I came in for the second time because my dog is on a prescription diet. We found out the hard way when he was only a puppy and he is on it for life. They do specialized testing in different areas according to the pet's needs. Both of the visits have been informative and pleasant. The staff is very professional and the food has helped my dog's vitals as well as his overall health. I recommend them and they have been very helpful. read more

I wanted to take a moment to share my experience with VCA Animal Hospital. Although the outcome for my cat, Dirk (passed away on 3/15/26), was not what I had hoped for, I truly appreciate the level of care, compassion, and professionalism both teams showed throughout the process. From the very beginning, they made sure not only that Dirk was being cared for, but that I was supported as well during a very difficult time. Every interaction felt thoughtful and genuine. The staff took the time to answer questions, walk me through options, and ensure I felt informed and not alone in the decisions I had to make. What meant the most to me, though, was what happened after. I received (handwritten) signed condolence cards from their staff. That small but meaningful gesture spoke volumes about the kind of people they are. It showed that they truly care - not just about the pets they treat, but about the families who love them. Even though this was an incredibly hard experience, I'm grateful that Dirk and I were surrounded by people who treated us with such kindness and respect. Thank you for taking care of him, and for taking care of me. read more

Our beloved dog, Sky, was only 5 years old. He had been healthy his entire life until developing pancreatitis two weeks before we were referred to this specialty hospital. The experience we had with this clinic was one of the most devastating and disturbing experiences our family has ever endured. From the moment we arrived, we felt pressured into making a $14,000 surgical decision with virtually no opportunity to slow down, process the information, or seek a second opinion. We were told our dog had a pancreatic abscess and required immediate surgery. The message was clear: surgery needed to happen right away. The surgery was $18,000 but VCA covered $4000 from a charity. What stood out to us from the beginning was how often money was discussed. Instead of focusing on helping us understand all available options, we were repeatedly asked about our budget and how much we were willing to spend. We ultimately agreed to the surgery because we were led to believe it was necessary to save Sky's life. We were given an extremely optimistic outlook and were told that after surgery he will live another 15 years. Four days later, he was dead. What makes this even more difficult to accept is that an ultrasound performed by our regular veterinarian only two days earlier reportedly did not identify any pancreatic abscess. We were then told that an abscess had appeared and become so severe within a matter of days that emergency surgery was required. We still do not understand how such a dramatic change occurred or why we were never encouraged to obtain an independent second opinion before proceeding with a major surgery. After surgery, the focus on finances continued. During Sky's hospitalization, we were repeatedly asked about our budget and how long we could afford to keep him there. We explained that we intended to transfer him to our regular veterinarian on Thursday because the cost of continued hospitalization at the specialty clinic was becoming financially overwhelming. Then, on the very morning we planned to transfer him, we received a call informing us that Sky was dying. When I arrived at the hospital, I felt intense pressure to euthanize him immediately. I was strongly discouraged from transferring him elsewhere or obtaining another opinion. After days of conversations centered around our financial limits and our plan to move him to a more affordable facility, we were suddenly told that he was in liver failure and that euthanasia was the only option. The timing of these events has never sat right with us. Financial discussions played far too large a role in our dog's care. We understand that veterinary medicine does not come with guarantees and that even the best doctors lose patients. That is not the issue. The issue is that we never felt like informed partners in Sky's treatment. We felt pressured into surgery. We felt pressured regarding costs. We felt pressured when discussing transfer options. And ultimately, we felt pressured when making end-of-life decisions. Sky deserved better. Our family deserved better. We entrusted this hospital with the life of a young dog who should have had many years ahead of him. Instead, we left with an empty leash, a broken heart, a $20,000 bill (surgery + before & after tests/treatment), and countless unanswered questions. We would never return, and we would strongly encourage other pet owners to ask hard questions, seek independent opinions, and fully understand all available options before making irreversible decisions. read more

there are many other competent options in the area, do your diligence before you take your family member's here.

