I came to MVS with a panic attack because my fur baby had fainted, originally I thought she had a seizure which was very worrying to me. I had no idea what was going on with her and was extremely inconsolable with the situation. The ladies that work at the front desk were so kind, they took her in immediately to check up on her to ensure that she was okay. They gave her back so I can wait with her once they checked to make sure she was responsive and she wasn't at risk to faint again. I don't quite remember my wait time but these ladies kept on checking up on us (offered water and the rooms had tissues which I appreciated). Despite the situation I was in I felt very welcome and that my baby was going to be safe. Yes it is pricey but the health of my dog is what's most important to me, plus they took me in at a time that my normal vet would not be able to accommodate. Yes the doctors are fabulous and knowledgeable - but support staff truly made the experience the best that I've had. read more

If I could leave negative stars I would put negative 100, the staff advised I consider putting my dog down because he has kidney stones and they came to me with an outrageous number to do surgery... going somewhere else right now avoid at all costs read more

The worst place to take your pet I was waiting almost 5 hours They never even check to see if my Dog Ok I just don't recommend to anyone If you love your pet don't waist your time read more

I don't know how they stay in business! That's all I can say ! I can't say nothing negative because they won't allow me . But this is the worth place on earth . Go somewhere else. Why do vets keep on recommending them ? Do they get a payment? The vets know their rating ! Why do they recommending them ? That's a million dollar question? read more

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Absolutely the worst service I have ever received, they made me wait 2.5 hours in the Parking lot just to drop my dog off and then another hour inside a waiting room just to pick him up. The level of service that I received from this veterinarian It's terrible and I would never recommend this to anyone! read more

People can say what they want about this place, but they are the ONLY place I ever take my dog in a medical emergency. The way to thing of a dog hospital is exactly like a human hospital - treated according to severity. If it's non life threatening, yes, you're waiting like you would at the ER. Biggest difference is vet hospital is smaller, so there's not always room for everyone so always call to check if they can't take you. Background: I am a very active dog mom to my 6 month old german shepherd, Beast. Beast and I explore all over Miami and he's always at my side. As a result, he gets into things at dog parks, beaches, parks including: people food, dead animals, rat poison, dog bites, parasites, jellyfish, etc. MVS has treated Beast for his dog bite (stitches) and what I later found out was Coccidiosis from Coccidia (parasite). They always present me with multiple options and costs for treatment instead of forcing something on me at a blinded costs. The doctors there take the time to explain EVERYTHING to me and not keep me in the dark while my dog is being treated. In addition to ER they have a bunch of specialists for orthopedics, cancer, etc. Beast and I have also seen them about what I think is a hip issue but he's too young for any treatment yet. However they advised me on what to help him with in the interim and suggested continued X rays which I need to do. Writing this because I constantly hear horror stories from people about other places or they don't know a good ER to go to. Hopefully this helps people in need. read more

Miami Veterinary Specialists - Dog - Emergency Pet Hospital Near Me - Miami, Florida

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We went to MVS as recommended by our vet, since it was outside of their regular hours. Our pup was presenting with painful stomach bloating, so he was seen right away (we called as we were on our way, to inform them we were coming). They started doing blood work & x-rays on him. Turns out, which we later found out from his doggie daycare, earlier that day he had eaten a larger breed's entire day's portion of food. He was FULL of food, which the x-ray showed, so they induced vomiting, gave him medication and fluids, and kept him overnight to monitor him. The total cost was almost $900, which is expensive, but seems on-par for emergency care with an overnight stay. We had a good experience with MVS. read more

Worst place ever they put people in front of you snd keep you waiting like an idiot in a room for over 3 hours after that I got all impatience and then I started to see the reviews of this place and how they treat your emergency as nothing very indifferent i just walked out and drove north, am happy i did so read more

