This place is warm and welcoming. Choose here…read more Initial exam fee is about $189. The moment we walking in the door, we were made welcome and walked back. The entire staff was warm and welcoming. Haley, made sure we had a warm welcome. Dr. Bugg was warm and welcoming, and even paused to ask if we had questions. They offered us snacks, beverages, they have a tea and coffee station. The bathroom is clean and nice. They were honest, nice, helpful, caring, kind, and compassionate.

We had to bring our Fluffy orange boy here after he woke us up in the middle of the night not…read morefeeling well. The staff and the care they gave our cat was AMAZING! They explained everything as they went and they didn't leave any stone unturned. Its scary when a pet doesn't feel well because they can't tell us what hurts and we love them like family. The care we received here was 10/10 and I would recommend it to anyone who would need it for their pet should the need arise! Kudos Team!! Xoxo

Although a trip to an emergency vet isn't ideal, the staff here is. Each person, in every…read moreinteraction - from front desk to vets - has been compassionate, caring and knowledgeable. My muted calico, Abby, named after Dr. Abigail Whiting, who quite literally saved her life more than seven years ago after she ate something that resulted in a dangerous obstruction, is here again today. I'm in during pre-dawn hours for recurring constipation that we just can't seem to completely get reined in. Dr. Symphony Nguy is taking care of my fuzzy little baby right now. She is incredibly passionate and patient, with a totally soothing voice and mannerisms. She's convinced Abby's issues are able to be resolved with a comprehensive, multi-pronged treatment plan! She offered several recommendations, spoke with me briefly about nutrition and offered immediate relief and hope for many more healthy, happy years with my feline companion. As well, this past weekend, we needed to bring in mom's 19-year-old "Good Kitty" to be euthanized. She told us she was ready to go to Kitty Heaven and in the moment, our regular vet was unavailable. It was all a bit of a blur, but suffice it to say, the staff was understanding and kind throughout. I highly recommend VSS and their team, especially Salem.

We had a very good experience with VSS Winghaven on 5-31-25. From my first call to the front desk…read moreto seeing the doctor. The gentleman at the front desk had such a calm phone voice. He was great to talk to and gave me the information I needed before we came. We were shown into a room right away. It did take awhile to see the doctor, but they checked in on us while we were waiting. It took less time than I imagined it would. We saw Dr. Whiting who explained what was happening to our dog. He had vestibular disease (vertigo). She didn't rush us and answered all of our questions. He was treated and sent home with meds. The entire office and rooms were very clean and taken care of. Everyone we came in contact with was very kind. Thank you for helping our little guy.

Kind and caring staff that helped humanely euthanize a suffering bunny. I appreciate their…read morecompassion and care. They seemed to have empathy and wanted to make all animals feel loved even in their final moment's.

We had to bring our dog to the emergency vet, and the entire team was great. They were incredibly…read morethorough, making sure to check absolutely everything before sending us home with the proper medications. They even called us afterward to follow up and see how she was doing, which meant so much to us. We have taken multiple pets here over the years and have always been happy with the treatment received. We will absolutely continue to use them and would highly recommend them to anyone in need of veterinary care!

Sadly, my experience at VSS was filled with tears and heartbreak but the staff and their vets are…read morethe best, most compassionate people I have ever dealt with. Our 12-year-old corgi, Miss Marley, all of a sudden started nonstop vomiting and would not eat. We took her to her normal vet, they ran some blood tests, x-rays, and got some fluids in her but she did not improve. That was when we were recommended to come here. She stayed the night, got more fluids and other meds and they did more imaging. They couldn't quite figure out what was truly wrong with her without aspirating her liver but we said no since the vet was worried about her not clotting. He suspected she had lymphoma but could not confirm. We proceeded with the best course of action he recommended but sadly, she did not improve. She stayed at VSS for 2 nights and 3 days and we visited her every day. Sadly, on the last day she did not seem herself and still would not eat and we had to make the difficult decision to let her go. It was so heartbreaking but the staff allowed us as much time as we wanted to say goodbye and to be with her one last time. They took care of everything while we were in the privacy of one of the rooms so we only had to leave the building after. I am very grateful to the 2 vets (Doctors Sutton and Sherman) and the many wonderful staff who took great care of our girl and were so respectful to us during her end of life stage. It was so sudden and I still struggle while I write this review. If you need a specialist for your fur babies, one with caring professionals, this place is one of the best.

