Can I bring my pet in without an appointment?

Yes. A patient brought a dog in at 5 p.m. on New Year's Eve without an appointment and was seen and treated in under an hour.

Do they treat Saturday and weekend emergencies?

Yes. Multiple reviews confirm weekend UTI cases and urgent visits handled with compassion and efficiency.

Will the vet explain costs before treatment?

Generally yes. One reviewer reported being given options with no pressure when recommended services were out of budget; cost transparency is mentioned as a strength.

Veterinary Emergency Care Wash Park

Updated 2026-07-08 · 946 reviewed · 172 listed · Scored from 52 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.2(52) 69 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified

Emergency & Urgent Care VetGeneral & Wellness Veterinary CareFear-Free / Low-Stress HandlingVeterinary DentistryExotic & Avian Veterinary Care

Services: Emergency & Urgent Care Vet, General & Wellness Veterinary Care, Fear-Free / Low-Stress Handling
Reviews: 52

What recent reviews say

Most visits deliver calm, attentive care from vets and techs who communicate clearly and explain options without pressure. Staff respond fast to urgent cases like allergic reactions and trauma. A small number of patients report incomplete exams and disputes over repeat visit fees, though the weight of positive accounts suggests these are outliers rather than a pattern.

The clinic lists board-certified specialists in surgery, cardiology, dentistry, and critical care. Named staff including Dr. Marcy W, Dr. Lauren Barber, and Dr. Gabrielle Sciandra receive specific praise for knowledge and gentleness. Emergency intake runs smoothly even on holidays; weekend UTI cases and trauma are handled with efficiency and compassion.

Praised for

compassionate and reassuring staff
prompt emergency response
transparent communication and pricing
skilled, experienced vets
clean facility

Watch-outs

incomplete exam and diagnosis
fee disputes on follow-up visits
occasional lack of vet evaluation

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Best for: Pet owners needing calm, 24-hour emergency care or second opinions on complex cases.

Think twice if: A handful of reviews report incomplete exams and fee disputes on return visits; call ahead about pricing expectations if you've been there before.

Strengths

24-hour emergency intake with fast triage
board-certified specialists on staff
transparent cost discussion before procedures
compassionate handling of anxious pets

Worth knowing

Dr. Marcy W praised for patient and pain-focused care
Dr. Lauren Barber noted for kindness and diagnostic skill
Dr. Gabrielle Sciandra specializes in senior cats
Staff respond to after-hours emergencies including allergic reactions, seizures, and trauma
Visits typically completed in under an hour
Follow-up bandage changes offered day after treatment

What reviews say by service

Emergency & Urgent Care Vet: Fast triage and immediate care for allergic reactions, seizures, trauma, and toxicosis; praised for prompt response even on New Year's Eve.
General & Wellness Veterinary Care: Weekend UTI diagnosis and weekend/off-hours availability valued; some reports of incomplete exams on certain visits.
Fear-Free / Low-Stress Handling: Staff reassure anxious pets and owners; gentleness and calm handling noted across multiple reviews.
Veterinary Dentistry: Dentistry listed on website; no direct review evidence of dental service experience.
Exotic & Avian Veterinary Care: Exotic care listed on website; no direct review evidence of exotic or avian service.
General & Wellness Veterinary Care: Specialists including board-certified surgeons and internists; senior pet care and complex diagnostics praised.

How it compares

Rated 4.2 against a 4.59 average across the 100 emergency & urgent care vet businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 25% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method

Star rating 56

Review volume 75

Review recency 87

Review sentiment 67

Profile completeness 75

Verification 30

Rating breakdown

Common questions

Can I bring my pet in without an appointment?: Yes. A patient brought a dog in at 5 p.m. on New Year's Eve without an appointment and was seen and treated in under an hour.
Do they treat Saturday and weekend emergencies?: Yes. Multiple reviews confirm weekend UTI cases and urgent visits handled with compassion and efficiency.
Will the vet explain costs before treatment?: Generally yes. One reviewer reported being given options with no pressure when recommended services were out of budget; cost transparency is mentioned as a strength.

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