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    Phoenix Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center

    3.4 (186 reviews)
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    Linda H.

    Blown away! I rarely use an emergency service because they are notoriously expensive. My ex is a vet pathologist and can usually help me out and my own vet, Valerie Ferguson, at Four Legged is the BEST! But when I came home late Sunday night about 3 weeks ago, my baby girl was gasping for air. I knew her heart was enlarged but we thought we had more time. My daughter and I rushed down to this place, and WOW..what service and kindness. The cost was minimal, $250, which they reduce down to $150 because of our connections in the vet world. Most people want to sit with their pet for a while but I had been preparing my heart for this day all summer. I just wanted her out of her misery. They were FABULOUS. Beckett knew nothing but love till the very last second. I left with peace in my heart. Now, a few weeks later, a card comes in the mail. This kind crew, in their own handwriting, send me a card that is priceless! We are strangers to them, but they took the time. No form letter with stamped names, but REAL, thoughtful, loving comments. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.

    Dexter 09-27-2019 ~11-17-2025 Only 6 years old

    Everything ... from bedside manner to not being helpful or caring. I was told right from the start we will try to stable him..... Then all they wanted was money up front and talked money to my husband .My husband reply just save him. Do what u need to do. They said he will not go home tonight and might be here a week and the cost of that is ...... I feel they did nothing to stable him ... as later when he stopped breathing the vet said do u want now to give him oxygen ? I looked at him and saw no life left . Then she ask do you want to put him down or just him oxygen ? I asked why were u not giving oxygen to stable him? She did not answer. I'm sorry ... there was NO guidance. NO HELP from someone that should know what the problem was . Take blood find out . I'm not sure this was my best option !!! But I will NEVER take my dogs there !!!! Sad we lost a beautiful dog Dexter. 09-27-2019~11-17-2025 He was 6years old

    I think he picked up kennel cough at photos with Santa, but he's feeling better now and all healed!
    Priscilla C.

    My fur baby caught kennel cough right before the holidays, I called my veterinarian and all their sister sites and everyone was booked or out of office for the holidays. I did a google search and saw this was about 2 miles from my condo and I called in, they saw me right away and I was in and out in about an hour. They were kind, courteous, and very thorough. I appreciated all the questions and the care that the vet tech and the veterinarian had with my boy. I appreciated the write-up that was provided. I have pet insurance, and did appreciate having all that detail to submit my claim. 10/10 recommend and while I hope to never need to return, I would.

    Bella G.

    Just wanted to give an update after several months. Leo is doing amazing! Not a single issue after this surgery and my baby boy is finally feeling better. He actually plays with my other cats, hasn't had a SINGLE issue in months either which is rare considering his situation before

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    They kept in touch with me and were very kind and compassionate when I was really upset and a little hysterical.

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    VetMED Emergency & Specialty Veterinary Hospital

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    I am so pleased with the service we received here that I wish we could make them our regular vet!…read more *The facilities were spacious and clean (so me and my nervous dog were comfortable while we waited). *Everybody was so kind. *We didn't feel pressured to do unnecessary test/labwork, etc. *They kept us updated throughout our dog's stay and even texted us a picture of her when she went to bed. *Hopefully, we won't have to visit an emergency vet anytime soon, but if we did, this is exactly where we would go!

    Everything about VetMed is so genuine and amazing. I came in with my 3 month old puppy who had been…read morebitten by another dog while in a dog park. It was very heartbreaking for me to see my pup like that and their staff were so heartfelt and empathetic. They were able to get her stable in the back and allowed me to see her before I left that day. I was able to comeback at least two times a day to see her and they walked me through every step for when she went home and what the best treatment plans were. I work in veterinary medicine myself, and this was another level of compassion and care. They were able to save her life that day and she has been the happiest pup ever since. I seriously cannot thank them enough for their services and kindness. Shrimp and I will always remember what we went through and how well VetMed dealt with my emotional distress and Shrimp's overall wellbeing.

    Yavapai Emergency Animal Hospital

    Yavapai Emergency Animal Hospital

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    We found ourselves needing emergency veterinary care at about 2:00 am in the morning while staying…read moreat our cabin in Strawberry when one of our dogs injured her leg and we suspected she had torn her CCL. As worried pet parents, it's incredibly stressful when something happens in the middle of the night, especially when you're away from home. The team at Yavapai Emergency Animal Hospital was wonderful. They were caring, compassionate, and took the time to evaluate our girl and make sure she was comfortable. Since we were only in the area temporarily, they provided pain medication to help keep her comfortable until we could get her back down to the Valley for follow-up care with our regular veterinarian. What really stood out to me was their follow-up and communication. They called the next day to check on her, and they promptly forwarded all of her records to both our regular veterinarian and the surgeon who will be performing her CCL surgery. Having that coordination already handled took a lot of stress off our shoulders during an already difficult time. I hope we never need emergency veterinary care again, but if we do while we're in the Prescott Valley area, I wouldn't hesitate to bring my pets here. Thank you for taking such good care of our pup during a stressful situation.

