I'll start off by saying, kudos for being open on Christmas for emergencies like our car accident…read moresituation. But that's about all I'll say positive about our experience here. The front intake staff was good and friendly. The facility was clean and safe. If your pet has diarrhea or vomiting, this so called "hospital" can probably help you in an emergency with fluids and pills. It seems that's where their "hospital" supplies and support end. We sat in the front lobby for 3-1/2 hours because the "triage" nurse had our dog with a fully broken leg from a car accident listed as "stable and ok". We got pushed back for 2 other pets that came during that wait time. One did seem to be real emergency and needed help ASAP.Once we got in a room, the nurse spent a few minutes checking heart rate, eyes, tummy, then the leg. Also made us check weight a second time because someone forgot to write 34.7 kg down. No other body checks for a dog who was in a car accident. Doctor vet finally came in 30-45 minutes later and said "that's for sure broken, sorry I should have gotten to you sooner but he was listed as stable and ok on the chart". Even though he cried in pain for 3 hours in lobby. After spending a minute or maybe 90 seconds looking at him, she ordered "x-rays". Fully sedated our dog with anesthesia for an hour and only took ONE UNCLEAR XRAY! They took no blood or urine samples to check his body out. Dr came back in said "he needs a surgeon and we don't have one until next year". Then said with his arthritis, it would make surgery difficult. Handed us a list of other hospitals and specialists they knew of from Jupiter to Orlando to Gainesville to as to help us. Then gave us $667 bill for one xray, 2 prescriptions for pain, and splinter for the leg. No directions on how to help his leg stay stabilized except "put him in kennel". The next day after calling all their people on the list the next day, including the University of Florida we were told no one was staffed for a bone surgery for the holidays. Luckily I found a bone specialist down in Vero Beach who took us in Saturday. After reading the treatment summary and calling you guys, his staff and him could not believe that you guys only took ONE UNCLEAR XRAY of a small part of the leg. No blood or urine samples at all. With the specialist we got 7 xrays of the legs and 2 of the spine and chest without anesthesia! We were only there for 1-1/2 hours as well and they have a surgeon who can do surgery. On their xray array they also caught a prostate issue. That is how you give pets good care, is by actually checking them out fully. If you have something simple like dehydration or vomiting, these people can probably help. But if you want real useful healthcare with actual hospital style supplies and staff, I'd strongly suggest finding a more appropriate emergency hospital. After waiting so long and getting one xray and a splint then kicked down the road to a real vet hospital, I'd never return here again. I truly feel they owe me a full refund for at least the xrays, as they didn't even accomplish that simple task fully, and I had to pay to have them redone. PS The bone specialist said nothing about arthritis making this fix difficult.

We cannot say enough wonderful things about Rockledge Specialty & Emergency Hospital and the care…read morethey have given our baby cat, Eddie!!! His journey has NOT been simple, and they have supported us medically and emotionally every step of the way. Eddie came in very sick, and instead of guessing or rushing, the team took a very thoughtful and thorough approach. He had so many things done, including staying overnight multiple times, an echocardiogram, ultrasounds, blood work, PCV checks, and multiple rounds of testing to try to understand what was happening. It was all soooo confusing as to what was wrong with him, but the team never gave up. They carefully ruled things out, explained results clearly, and never made us feel rushed or like our questions were a burden. Eventually, the doctors shared that Eddie might be facing FIP or lymphoma which was so scary to hear - but they walked us through what that meant, what treatment options existed, and what to expect. They were honest, compassionate, and hopeful in all the right ways. We had the FIP medication overnighted and started it immediately, and have seen amazing results! This would not have been possible without Dr. Smith's intellect and dedication. Along the way, the staff constantly reminded us how much they loved Eddie and how sweet he is, which meant so much especially on the hard days. He has always been treated like a loved patient, not just "another cat." We were especially touched when Dr. Smith came in during his Thanksgiving break to care for Eddie when he needed treatment. That kind of commitment is rare, and we will never forget it!! Today, Eddie is gaining weight, healing, and slowly getting stronger, and we truly believe we wouldn't be here without the careful, dedicated care from this hospital. We are deeply grateful for the doctors, technicians, and staff at this hospital. If you are looking for a veterinary team that combines outstanding medical knowledge with genuine compassion and heart, this is the place to go!!! Thank you to everyone who works there! Love EDDIE, Mom Frankie, & Dad Joe

It's very hard when you lose your pet/companion. This organization was absolutely amazing…read moreyesterday for my friend who lost her little girl!!! I recommend them! Awesome in every way!! Thank you Dr and staff!! Love and patient kindness were foremost by the entire staff. Bless you all!!!

