I have a little 8 lb 13 yr old rescue that was not doing great the other day- diarrhea, vomiting and lethargy. I was on my way to Animal ER when I realized they were open. They got him in within 10-15 minutes. The tech came out, took only 1--15 min later the vet came to give me update with my options. They were kind, efficient and price was reasonable. We opted for supportive care and observation. He has bounced back 75% and I didn't have to spend all day in an ER. I would totally go back there if needed. read more

If you spend 1k per hour you should get a professional opinion backed up with action to resolve a miscalculation on their part. Instead I sat in the lobby waiting for them to charge me and decided to go across the parking lot to Pet Emergency. I would not recommend Pet Urgent Care to anyone. Long story below....... Came in to get a wound stitched for my dog Henry and spent almost 1k with Urgent Care for less than an hour of work. Fine, that's what a professional Doctor charges. Before I left they told me that the stitches would come out in 10 to 14 days. I got a call from Urgent Care this morning on day 10 and took Henry in to check to see if the stitches were ready to come out. I specifically asked to have him checked to see if they were ready to come out. The Doctor at Pet Urgent Care said that the wound was healed and removed the stitches. I took Henry home and went to work. When I got home from work and checked on Henry his wound was wide open. All of this is understandable. The Doctors response was not. When the doctor came out to speak with me she was suggesting that we spend more money on a wound cleaning and more antibiotics rather than replacing the stitches. I asked "why would I be charged if the stitches were taken out earlier than the 14 days" and the doctor replies " well we can't leave the stitches in too long" I asked "how could the stitches be being left in too long if we are at day 10, the earliest day in the healing recommendation to get the stitches out. I was told that it was a 10 to 14 day healing cycle" she responded with "what are you trying to do here, have a go at me" I said "no, you simply contradicted yourself, the wound obviously would have benefited from the extra 4 days of healing, but it was your professional opinion to take them out on day 10 rather 14 and now you want to just leave my dog with a gaping open wound" she got upset and said that I could go to Pet Emergency and that she would come back with a Manager. She came back, but with a staff member who thank god could witness the doctor getting upset again. So now she starts telling me how the wound would heal on its own, it would start to grow back together, they only use stitches so that it heals faster. And that was just another contradiction to taking the stitches out too early. This could have been an opportunity for the Doctor to take some responsibility; instead she got confrontational again..... I have been in customer service since 1998 and I have never even considered asking a customer "Are they trying to have a go at me". Thanks Pet Emergency. I'm glad you shared the same parking lot. read more

Brought in my dog Bandit, a 110-lbs Great Pyrenes-Bluetick Coonhound mix because of an itchy ear. It was beginning to look like a fungal infection he had before. Vet Tech Andrea took good care of Bandit, bringing him to the exam room. Dr. Parnell came out in a few minutes to let me know that Bandit has an allergy to something undetermined. (Later on, after medication, his allergies eased). I think we waited only 5 minutes and was out in about 30 minutes. Although she did treat Bandit's immediate allergy she recommended seeing his regular veterinarian to get a comprehensive allergy check. Superb service! Highly recommended! read more

I can't say enough great things about this Urgent Care. Dr. Clark and team did such a wonderful job with my Chloe. Most vets are closed or completely booked on weekends, so when a friend suggested this place, I knew it was my last hope. They were also booked. However, I was placed on the cancellation list and (Thankfully!) a spot opened up. To my surprise, the cost was actually less than what I would have paid for my regular vet. It feels great knowing I have a place to take my fur babies for urgent matters! read more

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I went in there yesterday with my dog, and she had been ill vomiting and had diarrhea. She swallowed a piece of a pen and it was concerning to me. When I got to the Urgent Care Lexi would not calm down she was aggressive and barking, and the doctor and staff were not able to check her out without sedation. The doctor offered to give her medication for her diarrhea and her vomiting and also something to sedate her or we could just walk out the door and see like act like it never happened and see what happens tomorrow. They did not charge me which I thought was wonderful. You don't often get treatment like that with the option of no treatment at all and no charge. Because we were actually in an examination room and we did take their time. Can't say enough good things about this. If you have a pet that's ill. I totally recommend this place because they showed consideration and compassion. read more