    This animal hospital is fantastic. I have had the unfortunate circumstances of having to visit…read morethem twice this year and cannot say enough about how wonderful the staff was with us and our kitties. I even find the pricing to be reasonable for vet services , let alone emergency vet services.

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    The Scottsdale Veterinary Clinic

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

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

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    Veterinary Emergency Group

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    I wasn't expecting to write a review today... much less about an emergency vet clinic... but here…read morewe are. A week ago my little Yorkie got attacked by a cat. Took him to another emergency clinic close by and everything seemed fine. A few days later, he was acting off and took him back to that clinic and he was out on some pain meds for some spinal tenderness. Neither the emergency clinic or I noticed (even after examining him pretty thoroughly) that he had a puncture wound on the side of his jaw. Long story short, went back to that clinic today because I found him soaked in a weird bloody liquid oozing from his face and it was going to be a 4 hour wait. Figured I'd call VEG and see what their wait was and they told me to come right in and they would take care of him. Before I even got to the door, there was a VEG employee standing there to take us immediately back. I didn't even have time to look at the lobby... just straight back and immediately being looked at. Not going to lie, I didn't research VEG much since I was in immediate action mode... walking into the open concept emergency room was a little shocking. However, the care that the staff and doctors took was... beyond what I could have imagined. For what would be an agonizing amount of time where any other clinic would have taken him to the back, I was able to stay with him the entire time... even when they were working on him and cleaning up the wound I was holding him. While I don't want to say I loved the experience... I will say I loved the care and attention that every VEG employee showed. It was honestly worth every penny to bring him to VEG to be treated today. I felt like they really had his best interest at heart. I would highly recommend VEG to anyone who is in need of emergency care. The open concept can take a moment to get used to, but I think you'll find it to be far more comforting than if you were just left waiting somewhere while your pet was taken away from you. Thank you VEG. -Jonathan and Tannin

    The receptionist was a nice nasty twit. Who got agitated when I asked for resources for my hurt…read moreservice animal. Seeing we just got out of a serious car accident and I told her my financial struggles . She then tells me I can take out a line of credit to pay for my service animal to be seen even tho he has a broken. Leg and I have a broken. Almost everything. Ribs broken etc. No car no source of income temporarily. She then proceeds to say "well you won't be seen without payment" like they just don't give a fuck . First off I didn't ask to take out a line of credit .(My credit is shit personally) I asked for RESOURCES THAT WOULD HELP fix my service animal leg I would never recommend this place of any emergency unless you're rich. Maybe then they will treat you like a human and treat your dog with respect. Even with pet Insurance you STILL have to pay UPFRONT and you'll just get reimbursed. Pet insurance is a scamm and these people don't gaf unless you're flashing money in their face. Fkkk your emergency. Literally ask the nice nasty receptionist If I can give them negative stars I would. Worst experience of my life goes to VEG

    AVECCC - Gilbert - Welcome to Arizona Veterinery Emergency & Critical Care Center in Gilbert, AZ

    AVECCC - Gilbert

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    I was impressed overall with this facility. They took my dog right in on a gurney and took her to a…read moretreatment area. I was asked to authorize or decline CPR and an intensive care evaluation. We authorized the evaluation but not CPR. A little while later the vet came to let us know what the evaluation showed and she was so thorough and kind, explained the possible causes of seizures and potential treatment plans. They kept our pup overnight to monitor for more seizures, give her IV fluids, etc. We brought her home today. I have a medical background and I found the care was excellent, appropriate and the communication was great. I received 3 calls from the various vets on duty and each time they were informative and kind. My regular vet had already been notified within about 12 hours of admission and they called to check on us. The only hesitation of have is the cost of services. It seems very expensive. Medication that they provided when we took the pup home cost $62.38 for 30 pills. The price for 120 tabs from Chewy is $25.08. I understand the cost of intensive/ER services is exorbitant in general but $2000 for a 24 hour visit is something that many people can not afford.

    Tonight we had to say goodbye to our dog Quinn while visiting out of state -- far from home, which…read moremade an already devastating situation even harder. Making the decision to let her go was the most difficult thing we've ever had to do. Dr. Emma Houlton and her entire staff were absolutely incredible. She was so knowledgeable, explaining everything to us with such kindness, sweetness, and compassion throughout the entire process. She made an unbearable day so much more bearable. I wouldn't have wanted any other vet there caring for her -- I knew she was safe and in the best hands despite the heartbreak of the situation. Dr. Houlton is the stellar, most perfect example of everything you want in a vet. She's an amazing person and an incredible doctor. If you need a vet, bring your pet to her. She is truly wonderful.

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    Veterinary Emergency Group

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

    We had to take our dog here in a very difficult situation and the whole team there was incredibly…read morecompassionate from the moment we walked in until when we left. Our dog was cared for so kindly in his final moments and the doctors and staff could not have been nicer to us throughout. Thank you for helping during such a heartbreaking time.

    Phoenix Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center - vet - Updated September 2026

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