Dr. Eginton and her surgical team recently performed a lifesaving, high-risk Cholecystectomy (gall…read morebladder removal) on my dog, Lucy. Dr. Eginton is a talented surgeon and a very kind person. She set clear expectations pre-surgery about the risks/recovery period & was quick to respond when I had post-op questions/concerns. She went over all the discharge instructions line by line and even took the time (after a long day) to walk Lucy out & provide guidance how to safely lift her into my SUV. Lucy's incision has since healed (she initially wore a cone and then surgical recovery suit 14 days), her skin color has normalized, and appetite returned. She's a happy girl! Thank you Dr. Eginton and Animal Specialty & Emergency Center of Brevard Team!

Thank the staff so much for being so kind and helpful through our tough time. it is a testament to…read moretheir professionalism that they're able to be so bright and uplifting when so many animals come in unwell. Shadow thanks you as well.

I had to take my older cat in due to vomiting and general unwell, my usual vet is closed on the…read moreweekend and my cat seemed like she needed urgent care. Although I was here for several hours 12:30-6am, my cat was cared for and gently handled the whole time. They were relatively quick with the tests they ran, and everyone was knowledgable and extremely kind. They do xrays on site and are able to triage several pets at one time. There are at least 3 doctors I saw, and so many vet techs who seem to love what they do. I really appreciate all that was done for my cat. I attached my bill as well to my review. Although kind of expensive, it is worth it to have my cat be alive and well. They did give me a discount, again, they were very kind. Base visit is $180 and anything additional will be added in a quote they will show you before more care is applied to your pet. They see cats and dogs, as well as other animals and exotic animals such as birds/rabbits/bearded dragons/etc. I would definitely come back here if my cats were in distress.

Unfortunately, my first visit there under current management. In October 2018, my Shih Tzu became…read morevery ill with pneumonia. I believe the Vet tried her best, but my pet passed. I have no information to share other than this but wanted to post that I believe they did the best they could and I was treated with kindness and care. Nobody likes having to visit emergency veterinary clinics, so I thought I would share that I was left with the feeling that I did the right thing to bring her to this particular emergency clinic and I appreciated their professionalism.

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I came here around 9:00 p.m. because our regular vet was closed. My dog was having symptoms that…read moreneeded immediate attention and they were able to get us in. As soon as we walked in they took him back and we were in a room within the first 5 minutes. Overall, we ended up spending about two and a half hours here. The front desk staff was friendly and so was the vet. The technician was kind of cold but it was late at night so maybe that attributed to it. Also there was a dead cockroach in the bathroom and a lot of dust and pet hair in the exam room. My youngest ended up needing to take allergy medicine when we got home because of all of the dander. That's why I took one star off. I do like that they have a treat area for people who are waiting for their pet.

My endless search for the best veterinary came to an end when I stumbled across OVCE. I didn't get…read more1 doctor, or 2 doctors, I got 3 amazing doctors who all cared for my little guy as if he was their own. Dr. Smith and Dr. Jones carefully studied my panther chameleons issues and made adjustments overtime. They used their own personal connections to ensure I got the best quality and care one could receive. My little man is still around thanks to their time, efforts, and dedication! Thank you Oviedo Veterinary Care and Emergency

I've sat on doing this review for a month but I will share my experience. I think having a true…read moreemergency vet is extremely important and I commend all the staff for this difficult job. My experience - extremely long wait. The pricing is insane but they are your babies so you basically just take a deep breath and sign away. My animal wound up needing emergency surgery after sitting there for about 6 hours. I was told the estimated price and the deposit needed. I did ask if they had a payment plan which the tech said "no it must be paid up front" which later one I realized that you can do care credit so I didn't appreciate that that wasn't recommended as an option for me. So I gave them $5,500 as a deposit and was ready to visit with my baby before leaving. As I was visiting they approached me and told me they didn't have what they needed for my cats surgery so basically I had to bring her up to UF animal hospital 2 hours away. They did refund about $3,900 back onto my credit card for the surgery deposit. I started my journey with my cat at 10am and didn't get to the UF hospital until 6:30pm. It was an extremely long day I'm proud of my girl for getting through it. All in all I would obviously go back to this hospital for an emergency just know the wait will be long, the price will be high, AND you can definitely apply for care credit and use it the same day. I was immediately approved at the other hospital and used it that night to pay for the surgery.

