I took my cat in because he couldn't pee which unfortunately can be common in neutered male cats. He almost died but they saved him!! The staff was absolutely wonderful and I'm eternally grateful that they were able to save my fur baby. Thank you so much to all the staff that saved my baby. read more

Tulare-Kings Veterinary Emergency Services - Veterinarians Near Me - Visalia, California

While we were out of town, our precious fur family member, Kirby, faced a life-threatening emergency that required immediate surgery before we could get back to him. We placed our complete trust in Dr. Peterson and her incredible team, and they did not disappoint. They saved our Kirby, and we will be forever grateful. Throughout the entire experience, they showed compassion, transparency, professionalism, and genuine concern--not only for Kirby but for our family as well. They kept us informed every step of the way, giving us peace of mind during one of the most stressful moments we've experienced. Thank you, Dr. Peterson and your amazing team, for giving our sweet boy a second chance. Your kindness and dedication will never be forgotten. read more

This was quite possibly the worst, most disappointing experience I have ever had. We took our long haired dachshund in because she was consistently pooping blood. We were told there would be a wait, which was expected as it is a first priority based place. What was not expected was to be told either pay $165 to wait for hours in a room and then pay an additional $2000 for bloodwork, X-rays, etc. or to just pay the $2000 up front to "skip the line". No vet looked at her, there was no exam, there was not even an idea of what could be causing this or what they would be testing for. After discussing with my husband, we thought we would try to keep her comfortable at home until our vet opened in the morning. We were home for an hour and then our dog began throwing up blood as well as pooping it. I decided to take her back because I was so worried she was getting dehydrated. Her gums were looking pale at this point and the diarrhea and vomit was constant. I took her back in and paid the $165 for the room. They knew why I was there because I had already come in. They had me wait two hours before anyone came in. At this point, my dog had been having bloody diarrhea and bloody vomit for 8 hours NONSTOP. I had to go to the receptionist and ask for dog pads because my dog was getting blood all over myself and all over their floors. I also went to the receptionist after two hours had past and asked if anyone was coming to see my dog. She seemed surprised no one had yet. She went to the back room to ask and that's when I got really upset. Their walls are thin and I heard every word and someone back there had the audacity to say, "Well if she hadn't left we would have seen her already!" This made me extremely upset. I was already heartbroken that I could do nothing for my dog and feeling helpless and sobbing and to hear that was like a slap in the face. So when the vet tech came into the room I was really upset after he told me that two hours later all they would do is the $2000 blood work. I asked if they could get her fluids, anti nausea, ANYTHING TO MAKE HER COMFORTABLE while we were waiting. He refused and repeated what I heard through the walls. That it was my fault I didn't stay earlier. I was even told that I would have to leave her overnight...the place closed at 7 am and it was already 3:30 am at this point. By the time they did all of this testing and got me results and a treatment plan, I could have taken her into her vet that opened at 7:00 am and that's exactly what I did. And that's when I made the decision that I would rather have my dog of 7 years die in my arms at home then give one cent to these people. I got ahold of her amazing vet and they got her in right away, knew immediately that she had HGE based on her symptoms and giving her a BASIC physical examination, and started treating her immediately. I paid $2,800 for EVERYTHING: bloodwork, xray, medications, treatment, hospitalization for three days, etc. When I was being asked to pay $2000 up front at this place with no ideas of what it could be and refusal to start anything that could possibly make her feel any better. My problem was not the wait. Or the order of priority. My problem is that they will not do anything to help your dog when it is clearly in distress and dying without intervention. Fluids are a BASIC essential to vomiting to help with dehydration. So is an anti nausea. Anything to stop the vomiting or diarrhea and then they could have ran every test in the world. On top of that, I was basically shamed into trying to make the best decision for the dog that I love and consider family. I'm so disturbed by this place and how they so clearly prey on vulnerable people in the Central Valley who have no where else to go in an emergency. I will never go here again and I hope you read the reviews on here and make the same decision. read more

Tulare‑Kings Veterinary Emergency Services was a disaster. My dog died there because of blatant negligence. The staff showed no compassion or empathy--only a cold, callous attitude. It felt like they cared more about extracting money than about admitting and treating my pet. Instead of focusing on the animal's well‑being, they seemed to prey on the grief and emotions of pet owners. INSTEAD GO TO HANFORD HOSPITAL. It maybe a bit further to drive than Visalia but trust me it's worth it. They care more about animals than money!! read more