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We have had to use the pet urgent care on two different occasions once for our dog and recently for our cat. You can make an appointment but be ware that doesn't necessarily mean you will be seen at that time. Pets are triaged and you may have to wait, with that said it is worth the wait. On both occasions we were treated very well the staff are kind and informative. If you need a vet on the weekend or after hours this is the place to go. read more

This place is great. Always easy to get an appointment and receive great care for my fur baby

My cat wasn't feeling good. She's 16 so I felt it was time. The doctor talked me out of my decision. Which is the opposite response I get at other vets read more

We were referred here by our normal vet since we had an urgent matter with our pup, and they didn't have any availability today or tomorrow. The place is modern, updated, open. The receptionist, Olivia, was efficient and nice. The tech, Sofia, that brought our pup back was very friendly and sweet with our pup. Right now, they are just taking the pets back by themselves, and us humans waiting the front. The wait to get registered and taken back is really short, especially compared to other emergency/urgent care vets. There is an emergency clinic across the parking lot as well, just in case. The vet, Dr. Zimmerman, is very friendly, thorough, and took his time explaining what is currently wrong and what other concerns to watch for (anticipatory guidance is always appreciated!!). read more

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I am a dachshund owner and my boy hurt his back by jumping off the couch (common for doxies). I was hesitant to take him to the 24/hr vet off of Jackson (if you know you know). When my friend recommended the Urgent Care that shares the same parking lot I decided to give them a try. Let me tell you - I will definitely be coming back here! They are kind, patient and they don't give you the go-around like the emergency vet does. Please - give them a chance, you will not be disappointed. read more

My dog was had a raise spot on her eye and the white of her eye was red. This pet urgent care was great. We were in, we were out, all within an hour. We were given eye drops to take home. The doctor was very friendly and willing to answer questions. Would definitely recommend! read more

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No one wants to take a sick pet in on Sunday am. Im so grateful for the care and compassion my cat and I received when we had no choice. Moreover, when all signs indicated my beloved kitty would require heroics and many nights in hospital, the team at Thrive led with kindness, sympathy and facts to help me decide to let him go. It was the most heart-wrenching thing a pet owner can go through. I was given time to say goodbye in a private room. I was shown love and tenderness as I waited for our family to arrive for one last hug. For such an unforeseen event, it was the best it could be. I cannot more positively recommend the team at Thrive for the thoughtful humanity they shared on this day. read more

10/10 amazing customer service from Olivia over the phone and in person, along with Andrea and Dr. Clark. They answered all of my questions and were so kind! My puppy Chunk came in with a weak back leg and Dr Clark was able to evaluate him and determine the issue quickly and was very informative. She is so sweet and radiates the most positive energy- such a game changer when you're coming in fearing the absolute worst about your fur baby. She didn't push any unnecessary treatments on me and genuinely cared about the well being of my pup. We cannot recommend this place enough. Chunk and I thank you all! read more

This place is completely worthless. I have probably been to this business at least five or six times over the last couple of years on the weekend and only gotten help one time. The rest of the visits have been completely wasted. I've had to go elsewhere because they put you on a waiting list and call you back six or seven hours later. Seriously, what is the point? If there is clearly a demand and a need for urgent care for our pets on the weekends, why do you not hire more vets and staff? read more

Great experience along with a great staff all around. Classic case of bringing a pet who was sick for 2 days and all morning to the Vet and all of a sudden they are no longer sick when being looked at. What a sick prank. Anyway, nice place. Thank you. read more

