Can I stay with my pet while they're being treated?

Yes. Reviewers confirm you can remain with your pet during treatment and overnight recovery stays, and staff manage this calmly even during multiple simultaneous emergencies.

How long will I wait if it's busy?

One recent review noted a wait under 10 minutes even when the clinic was packed and handling multiple emergencies.

Will they explain the costs and options before treating my pet?

Yes. Multiple reviewers praise transparent discussion of treatment plans and financial steps before proceeding, and they help you weigh options if the pet is stable.

VEG ER for Pets

Updated 2026-07-08 · 946 reviewed · 172 listed · Scored from 349 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(349) 91 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified

Emergency & Urgent Care VetExotic & Avian Veterinary CareVeterinary Dentistry

Services: Emergency & Urgent Care Vet, Exotic & Avian Veterinary Care, Veterinary Dentistry
Reviews: 349

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What recent reviews say

Staff handle emergencies with calm expertise and genuine compassion. Reviewers repeatedly praise clear explanations of treatment options, surgeons like Dr. Haake and Dr. Bluhm by name, and the team's ability to comfort both pets and owners in stressful moments. Nurses Kendall, Joanne, and Carri create a welcoming environment even during their busiest nights.

They accommodate reactive pets and allow owners to stay with their animals during recovery. Costs run high as typical for emergency care, but reviewers feel the quality of bedside manner, surgical skill, and follow-up support justifies the expense. Same-day or rapid stabilization is routine.

Praised for

compassionate and caring staff
clear communication and transparency
responsive emergency care
skilled veterinarians
pet-friendly handling of anxious animals

Watch-outs

high emergency vet costs

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Best for: Owners facing acute pet emergencies who value surgeon expertise and emotional support equally.

Think twice if: Budget-conscious owners should expect emergency vet pricing; one reviewer noted "it cost an arm and a leg" though saw the value.

Strengths

Known for surgeon expertise and complex emergency cases
Allows owner presence during treatment and recovery
Rapid intake and stabilization even during high volume
Transparent cost discussion before proceeding

Worth knowing

Dr. Haake, Dr. Bluhm, Dr. Thaeder named as surgeons
Nurses Kendall, Joanne, and Carri praised specifically
Handles foreign body ingestion, prolapsed rectum, toxicology cases
Allows family members to stay overnight with pets during recovery
Typical wait under 10 minutes even when fully booked
Offers free water and snacks in waiting area
Follow-up calls answered with patience during multi-week recovery periods
Provides reassurance-focused consultation for cases that can wait until morning with primary vet

What reviews say by service

Emergency & Urgent Care Vet: Rapid, skilled response to trauma, toxicology, and surgical emergencies with strong emotional support for owners.

How it compares

Rated 4.9 against a 4.59 average across the 100 emergency & urgent care vet businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 58% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method

Star rating 92

Review volume 100

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 75

Profile completeness 100

Verification 30

Rating breakdown

343

Common questions

Can I stay with my pet while they're being treated?: Yes. Reviewers confirm you can remain with your pet during treatment and overnight recovery stays, and staff manage this calmly even during multiple simultaneous emergencies.
How long will I wait if it's busy?: One recent review noted a wait under 10 minutes even when the clinic was packed and handling multiple emergencies.
Will they explain the costs and options before treating my pet?: Yes. Multiple reviewers praise transparent discussion of treatment plans and financial steps before proceeding, and they help you weigh options if the pet is stable.

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