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    4.4 (25 reviews)
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    Every night since I went to veg,  ive sat with my dog, handfeeding and wondering ,

    I brought my elderly dog in last week, he hadn't eaten or drank for almost 4 days at this point without forcefeediing. I came in as an emergency but 4 dogs were seen before mine with less emergency situations than mine, first estimate was 1200.00 bucks, next estimate was 668.00 ,paid that for blood work only and wad told everything looked fine! Awesome for his age of 12, then the dr. Came back to me with ANOTHER estimate of 900.00 after I already paid the 668.00, wanting to do xrays, ! And that is ok as well, but within another 5 to 8 minutes another estimate was brought to me of another 1200.00, so a total of almost 3 grand for them to tell me my dog was fine, a electrolyte drink and wait a couple days and he would be fine, well 6 days into this, this is my dog... tomorrow he had an appointment with another vet, so hopefully all things are ok, I would ABSOLUTELY NOT RECOMMEND VEG VETS OFFICE, I feel like they have no compassion for pets and owners only a paycheck!!!

    In March 2026, we received the news from our primary care vet that our 3-year-old Anatolian Shepherd was suffering from acute kidney failure due to a negative reaction to an NSAID prescribed for his strained hip flexor - and he needed immediate advanced medical treatment. We made the 3-hour drive from outside Wichita to VEG - Overland Park with Yannu, not knowing if he would survive the night. Ultimately, Yannu was a "guest" in the VEG ICU for 10 days. However, today, he is home and getting stronger every day. That outcome is entirely because of this amazing team and the founding principles that make VEG truly unique and immeasurably better than traditional "Vet ERs". From arrival, the care was fundamentally different. They welcomed us at the door and started intake procedures immediately. We saw Dr. Morgan within minutes; he connected with Yannu instantly and championed us through our stay, including some administrative hurdles with a specialty hospital to get critical test results. His dedication and tireless support is second to none. We had the unique opportunity to work with many doctors and nurses - every one of them playing a crucial role in Yannu's journey and ultimate path to recovery. Dr. Halpin sat on the floor of his room in the middle of the nights, answering all of our questions with patience during the first critical 24 hours. Dr. Ray cut red tape to secure a specialist transfer to the specialty hospital to get critical life-saving tests. Dr. Baxter refused to give up on our darkest night, giving us a plan and hope when we thought we had none. Crucially, the team brought in Dr. White, an Internal Medicine specialist, to consult on Yannu's case. She provided a plan and returned on her day off to check on him, even hand-feeding him sitting on the floor of his room. Under Dr. Nezerka's leadership, this culture of excellence is not only possible, it is the standard by which they operate. The nurses were the backbone of our stay. Dawn was Yannu's favorite--her green pigtails, silly endearing nicknames for him, and the way she checked in on him and even ventured into a rainstorm to help us walk him made her a friend, not just a caregiver. Chrissy was able to place his feeding tube, using a non-standard technique due to his sensitivities and strong reaction to it, and her skill and efficiencies with blood draws and catheters was a work of art. Caitlin was our constant, pulling double duty as both a day and night nurse during our stay. She explained every procedure and taught us a cream cheese pill trick we'll use forever! Kenzie's smile and upbeat energy lightened the heaviest days, and her quick attention and unwavering support were invaluable. And Constance--at 11 PM when we rushed back from the specialty hospital in tears--said "bring him back, we got you" and guided us through chaos. Everyone, including several nurses and doctors not mentioned, were part of his journey - living the VEG principles and giving amazing care and compassion as well as encouragement and guidance. Non-medical staff went above and beyond as well: Jess and Heather built a couch bed for our room. Joe from the Ace Hardware next door assembled a park bench in under 20 minutes and delivered it so Yannu could sit in the sun--that bench literally built us a path home with the doctors and nurses administering treatments on Yannu's Bench - meeting him where he was at. Having experienced a different "old school" facility with a very different outcome a few years ago, as well as at the specialty hospital, we truly understand the value of what VEG brings to the table. Their approach is a breath of fresh air and exactly what the world needs. We drove 3 hours for this care, and it was worth every mile. We are not just grateful--we are advocates. If you are looking for a team that will fight for your pet as hard as you will, this is the place. There are not enough "stars" to truly rate VEG - Overland Park, but we hope this review helps recognize their excellence of care - we would not go anywhere else for emergency care for our precious furbabies.