Inexperienced vets who seem professional, but uncaring. Dismissive of symptoms and signs that ultimately led to missing a diagnosis (MUO) that later resulted in a 20 k vet bill trying to save her after the undiagnosed disease had progressed acutely. While I do not hold the clinic responsible for the diagnosis, not catching such a lethal neurological diagnosis in a 6.5 year old dog to me as a medical physician is at best incompetence. read more

We had a very disappointing experience here. My dog got some very expensive surgery and we were told she was doing great at follow-up visit. She started having issues again but they were not concerned at all. She was still in recovery so we needed to give it time. Took her back when things got worse (still in surgical recovery period) and it was the worst experience ever. We had no choice and we lost our dog and we got our heart ripped out all in the same day. Surgeon never even came out to talk to us. They had an ER dr talk to us who had no idea what he was talking about. read more

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We were referred to VCA PBVS by our primary care and are so grateful for the recommendation. Everyone - reception, doctors, nurses, support staff, and billing alike - was efficient, kind, professional and compassionate. During our pet's hospitalization, they were available 24/7 and welcomed our visits. We recommend them unreservedly and with grateful hearts. read more

VCA Palm Beach Veterinary Specialists - Golden Goose Saskia Fierce von Ruffhausen - Emergency Pet Hospital Near Me - West Palm Beach, Florida

DO NOT COME HERE -- overpriced and frustrating experience. I went in for a second opinion after already having an MRI done, but instead of reviewing it and giving answers, they pushed expensive tests and even suggested repeating the MRI with little explanation. It felt more about charging than helping my pet, and I was told even simple follow-up questions would cost extra. Be cautious--ask about costs and the purpose of every test upfront. read more

I just wanted to take the time to say how absolutely amazing EVERYONE at VCA West Palm has been to me and my dog Linkin. He had a major surgery 2 weeks ago with Dr. Tarricone. E everything was explained to me in detail before during and after the procedure. I called a lot as a worried pet parent and not one time did they not answer me with the utmost compassion and professionalism toward me and more so for Linkin. I will continue to go to this vet for anything I need. I cannot thank the staff for all they did! read more

VCA Palm Beach Veterinary Specialists - This is the night of his surgery. I as brought up to date on his status and they even sent pictures for me to see him. - Emergency Pet Hospital Near Me - West Palm Beach, Florida

There is a saying, that you get what you paid for, and this is exactly what I experienced when I took my pet Chloe to the VCA Animal Hospital. I received more than I paid for, no exaggeration, just the facts and my lived experience. From the moment we arrived, the staff treated Chloe with compassion and professionalism. Dr. Tarricone, along with George and Jennifer, demonstrated not only medical expertise but also genuine care for Chloe's comfort and dignity. Every step of her treatment was explained clearly, and I always felt that her well‑being was their top priority. What stood out most was the teamwork and respect shown within the hospital. Each staff member contributed to a seamless experience, and their dedication gave me confidence that Chloe was in the best possible hands. I am deeply grateful for the quality of care we received. This is a team that goes above and beyond, and I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone seeking veterinary care that combines skill with true compassion. Clifton Alibocas. read more

I took my dog in who was bleeding and very sick! I was told he was fine - no bloodwork was done - meds sent home and he died 12 hours later. I have emailed, and called and left messages just to get some closure and talk things over with someone there and no one has responded. We are so Devastated! read more

Absolutely hands down most professional and kindest Staff, upon check in we were immediately seen and had a diagnosis within a few hours, due to our travel plans, Dr. Grey and Dr. Terricone squeezed our baby boy in for an emergency spleen removal! He was home the next day in time for thanksgiving! Today was his follow up and although Dr. Terricone had an emergency of his own, the Staff arranged for Dr. B to perform his follow up appointment. He has fully recovered and back to normal, thanks to the Staff's immediate attention to his needs and health! I'm so grateful for the service and knowledge of this hospital. They saved our baby boys life! read more

VCA Palm Beach Veterinary Specialists - He is cone free today! - Emergency Pet Hospital Near Me - West Palm Beach, Florida

