Wednesday at 5 am I took my sick dog to them. Excellent care. Pricey, as all emergency visits will be. Stabilized and gave me a plan to get him back on track. Referred to a regular care vet for routine follow up care. Definitely a good choice for emergency care. read more

Dr. Kennedy is one of only a very small number of veterinary oncology surgeons in the country, and the only one in Central Texas. But beyond her impressive qualifications, it is her passion for her patients, kindness, and thoroughness that truly set her apart. Dr. Kennedy performed a forelimb amputation on our cat, and the surgery went exceptionally well, with no complications. Our cat recovered remarkably well within two weeks. Throughout the process, Dr. Kennedy was patient, compassionate, and never rushed. She took the time to answer all of our questions with sincerity and a reassuring smile. The entire Violet Crown team was also consistently available, responsive, and supportive during both the surgery and recovery. I sincerely hope your pet never has to go through what ours did. But if you ever need a veterinary surgical oncologist, I highly recommend Dr. Kennedy and Violet Crown Veterinary Specialists. read more

Dr. Kelly Might performed TPLO surgery on my dog, and the results have been truly excellent. Unfortunately, my dog needed surgery on both legs, done one at a time, but each procedure went very smoothly and successfully. Right before her second surgery, I needed an emergency appointment because she ended up having a total TPLO tear just three days before the scheduled procedure. The team was incredibly responsive and got her in quickly, which made a very stressful situation feel under control and reassured me that she was in the best hands. Recovery is definitely not easy--it's a long and sometimes challenging process--but Dr. Might and his team made it so much more manageable. They provided clear step-by-step instructions and scheduled regular recheck appointments, which gave me confidence and peace of mind throughout the healing journey. I was also very pleased with the communication from his office--they kept me informed, answered all my questions, and were always supportive. My dog's leg is doing great, she is recovering now from the second surgery, and I'm so grateful for the care she received. Dr. Might and his staff are amazing--professional, compassionate, and highly skilled. I would absolutely trust them again--hopefully I won't need to, lol!--and I highly recommend them to anyone needing orthopedic surgery for their pet. Thanks Dr. Might and ALL the staffs for everything my baby girl love you all and she cant wait to jump on you read more

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The owner is awful and should be reported to the Better Business Bureau - he has been made aware of his employees failure to explain charges and no receipt given. He now has double charged and refuses to refund what is right. Do NOT go here! read more

They saved my vicious tabby grandcat Mitzi, after she decided to eat thread. They provided excellent care even after she maimed two vets, and even set up an in person follow up where she scratched yet another vet tech. She's honestly really nice at home. Thank you and I'm sorry read more

Violet Crown Veterinary Specialists - Tabby cat named Mitzi - Emergency Pet Hospital Near Me - Bee Cave, Texas

This is a case where five stars is not enough. Our little Zoe was diagnosed with a large liver tumor. Through consultation with VC's Dr. Bailey and our regular vet, we decided to have Dr. Bailey remove the tumor. They were able to get her into surgery the very next day. It is now two weeks later and Zoe seems fully recovered, with obvious quality-of-life improvements to boot. Dr. Bailey is a skilled surgeon. Staff is caring and competent. My wife and I have never been more satisfied with veterinary care. read more

Our rottie puppy, Motley, was at VC for 4 days this summer with an extreme case of pneumonia, and I can't say enough good things about their vets and their staff. He received the absolute best care, and proactively updated us daily on his situation. They always took our calls and offered for us to visit nightly. I could truly tell how much the staff loved him. It was hit and miss for a while but we were confident he was in the best hands. Now he's almost a year old and a happy and healthy guy thanks to the truly amazing people at Violet Crown. read more