    They were amazing people with amazing hearts! Brought in a dog that was abandoned on my property and they were so sweet and kind to her. I cannot thank this crew enough for their examine and helping get rid of the ticks that were all over her body! Great people and highly suggest!

    Charren S.

    Our cat Waffles hurt her paw today and our vet couldn't fit her in for a couple of days. A friend recommended VEG ER for Pets. It was such a great experience! Everyone was so friendly and you can tell that they really care about your pets! It was worth the drive over there (we have a few closer to our house). Highly recommended if you're in need of an emergency vet!

    In the giant kennel.

    We had to bring our dog in after being at the vet all day with aspirated pneumonia. We have never had a sick dog so we were freaked out. Our regular vet sent them info before so when we walked in, they knew why we were there. A doctor came to talk to us within 3-5 minutes. Talked and reviewed X-rays from the vet. Within 15 minutes we were settled in a private room with our dog, getting hooked up to meds. They has blankets and pillows for him. They had a comfy couch for us that even folded out of if we wanted to stay with our pet. We left that night and we got him settled in a large kennel before we left and he was tired. The staff told us in the morning he slept great and his coughing was already improving. They had him literally eating out of their hand when we were back the next day. They couldn't be released until he could eat solid food. By 5 pm that night we have a happy dog coming home. He is now very fancy and only want wet dog food but we don't care. His pneumonia escalated quickly and we felt very lucky to be able to spend time with our dog out of a kennel. The staff were beyond nice, helpful and caring. While the Hope we never go back, if we do I know they care!!

    A tired, happy dog is grateful to be home and appreciates your care!

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    While I ended up having to say goodbye to my sweet boy they made it as comfortable as they could for both of us.

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    Overland Park Veterinary Emergency and Specialty

    Overland Park Veterinary Emergency and Specialty

    2.9
    (57 reviews)

    We have used OP Vet ER on 3 separate occasions with 3 different dogs. Each time our animals and…read moreourselves have been treated very well. Our first visit wasn't what we had hoped for when it came to our beagle Ryder, unfortunately we had to make the heartbreaking decision to let him go due to cancer in his lungs and not breathing well. Our 2nd visit was with our 14yr old Chiweenie that I had just gotten after my dad had passed. Drake had stomach issues and I am sure was grieving his human. But they helped with getting his issues straightened out and we were able to have him for 6 months before he passed. Our 3rd visit, was our pit mix somehow got a gash in her side and had to have 15 stitches, we were at the clinic for 4 hours but part of that was due to power outage due to storms. Each time the staff have been very informative with pricing, treatment and very caring with each of our pets. We will definitely use them anytime our normal vet isn't available for any emergency or after hour treatments.