I went in asking for basic stabilization overnight (IV fluids + glucose/ketone monitoring) to get my cat through to her primary vet in the morning. Instead it was "liability" language and a hard push into expensive packages: ~$6,000, then ~$5,000, with no real minimum stabilization option upfront. After they realized I wasnt going to purchase one of their packages, they gave me a $1000 dollar emergency stabilization form to sign which at first I thought was for continued care, but then realized this was for discharging. The message was clear: accept the full plan or you're leaving. Euthanasia was brought up far too early, and when I declined the package they framed it like I was "refusing care," even though they were the ones refusing to provide basics unless I paid for the full bundle. If you go here, be prepared for a my-way-or-the-highway environment, not collaborative care. read more

I had a great experience with the VCA in Palm beach. This was the only vet with a surgery center that I could get into for a consultation within a week. I drove from Miami to see a surgeon about my dogs bone cancer diagnosis. I wanted to go over options and see what to do next. The staff was very helpful and compassionate. They answered all my questions and didn't try to rush the appointment. read more

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5/5 Took my dog to VCA today and had an absolutely amazing experience with Dr. Tarricone. He was compassionate, very thorough, and took the time to explain everything while trying to get to the root cause of my dog's limping. His vet tech, George, was also wonderful--kind, attentive, and gentle with my dog. The front desk staff were courteous and helpful as well. I would definitely recommend VCA to anyone looking for excellent care for their pets! read more

Amazing staff! Friendly and helpful. Kept us informed on my fur babies progress every step of the way.

The bedside manners and empathy from Dr.Brent Megarry and our nurse Caine was exceptional. After going to 3 different ERs we finally ended up at this facility and met with the doctor who was extremely knowledgable and provided us with the kind of care you'd provide your own pet or loved one. Dr.megarry didn't estimate any unneeded work ups or procedures he actively gave us alternatives and worked with our budget to help our dog after a car hit and run. Our Marley was in great hands and I highly recommend this location if you're ever in need of vet emergency care. We left with peace of mind, medications, and a doctor who fully understood our needs and our dogs temperament. The facility was clean, organized and updated. Staff kept us updated while we waited in the room and they allowed the entire family (6 of us) to remain together in the room. read more

We had to say goodbye to our 19 year old chihuahua, and I am so grateful it was with the team at VCA and Dr. Mark Garny. Dr. Garny stood out with his empathy and gentle guidance. He never rushed us, explained all possible options for keeping our sweet girl comfortable, and gave us the space we needed as a family to make the decision that was right for her. He treated our old girl with such respect and dignity, and he treated us with warmth and understanding during an emotional time. While letting her go was heartbreaking, I am so deeply grateful that it happened under the care of Dr. Garny and the VCA staff. They turned a painful moment into one filled with peace, and compassion. Knowing she was surrounded by people who genuinely cared made all the difference. If you are looking for a veterinary team that truly treats your pets like family, VCA and especially Dr. Garny are a blessing. We will always remember their support and kindness along with her memory. read more

Great staff. Very caring doctors , good response time . Was given appointment at short notice . Dr. Nye is amazing

After being hit by a car and rushed to VCA ER, Dr. Tarricone made the decision to perform FHO surgery, rather than a THR (total hip replacement). He was a healthy 100lb athletic dog. I was not given the option for THR and simply told he was doing the FHO. Subsequently, five DVMs have questioned this for a healthy 2 1/2 year old dog. It bafles me. And I had insurance, so cost was not a factor. Down the line he began to have horrific leg swelling. After treating him three times with prednisone, they finally opted to do some diagnostic testing when his leg split open and he was in the ICU for a week. Their best guess was IMPA and the next six months were nothing short of a nightmare. His open wounds harbored myriad bacteria and the immuno suppressives were wreaking havoc on his body. Slowly, he lost all use of his back legs. Two outside DVMs and a visit to Uof Florida, and everyone who looked at this records and x-rays and more diagnostic, agreed that the IMPA was a misdiagnosis and that there was most likely a spinal injury or thrombosis. THREE veterinarians and a university staff. The thrice weekly VCA vet visits often included waiting 1-2 hours just to have his blood taken and almost cost me my job. The staff is horrid, with the exception of Dianna, Gianna and Alex, they are cold, rude and collecting money is clearly their main objective. The physical, emotional and financial toll that this took on me, my dog and my life is incalculable. read more

