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Updated 2026-07-05 · 1,188 reviewed · 179 listed · Scored from 288 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(288) 82 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified Publishes prices
Emergency & Urgent CareGeneral Veterinary CareVeterinary SurgeryExotic & Avian CareVeterinary DentistryLarge Animal & EquineHolistic & Alternative Medicine
UrgentVet
Services
Emergency & Urgent Care, General Veterinary Care, Veterinary Surgery
Reviews
288

What recent reviews say

Most visits result in swift, caring treatment from staff who explain clearly and follow up by phone. Multiple reviewers praise named staff-Dr. May, Dr. Hoppe, Sharla, Jessica, and technician Lela-for patience with difficult animals and genuine concern. The clinic's evening hours and online check-in fit working schedules well. Downside: three reviewers found costs high (x-rays at $415, medications at $70 for a week) and felt resentful about surprise bill increases or unnecessary supplies; one experienced a dismissive vet who didn't perform a thorough exam without being asked. End-of-life care consistently praised, including paw-print memorial cards.

Praised for
  • knowledgeable and thorough vets
  • compassionate staff who genuinely care
  • fast check-in and minimal wait time
  • reasonable prices for urgent care
  • follow-up calls and after-care support
  • handling of end-of-life care with dignity
Watch-outs
  • prices higher than expected for urgent care
  • lack of written post-care instructions
  • vet tech miscommunication and billing errors
  • inadequate cleaning and bandaging after treatment
  • insufficient physical exam (not listening to lungs without prompting)
  • overpriced medications and supplies
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Best for: Pet owners needing urgent evening/weekend care who value gentle handling and clear communication.
Think twice if: Expect prices to rival or exceed routine vet clinics despite the urgent-care label; some reviewers felt billed for unnecessary items and saw cost increases mid-visit.

Strengths

  • Open evenings and weekends when regular vets are closed
  • Fear Free Certified (gentle handling)
  • Same-day appointments with minimal wait
  • Prices advertised as up to 40% less than emergency vet
  • Detailed follow-up (phone calls next day, memorial cards for euthanasia)

Worth knowing

  • Dr. May, Dr. Hoppe, Jessica, Sharla, Lela (technician) named as compassionate staff
  • Online check-in available; reviewers reported being seen at scheduled time with no wait
  • Follow-up phone calls documented within 24 hours
  • Paw-print memorial cards sent after euthanasia
  • Post-care instructions sometimes missing or unclear
  • One vet tech miscounted estimate by $250

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Praised for thorough exams and clear explanation; one reviewer noted vet did not fully examine lungs without being asked.
Emergency & Urgent Care
Fast access and compassionate care highly praised, but pricing for urgent visits disputed as too high compared to savings.
Veterinary Surgery
One reviewer credited them with recognizing serious pyometra and enabling emergency surgery that saved her dog's life.
Veterinary Dentistry
No specific evidence in reviews.
Exotic & Avian Care
No specific evidence in reviews.
Large Animal & Equine
No specific evidence in reviews.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.58 average across the 101 emergency & urgent care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 56% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 73
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 61
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Can I be seen the same day?
Yes, reviewers report same-day appointments and quick check-in, with at least one accommodated within an hour on a Saturday afternoon.
What are your evening and weekend hours?
Open 7 days a week (specific hours not stated in reviews, but multiple reviewers note they are open Friday nights and after regular vet hours).
How much cheaper is UrgentVet than an emergency vet?
Their website claims up to 40% less than emergency vet, but individual prices vary; one X-ray was $415 and medications $40–70, which some felt was not savings-level pricing.
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Last updated 2026-07-05