    There is a reason Overland Park Veterinary Emergency & Specialty has an average rating of three…read morestars. You'll find a concerning number of one-star reviews describing experiences similar to ours. When we entrust a veterinary specialty hospital with the care of our beloved pets, a consistently poor customer service experience should not be the norm. I intentionally waited a couple weeks before writing this review. I wanted to ensure my perspective came from reflection and facts rather than emotion. To be fair, this review is not about our pets medical care (although abbreviated). This review is about the way we were treated by the front office staff during one of our most stressful moments, and afterward, by the office manager when I attempted to have a respectful conversation about what had happened. After two weeks, I was finally able to speak with the office manager Liz. Unfortunately, rather than listening to understand our concerns or taking any accountability, she minimized our experience and presented the events in a way that favored the office and staff. At no point did I feel our concerns were genuinely heard. If you're reading this, you're likely a pet owner. Like us, you expect kindness, compassion, empathy, and respect from the people caring for your pet. Those qualities are just as important as medical expertise, especially when your pet is facing a serious illness. Our dog, Milo, has cancer. We were running late for a very important appointment to understand his prognosis and the treatment options. Instead of compassion, we were met with indifference and dismissed. Below is the letter I sent to the doctor shortly after our experience. It accurately reflects what occurred and why this experience has stayed with us. My hope in sharing this experience is to encourage the clinic's leadership to recognize that veterinary medicine also requires communication and compassion. Families facing a cancer diagnosis for their pet are often experiencing one of the hardest moments of their lives. They deserve to be treated with empathy, dignity, and respect. Dear Dr. Jacobs, We are deeply upset by our recent experience with your office and even more disappointed with the follow-up. Rather than receiving a return phone call to discuss what occurred, we received an impersonal email containing Milo's records. I am genuinely shocked by how this situation has been managed and saddened that our concerns appear to have been dismissed without so much as a conversation. To recap: We had an 11:30 a.m. appointment on Friday, June 19. Unfortunately, my husband was delayed on an urgent work call, causing us to run behind schedule. As soon as we realized we would be late, we called the front desk to let them know we were approximately 15 minutes behind and to ask whether we would still be able to be seen. We were told that we should still come to the appointment. We fully understand the importance of arriving on time, particularly in a busy specialty practice where appointments are scheduled back-to-back. Being late was not our intention, nor is it something we take lightly. However, after driving 40 minutes to your office based on the assurance that we could still be seen, we were turned away upon arrival. I entered the office at approximately 11:46 a.m. and immediately apologized for being late. The staff member at the front desk informed me that it was too late and that we would not be seen. There was no explanation, apology, or acknowledgment that we had called ahead and been told to come in. The interaction felt cold, dismissive, and lacking in empathy. As you know, Milo has cancer. We had been anxiously awaiting this appointment because it was critical to understanding his prognosis and determining the next steps in his treatment. This was not a routine visit--it was an appointment carrying significant importance. To be turned away after being told to come in, and then to be met with what felt like a complete lack of compassion, was incredibly upsetting. I will take responsibility for becoming emotional in that moment. I felt helpless, overwhelmed, and dismissed after being told we could not be seen despite having called ahead. Given the circumstances, I asked to speak with an office manager or with you directly because we believed the situation warranted further discussion. Instead of a phone call to understand our experience and address our concerns, we received an email with Milo's records, which again felt like a complete dismissal rather than an effort to resolve the situation. We entrusted you and your team with Milo's care, and this experience has left us not only disappointed but also facing the difficult task of finding a new oncologist at a critical time.

    UrgentVet - Overland Park

    UrgentVet - Overland Park

    3.6
    (9 reviews)

    Dr. Kent assisted us with euthanasia for our sweet 5 year old kitty after another vet made light of…read morehis issues and gave him the wrong drugs. She was kind and outlined all of our options with pros and cons for each. In the end, she helped our baby pass peacefully and he's no longer in pain. The prices are a bit outrageous and the assistant clearly has no idea what's going on but I'm satisfied with the care we received from Dr. Kent.

    Ipo was running around in the back yard late on a Wednesday afternoon. I heard a yip, the an saw…read moreher running back on three feet, holding her left front leg up close to her body. Her regular vet was booked. So, I looked on Yelp for emergency vet clinics and came across UrgentVet. They don't treat anything life threatening, but for this situation, it was a great option. Their hours according to their website are 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. On holidays from noon to 8 p.m. So, they're good for those emergencies that always seem to happen at or after your regular vet closes. Also on their website you can save your spot, give them an expected time for your arrival. I did that, then took off for Overland Park around 4:30. We got there a little past our ETA (construction and afternoon traffic) but were still checked in and shown a room within five minutes of getting there. Everyone was very nice. I really liked Dr. Vanzandt. He checked Ipo's vitals, her eyes, ears, teeth, lymph nodes in order to get a general idea of her health. Then, instead of going straight to her injured foot, he checked her starting from her neck down. It was a thorough exam done by a doctor unfamiliar with Ipo. The whole appointment took about an hour. By the time we left Ipo was favoring the foot, but was putting weight on it. So, not too serious. We got some anti inflammatory meds and were on our way home. The cost was a lot less than I'd anticipated too. I don't like thinking that we'll need to rush to the vet again, but it's nice to know UrgentVet is an option.