Have emailed multiple times with no response, this place is a huge fail, they do not care about animals. I took my very dehydrated dog in and was there for 5 hours with zero treatment. Please do not take your pet here! read more

My dog recently passed here, and they spent more time discussing how I would pay them then they gave me to grieve my dog. While I don't blame this clinic for her death since she went septic after surgery, I absolutely blame the overnight staff for how cold and uncaring they were in her final hours. The communication was inconsistent at best and misleading at worst. I was told by a vet tech that she would likely die before any tests were finalized, only for the actual Vet to give a more hopeful update after a glucose treatment and discussion of transferring her to a 24/7 hospital in Fresno. Meanwhile, her actual medical record listed her prognosis as "guarded to poor." Despite knowing how serious her condition was, they refused to allow me to stay with her or figure out a way I could be present if she passed, despite me being the only customer they had in the building at that time. Being given false hope while being kept at a distance during her final moments is something I will never forgive and would warn anyone bringing their pet here this may also be done to you and your beloved pet. When she did pass, the lack of basic compassion became even more obvious. I was given barely any time with her, less than a minute, before being asked, whether I wanted cremation or to take her body. I am assuming something they were rushing since they were nearing their closing time. Again, they spent more time with me discussing payment than they allowed for me to grieve with my dog. Thankfully, I decided to take her body to her regular vet to allow me time to say goodbye. Additionally, what made it worse was the staff in the back laughing and making comments while this was happening. The walls are thin, and with no one else in the building, it was very easy to hear. Hearing that kind of behavior while your dog is dying isn't just unacceptable, it's disturbing. This wasn't my first experience here, and there has consistently been a noticeable focus on pushing expensive treatment plans as my previous time here I overheard one of the workers trying to swindle a man who's cat was sick into paying for any service under the sun. I would strongly advise anyone considering this clinic to question everything and not blindly agree to what's recommended. Losing a pet is devastating on its own. The way this clinic handled it made an already painful experience feel callous, impersonal, and unnecessarily traumatic. Compassion should be the bare minimum in this field, and based on my experience, it was completely absent here. Of note - I do love how the managers responses to the bad reviews on here are essentially "your dog was going to die anyway, stop complaining" - further demonstrating the issue is their complete lack of compassion towards humans or animals in addition to a lack of desire to improve in anyway. read more

I just called to see how much it would cost to bring in my 14 year old dog who has a bad hacking cough to get an estimate to being her in for an exam and they said it was $160 just see her and any other lab work the vet wanted would be an additional charge. I asked if they give Veterans a discount since I'm a U.S. Army vet and they said no with no compassion whatsoever. It's sad to me that they don't seem to care if your dog is suffering. I would not recommend going here for your pet. read more

I have had to take several animals to ER over the years, but a week ago bringing my cat who had passed away in my arms was the hardest. He was 19 and I had adopted him at 5 months old. The staff was so empathetic and they were not concerned about collecting..They were only concerned with how I was doing. I am so happy they are so close and are open 24hrs on the weekends when my beloved vet is closed.. read more

I called after my vet was closed. I live 25 minutes away from this vet. I told them my dog had goat head stickers stuck in her throat. I was there 2 weeks prior with them in my dogs ear. I KNEW what was wrong with MY dog. She said they were very busy to call Fresno. So I did. Fresno said they were just as busy. I decided to go to this vet because it was closer than Fresno. I called again,she told me it would be Adleast a 3 hour wait. I told her again why I was coming. I then proceeded to head that way,I called again to let them know I was on my way (my pup was all but choking) she stated that was fine,just wait in your car! Umm,what? No! So I got there. She didn't even look at my pup who was critical! Crying in pain. She told me to wait in my car. I did. 2 hours later I asked her what could make this go faster my dog was critical. She then for Adleast the 5th time told me I'm welcome to go elsewhere but it would still take awhile. So on the 4th hour they called us in. Immediately asked for my $165 dollars. Got us in a room then said we don't have a scope here to check in her throat so if anything you'll have to go to Fresno. I said I called 3 times,I told you over 4 times why I was here you never said that. She then said why would we? I was livid. I could have just went to Fresno. Then she stated that it's not the receptionists job to tell me those things. My daughter had to calm me down. She takes my dog. The doctor comes in and says I think she has pneumonia I'll do x rays. She will be back with a guesstimate of the costs. $1800! I said she don't have pneumonia! Put her to sleep and take out the stickers stuck in her throat. 20 minutes later they pulled 3 stickers out of her throat and sent us home. $800 in the hole. Bottom line is there's no cost on my baby. But these people who claim to care about our pets do anything but that. Money! This veterinary service should be ashamed of themselves and I hope this helps someone else from going through this. Don't pay them unless they have the equipment to do the job! As I did research and talked to others about this it seems most people have had the same problems and why they have so little stars do better! read more