My poor kitty fell out of a 50ft tree and broke his back leg. I called prior and they told me to bring him in. The front desk lady, Olivia, was super sweet and attentive. Dr. Clark was also super kind and helpful. My cat was very unhappy when we got there and howling in his carrier in the waiting room, so they took him back to make him more comfortable in a dark, quiet room, which was very sweet of them. I was crying when I found out that he would need surgery to correct the fracture, and both Olivia and Dr. Clark offered me tissues. My only reasoning behind four stars instead of five is that it did take a lot longer than expected. I would definitely recommend taking your pets here for urgent medical attention! read more

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The quality of care that my dogs have received here has been incredible. Dr. Clark and Dr. Zimmerman are both kind and thorough in their approach. The staff, specifically Andrea, has been amazing with my dogs and beyond patient with me. Her knowledge and optimism has always been so much appreciated. Allie at the front desk has been so helpful and supportive. Their waitlist system and availability are great and the transparency of timeframe etc couldn't be better. Overall very impressed with the amazing staff, thorough approach, and quick diagnostics/care. Thank you, thank you, thank you. read more

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They put down our dog without our consent and made no effort to contact us. We checked their license and they have a D- rating with the Department of Consumer Affairs. Their actions have devastated our family and taken the life of our PooBear. read more

My dog was exhibiting symptoms of discomfort, fever, etc. This behavior is indicative of an infection. I wasn't sure where it was coming from so I did a search on his body and found a small cyst on his toe. I thought maybe the infection was coming from there. I wasn't sure so I took him to urgent care as recommended by our doctor who was booked that day. Once I arrived to urgent care, the signs were confusing. It shares the same building as a different medical practice. My dog was taken to the back fairly quickly which was great. I was not taken into an exam room like the other two dogs that came in after me. I was confused about that. It was a little concerning as I like to see what the doctor is doing and be there to support my pet. The doctor came back out because she couldn't find the cyst so I showed it to her via photos on my phone. I explained that I thought he had an infection and it may be coming from that cyst but I wasn't sure. I asked the doctor if there was a blood test to check for infection. She said WBC count will tell us. We got a CBC and the white blood cell count was high out of range. This didn't alarm the doctor and she sent me home with anti inflammatory similar to Advil. The next day he was still not doing well. I just knew he had an infection. I wish the doctor listened to me. But I gave him the Advil for dogs. And trusted the doctors plan. The Next day he was even worse. Now it was clear where the infection was coming from. His EAR! It was swollen and filled with gunk from the infection and bleeding. How did this get missed?? At the urgent care, The nurse took the dog back to take vitals and do a physical. How did they not check his ears?? I went to a different doctor Monday morning and that doctor explained how severe the infection was and she couldn't believe this was missed merely two days before. I ended up spending almost $300 for urgent care and another $400 to fix what wasn't caught and now getting severe. We have not slept for days and he is so uncomfortable. I'm so upset by this experience. I can only imagine what they will say when I contact them to ask for my money back. This experience was enough to not return. It costs the same as the emergency room any way. read more

Not my favorite place! They charge a lot (don't they all?) and over treated my dog (don't they all?). But worse, they take your dog in back to examine and treat. I went in for a lightly scratched eye on my dog. You can't examine the dog with me there? Then they took the dog in back, treated her, and only brought her out once the front desk said i paid. Were you holding her prisoner until i paid? Way too much control..You gotta trust your clients a little more and respect their desire to be with their pet. read more

I took my Pug here last night, around 6 pm, because of him not feeling well (recommended by the ER across the way AND my Vet!). And let's just say that I was so pleased with them. They took me and my dog in right away, and after placing us in a room, a tech came in soon after. Made me feel so comfortable explaining to her everything that was going on, and I took my Seamus to have him tested and treated. Not long after, the Dr came back and explained to me what was going on and what the treatment was. Everything happened so fast(in a good way) that I couldn't remember if I left anything out. Everyone was so sweet and nice and showed concern while we were there. Thank you so much for helping me help my Seamus to get better! read more

Amazing doctor. She was very detailed and went over treatments for our 20 week old kitten Kia. He had the flu and she helped bring his fever down, and Koa was not scared after the visit. We appreciate her very much. Thank you Dr Clark! read more