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My toy poodle has had to have 2 surgeries on her elbow, and VCVS has done both. In both cases, they've been amazing at communicating before, during and after the procedures and recovering her with such loving care post-op. The first accident occurred just prior to Thanksgiving holiday in 2023 and Dr Katie Kennedy was the only vet in town willing to work my baby in for surgery that week. She was so invested in making sure she was ok and gave us incredible results with such tiny little bones that were repaired beautifully. The f/u surgery was with Dr Might, who was just as amazing and I could tell my baby was in incredible hands. You can tell their entire team loves these animals so much and take great care and pride to put every ounce of excellence into what they do. I'm truly forever grateful for them! read more

The front desk receptionist made me feel at ease right away. She was empathetic and thorough. The staff are very mindful about keeping dogs moving in and out for treatment safely. Dr Nie's assistant Hammer was fun to work with. Very thorough and knowledgeable. Dr. Nie put me at ease and provided options and solutions. Really glad my dog Jack landed here. Look forward to our next visit. read more

The team at Violet Crown was absolutely amazing. My pup was in seriously fragile condition. They treated us with such kindness and quickly assessed my pet and came to me with options for a treatment plan. She ended up staying the night and having surgery the next day. The vets and staff were beyond communicative. They were kind and realistic and our estimate ended up being above what we paid. They did no unnecessary tests or procedures. I will never go anywhere else. This place is 5 star all the way. So grateful for their compassion and kindness. read more

The staff were all very kind and took great care of my girl. They were able to help me stay within my budget and keep my dog comfortable until we could see her primary. Will be recommending to anyone looking for on the spot vet care. read more

Dr. Carballo and Cayla were amazing! I was so worried about my puppy, and they completely calmed my nerves while taking great care of my fur baby. I appreciate their care and understanding. :) read more

We brought our cat in for diagnosis. They were able to see us quickly and did numerous tests. We then met with the vet to get results for her condition. It's great that there is an emergency vet so close. read more

We lost our sweet Toby yesterday but felt called to leave a review for Violet Crown and their staff. We knew it was going to be a tall task to save our pup and the compassion they showed Toby and our family while he fought for his life was truly special. Though it wasn't the end result we had ever imagine and we are beyond heartbroken- I take solace in knowing that he was cared for so well in the last days of his life and a special thank you to Chelsea, Dr. Grier and Dr Kennedy and all the staff that fought so hard for Toby and our family. In a job that can sometimes feel thankless, thank you from the Black family read more

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My cat developed respiratory distress due to congestive heart failure and we needed care fast at 2am. Violet Crown was great- my partner called to fill them in on the situation while I drove, and when we arrived they immediately took her to the back and were able to stabilize her. Their overnight vet was focused on getting us to a separate ER VET for an echocardiogram asap (which they don't offer at Violet Crown), but we opted to wait so we could go to a familiar facility. He agreed to board and supervise my cat for the night, which was a huge relief. The day vet called me as soon as her shift began, reviewed Nancy's case and inquired about diagnostics we were offered in-house, and was able to offer a much more comprehensive in-house diagnostic plan with hospitalization. My cat was hospitalized for the night and had a ton of tests done, which are so helpful for diagnosis and further treatment, and Violet Crown was able to improve her state and start her on medication. The staff was kind, sensitive to the level of stress both my cat and me were experiencing, and kept me regularly updated along the way. They were willing to take the time to answer our questions and clearly care about their patients. The fact that the day vet cared enough to review my cat's case again and follow up on any unoffered options is a huge green flag, and my only complaint is that the overnight vet didn't initially offer those diagnostics. My cat's heart failure developed in part due to our primary vet missing warning signs, so it was a relief to know Violet Crown was checking and re-checking my cat's case for anything missed the first time around. They provided me with a ton of information to continue care and I would go back to them if we ever need another emergency vet. read more

I'm extremely happy with Dr. Kelly Might and the surgery he performed on my 6 yr old Staffordshire Bull Terrier/ Australian Cattle Dog mix! Buddy needed a very unique surgery to address his Luxating Patella tendon and partial ACL tear. Dr. Might explained all of the treatment options to me and kept me informed about everything from start to finish. Dr. Might is friendly and professional and I highly recommend consulting Dr. Might if your dog ever needs surgery! read more