Look, I totally understand peoples' frustration with this place: you're bringing in a furry family member that is sick or injured and being asked to pay a lot of money upfront. That can feel cold and unfeeling, but it's just how emergency rooms work. Personally, I found the receptionists to be caring and considerate, which is pretty amazing considering the types of issues they're seeing all day every day. Both the tech and the vet were efficient and communicated all recommended procedures and costs I felt like my little kitty was in good hands and they weren't trying to gouge me, they just wanted to help. Are you seen quickly? Well, that all depends on how busy they are and the what kind of issues the patients have. Just like a people emergency room, higher priority cases are going to be seen first. That means you might get bumped from next in line, so be prepared to spend some time there. Is it expensive? Sure, but it's an emergency vet that is open when other vets are closed. They do have a couple of financing options available if you need assistance in paying. Overall, very thankful for the team here. read more

We lost our buddy about 7 months ago . We took him here and from the front desk to the back room person they were all so kind and helpful during this process Thank you so much!!! read more

Couldn't find a local vet open on a Sunday so we ended up taking our pet here. The staff at Tulare-Kings Veterinary Emergency Services was professional and compassionate. We got into a waiting room right away. It did take a while to be seen by a vet, likely because our pet's issue wasn't as severe as others posted on their priority list. Not a knock on them, but just be prepared that you could be here a couple of hours. They were transparent with costs before anything was administered and provided next steps we needed for care. read more

Tulare-Kings Veterinary Emergency Services - Veterinarians Near Me - Visalia, California

Horrible! We've spent thousands at this place caring for our kittens and unfortunately we had a kitten and dog who had to be put down. We went tonight because our daughter found a sick kitten in the neighborhood and wanting to do the right thing, took her there for what we thought would be companionate euthanasia. We were told 'we are not a charity' and wanted to charge $160 for an exam. Not our kitten just trying to do the right thing. Makes me sick. But I guess when they have a monopoly they can do whatever they want. It's not about the animals, it's for the money. Very sick. I would give negative stars if I could. read more

First and last visit for me - I will drive to Fresno next time, without a doubt! I took my dog into this empty office at midnight. I was greeted warmly by one employee then taken back and asked about symptoms by another employee - no issues. She took my dog into the back for vitals and such. I requested we start with a stomach X-rays as I felt he ate something he shouldn't have. It was at this moment I realized their walls are thin as paper as I could hear EVERY word being said behind closed doors. The doctor was VILE in how she spoke about me and my "choices" of when I decided it was the right time to bring him in. "I'm not playing her games at 1am!" Needless to say, I was VERY uncomfortable and nervous allowing this woman to even touch my dog let alone treat him - but what choice did I have? I calmly confronted her when she came out to discuss options. She didn't deny any of it and pretty much stood her ground. "We close at 7am ya know"... You can imagine how a person feels when their pet is ill as it is. I never expected to be talked to or about the way this woman talked to/about me. Zero people skills. Then there was the constant cursing - the 3 of them (Dr included) dropping F bombs left and right. My pup ended up requiring surgery but I took him somewhere else. read more

We've had nothing but great experiences here. The entire team is friendly, compassionate, and never judgmental -- even when we come in anxious about our dogs. They act fast, keep us informed, and always make a scary situation feel more manageable. We're so grateful for their care. read more

About a year ago I took my cat in because he had a cyst on his left cheek. I was told he had RSV and that I should immediately put him down because his I kept him alive he would be suffering. The doctor was telling me this over the phone while keeping my cat in custody. I refused and picked him up. A year later my cat is alive and well, he's the happiest cat. I was told by another vet that RSV will bring his immune system down but will overall have a good rest of his life. I don't know what that doctor was thinking, it felt like he was trying to force me to put my cat down. Will not recommend this place. I paid THEM just for them not to do ANYTHING about his cheek. My cat was in pain and they just wasted time. read more

Tulare-Kings Veterinary Emergency Services - Veterinarians Near Me - Visalia, California