Definitely wasn't mistaken. I messaged the proof you asked for as well. Updating so people are aware that it was not a mistake, like your last comment implies. read more

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My wife and I are so grateful of this facility! We called late Sunday evening because our chihuahua Nikki was not well. We were placed on a waitlist and luckily she was able to be seen. The staff was so courteous and Dr. Clark was amazing. We were very impressed with her manners and education. The following days after seeing her, our 15 yearchihuahua is back to normal and thriving! read more

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After hours of trying to find a vet on a Saturday to take my dog who had a dental issue, My dog was accepted to come in and receive care. I was provided a blanket for my elderly dog to lay on while we waited and offered to use their coffee machine. The assistant checked on us a few times while we waited to be seen. My dog received compassionate care and afterwards I was shocked at how reasonable my bill was for our services. I would definitely recommend this place for urgent care. read more

Visited the Pet Urgent Care this weekend for a chihuahua who was experiencing major itching. If possible, get there when they first open otherwise you will be added to waitlist. All staff from front staff to the vet, were so kind, caring, and very thorough. Glad we landed at this location. Although I hope we don't need, would come back. read more

I came here because my dog's temperature had dropped and she was a bit lethargic and not taking any food. With an empty stomach, she was vomiting frequently and blood was coming out of her rectum as well. Upon arriving, I was greeting by kind, calm, helpful staff. They took my dog right back and within minutes a Vet came out and explained what she believed my dog's diagnosis was. What I appreciate the most is I didn't feel like anyone here was trying to push treatment my dog didn't really need. This actually happened to me at another animal urgent care hospital in a different city, and it's disheartening. Here, Dr. Clark was very detailed and clear. She explained that my dog only needs some medication and fluids and she should be fine. Dr. Clark was right! By the next day, my dog was back to herself. I will definitely be back to this urgent care if my dogs need any help. read more

Checked my 20y old chihuahua and sent home no charge only had stomach cramps great ppl

I am very impressed with Pet Urgent Care. In a world full of good and bad, it is nice to meet caring people that treat your furry friends with loving care, and dignity. I recommend them highly, your pets need a voice in their corner! Thank you Olivia and Dr Zimmerman, and the entire staff your caring and empathy is refreshing! read more

I had what I thought was an emergency with my dog. I let them know before I walked my dog in that he is a 130lb cane Corso who is very skittish in new places and around new people which in turn makes me uncomfortable. After talking to Sarah and Lauren(maybe Laura?) They knew exactly how to handle my situation and eased my nerves. We were able to get a cone and a temporary muzzle over him and they were able to give him his exam right away and my dog was the most relaxed I've ever seen him in public. Granted he growled a few times, Lauren handled it all very well. At the end of the check up, Lauren broke everything down and explained the after care steps and and was able to get answers for all of our questions. God forbid we have an emergency again but if we do, I'll definitely be coming back here. Thank you guys for your help. read more

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Just brought my dog in this afternoon. Our vet couldn't squeeze in a last minute so, the 24 hour emergency vet had a 6-8 hour wait, and recommended this place. I called and they were able to squeeze him in immediately. He fractured his toe nail (hanging on perpendicular compared to the rest of his nails) and was in a lot of pain. They did an assessment and took care of the situation. He's now home, all bandaged up and recovering. We have our usual vet for regular visits, but this place was perfect for our emergency needs today. Thanks you! read more