Our experience was exceptional. The staff took great care of our Bella. Dr. Brent Megarry was kind, thorough and loving. The front desk staff were comforting and provided care for our family during a difficult time. read more

Unfortunately had to come here with my baby Boy this morning. He collapsed and wasn't doing good. Jennifer greeted us at the desk and had the staff out with a stretcher within seconds. The doctor did her evaluation in the back and gave us options. It wasn't ideal but the staff were comforting. We will use this the VCA emergency services again if we need to. read more

After getting negative results back from a fecal, I asked to see my quote again to decide what test I wanted to do next. I sat there and waited for a literal hour, and no one helped me after that. One of the staff walked by and said have they really not been back to help you yet? I said no and then I heard her telling someone that I have been left hanging and still needed help. I waited. Still no one came. At that point I just went to check out. So awful so bad do not go here. read more

Could not have had a better experience. They took our 12 y/o in right away and took excellent care of him. No pressure, excellent consultation by Dr Garny and very good advice. We had been to Access a few days ago and it was high pressure/very high cost and they tried to scare us into spending $1,000s and leaving him overnight. read more

Dr. Laura Sartor is, without question, the best internist I've seen for my dog, Baker--and we've seen quite a few. She is not only incredibly knowledgeable but also genuinely kind, compassionate, and truly invested in the well-being of both her patients and their families. She takes the time to explain everything clearly, from test results to treatment options, and walks you through her plan for your pup's recovery with care and thoughtfulness. It's rare to find a doctor who brings this level of expertise and heart to what she does. We feel incredibly lucky to have found her--and her assistant is just as kind, making every visit feel calm and comforting. read more

Dr. Sartor & Paige are amazing...so is the staff. The love & care they give to our kitty is amazing. Our boy would not be here still if it wasn't for Dr. Sartor. best internist for cats read more

Took my baby in and staff was amazing place was clean thank you for caring for my Sophie

7 years ago Dr. Roy and is amazing staff saved our dog KD's life. He removed a life threatening tumor from her colon. The staff provided around the clock specialty care. Dr. Roy checked in regularly after sending her home. He was as kind and compassionate as any doctor could be. His prognosis was she may gain a few years. Well she's gained 7 years and still going. We cannot thank Dr. Roy and his staff enough for their care. read more

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Dr Veytsman was truly wonderful to consult with. I was disappointed that I was misinformed by someone over the phone when I called to confirm if they had a fluroscopy machine (was told yes, but the answer is really no but they are working towards getting one) Anyhow, we ended up going for a consult and Dr Veytsman and the assistant were really terrific. They answered what they could for me and were honest about the limitations due to not having the fluroscopy/specialist available at this location. They referred me to another location and helped with temporary meds for my fur baby. read more

Great place, fast service . I would definitely recommend if you have an emergency with your fur baby

My Great Dane attacked my chihuahua recently, she had really deep wounds and we took her to this hospital since it was the closest and the only one that was open at that time. We visited twice, the first visit. The doctor told us she might need surgery for this, but it was insanely expensive. The total was a whopping $2,500! We still paid for the medicine but it was $400 just to take her home with open wounds, the cone was $80. The bandage was rubbing against her scabs, causing more pain. The second visit was horrible. We brought her back to finally do the surgery since we didn't know what else to do, the staff were very rude. Sassing us. She told us to not even go to our regular doctor about this and go to some surgeon. We just wanted our dog to feel better. The surgeon wasn't there that day so they put some ointment on her scabs and bandage, somehow the wrapping shimmied down from her wounds. We took her home and at this point, we were stressing out. We actually had an appointment with our regular doctor the next day, we took her only to find out... SHE DIDNT NEED SURGERY. The doctor told us if we did get her stitched up, the wounds would open up again and make things even worse. We were about to pay FREAKING $2,500 just for the wounds to open up again!? Give me a break! The regular doctors had the scabs cleaned up and they'll check up on her again then it'll heal on its own. This place is a total scam, don't go here if you can read more