We took our cat there because she had altered mental status, wasn't responding to us when we talked to her or called her name, had diarrhea with large amounts of mucus, was wobbly, lethargic, had sunken sides, a painful abdomen, pale gums, and no appetite. We did x-rays (sent to a radiologist) and bloodwork, which took six hours to get results, even though she was triaged as level 1. They said her bloodwork was normal, but x-rays showed something in the stomach they thought might be partially digested food, though they couldn't rule out an obstruction. They offered overnight hospitalization for "monitoring only" or to take her home. Her symptoms didn't match the possible diagnosis, and we weren't convinced. I asked about infection, and the vet said she didn't have one. We asked about organ failure--again, they said no. We requested fluids and medication for pain and nausea to take home. When I asked if they had observed her walk, they said they hadn't. Every concern we raised was dismissed. The visit cost over $1,400. We took her home and asked them to send records to our primary veterinarian. Before 8 a.m. the next morning, our primary vet called us urgently and got her in right away. They showed us her ER records and told us she had a fever of 104°F. A cat's normal temperature is 99-102°F. This level of fever can cause irreversible damage, yet the ER clinic never told us. They kept her there for six hours, knew she had a fever that high, did nothing, and sent her home. Our vet said a fever that severe could only be caused by a systemic infection. The ER clinic told us she didn't have one, but her bloodwork showed a very high white blood cell count. Her altered mental status was due to the fever. Our vet said she could have died and that we saved her life by bringing her in. He said her condition was life-threatening and that the ER's negligence nearly cost her life. They immediately gave her steroid, antibiotic, nausea, and pain injections plus more fluids and told us to return within 24 hours for recheck. Every day that week, she went in for more injections and fluids, and little by little she began improving. Our primary vet saved her life when he saw her records and realized how badly the ER had failed her. He couldn't understand why the ER discharged her or failed to tell us about her fever. A few days later, I called the ER clinic for answers. I was transferred multiple times, placed on hold, and spoke with several people who all made excuses and refused to take responsibility. They admitted they knew about her fever but claimed fluids were the only treatment needed--no antibiotics, no steroids, and no pain control. They tried to justify it by saying we "declined hospitalization." Hospitalization, to them, apparently means minimal treatment and checking vitals every few hours. True hospitalization is active treatment, constant monitoring, and clear communication with the owner. When we were offered hospitalization, we were told she wouldn't receive any other medications--just monitoring--so of course we declined. Their reasoning made no sense and only revealed more negligence. I've worked in a veterinary clinic before, so I know how things are supposed to be done. Their excuses were dishonest, and their lack of medical urgency endangered my cat's life. They refused to apologize or offer any refund despite clear medical negligence. I'm not saying I wouldn't take a pet there again in a dire emergency if it were the only option, but I will never trust them if I have any hesitation or red flag feeling. Trust your instincts--mine saved my cat's life. read more

Great friendly staff. Gave my Great Pyrense fantastic treatment for her shots. The reason this isnt a 5 star review is because I can't get a hold of them on the phone. They aren't that busy. I need a copy of her shot record tonight, and no amount of phone calls, text messages, or emails has gotten me through to anyone. read more

Staff was very sweet and kind. They were quick to get us in a room and take our cat to see the vet. All questions were answered and felt like they took their time and was thorough with their exams. Only thing I'd recommend is a status update. I was told 15-30 minutes for some test and waited 1.5 hours in the room with no update. I later learned an emergency had come in and they had to tend to that patient which is totally understandable but an update that the test were being postponed for a little while longer would have been nice. But overall great experience. read more

Took my cat there because her regular vet was booked, the visit alone was $500 and they wanted to charge me an additional $4,800 to hospitalize her to flush some stones. Took her to her regular vet and turns out she didn't have any stones to begin with and the problem was something entirely different. No manners or empathy were shown towards me or my cat during the visit. Never again. read more