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First of all, I certainly wish Yelp would change their rating system because sometimes there are businesses where even one star is too many and this is one of them! My dog had something in or on her foot for 2 days and was limping. I couldn't get in to see her regular vet and one of the places they recommended was Pet Urgent Care. I called them and they told me I could come right in. I couldn't then so she told me to go online and make an APPOINTMENT for later in the day. I repeated what she said and confirmed they took APPOINTMENTS. I made one for 4 PM. When I got there the receptionist said they were behind by 30 minutes. I told her that's ok. At 5:00 I asked what was going on and that my APPOINTMENT was at 4:00. At that point, for the first time she told me that it wasn't really an APPOINTMENT, just something giving you a place in line. WTH? I told her that nowhere on their website, confirmation email or the 3 phone conservations we'd had (she called to get registration info) was I ever told that was what the time meant. The best she could do was say "oh I'm sorry but that's how it is". I gave my dog anxiety medication before leaving home at 3:45 and knew it would be wearing off after a couple hours. I was so angry about what she'd told me and the whole situation and told her it was ridiculous and I was leaving. In reality I cut my nose to spite my face. (Actually my dogs!) I hoped she would be ok overnight and can take her somewhere else tomorrow. I don't get mad very often and don't write bad reviews for many businesses but I feel like this is absolutely warranted! I have no idea how the Dr who is there is, nor will I go back to find out. So tomorrow I have to find somewhere else to take my baby but I just couldn't or wouldn't wait any longer today considering I had an APPOINTMENT! read more

Very professional and kind staff. I was able to have my dog seen and treated same day that health issue occurred.

After a LONG day of chasing our kitten to get them into the carrier.The staff at Pet Urgent Care was a breath of fresh air! They were kind, compassionate & took great care of our fur baby! read more

Went there during business hours today on Saturday, right at noon. They are not open as they claim. One star only because you can't leave zero. read more

I took my dog here because he was bit by a rattlesnake. His face was swollen and I was holding him because he couldn't walk. As I walk up to the counter. The woman is on the phone, so I wait hoping she will take notice to the since of urgency. Instead she holds her finger up at me as if to hold on and she continues with her call that happens to be a follow up regarding a dermatology appointment. WTH!!! I turned around and left and went directly across the parking lot. I probably ended up spending more money but at least I was treated like they cared. read more

Had to take my 10wk old puppy to Urgent care yesterday, due to bloating from over eating. I called numerous locations and they were either booked or sent me elsewhere. After speaking to them on the phone and assessing, they recommend I bring her in. Expected to be there at least 4hrs but they took her right away assessed her with a physical exam and reassured me she would pass it naturally with recommendations. Dr Zimmerman was awesome! Great bedside manners and did not rush explanations or feel rushed to attend others during my time with him. Very pleasant experience and fees were very reasonable i hope to not have to return but if the need arises they will be my first choice. Thank you to all the staff that got my puppy back to her crazy self. read more

Please please take your pet somewhere else. They will make you wait 4 hours while people that came after us were seeing the doctor. PLEASE TO SAVE YOUR DOG GO SOMEWHERE ELSE read more

Took my dog in for an urgent visit, while there was a wait (where isn't there) the entire staff was exceptional. They were all friendly and professional and seemed to keep people waiting as little as possible. Dr. Zimmerman was wonderful, very knowledgeable and caring for my pet. He was thorough in his assessment and explanations. Picked the right place to go, would go again, although hopefully I won't need to. read more

I will definitely be back! I was recovering from a bacterial infection (c diff) when my terrier started showing symptoms of the same illness. I was so worried that she would get it and then pass it back to me, so finding a place to get her on antibiotics quickly was critical. The new Urgent Care Clinic only takes walk-ins, so I prepared myself for a long wait, but within five minutes I was sitting in an exam room. The staff took infectious precautions to protect everyone. Dr. Zimmerman (and Laura, I believe) worked quickly and within thirty minutes we were out the door. The visit was just over $200 including the prescription which, under the circumstances, was reasonable. Having heard so many horror stories about the Pet Emergency and Spec. Center (5232 Jackson Drive #105, La Mesa) in the same parking lot on Jackson Dr., I was extremely hesitant to give Urgent Care (5200 Jackson Dr., La Mesa) a try, but I couldn't get an appointment anywhere else. Although both offices are owned by the same corporation, they are like night and day. I talked to the vet about how difficult it was to even figure out the differences between the two places because their names are pretty generic and almost identical. He acknowledged the problems and said that they are working with corporate to solve them. read more