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Dr. Amanda Bruce's Complete Lack of Empathy at Violet Crown Veterinary Specialists - A Warning to All Pet Parents I am still reeling from the way my husband and I were treated at Violet Crown Veterinary Specialists during the darkest moment of our lives. In September, our beloved dog was in his final moments battling cancer and he was struggling to breathe. We rushed him to Violet Crown Vet, clinging to even the slimmest hope of saving him. Tragically, he stopped breathing right as we arrived. I scooped him up in my arms and sprinted inside, screaming for help. The ER team immediately started CPR. I stood just a few feet away - sobbing, shaking, praying for any sign of life. That's when Dr. Amanda Bruce arrived. Instead of a single word of reassurance or comforting, she grabbed my arm and yanked me into a private room, stating I was "interfering". I was not in the way. I was not touching the table. I was simply a mother watching her baby die. Shortly after, she returned to the room after she apparently obtained my dog's record from his oncology clinic. Rather than offering even the slightest empathy or gently explaining the situation, she questioned us with a tone that suggested bringing a dying dog to her was unreasonable and a waste of her time, she asked, "What do you expect from me?" Then I asked whether CPR had restored my dog's heartbeat or breathing, she just snapped and said no then again "I don't know what you are expecting.", as if our decision to seek for help for our dog was inappropriate, ridiculous and outrageous inconvenience. Those words cut deeper than anything I've ever heard. I wasn't demanding miracles. His oncologist told us he might only have a few weeks left. But as his mom, I couldn't abandon him if there was even a 1% chance. But Dr. Amanda Bruce's complete absence of empathy, understanding and compassion - no kind words, no acknowledgment of our grief, not even a shred of human decency, turned an already traumatic experience into something profoundly cruel. Heartbroken and unwilling to prolong his suffering, we made the agonizing choice to let him go peacefully. To every pet parent reading this: When you walk through those doors carrying your heart in your arms, you should be met with kindness. If you are expecting professionalism and humanity, DO NOT CHOOSE DR. AMANDA BRUCE AND GO ELSEWHERE. read more

I went here because my dog got bit by a snake on a sunday so all the vets are closed. They tried to charge us $6,000 for a bunch on unnecessary tests. We ended up taking him home and waiting till Monday to see our vet they charged less then $200 and he is perfectly fine. VIOLET CROWN DO BETTER! read more

DO NOT GO HERE. They were cold and cruel and lost my baby. They kept asking for more money before doing anything and that's all they care about. I brought my baby in bleeding out everywhere and they said they need $1,000 before they even stabilize her and then another $5,000 after that. How could they be so careless to say they aren't going to do anything to help until $1,000 is paid first. I keep thinking if maybe I brought her to another vet she would still be with me today. read more

I am beyond grateful and thankful for everyone at Violet Crown. My sweet Rottie was diagnosed with bone cancer in February. I met with a couple of oncologists in Austin to figure out the best treatment. Ultimately, I went with Dr. Brehm and her treatment plan which was to amputate the back leg and do 6 rounds of chemo. Dr. Kennedy did Mack's amputation and was so grea throughout the entire surgery day keeping me informed and constantly communicating updates to me. Forrest and Casey were predominately my oncology techs and always so warm every time we came in for a chemo treatment. Today was his last round and his scans are clear and he is moving around so great -I thought not having a leg would really slow him down, but it has not! After his major surgery, the team was on-call for me 24/7 - someone was always responding to texts/emails for my questions and concerns. It was truly such a comforting feeling during this emotional and hard journey. I can't say enough good things. Dr. Might is also amazing - he did my other dog's knee TPLO surgery and she healed so quick and easy from that! HIGHLY recommend VCVS!! Thank you for your care and support!!! read more

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Violet crown is the best veterinary specialty/emergency clinic that I have been to. I was blown away by their compassion and caring and dedication. Very different experience than some of the other places in Austin. I highly recommend their surgery and oncology departments. read more