My dog had a mass in her stomach. I took her to her primary care vet and he gave us an emergency…read morereferral to VSS. I called to make an appointment, left a voicemail and filled out an online account. No response. I told my vet I hadn't gotten a response, so they called and said it was an emergency referral. We were then put on a waitlist. A few weeks later, they had an opening, which we eagerly booked. We went, and they concurred with my vet's insight to run more tests, but stated they didn't have time that day to do the tests and told us to come back a few days later. They emphasized that we needed to come in early in the morning so they would have time to actually run tests on her. We booked the first appointment opening they had for us and came on time. My dog's mass ruptured the very next day, a few days before her second appointment with VSS, weeks after we received the emergency referral from her primary care vet. She passed away before we could even get the tests done. This was an emergency referral and we were pushed around and dismissed. This was not treated like an emergency by VSS. We left a voicemail telling VSS what happened so we wouldn't be charged for missing an appointment (sent to voicemail again) and they didn't even have the decency to call us back. I am obviously heartbroken about the loss of my girl, but to see the lack of care, urgency, and empathy by this facility was so disheartening. She died back in March, and I was hesitant to say anything, but I think others should know our experience here. I will never trust my animals here in the future

They killed my dog! We went in for my dog not acting right, told me the results which should have…read morebeen an overnight stay with fluids and antibiotics, they sent him home, next morning dead! Avoid this place! Make the drive to Hawthorne or Veg in Brentwood! Unless you hate your pet, this place should not be in business at all!

I wasn't going to post this but a year later I'm still so upset with our service we got here. I'm…read morealso only telling my story for others to be aware of this place. My dog was hit by a car last year at this time. 2 am we rushed her to Collinsville and they took X-rays and said she had a dislocated hip and that the right side of her was paralyzed (because she wouldn't put weight on her right foot and she couldn't stand on her left without crying out in pain . They had told us she wouldn't have any quality of life unless we did tons of said surgeries they also wanted us to let them give her fluids and overnight care but when we told them we couldn't afford more than 1500 . She came back with the xray and told me that She would need her right leg amputated and surgery to her dislocated hip because she wouldn't make a "false" joint normally because she would only have one leg. We had already spent 1k that night they wanted to put her down but it was going to be $300-500 because she is a Great Pyrenees Anatolian Shepard and we would have to still transport her body back with us . I cried endlessly and asked the vet if she was positive she said she was. We told them we would take her home and spend her last day with her and take her to our local vet that Monday. They did give us some pain medicine after I continuous asked for more than just gabapentin they finally gave her something stronger. Then I asked for them to email me all of her xrays. Monday we took her to our vet after spending two days with her thinking it was our last moments. Took her to our vet he immediately looked at her said because her tail was moving she was not paralyzed and then looked at the xray that Collinsville took and she in fact had a right pelvic fracture that's why she wouldn't put weight on her leg NOT that she was unable to. He had said with her being 2 years old she had a lot of life left in her and that dogs heal amazingly and he was right ! She healed perfectly and runs around like she always did before . Idk how many times we thank god that we listened to our gut and took her home. It scares me how many times they do that to others to get $$. We would have might of put her down if it was $100 ya know? And no this wasn't just an easy mistake it was very clear it was broken and the vet was a SEASONED VET with years of experience. It makes me sick to think people are having to put their pets down if they don't have the $$ to do their treatment. GET A SECOND OPINION!!

Went to bring my dog Chloe in because she was in active ataxia, and we waited at the door for a…read moregood minute before someone walked up and opened the door. they turned us away and said "what do you need?" we responded with her symptoms and all the details and all she's said was "she looks stable. we're not taking any other walk ins" the complete lack of empathy was insulting and just honestly unkind. We went to veterinary specialty services, and got immediate care and concern upon entry.