Yelp has incorrect times on here. To my surprise this clinic is open 24/7. If I had known that I would have came last night or earlier. I think My cat has a blockage & is unable to void or defecate. This is an emergency, I'm told. Check-in is easy. No Apple Pay, but you can pay by cash, debit, credit card. They do take Scratch Pay & Care Credit. I paid $160 for her to be seen today since my normal Vet is unavailable. More to come. Ok, got one Huge estimate just for diagnostics. Just look at the pic. Wow, $1100.00 so many things ran through my mind. For example What Would Travis (my ex) do? Answer: 'Fuck that Cat!' I really had to ponder on how much I wanted to invest in this cat. I mean really? that's half a trip to Cabo. If this is just for diagnostic tests, I can't imagine the cost of treatment. Zoink! I shuffled through 3 staff including the Dr/Vet. I almost felt like I was buying/haggling for a car. I was in a waiting room, my cat was on the other side in a holding area/exam room. I even asked for an estimate to put the cat down, but the vet refused to do that without running all the diagnostic tests first. He said I don't want to put down what seems like a healthy cat w/o doing the tests first. Hmmmm ok let's do it (tests) then. Response: 'Well I don't want to pressure you'. I get questioned on why I even brought the cat in. So the Dr. left & I waited like maybe 5 min max, texting a friend about my experience when I just got up & asked for my cat. I signed 3 documents, acknowledging that the Dr. is standing by his course of treatment & that I'm taking my cat on my own accord. Legal stuff. This is what I learned about me: Self don't make rash decisions after working 21 days & 28 shifts straight. You're tired, that cat will be fine, and should I really have a cat working all these hours? I went to my vet the next day, Just look at my other Yelp review. read more

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Don't come here if you care or want help with your fur baby. All they want is your money. No compassion or sympathy.

No STARS I took my dog to the vet because there was something wrong with her paw. I paid $165 just for them to take my dog back and tell me I had to pay another $3200 for surgery, doctor could not even tell me what it was!! She sounded like Google coming out with different scenarios. They did not tell me what was wrong with her . I obviously could've got them different possibilities from Google. They charged me 165.00 to LITERALLY LOOK AT HER. They didn't even have the decency to wrap her paw, they returned her limping and leaking blood through the dam office! Heartless ass people if you ask me!!! .People who care for our babies should be people who truly care and are animal lovers. These people were cold with no empathy!! DO NOT RECOMMEND! DO BETTER read more

Excellent and compassionate staff that care for your individual situation and do their best. Our pup was having issues while we were traveling, and this was one of the only locations open on a Sunday. We worked with several of the staff who each were professional and kind. Grateful for the team to help us when our dog needed care! read more

On October 22nd 2025 my parents took their cat in to get her help because she was exhibiting signs of inability to breathe. Upon arrival, The staff was rude and completely lacked compassion or empathy toward the situation. And eventually told my parents that they needed to exit the facility after they asked if they could at least examine the cat for any physical issues that could be cause for the cats distress. The end result was my parents cat passes away a couple hours later. read more

They gave my dog the best healthcare attention in behalf of the health of him. They were very supportive to my dog.

Sunday evening my dog was in pain with a bad ear ache! He isn't the easiest to deal with! He had a foxtail and had to be sedated to remove! Had a great experience everyone was so nice! He's doing great! read more

The receptionist was friendly and the doctor competent however the vet tech was rude and had zero people skills. This vet will try to charge you for unnecessary things such as a 3 view abdomen X-ray to see urinary stones. I can understand 2 views(AP & lateral) but you do not need 2 laterals(L&R). If you know how xrays work then you know 2 laterals are never needed. They don't even do that on human patients. It's just a duplicate charge. When asked why they wanted both laterals the vet tech just said, "it's what the doctor wants." This tells me everything I need to know. This tells me they don't have a reasonable answer to give me. Also they wanted to use anesthesia for the xrays. Also completely unnecessary. No vet that I've ever been to has needed anesthesia for my dogs xrays. Ridiculous. When I tried to have some of these things removed from the bill the vet tech refused. Only go here if your dog is actively dying. read more

My Queensland's life was saved. Rat poison had her on her death bed. I got her in, days late ... I've seen some bad reviews here. It is understandable, being an Emergency facility. I figured my dog would die, partly due to my late diagnosis. But I had to try. Tulare Kings Emergency, gave me all the options, and all the costs. She made it ! She was below $ estimate too ! Very kind folks and they care... I have been there before and had the dog die in parking lot, before I even got out truck ... Emergencies are just that, and generally odds are bad, and we never want to blame ourselves. I highly recommend this business ! read more

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I loved the hours of operation and didn't have to wait very long. Left armed with all of the necessary information and medical supplies to get my pet back to health. read more

Tulare-Kings Veterinary Emergency Services - What happened? All those little kids saying that they were going to grow up to be veterinary doctors, didn't follow through?! - Veterinarians Near Me - Visalia, California

