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VEG ER for Pets

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,245 reviewed · 181 listed · Scored from 458 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(458) 85 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
Emergency & Urgent CareGeneral Veterinary CareSurgery & Specialty CareExotic & Avian CareLarge Animal & Equine
VEG ER for Pets
Services
Emergency & Urgent Care, General Veterinary Care, Surgery & Specialty Care
Reviews
458

What recent reviews say

Patients land on a team that moves fast during crises, explains everything along the way, and treats your pet like family. Staff members go past the script: they hand out chargers, clean crates, walk you through euthanasia with a handwritten note afterward. One recent visit raised red flags about a 2+ hour stay with gaps in care and unclear communication over a final injection. The friction feels like an outlier against a strong pattern of trust and gratitude.

Doctors Bueck, Park, Mancino, Mendola, and Benavitz earned specific praise for attentiveness and clear diagnosis. Pricing sits in the middle of the emergency vet range. Open 7 days and reachable fast if your pet is struggling at 5:30 a.m. or late at night.

Praised for
  • quick, empathetic care in emergencies
  • friendly, communicative staff
  • kind attention to anxious pets
  • thorough diagnostics
  • compassionate end-of-life care
Watch-outs
  • long wait times between care steps
  • staff disappeared during procedures without explanation
  • concern over treatment completion
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Best for: Pet owners facing emergency situations who value fast access and clear communication about options and costs.
Think twice if: One recent visit involved extended gaps between care steps and unclear documentation of a final injection, raising questions about consistency during high-volume periods.

Strengths

  • Same-day emergency intake with minimal wait
  • Staff communicate every step of diagnosis and treatment
  • Named vets consistently praised for skill and care
  • Gentle handling of anxious and behavior-reactive pets

Worth knowing

  • Named vets praised: Dr. Bueck, Dr. Park, Dr. Mancino, Dr. Mendola, Dr. Benavitz
  • Nurse Ben cited for repeated, attentive care
  • Vet tech Geoff noted for clear aftercare instructions and reassuring manner
  • Staff amenities: coffee, phone chargers, beds for waiting owners
  • One case: emergency tumor diagnosis and imaging on three machines; diagnostic fee $1,147

What reviews say by service

Emergency & Urgent Care
Fast intake, thorough diagnostics, and empathetic communication; one outlier report of unexplained procedure gaps during high-volume visit.
General Veterinary Care
Staff handle routine visits with clear explanation and kindness to anxious pets.
Surgery & Specialty Care
Capable of complex emergency surgery; diagnostics praised for precision.
Large Animal & Equine
Limited review evidence for equine services.
Exotic & Avian Care
Limited review evidence for exotic or avian services.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.7 against a 4.59 average across the 49 emergency & urgent care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 68% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 80
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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418
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8
3
3
2
8
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21

Common questions

Can I stay with my pet during treatment?
Yes, you can hold your pet during some procedures like ultrasounds and IV fluids. Staff encourage your presence and keep you informed at each step.
What are your hours?
Open 7 days a week; reviewers mention being seen at 5:30 a.m. and late evening, suggesting around-the-clock availability.
How long is the typical wait?
One visit was completed in under an hour. However, another visit involved 2+ hours total with waits of 15-40 minutes between care steps, even when not busy.

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Last updated 2026-07-09