EXCEPTIONAL! Top knot h care. No where else like it to compare! Of, coarse, Dr. Roy is the KING of animal care. He is by far best surgeon in the hemisphere. The staff, at PBVS. does not get any better! They are nice and friendly yet, professional and animal loving. I visit many vets in South Florida with many rescues and hospice dogs and Dr. Roy at Palm Beach Vet Specialist ranks at #1. Thank you to him and his entire staff for many years of dedication! read more

Anytime your pet has an issue there is anxiety. When I could not get our dog seen by the local vet for a week (I am still upset about this), Palm Beach Veterinary Specialists opened their doors. Our dog Tabitha began hacking more last night and we took her in early this morning. Very impressed with the reception staff, nurses, and Dr's. Dr. Tucker was stunning. Very detailed examination and treated for Kennel Cough. So happy it was not too serious. Lastly, I thought the price was fitting. I did not feel overcharged like one reviewer noted. In fact, it cost less than I expected. I appreciate that PBVS is available and offers a high level of care to our 4-legged family members. read more

I was visiting from out of town with my puppy, and he got a cut on his ear that wouldn't stop bleeding. I called 3 other places and they were fully booked so I came here. They immediately helped our puppy by putting a surgical glue on the wound and we were in and out in 15 min. They were very informative and went above and beyond to help us. This has been such a relief. I cannot thank this place enough, they are the best! read more

VCA Palm Beach Veterinary Specialists - Oscar - Emergency Pet Hospital Near Me - West Palm Beach, Florida

Zero stars. (I have to add one to post) They should be ashamed of themselves charging as much as they do. GREED!!!!! Over 1200. for only an emergency visit and blood work. Staff was laughing and carrying on while people bring animals in for emergencies that aren't laughing matters. And my dog was misdiagnosed. If I left him in their care, they would have done an unnecessary surgery for God only knows how much. I took my dog home and he is doing fine. I should have googled his issues and saved $1200. read more

My almost ten year old Wheaten Terrier was diagnosed with a cancerous tumor just underneath her lower jaw. It was suggested by my vet to have it removed immediately. I had heard about this hospital and so I came for a second opinion. As soon as I entered I felt comfortable about the procedure. Everyone was extremely professional from the front desk etc. When I met with Dr. Terricone, told him my concerns and course of treatment, he took his time in explaining to me exactly what was going to happening during the procedure. My dog stayed overnight and I was given updates as to her progress whenever I contacted the facility. I only wish that human hospital would treat their patients as well as my pet was treated here. My pet is doing fine now and hopefully will be with us for several more years. read more

We took our dog in a few years ago & the drs & nurses were all amazing & saved our dogs life. But the experience w the front desk staff was completely traumatizing. They talked to us about our payment in a way that was cold, unfeeling & completely inhumane. One if the 2 women sneered at us for not having pet insurance. (Which is a choice bc most plans are not worth it). But we had just moved & funds were a bit low & the vet bill was high. We scrambled & came up with it but I was crying the whole time & terrified. The front desk made this all so much worse than it should have been. To whoever that young woman was I want you to know that I remember you even years later & I hate you for what you put us through. You had no business acting the way you did & I hope they have seen sense & hired a better 'face' for their office staff since then. read more

During an emergency, as a vet you listen to the problem and you come up with a solution especially if you do not know the health history of the pet. If a patient asked that you get the chart of the pet to be familiar with the past history, you listen and understand the stress the pet owner may be going through. PB Veterinary Specialist FAILED to do so, especially Dr. Seth Ghantous. I can see with the size of the facility how making money is more important than a pet emergency. Dr. Seth Ghantous did not seem to be happy working a night shift and had a real bad attitude. Why blame an old man whom should be retired and have his license suspended? read more

Good people. It's expensive, but remember is emergency vet, not regular. I've taken my dog here 3 times.

With two year old curious Fangalicious Dalmatian in my life, I am grateful for this animal hospital every day!!! The staff is here 24/7 and always eager to help! They care about your pet!!! If you need an emergency vet, do not hesitate to give them a call. They will help your pet in every way possible!!! If you are reading this because your pet is in need, god bless your sweet pet, and god bless and be with you both! Amen! read more