BEWARE!! AVOID!! STAY AWAY!! When my puppy broke its leg we had just come inside from playing in the rain. I was wearing a sports bra and jean shorts since we were out in the yard (this will be important later), when this occurred I picked her up and held her paw in place to stabilize the broken bone, she would not stop shrieking from the pain otherwise. My fiance grabbed me a sweater and we took off to the nearest ER which sadly was MVS. We called MVS while on our way to make sure they could see her and from that moment the bad experience started. The person that answered the phone was rude, bothered and impatient. I should have taken that as a sign and driven a few more minutes and gone to Knowles, but we were nervous, I could feel her bones poking as I held her leg in place, so we went to MVS anyway since it was closer. Upon arrival the first thing the receptionist asked me was "do you have a blouse?" All while my puppy is shrieking, I'm crying and holding her leg. I explain to her through tears that I cant let go of her leg and that I am in a sports bra and have a sweater, she proceeds to say " yes but still". NOT ONCE ASKING ABOUT THE OBVIOUSLY HURT PUPPY! We proceeded to check in with another person upfront (not any nicer or compassionate). We waited 3 hours before they did stabilized the leg and gave her meds. I will say that I am thankful that they were able to do this because my puppy was able to wait for surgery due to the care she eventually received. However, the receptionist, techs, vets, and overall staff I encountered do not need to be in the ER field as they all lack compassion and basic bed side manners. Not even sure if they like animals based on every single interaction I myself encountered or witnessed. Additionally, beware of them trying to nickel and dime you, they were trying to convince us to leave our puppy until they could perform the surgery she needed to repair the broken leg, and even went as far as saying that we couldn't schedule the surgery for a later time if we took her home and that they would make us wait hours again to see the surgeon if we didn't hospitalize her. When we stated we wanted to take her home, the Vet's demeanor changed and he was no longer interested in our questions or concerns. Thankfully my fiance's sister is a Vet Tech and was able to guide us through the process. The puppy came home with a cast and meds, was doing very well by the next day (not needing to be hospitalized) and is having surgery (NOT AT MVS). I don't usually write reviews but I love my animals like they are family, if you do too, DO NOT GO TO MVS. MVS, DO BETTER, you should not be taking care of anyone's animals, let alone in an emergency situation. There's a reason your reviews all say the same thing. This place is where vets and people who can't get a job at a reputable animal hospital go to die. read more

How about some compassion, caring and professionalism? I have no data on the veterinarians as we never made it to see the doctor. After waiting over 3 hours, I was then informed that you don't take walk ins and that it was unlikely that we would be seen at all. Nelson's oncologist directed us to go the ER immediately, as he was having an adverse event to the chemotherapy and needed fluids, metronidazole and antiemetics (as per his oncologist!) Your triage nurse told me, "I don't care what his oncologist says". Rude, crude, unprofessional, uncaring, unsympathetic, disorganized, and incompetent. This could possibly be a case of malpractice (at least at an ER for bipedal). If I treated one of my patients (I am a board certified Emergency Medicine physician), I would (and the hospital) would probably be sued. read more

i took my pug for a scheduled mass removal from his anal glands . the mass was removed however the next day I had to return because one of the stitches opened . I waited 4 hours and when my dog was atended he almost died when I brought him home . the doctor that saw him opened his wounds inside out . when i called to have an emergency corrective operation i was told that they could not do it until monday( which would have been too late for my dog . I had to find alternative doctors which operated inmidiately and saved his life I strongly recommend not using this company . read more

This is the best emergency vet care in Miami. They are kind to pets and owners. The bill is very reasonable for emergency services. I will use them over any other. read more

Not a good experience. They have no sense of urgency. Everything takes forever. My dog had to stay overnight because it took 5 hours to get bloodwork and by then the ultrasound tech left. I believe it does have to do with the charge to stay overnight. There was no bedside manner. Would never go back. read more

I left after waiting for 3 hours without being taken care of and it was supposed to be an emergency. One of the girls from the front desk in a very bad way told me that if I went to a human hospital I also had to wait for which I replied if also in an emergency case, and her answer was yes. Terrible everything. read more