I cannot say enough good things about the doctors and staff at Violet Crown. They assisted in putting our senior cat to sleep after she suffered a tumor in her throat. They were exceedingly compassionate and caring of both our pet and of us. They allowed us time alone with her and we were also allowed to be present with her for the euthanasia which was quick and painless. The entire staff was wonderful. I would not hesitate to use them for pet services. read more

We scheduled our golden retriever, Amber, for straightforward larynx tie-back surgery. With age and paralysis, her airway had narrowed and breathing was increasingly difficult. She was a good candidate per our vet: strong and otherwise healthy. After surgery, we received a call saying the procedure went well. She was monitored overnight, and we were told to pick her up the next morning. Still, no problems. Managing surgeon, Dr. Might, said he had examined her and just a "disappointing" level of noise when breathing. We were stunned when she was brought to us. She looked miserable: unsteady, still struggling to breathe, and eyes glazed. We were both shocked. This was very obviously not a dog that was "recovering well." I asked to see a doctor twice. For some reason, nobody was available. We just wanted to get her home, hoping that once she slept off the apparent drug dosage, the reports of successful outcome would come true. Instead, once home, she worsened and started fighting suffocation. It was torture for all of us. We took video and sent it to the clinic. About an hour and half after arriving home, she was in desperate crisis and we had no choice but to get her back to clinic. She stopped breathing with the movement to car. My husband (40-yr ER doc) tried to clear mucus with a baster just so she could breathe. Dr. Might called and I explained that my husband was rushing back to clinic. I was following. With minutes lead time, Dr. Might did not even alert staff that a critical, dying dog was arriving. My husband had to run in to reception to get help. By that time, we could not put her through more trauma and we let her go. We have spent considerable time with Dr. Might on the phone. But he and staff have now concluded that Amber was fine when discharged and implied it is our fault for not returning her to clinic. They say video shows her making it out the door to be carried to car. But it was her increased breathing difficulty that was the issue!! Their stories have all changed over days. Medical bills and reports to us do not match the final narrative as all in the clinic "got on the same page." Bottom line, Amber had surgery and it reportedly went well, but there was a disastrous reversal. She was not re-examined as she was discharged. She was in no condition to be far from an oxygen kennel. And putting her through the ordeal of carrying her back to car, once home, returning to clinic, in her desperate state was unthinkable. We finally had to take her back, and it was too difficult for her. We waited for days to hear from Violet Crown that they regret the error and that procedures have changed to require a qualified vet exam of any surgery patient that is showing signs of complications or reversal before discharge. Releasing her in that condition, the misinformation, and subsequent contradictions are inexcusable. Our beloved dog deserved so much better. We suffered along with her, and will never forget. read more

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Our experience yesterday with the Violet Crown team was nothing short of fantastic. They were so awesome from the moment we walked in the door with Onyx, our 11yr old, sweet, yet in-severe-pain, Portuguese Water Dog. Devin at the front desk never stopped smiling and explained everything so thoroughly while keeping us comfortable and informed throughout. Damika, Chelsea, and Gavin were outstanding techs who spent extra time to make sure all of our questions were answered and that Onyx was comfortable. Dr. Kennedy and Dr. Schlegel executed the surgery with care and attention to detail. In the pre-op and post-op meetings there were no questions too simple and their explanations were so clear. Thank you so much Violet Crown team! read more

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Dr. Might performed TPLO surgery on my dog Charlie and it was very successful. I was pleased with the communication from his office and Charlie's leg is still doing well! Thank you read more

We took our sweet 9 week old puppy in for surgery yesterday because he broke his leg and they did such an amazing job all around. All of the staff was so friendly, warm and helpful. Our puppy was extremely well taken care of and his surgery went super smoothly :) read more

Luna K9 had an after hours emergency (obstruction in mouth) very quickly had the problem resolved. Very compassionate, caring folks. Highly recommend! Thank you, Shawn E read more

Speed. I came in at 8pm left at 2am without my dog. Took 2 hours for an estimate alone. You would think if they're taking thousands of dollars from you they might speed up the process read more