The wait was FOREVER but when we finally spoke to a vet she was kind, caring and offered us a lot…read moreof support. We arrived at 7:45pm on a Tuesday night and didn't leave til well after 11:15. The only thing that really irked me was they told us we were "next" at 9:45 and we still weren't seen for close to another hour. I get how triage works, so we were patient. This place is definitely an ER for life or death type emergencies, at least 1 animal was put down while we were there tonight. I really don't think a lot of their negative reviews are fair.

Staff is wonderful,caring and down right uplifting. Dr. Thompson was a breath of fresh air. Took…read moretime to listen to how important my furbaby was to me. Took in all my concerns, thoroughly checked over my baby. Actually got down to his level first an looked him straight in the eyes. Very gentle, compassionate, an extremely loving towards my toby. You can truly he loves what he does. Very, very impressed with my new vet. If you're looking for a vet , this is the doctor to see.

Dr. Peppen God is going to ask you one day…read moreWhy did you hurt so many of my animals? and what will you say? Do you think that God cares that you show up to morning mass everyday? God cares that you made my dog and my neighbors dog a diabetic, by giving them a high dose of steroids. I called the office and said that I needed to stop the medication cause he was urinating everywhere. But you told me to keep giving the steroids and it killed his pancreas. Only months later, my neighbors dog became a diabetic too. You pulled Jack out of his grooming appt at Aloha, telling me that he was going blind. After you ran the test you said-- oh it's just the diabetes. I said you knew that, I'm not paying the 450.00 and you said, oh yes you are. For 7 years my dog was like a car payment every single month til he passed away. You have expanded twice now. who makes that much money as an honest vet, to be able to expand twice? Then you even groomed your son to become a vet, so you could continue your wicked ways. I ask you again, why are you sitting in that pew every morning? Do you think it matters to God? And you come to church in scrubs, nonetheless. I think God will ask you, was all that money really worth it?

Our sweet Charlie ended up at the emergency vet with a bladder obstruction that required surgery…read more What started as straining to pee turned into a whirlwind of ER visits, anesthesia, and a major procedure to remove stones from his bladder. I don't usually share personal stuff like this, but I'm making this post for one reason only. If you ever have an emergency with your pet, go to VEG ER for Pets. When we were trying to find a vet to perform the surgery, our VEG doctor sat there and personally called vet after vet to get someone to fit us in. And when we finally found the right place, she stayed on the phone with the surgeon and fully briefed him on Charlie's condition so there was not a single gap in his care. They kept us informed, comforted, and confident that our boy was in the best hands. He made it through surgery like a champ and finally came home but after we got him settled, his temperature dropped and we had to rush him back to VEG. They immediately took him in, warmed him, ran an ultrasound to make sure nothing was wrong, monitored him until he was stable... and didn't charge us a dime. Because of how long this whole process was, and having to go back again, we saw three different doctors at VEG, and every single one of them treated Charlie (and us) with the exact same level of urgency, compassion, and kindness. That consistency in care meant everything to us. Charlie is home now, snuggled in blankets, eating, and slowly getting stronger! If you ever face an emergency with your fur baby, VEG is the place to go. We are beyond grateful and will recommend them to anyone and everyone.

The staff that work here are exceptional. While waiting for treatment for my cat, I witnessed two…read moreseparate families come in with gifts and gratitude (and chick fillet!) to the staff for the care their pets received. I also witnessed the staff have incredible compassion and practice ethically. An elderly woman came in with her cat, concerned about the cats eyes. After a thorough exam, she was told her cat was perfectly healthy and there was nothing to be concerned with. They didn't charge her for the exam, which I could tell was a big stress relief for her. In total I spent 3 hours here and my cat and I received exceptional care. I also witnessed the true hero's that wok here in their element. I highly recommend this place if you are ever in need of emergency vet care. 11/10!

We brought our female dash hound bc she was having constant peeing accidents all of the sudden. Of…read morecourse this happened on a Friday afternoon when our vet was already closed. We showed up and within 30 minutes we were out the door with meds since the test results showed a UTI. Very nice personnel. Definitely would recommend them if you find yourself in need of a vet at an odd hour.

Came to this vet because of an emergency with our dogs. Dr and staff are very knowledgeable and…read morenice. When we found out they also have regular appts we switched.

Had to bring my old dog in late at night, got the answers I needed. These people work so hard while…read moredoing such a great in difficult times for family grateful to have them in town when my vets not open

Improve? You told myself and my sick dog to wait outside in the 100 degree heat because she was…read morepossibly contagious for a two hour wait . Suggested I return at 1am when it's "quieter" when I arrived I was greeted by a verbally antagonist receptionist who told me it wasn't true what I was told earlier. Wait time still 2 hours but at least it's cooler at 1am . If you are looking for compassionate veterinary care, it isn't here