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Updated 2026-07-08 · 1,063 reviewed · 177 listed · Scored from 288 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(288) 84 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified Publishes prices
Emergency & Urgent CareLow-Cost / Affordable Vet CareGeneral & Wellness Veterinary CareExotic & Avian Vet CareEquine & Large Animal Vet
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Services
Emergency & Urgent Care, Low-Cost / Affordable Vet Care, General & Wellness Veterinary Care
Reviews
288

What recent reviews say

Seen quickly with friendly, caring staff who explain issues clearly-most appointments take 30 minutes or less. Prices run significantly below 24-hour emergency clinics, though one-off diagnostics like X-rays can feel steep; some reviewers noted billing surprises and weak follow-up documentation. Fear Free certified, open late evenings, and staff call to check on pets after visits.

Dr. May, Dr. Hoppe, and technicians like Lela and Sharla come up by name for patience with difficult animals and thoughtful end-of-life care. The clinic successfully handles urgent fractures, infections, and toxicity cases. Main friction: a handful of reviews flagged rushed exams, markup surprises mid-visit, and one high-cost diagnostic that revealed little.

Praised for
  • compassionate staff
  • knowledgeable vets
  • quick check-in and appointments
  • reasonable prices for urgent care
  • gentle with anxious pets
  • follow-up care and communication
Watch-outs
  • pricing higher than expected for urgent care
  • inconsistent service quality
  • lack of written post-care instructions
  • poor exam thoroughness in some cases
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Best for: Pet owners needing urgent evening or weekend care without overnight emergency clinic cost.
Think twice if: Some reviewers report surprise billing, high diagnostic fees, and inconsistent attention to wound care or exam thoroughness.

Strengths

  • Same-day urgent care with minimal wait
  • Fear Free certified for anxious pets
  • Evening and late hours
  • Prices 40% below emergency vet rates (per website claim)

Worth knowing

  • Dr. May, Dr. Hoppe, and technicians Lela and Sharla named for strong patient rapport
  • Follow-up phone calls mentioned; paw print cards sent after euthanasia
  • Online check-in feature speeds appointments
  • Fear Free certified
  • Staff accommodate difficult/anxious animals with patience
  • One reviewer cited $415 X-ray of single paw; another paid $40 for 5 cans of special diet food not used

What reviews say by service

Emergency & Urgent Care
Rapid triage and treatment; evening availability praised; some reviewers found pricing and thoroughness inconsistent.
General & Wellness Veterinary Care
Quick same-day illness diagnosis; UTI, pyometra, and wound assessments handled well, though one review cited incomplete exam.
Low-Cost / Affordable Vet Care
Website claims 40% below emergency rates; actual reviews mixed-many praise value, but three negative reviews cite unexpected price hikes and high diagnostic costs.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.57 average across the 99 emergency & urgent care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 55% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Our Rubric
Star rating 73
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 66
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

How long does an urgent appointment take?
Most reviewers report 30 minutes in and out, with quick check-in via online booking and minimal waiting.
Are they open evenings and weekends?
Yes; the business lists 7 days of hours and multiple reviews praise availability outside standard vet hours.
Do they really charge 40% less than emergency vets?
Their website claims up to 40% savings, but review experiences vary. Diagnostic fees like X-rays can be high; always confirm estimates before treatment.

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Last updated 2026-07-08