Brought my dog Reese in for an emergency visit on January 1, 2026. Before he was even examined,…read morestaff began presenting euthanasia options and memorial keepsakes while he was still in my arms. No examination had taken place. I left and took him to Southwick Veterinary Hospital where he was fully treated and recovered completely. Was later billed $349 by AEC for services not rendered. When I attempted to pay only for what was actually performed, I was told to pay the full amount or go to court.A court date was also scheduled without my knowledge or notification. Would not recommend.

I've read a lot of these reviews and some were poor. I do not understand that because I had the…read morebest 1st experience. The front desk staff, the techs, and Dr. Trickel were all amazing and compassionate and treated my bunnies with the utmost care. One of my quad needed a molar trim. If I absolutely had to say one negative thing is that the wait time was a little long But that said it is a hospital and they take emergency patients so I can say if I have an emergency I would want them to take my baby right away. If you don't want to take a chance that you may have a wait time due to an emergency that may come in then you may want to seek more of a clinic type vets office. Thank you Hawthorne and Dr. Trickel

PLEASE READ- IS YOUR ANIMAL SICK????? In September 2024, I…read morepaid Hawthorne Animal Hospital and Dr. Jessica Wiehrdt $7,482.00 for an emergency splenectomy for my dog. Tragically, my dog passed away from severe internal bleeding just one week later. The most painful part was the total failure of informed consent. Before the surgery, during a consultation with myself and a licensed medical doctor acting as a witness, Dr. Wiehrdt explicitly quoted a "50/50 chance of survival." What they deliberately left out was the crucial medical reality: that for aggressive conditions like splenic hemangiosarcoma, surgery alone offers a median survival time of only a few weeks, frequently ending in catastrophic internal hemorrhaging. Had I known the truth, I would have chosen a peaceful, palliative path instead of putting my dog through major, traumatic surgery for a handful of painful days. When you look at the economics, it's easy to see why these procedures are heavily pushed. If a regional hospital performs just 2 to 3 of these high-margin, nearly $7,500 terminal surgeries a month, that translates to $180,000 to $270,000+ per year generated purely from aggressive, high-cost interventions on pets facing terminal prognoses. When formally requested to take accountability and refund the $7,482 cost for this misleading guidance, hospital administration chose to completely ghost and ignore all deadlines. If you are facing critical or terminal diagnoses at Hawthorne, demand the unvarnished statistical reality of the long-term prognosis before handing over thousands of dollars. Protect your pets and your peace. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE. don't do this to your baby. these people are evil.

We took our boy there when we left for 5 days. Michelle had first met us at a park and explained…read moreall of her business practices. She also asked me several questions about our dog and took notes. I could tell instantly that she is a dog lover. While we were gone, she sent me photos of him and gave me updates. He was much happier sleeping in a home (vs an outdoor kennel) and she even provided the dogs an outside kiddie pool to enjoy. When I picked him up, she seemed genuinely sad to see him go. Normally, he jumps up on me when I've returned to a boarding businesses to retrieve him as he is so happy to go home. This time, he was very calm and took his time hopping into my vehicle. I could tell he was well cared for! The price is fair and comparable to other boarding places. We have found a new caretaker for our pet!

From the owner: The Dog's House specializes in the personalized care of your pet by exercising, socializing,…read moreplaying, and being closely watched and loved by a professional pet sitter.

When I find a place with great employees, that alone keeps me coming back! They're always helpful…read moreand friendly here. Super convenient and close by my house, I love that I can find pretty much everything for my Abby cat under one roof. They have a great selection of food, treats, toys and - of course - grooming supplies, so I'm saved from making multiple stops. The store is consistently well-stocked and neat, so it's usually pretty easy to find what I'm looking for. I always love visiting when they have cats that are available for adoption. It's hard not to fall in love with each and every fuzzy face! I honestly wish I could take all of them home with me. It's really nice to see a store supporting pet adoption and helping animals find loving homes! Attention doggie owners: there's a self-service dog wash station. Though I don't have a dog, I imagine it'd be much easier here than trying to bathe your pup in the sink or tub at home. Another bonus: they send out coupons via snail mail. Overall, it's a friendly, convenient stop for pet owners!

Pet Supplies Plus has everything you need for your beloved pet babies. If other stores don't have…read moreit, this place definitely will. The prices are a little high, but the place is clean and the employees are always so friendly and helpful.