First class! We came in under very difficult circumstances but were met by some amazing doctors and nurses. I can't say enough about the wonderful care and love our dog babies received from Jackie, Winnie, Sabrina, Bruna, Vero and others. Thank you to Oncologist, Dr. Suter and Surgeon, Dr. Andrade for your compassion towards our dear Stella, a 14.5 year old terrier mix, diagnosed with suspected hemangiosarcoma. Thank you to Neurologist, Dr. Anne Chauvet for caring for our 6 year old dog Emma with seizures. read more

I realize we don't have a lot of good choices in Miami after hours for emergency vet services but this place is terrible. My dog was attacked by another dog and brought to MVS by the sitter. The vet only treated part of my dogs multiple injuries and had to be sent back in a second time to treat the other bites. The vet also clipped her ear while shaving her hair, which required four additional stitches. Needless to say - I would avoid this clinic at all costs. read more

worst vet i have gone to. I took my cat to get a test done , one week later nothing. tried calling multiple times and no answer... i thought this vet was open 24/7 but nobody can answer the phone. took my cat to another vet and they asked for the results. I called MVS for the results, no answer. Even the receptionist from the other vet was calling to get the results and nothing. read more

I would give them 0 stars if I had the option! Awful front desk staff, inconsiderate and heartless! I called to make sure they were equipped to take my dog that got ran over and they said to bring him in, I get there and they told me they couldn't take him! They let me come in, explain the situation and sign in to then say to take them somewhere else!! Heartless to say the least, I had my dog in pain in my arms and they had the audacity to turn him away! read more

Totally a rip off. The staff kept us waiting for everything with complete indifference and disregard. The bill was unconscionable. But that's just it, they truly don't care and just want to exploit at the worst possible moment and take your money. read more

Scam vets. We took our dog they scared us telling our dog might have cancer & forced us to get a pet scan And after a week of follow up they mentioned it is not cancer he might have diabetes. Do not trust your loved ones here. read more

Very confused Conflicting stories Very un settled feeling They spend more time working on bills than on pet care read more

Dr Andrade successfully performed a risky hip surgery on my dog who has heart disease. I felt really well taken care of and am VERY happy with the results. The office is really clean and well managed. Lots of staff! My experience with MVS was one of the best vet experiences ever. I didn't go through ER, but I imagine it's run the same as during normal business hours. Anyone giving 1 star is upset about having to pay money to help their pets in emergencies situations - which would happen anywhere. It doesn't reflect the care and professionalism of MVS's staff and doctors. It's truly a great place and your pet will be in good hands. At least that's what I truly think! read more

Whether you call them fur babies or perrhijos, you never want to see them sick especially after their regular vet's hours. So when my little one got sick last month (how dogs are magically able to reach the human food they're not supposed to eat I'll never know....) and was at the point of where Air Rescue would be called for humans, I went Code 3 on the 836 and Palmetto from Wynwood down to Kendall. I heard good things about MVS from a trusted, animal lover Yelper and she was right. Arranged similar to a human's ER, the vet tech took us into the triage area, and the Emergency Vet came in soon after. I was handed the very pricey estimate, agreed and the tech and doctor took my fur child back for her check up and bloodwork, and returned with the treatment plan which included an overnight stay. I wasn't rushed to payment, and the vet let me go to the back and see my dog in her cage and with the IV line. Her "hospital room" looked clean while not smelling too much like a hospital. As I walked by, I even noticed they have a CT scan machine (with labeling just like a people hospital). The doctor calmly explained everything, and even courteously followed up when I got home 30 minutes later (around 1AM). When I picked her up in the morning, they had already forwarded paperwork to her regular vet's office and had her medication and special food ready. Thanks to their work, my dog is healthy. Yes, they're very pricey. But I wouldn't have felt right having an extra $1000 or so in my account and not my dog. Thank you again, MVS! read more