When my dog clearly has something lodged in her throat the Vet was has to sedate her, run X-rays, send them off for second opinion, and tack on 4 more cost lines all to tell me that I need to monitor the situation and if it doesn't change to see my regular vet. Clearly this place is set up for high income areas to grab cash with remedies for symptoms rather than actually caring. read more

don't think I have words to describe how amazing our experience has been with Violet Crown Veterinary Specialists, but I am sure going to try because they deserve all of the praise. We were referred here in January of 2024 by our regular vet after she discovered a mass in our dog Huey's neck. Violet Crown was able to get us in & assessed quickly, and it was determined that Huey would need surgery to remove his mass. We had experiences with all 3 of the major veterinarians at this practice during our time here. Dr. Kennedy did his surgery. She was kind, communicative, and did a great job. His surgical site was clean, and he was up and back to his usual self within a few days. Dr. Might did his follow up appointment with us, and he was also incredibly kind and personable. We also spoke with Dr Tabares while Huey was in recovery & doing medical boarding pre surgery, and he was also incredibly helpful. After surgery, Huey was diagnosed with an aggressive form of 2 different cancers, but fortunately we were introduced to Dr. Amanda Brehm who is their oncologist on staff. I have never met a more kind, compassionate, and skilled provider. She helped us develop a plan to manage Huey's cancer & try to give us as much time as possible with him. Unfortunately Huey's cancer was very aggressive, and we ended up having to help him transition out of his life earthside. It's never an easy choice, but Dr. Brehm and her staff treated us with so much kindness and empathy around it. The experience itself was as calming, loving, and supportive as it could be. I wouldn't wish doggy cancer on any family, but if your family is facing this scary diagnoses I can assure you that Violet Crown will be an amazing group of folks to have on your side. I wouldn't have wanted anyone else to help support us through such a difficult experience other than Violet Crown. Everyone from the doctors to the vet techs & admin staff was so sweet and helpful. They all would remember Huey when we would come in for appointments, and loved him just like we did. They never got frustrated or short tempered with me calling 20 times a week with questions or concerns lol. They were always there willing to help in any way they could. They were just an amazing team to have, and I am incredibly grateful for this group of providers for supporting us during this difficult time. Special shout-out to some of Huey's care team over the last few months including Casey, Lindsay, Forrest, Gracie, Alli, Sam, and everyone else who loved on our sweet Huey. We will definitely be coming back for any of our future pet emergency needs or specialized treatments. Forever grateful for y'all! From Sara, Carl, and our angel in heaven Huey Watkins read more

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The amount of money they charge to help heal your pet is astounding. I can't believe they get away with this . Profit over patients .

We were referred by our local vet to a surgeon at VC to have a polyp removed. We called VC and wanted to go ahead and bring him in because there was some bleeding. We were told that the surgeon could probably see him. We took him in, no surgeon available, and paid $190 to learn that the surgeon would need to see him. They scheduled another visit. At the next visit, they had a surgeon and an oncologist (which we didn't request) who agreed that he needed surgery. That was another $400ish for the consult. The estimate for the surgery was very high. We took our pet to another surgical center in Austin and spent less than half what was estimated at VC and our pet received very good care. It was really upsetting to spend so much, after spending at our vet, just to hear what we already knew-he needed surgery. read more

We were so grateful to have found such a caring facility to care for our elder dog that became ill on Xmas eve. Dr. Might, Ali and the rest of the staff were so compassionate and professional guiding us through options which included surgery. In such a stressful and uncertain time the loving care they took of our dog sending us pictures after surgery and keeping us posted before/after plus answering an endless supply of questions was so comforting. Over the years we've had multiple experiences with both of our dogs in Dallas and Waco but nothing compares to the level of care and the state of the art facilities Violet Crown was able to provide. read more

I already previously asked to speak to an office manager about my unsatisfactory experience but was directed to speak to the vet. So, I previously already tried to resolve the issue. They only care about their pay check. read more