**DRIVE BY EUTHANIZING SERVICE!** We brought our 11 year old Lab to be put to rest. She was diagnosed with cancer one months ago. This is our first baby and have never been in this situation. Unfortunately her vet was close over the weekend. She stopped eating and walking and was in pain. I came in, filled out the forms. They helped us take her out of the car and immediately placed an IV. Right after I got handed a bill, she said go pay and we will bring her back in the room. Ok, I like that's they are moving fast. To get us checked in. We wanted to be at her side for the process. By time they brought her back in the room they gave us no more than 10 min and the door banging began. They did this about 3 times in about 30 min we were there. I kept telling her I'm not ready. She seems so frustrated. She finally came back and said I need the room there is an emergency that came in. We can clearly hear the lobby was empty! I said ok we are ready. She was so rude and said do you have any questions? I said yes. What is the process? She gave me the snarkiest respond and said you do have questions, ok! Very annoyed I was asking. Excuse me Julie, with that kind of attitude you should not be putting dogs to rest. They quickly rush us out after a few minutes of my sweet girl passing. I hate that I allowed them to rush us out. I was so devastated I couldn't talk. Please look for other options if you have to put your babies down. Unless you want a drive through euthanizing service! To the staff: Do better and have more compassion! ****UPDATE: Belinda "manager" just HUNG UP ON ME over the phone! Very unprofessional. She said I will let you talk. I got a few words in before she decided to cut me off! Also lied that she reviewed her cameras and said her lobby was full. She claims she heard the introduction from her office (there was none) two of the rooms were opened and no one in the lobby when I stepped out to use the restroom. She then try to say I don't know their process. Of course I don't that was my complain! No one explain what would happen during our visit. DRIVE BY EUTHANIZING SERVICE! OWNER Dr. Sharon Linderman DVM please contact me. As you have a useless manager running that circus! Clearly shows in previous complaints. read more

the lady there has a rude attitude, they are refusing to let us take our dog back without Putting him to sleep first. instead we want him to pass away peacefully. they are trying to charge over $4k ON THE SPOT TO SAVE HIS LIFE !!!. WHAT KIND OF PLACE IS THIS read more

The X-ray machines were down so they sent my daughter to Fresno. What a damn joke. Some "emergency" vet hospital. I wouldn't waste your time. read more

I am so thankful for this vet, we had to take our dog Noel in on a Friday night after another vet gave us not so positive news, needless to say I was a mess when I walked in here and the staff could not have been more professional and compassionate. The vet was very reassuring knowledgeable and made us feel like everything was going to be okay exactly what my panicked mind and heart needed. The customer service we received from the front office ladies and the techs who we spoke to each time we called was exceptional. I am forever thankful to them for helping our Noel and for treating us so well. read more

This place is awful and makes people feel like bad pet parents. I thought my dog had a stroke. They acted like I had done something to hurt her. Their own lab report said, "Possible Pancreatitis", but they never even tested her for that. $2,000.00 later and I was told it didn't look good and to follow up with my regular vet. Regular vet did the test and confirmed it was pancreatitis. My fur baby is doing much better now, but this place had the whole family thinking she was not going to make, that she was on deaths doorstep and might need to be put to sleep. I am so glad I took her to the regular vet and didn't have a knee jerk reaction to the information they were giving us. They said her liver was damaged and she had bloody fluid in her stomach from "Trauma". All her symptoms were due to the pancreatitis. Even the regular vet said this place is the worst and from now on in an emergency I should go to Fresno. read more

The worst place in Visalia for emergencies SADLY the only one!!!!!! Hubby rushed our dog here because she was not breathing and they refused to treat her till he had his ID and wallet mind you we have used this place before and have an account with them(he wasnt able to grab it on the way out bc he was rushing there) They literally told him "if you dont have the cash she's just gunna go down and flat line and we cant do nothing" Like are you serious??? They would rather let your dog die than to quickly get it help while the money and ID is on the way........ The dumb receptionists up front changed their reaction real qucik when I pulled out a wad of cash and handed it to him. This place is money hungry and disgusting. And they have the audacity to have signs that say this is a healing place. If their code of ethics was to heal they would have got her in sooner instead of waiting for 1k cash up front and being rude about it. Telling us shes gunna die if we didnt bring the money. read more