When my 17-year-old cat started throwing up and abruptly stopped eating, I knew that I needed to do something as these situations tend to escalate very quickly. Thankfully my regular vet, Sunset Animal Clinic (THE BEST!!!) has an after-hours answering service, and the person I spoke to recommended Miami Veterinary Specialists. I called in advance to understand the procedures and what to expect. They texted me the forms I needed to fill out so I could do that at home (instead of from my car) and once you arrive, you call and tell them your parking space number so a vet tech can come out and record the information. As others have noted, you do need to pay for everything in advance. Just the visit alone was $115 and that had to be done before your pet steps a paw into the facility. Like any experience in life, it really depends on who is working that day. I was blessed that it was Dr. Perez. After the vet tech took Scout inside, he was briefly examined, and Dr. Perez actually came out to my car to speak to me. I repeated the symptoms I'd already told the vet tech as well as his history with other conditions. I waited a little while longer in my car for the vet tech to come out again and explain the treatment plan and costs. Like all vets, she presented low and high scenarios. Because I've been a pet owner for a while now, I know that most conditions can be diagnosed from bloodwork, so I declined the x-rays and ultrasound which would have added $1K to the bill. She was cordial but also tried to make me feel like a bad pet owner for not wanting to do that right off the bat. Either way, they amended the estimate, and sent all of the documents to me via email to Docusign. Scout was admitted and I headed home to wait. I think that whole process probably took about an hour or so. I was home around 8 pm. Dr. Perez called me close to 11 pm with the results of the bloodwork. He explained everything thoroughly and presented an initial diagnosis. He said that Scout would remain there for another day and night receiving fluids and antibiotics and another round of bloodwork the next day. Unlike the vet tech, he did not try to upsell me, and obviously he knows that with a cat of this age, sometimes the more humane thing to do depending on the prognosis is to discontinue all of the tests. He was genuinely caring, understanding, and practical. He reassured me that he would be there overnight and would call if his condition worsened. The next morning I called at 7:30 am and was able to speak with Dr. Perez right away before he left for the day. I called one other time that day for a status update, and was on hold for 15 minutes. I figured I would just wait for the following morning for Dr. Perez to get back, and by then hopefully Scout would have turned the corner. And that is what happened! At 8 am Dr. Perez called with the good news that Scout was eating and although the second bloodwork still showed high values, he thought it could be treated with antibiotics. He offered the ($600) ultrasound if I wanted to be 100% sure, but reassured me that because he is eating, it is likely not a blockage or anything else more serious that they would find with an ultrasound. I decided to take Scout home and give him the medications myself, and follow up with my regular vet if he continued to have symptoms. Dr. Perez came out to talk to me in my car when I arrived and explained the diagnosis and what to look out for in the coming days. He said he would be there that day and the next day if anything changed and to bring him back if so. The vet tech then came out with Scout (after I had paid again from my phone) and all in all this fiasco ran me $1,600. Not bad considering it was a two night stay and included the three medications I went home with. As much as it is nerve wracking to not have your pet home with you, sometimes it is equally reassuring to know that they are being cared for 24/7, and that peace of mind is priceless. Plus... have you ever tried giving a pill to a cat? Exactly. The other great thing about MVS is that they send all of the records and status reports to your regular vet. So when Sunset Animal Clinic called to find out how Scout was doing, they had access to all of the information. I understand why they charge the money up front but it is a little off-putting especially if that is not the way your regular vet does it. It seems like they have the system working a bit more efficiently now as far as waiting in your car, signing forms electronically, etc. All in all, I had a pretty good experience with them. Obviously I hope that I won't need to take either of my pets to an ER vet ever again, but if I do, it's nice to know that there is a good option. read more

MVS is the worst place you could encounter for your dog or cat. Yes, they have plenty of staff but this mean that they have to squeeze your wallet and suck it dry in order to sustain that. They take advantage of your suffering, or the one of your pet, to drain your pockets and take all the money they can. They have been charging me even after my dog died. They have been placing services and invoicing even after they have said that everything has been calculated properly. No money is ever enough for them. If you can use anyone else please do. Safe yourself from that horrible experience and save your pet!!! read more

If I had to describe them in one word: awful. Took my crying dog as he got ran over after being told they could take him in only for them to say they took in too many dogs from the time I drove from my house to their location. I live no more than 15 minutes away. The worst part is they even let me go inside and sign my name in and wait instead of telling me right away they would not be able to help my dog. Literally wasted my time as my dog was yelping in pain in my arms!!!! read more

Incompetent, non empathetic, lied about treatment given. You care for your pet. Go anywhere else.

