in a blanket for me to take him home. I'm so, so grateful for the compassion and care that they showed to him. I absolutely recommend them and would go back in a heartbeat if one of my other rats needed something done. If the doctor who helped ease Inigo's suffering is reading this, thank you. He brought a lot of joy into our lives and he deserved the treatment he got, so I appreciate you treating him so humanely. I will always remember what you did for him.

Brought my dog Reese in for an emergency visit on January 1, 2026. Before he was even examined,…read morestaff began presenting euthanasia options and memorial keepsakes while he was still in my arms. No examination had taken place. I left and took him to Southwick Veterinary Hospital where he was fully treated and recovered completely. Was later billed $349 by AEC for services not rendered. When I attempted to pay only for what was actually performed, I was told to pay the full amount or go to court.A court date was also scheduled without my knowledge or notification. Would not recommend.

I've read a lot of these reviews and some were poor. I do not understand that because I had the…read morebest 1st experience. The front desk staff, the techs, and Dr. Trickel were all amazing and compassionate and treated my bunnies with the utmost care. One of my quad needed a molar trim. If I absolutely had to say one negative thing is that the wait time was a little long But that said it is a hospital and they take emergency patients so I can say if I have an emergency I would want them to take my baby right away. If you don't want to take a chance that you may have a wait time due to an emergency that may come in then you may want to seek more of a clinic type vets office. Thank you Hawthorne and Dr. Trickel

We took our doxie here to have her put to sleep after she took a quick turn with aggressive cancer…read more It was the only place nearby that was available. I have had to have pets put to sleep before and, even at the emergency vet, they've had a comforting room that doesn't feel sterile, with soft lighting, and seating. I guess I shouldn't have set my expectations that high. We were led to a dirty exam room with only a hard bench to sit on, had dog hair everywhere and smelled very very heavily of urine. I understand it is a vet's office, but I've never gone into an exam room that felt dirty before. After speaking with someone else who has gone here, they also reported that smell. The vet tech had a very strange demeanor and I understand having to protect your emotions in a job where you have to do this frequently but it was very uncomfortable. They took a very long time to return after they had sedated our pup and it made the whole experience feel that much worse. They had a very hard time putting in the IV, which is not their fault, as she had become very dehydrated within the last day. But watching them bend her leg in strange positions when she was unwell was very very upsetting. Finally, I called after 3 weeks of not receiving any phone call about her cremains being ready. They said it took about 2 weeks and I was trying to be patient. They told me that they had called me an entire week prior and had left a voicemail. I checked my missed calls and my voicemails and did not have either so I do not believe they actually called me. They may be amazing vets, I cannot speak on that. But overall, I was very sad that my pup's end of life experience was in a dingy exam room that smelled so heavily of urine.

Dr. Mims and the team of vet assistants saw me bring in a sick cat I was pet sitting and all jumped…read moreinto action. They took the cat right away and started doing their workup of vitals. They told me what they were doing the whole time and in contact with the cat's owners who were on vacation. The cat was almost 20 and was having end of life health problems. They did give the cat fluids to see if her heart would respond, but she wasn't. The owners decided it was time to put the cat down. They gave me plenty of time to say goodbyes and so caring.

From the owner: VEG ER for Pets provides emergency veterinary care, while pet owners stay by their pet's side the…read moreentire time. With a focus on the pet parent and patient experience, VEG is known as a leader in veterinary ER care, with medical services including: urgent care, diagnostics, surgeries, digital x-rays, ultrasounds, endoscopy, and in-patient hospitalization. We treat accidents and illnesses, such as vomiting, diarrhea, foreign body, accidents, toxic ingestions, oxygen therapy, dental emergencies, eye injuries, parvo, gastro problems, organ dysfunction, reproductive issues, respiratory problems, and more.

We took our boy there when we left for 5 days. Michelle had first met us at a park and explained…read moreall of her business practices. She also asked me several questions about our dog and took notes. I could tell instantly that she is a dog lover. While we were gone, she sent me photos of him and gave me updates. He was much happier sleeping in a home (vs an outdoor kennel) and she even provided the dogs an outside kiddie pool to enjoy. When I picked him up, she seemed genuinely sad to see him go. Normally, he jumps up on me when I've returned to a boarding businesses to retrieve him as he is so happy to go home. This time, he was very calm and took his time hopping into my vehicle. I could tell he was well cared for! The price is fair and comparable to other boarding places. We have found a new caretaker for our pet!

From the owner: The Dog's House specializes in the personalized care of your pet by exercising, socializing,…read moreplaying, and being closely watched and loved by a professional pet sitter.

We had to put one of our dogs down. The staff was so friendly to us from the beginning…read more We were new clients as we just moved to the area. They called our old very to get records. So we didn't have to. We came in and they had a nice room for him with a couch, bed, chocolate kisses, so many treats and tissues. They walked us through the entire process and took good care of our baby so he wasn't scared. They let us stay with him as long as we wanted and the techs made us feel better that our baby was never alone even when we left. They mailed us a beautiful card and his paw prints. Forever a client.

This was such a wonderful experience for such a stressful time…read more Special thanks to Jessie and Dr. Callaway for seeing our dog Lola on such short notice. We were able to be seen and diagnosed within a brief period of time. I absolutely recommend coming here and being AAHA certified is definitely a plus for me. They truly care for everyone who walks through the door. Thank you!