" My poor dog got into an altercation and unfortunately was bit in the nose. This was the closest vet emergency location, so we decided to stop by. COVID PROTOCOLS: Due to Covid, all pet owners must stay in their cars and park in spots that are sectioned off into every other spot.  Great policy to keep us all safe with social distancing.  They came out promptly when I arrived, brought a number to designate the order of arrival, took information, and eventually brought my dog in. SERVICE: After Dr. Peterson examined my dog, she came out to speak with me and almost made it seem like my dog's nose was perfectly fine or "just a superficial mark." There was NO way it was just that when his nose was split open in the crease from the bottom. I highly advised her to check him again...and she's like "oh yea, that'll require stitches" and that she "didn't see it at first due to (my dog) moving around." That was very alarming that she would miss such a thing! If I didn't know any better, I would have been sent home with my dog's nose split wide open. I know she is busy, but my dog is really sweet and isn't overly squirmy. I truly felt like she didn't take the time or care to look carefully. She shared that this would be a quick 5-10 minute procedure, but needs to address the other dogs that are high priority. I go home and didn't get called back for 5 hours...so I decided to call and check. Turns out they didn't start the procedure since my dog was "stable" and wasn't considered a priority. The staff made it seem like my dog's injury was so minor, but his nose was split wide open. As a dog owner, I just imagined him licking the open laceration and potentially causing infection the longer it would be left unattended to. I tried to end the conversation with "please try and encourage the doctor to address this asap since it's been, 5 hours already and shared the concerns I had with the infections." The staff member proceeded to say, "well, if you don't want us or like the way we are doing things...then you can pick up your dog and take him elsewhere." SO RUDE and that was not the point of what I was trying to say!! I get if a place is busy, but talk about jaded and just disrespectful manners. I ended up getting a call at 11:30pm (totaling to a little over 6 hours after bringing him in). Overall, the stitches do look well done, but would advise not to come here again due to my experience. read more

Yesterday my pet had an emergency. I took my pet to Tulare-Kings Veterinary Emergency. I was told they may have to close because the only vet was ill. The fact the vet was ill is not the issue. What I don't understand is not having anyone else available. It's not the first time they run out of vets. If your pet has an emergency you can be out of luck. read more

Love this place. They took great care of my Zoe. She was accidentally hit by someone and had a fractured front leg, she was yelping in pain and freaking out. They got her in right away and helped us. We got in around 8 pm, had her back home around 1 am. 3 weeks later and she's doing so much better. I will admit we did spend over a $1,000 that night, but it was well worth it. read more

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Our 3 1/2 year old pug was on a trip with us out of town in a remote area. He was playing around one minute having a blast with his brother in the back of the car and then before we knew it, he had exerted himself into heat stroke. Mind you it was only about 68 degrees out at this time. *MAKE SURE YOUR SMUSH FACED DOGS ARE COOL NO MATTER THE WEATHER! IT HAPPENS SO FAST EVEN ON A NICE COOL DAY!* No dog, or human should ever have to go experience this. It's awful. He went completely limp and collapsed. His tongue was blue and hanging out of his mouth and he was very very warm. Luckily, we helped him right before he would've stopped breathing. He was still breathing but was unresponsive and wasn't moving. We ran inside to the bathtub and immediately began to lower his body temperature with cool (not cold! important*) water under his legs and around his neck and belly. We did this slowly for about thirty minutes to get him stabilized for what would be an hour and a half drive to the nearest Emergency Vet, he wouldn't have made the drive otherwise. He began to gain consciousness about twenty minutes into cooling but was absolutely terrified and confused, we then drove to the vet as fast as we could safely go. Upon arrival we were taken in pretty quickly given the amount of patients at the time. They asked us some questions and they took him back after paperwork was completed. A fairly quick process, although as any panicked dog dad would, I'd prefer they began treatment before that, as minutes could make the difference. Anyway, business and financial evils aside, they were quick to act and 100% saved my boy's life. He needed overnight hospitalization, IV fluids, injections, a spectrum of tests and constant observation. The pricing was reasonable given the fact it was a holiday, after hours and a severe illness. He was treated very well, we were updated by phone frequently throughout the night. HUGE THANK YOU TO DR. PETERSON!! She answered all our questions and the whole team took excellent care of my little dude! Fast forward to 7am the next day at pick up time and he was back to his happy self! He was very tired given his traumatic near death experience but is well on his way to a full recovery as of now! We will keep a close eye on our little buddy the next few days and make sure he gets plenty of rest and love. read more

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