This place is a joke! Waited for a room for 3 plus hours, they were advised that an IV fluid was probably needed because our pet was very weak. Nevertheless, after those 3 plus hours other emergencies came up and we had to wait longer. We literally walked out, we will never come back here, felt very disappointed and disrespected by the lack of attention towards a sick pet. This place deserves 0 stars for the way they're handling their business! read more

I took my dog for an abdominal ultrasound today and we had a horrible time ever. Honestly, if i didn't need a ASAP exam I would take back my baby. Anyway, I called MVS 2 days before to take an appointment and they assured me that it was not necessary because they had a specialist on site. So I thought it was great and quick. That's the worst part: We arrived at 11o'clock in the morning got every paper done by 11:15 and we took a sit ( they mentioned that they had another dogs in front of mine and could be a waiting between 1 hour to 1 and 1/2 hour). We did agree of course. After 4 hours of waiting they finally took my pet inside to "take " the exam and told me to get a coffee in a meanwhile to wait for her. After 1 hour I came back to pick her up and she was still in the waiting to take the exam ( because they were attending "urgency " first ) after 6 hours of waiting... my dog was starving (she had to be off food and water since yesterday at 6pm) and their answer was: she is stable so she can wait. What really pissed me off what that after all this waiting someone of the staff told us that they didn't have a technician on site to take the ultrasound. Omg! I can understand that urgency comes first, of course, i am a pet's mom, but if you know that your hospital is always busy with urgencies they should be more professionals and take a previous appointment "to exams, small procedures, vaccinations, etc...and have a special area to attend urgencies. ( that takes more time). Nobody can't wait this long to get a exam. if I was pissed can you image my poor little girl . She was scared, in a crate and alone. Everybody that was waiting in the lobby today was mad and without any kind of information or update... really disappointed! I pray to do not come back to this place ever again. I do not recommend. If I need to go another County to get any kind of exam or procedure I will go just to not be there again. read more

Emergency here is horrible. They care about money much more about pets. This is a money machine. They made me to pay $900 for some tests and told me that my dog was very bad. To start giving her some fluids, they made me sign that I would have to pay from $5000 to $8000 for $72 hours, and they made me pay $4000 something to complete me to pay a $5000 deposit. At midnight, me dog died but they knew that it could happen since the beginning of our visit. Since the beginning, they knew that my beloved pet could die due to serious problems with white blood cells. Doctor Kuscevic was very rude since we arrived with the dog, and she tried to make us feel guilty because my dog was ill. They worked with our feelings and tried to manipulate them to make us feel guilty and to pay thousands when they knew my dog would die. Only after my dog died, she admitted that my dog could have a serious and deadly illness such us leukemia. Horrible experience in this emergency place. They should train their staff to be more sensitive with owners and pets' wellbeing and less care about the huge amount of many they ask per customer. Imagine a deposit from $5000 to $8000 per customer and having 10 o 20 dogs hospitalized. Good business for them but against pet owners that cannot afford such as ambitious and money-making service and the poor pets that are sick and compassion and exceptional emergency services to save their lives read more

First ER doc was terrible. Sent me and my cat home saying she's fine...give her these probiotics (which were expired and cost over $50!). The next day I had to take her back. She was worse. This time Dr. Perez attended her. He actually came outside to talk to me. He gave my cat an antibiotic injection. She is fine now. Thank goodness he saw her. When I called back about the expired probiotic the girl that answered the call was useless!!! I had to tell her 4 times why I was calling. I had to spell out my cats name like she was a 5 yr old. She pulled up my dead dogs records. Again...4 times I told her it was my cat who was just there twice three days ago. No! She pulls up my dead dogs records from more than 10 yrs ago! Terrible!!!!! The 2 stars is only cause of Dr. Perez. I'd give him more actually. Maybe he should go out on his own!!! read more

