Can I bring my pet without an appointment?

Yes. One reviewer brought a dog in at 5 p.m. on New Year's Eve without an appointment and was seen within an hour.

Do you have night-shift vets available?

Yes. A reviewer's dog had an allergic reaction in the middle of the night and was treated immediately by vets and staff working nights.

Will the vet pressure me to do expensive treatments?

No. A reviewer appreciated that one vet discussed costs openly and told them it was fine not to pursue recommended services if they were too expensive.

Veterinary Emergency Care Wash Park

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,217 reviewed · 179 listed · Scored from 52 Google reviews · How we rank ›

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

General Veterinary CareEmergency & Urgent CareVeterinary SurgeryVeterinary DentistryLow-Cost & Affordable CareExotic & Avian Vet

Services: General Veterinary Care, Emergency & Urgent Care, Veterinary Surgery
Reviews: 52

What recent reviews say

Most visitors describe a caring, efficient emergency clinic where staff and vets are genuinely attentive to anxious pets and owners alike. Reviewers specifically mention quick triage, transparent cost conversations, and named staff (Murphy, Dr. Barber, Dr. Sciandra) who calm animals during stressful visits.

A small number report cursory exams and billing surprises that left them feeling unheard. The clinic handles overnight emergencies, orthopedic injuries, and toxicology cases. Staff keep pain management at the forefront and welcome follow-up visits for bandage changes.

Praised for

compassionate staff
quick triage and care
transparent pricing and no pressure
thorough exams
named vets praised (Murphy, Lauren Barber, Dr. Sciandra)

Watch-outs

inadequate exams
unexplained additional charges
staff dismissed symptoms

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Best for: Pet owners facing evenings/weekend emergencies who value prompt triage and honest conversations about cost.

Think twice if: A handful of reviewers felt exams were cursory and charged twice for follow-ups without warning.

Strengths

Open for emergencies after hours and weekends
Accepts walk-ins without appointment on evenings like New Year's Eve
Transparent cost discussions with no pressure to pursue expensive treatments
Staff named and praised individually (Murphy, Dr. Barber, Dr. Sciandra)

Worth knowing

Dr. Marcy W, Murphy (vet tech), Dr. Lauren Barber, and Dr. Gabrielle Sciandra named and praised
Handled allergic airway swelling, seizures, toxicology (cannabis ingestion), UTI emergencies, puncture wounds, and broken dewclaws
Completed urgent care (broken dewclaw) in under one hour on New Year's Eve without appointment
Staff conduct thorough exams and give clear discharge guidance
Follow-up bandage changes offered within 24 hours

What reviews say by service

Emergency & Urgent Care: Reviewers praise quick triage, after-hours availability, and genuine care during crises; one complaint alleges cursory exam and surprise re-exam fees.
General Veterinary Care: Staff conduct thorough exams and provide clear guidance on next steps for ongoing care.
Veterinary Surgery: Successfully handled puncture wound care, broken dewclaw removal, and bandage changes with follow-up support.
Veterinary Dentistry: Website lists dentistry services; no review evidence.
Exotic & Avian Vet: Website mentions exotic pets; no review evidence.
Low-Cost & Affordable Care: Reviewers noted reasonable prices and willingness to discuss cost constraints without pressure to pursue expensive treatments.

How it compares

Rated 4.2 against a 4.58 average across the 92 emergency & urgent care businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 30% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method

Star rating 55

Review volume 75

Review recency 87

Review sentiment 67

Profile completeness 75

Verification 30

Rating breakdown

Common questions

Can I bring my pet without an appointment?: Yes. One reviewer brought a dog in at 5 p.m. on New Year's Eve without an appointment and was seen within an hour.
Do you have night-shift vets available?: Yes. A reviewer's dog had an allergic reaction in the middle of the night and was treated immediately by vets and staff working nights.
Will the vet pressure me to do expensive treatments?: No. A reviewer appreciated that one vet discussed costs openly and told them it was fine not to pursue recommended services if they were too expensive.

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