    Mission Veterinary Emergency & Specialty

    Mission Veterinary Emergency & Specialty

    3.0
    (162 reviews)

    Yes, it's expensive. It's an emergency vet. Inpatient treatment is especially expensive. Yes, you…read moreshould expect to be there for like 4 hours minimum if your pet is not in critical condition. It's a triage system. Overall positive experience. I brought my 19yr old cat Ani in for explosive vomiting, not eating, and general lethargy. I just had a gut feeling something was wrong. We waited 5 hours to be seen by the vet (it's a triage system... So it's not ideal but it's understandable). Her vitals were terrible and her blood work showed elevated kidney values and possibly infection. Her X-ray showed constipation and gastric bloating. She was a mess and tanking fast. We talked through the possibilities and they started her on IV fluids and antibiotics. I was told upfront that it would be about 2 days inpatient minimum and was given an estimate. Yes, it's expensive as hell, but I knew she couldn't wait to see her regular vet and I knew she needed to be in kitty cat ICU.  I cannot thank Drs Lawrence, Heinrich, and Pfantz enough for actually listening to me and my opinion of what was going on with Ani. Ultrasound was inconclusive. We kept coming back to the kidney values and I pushed back with GI not CKD. They actually listened and pushed fluids, antibiotics, and dealing with the constipation. I was adamant that it was GI issues (she has a history) and severe dehydration ... not like a chronic kidney disease. I fully believed that with fluids and pooping she would rebound back and fast. Now, Ani is 19 so it's easy to be distracted by her age, but it's just a number. She's spunky and full of life. 36ish hours after being admitted she was back to her old self. Vitals and blood work back to normal range. I even told them that she would prefer the duck based food over the tuna so they gave her the duck and she finally started eating...a lot! I opted to keep her there one more day hoping she would finally poop and fully stabilize.  Staff were all friendly. The techs caring for my cat were so wonderful (I wish I caught their names because they also deserve a shout out) all of them were great when I came to visit at night and gave me whatever updates they could. The Drs answered all of my long and various questions they gave me exact values for bloodwork when I asked (she didn't get to 19 by me not being overly involved in her care lol). During the daily update phone call they stayed on the phone with me for about 30 minutes each answering all of my questions and really hearing what I had to say about her treatment and my perspective. I never felt rushed. It was so wonderful to know that I was being heard and my insight was helping guide her treatment. Also, Katie was awesome during the morning check in phone calls! The goal is always to stabilize until they can see their normal vet for long term treatment and we accomplished just that. She just left her checkup with her primary vet yesterday and great news, no CKD!!! Bloodwork is all in normal ranges and the infection is finally going away. It was all GI and a nasty UTI. Ani thanks all of you for believing that a 19yr old cat can bounce back! She is fully back to her normal self now.

    We recently brought our dog to Mission Veterinary Emergency & Specialty for what we believed was a…read moretrue emergency: sudden, severe pain, panting, shivering, and a hard abdomen. I'm not a casual client--I've spent well over $20,000 here in the past and have previously had good experiences, so I expected strong triage and clear communication. Instead, even though we were the only ones in the lobby, we waited without a meaningful triage exam or explanation that he was truly safe to remain in the waiting room. We expressed concern several times that this could be bloat or an acute abdominal issue and asked for someone to assess him, but we did not receive the level of urgency or clinical confidence we expected from an emergency facility, especially given our long history there. Because of that, we made the difficult decision to leave and drive to another emergency clinic, where he was immediately taken back, imaged, diagnosed with a disc problem, and treated. The difference in responsiveness, communication, and overall confidence in care was significant. I'm sharing this so other pet owners understand our experience and so the clinic might revisit how they prioritize and communicate with clients--particularly long‑standing ones--when pets present with potentially life‑threatening signs.

    VEG ER for Pets - emergencypethospital - Updated July 2026

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