I brought my dog who swallowed pieces of a toy. I sat there for 5 hours and my dog was vomitting continually and they didn't bring him back or exam him so I left and took him elsewhere. Do not bring your pet here!! read more

For being an Emergency Hospital, I have been waiting for over an hour to be seen. There is hardly any patients here and staff are coming and going grabbing lunch and whatever else. Can't wait to see the medical bill. I'm sure this is gonna be a medical rip off with the class of servicing doctors. I will keep you all posted! read more

Well it's been 6 months and nobody, not even the office manager Ileana has got back to me. I did email MVS these last few months as I want to know who switched off my dogs oxygen. I have a right to know what happened and nobody will respond, I've never been in this situation and can't believe such a place would just ignore me. They have acted in a very unprofessional, irresponsible way and they know they are at fault. I hope the place closes down !!!! read more

Miami Veterninary Specialist is the place you need to go if your pet is experiencing an emergency. They have the most qualified Veterninary Specialist in Miami. There are no words to express my gratitude for Dr. Larin , Dr. Garcia and Dr. Yulien!!! Thank you for saving Tabby's life! Thank you for your constant care , compassion and support thru Tabby's hospitalization and recovery. Your staff is amazing !! Excellent Vet Techs !!!! The front staff was professional , efficient and compassionate scheduling Tabbys appts. WE LOVE YOU MIAMI VETERINARY SPECIALIST!!!!!!! Monica and Tabby Samara read more

Miami Veterinary Specialists - Emergency Pet Hospital Near Me - Miami, Florida

The staff and Dr. Larin were absolutely fabulous. The care, information, and constant vigilance at MVS Hospital was fantastic. A heartfelt and sincere appreciation to everyone at MVS Hospital. God Bless, Paul read more

These people made me wait over 4 hours to see the doctor, but when I did, I was so convinced they were a rip off I grabbed my dog and ran. My dog had diarrhea and they wanted to do over $2,800 in tests including X-rays and full blood work up. That made me suspicious but I had been there for hours and I heard them tell almost every person the same thing, so I knew they are doing unnecessary tests to make more money. They are disgusting making money off pet lovers like this. They should be closed down. read more

Way too expensive. Staff was very snobbish. I took my Chihuahua there because her vet said she needed emergency surgery. It took over 8 hours of waiting before she was seen. Over $5000.00, and she still had a few problems healing. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND!!! read more

This is literally the worst service ever. First off the receptionist is super rude and not attentive at all. The doctor came in after i got here to tell me that she'd be right with me, mind you I came In at 1. I waited because I know emergency rooms are busy but I was getting impatient Bc my dog is not feeling well and I go to check to see how long the wait is and they tell me 2-3 hours. Are you kidding me?? You couldn't have said that when I arrived? No consideration for anybody's time either. Im only here Bc it's my last option right now but I would not recommend at all. And I KNOW that they're going to charge me through the freaking roof. So upset id give 0 stars if it was up to me. read more

The only reason that I give this place a two star rating is because Dr. Garcia truly is a wonderful doctor. However, as others have said, they will complete unnecessary tests on your pet to rack up enormous bills. I was charged $1500 for a bone biopsy for my cat that took so long that he did not live long enough to see the results. I was told that I would have the results of the test given on Friday by Monday, and so I agreed. On Monday, when I called for results, I was told by a tech that those tests take a minimum of 3 to five business days. The office manager denied it and blamed it on FedEx. My cat had to be put to sleep by his vet on Monday. None of this brings my cat back, however, putting such a sick animal through an unnecessary biopsy to rack up the tab is pathetic. read more