Veterinary Emergency Center

This morning around 3:30 I had to bring my dog in to be euthanized. She was 14 yrs old and in a lot of distress and discomfort. The price was the best ER price I could find and was only $13 more than my vet was going to charge. They were very compassionate and sympathetic to our situation and gave us all the time we needed. I would highly suggest this place!!!!
5 7 years ago (26-06-2017)

I'll start by saying I have a master's in animal physiology with a focus on animal welfare and reproductive studies. I have worked with zoo, small animal and wildlife vets and professionals for the last 10 years. My miniature schnauzer is currently there after a pit mix ambushed her and almost killed her. They did a good job with surgery (had to stitch up abdominal muscles and removed approximately 12" if intestines) and post-op care, and recovery has been better than expected. The internal damage was more severe than we thought and I can understand that the cost went up after they started the surgery and found out the extent of her injuries, and had a better length of recovery estimate. However, after calling me Saturday at 4 am to let me know how the surgery went and that she would likely need another day to recover (home Monday instead of Sunday) as well as additional antibiotics and pain meds, they quoted me an extra 300-400 on top of the high-end estimate, about 900 more than the low-end estimate. I called today (Sunday) to see how she was doing, and although post-op care plan and length of stay hasn't changed, they added another 800 to the bill, at least. It is currently 1200 more than the original high-end estimate and more than twice the low-end estimate. Dr. Ambrose says she "can't" work with us on the price because it is set in the computer and has no idea why the other vet on staff quoted us so low and inaccurately. I'm sure they care about the animals, but it doesn't keep them from taking advantage of desperate pet owners and I still walk away feeling that it's a scam. Based on review for Bradenton Veterinary Emergency on Manatee Ave, I would recommend if there is an emergency, you take your business there instead.
2 7 years ago (23-07-2017)

i was only person at vet.. 25 mi utes someone else cam in that was more imp. another 45 minutes past......after listening to them discuss numerous things,, i left. clearly dr was concerned about the other patients
1 7 years ago (01-08-2017)

My sister and I brought our husky in the night he passed. Stopped breathing while on the car ride there. Rushed him in and they immediately tried to bring him back and figured out what was wrong, but his spleen had ruptured and nothing they could do. They were very compassionate and did everything they could. They have us a ink print of his paw and a clay mold as well. Lovely people.
5 8 years ago (02-06-2017)

The worst veterinary center in the world, they do not work with prices and take advantage and charge you a fortune just because they know you are desperate. My Cat was unable to breathe and I begged them to work with me and bill me within the month because I just so happen not to have $700 in my pocket. When I said I could not afford the treatment, the vet made me feel worse than I was already feeling, and proceeded to tell me 'Well if you cannot afford him, take him back to Bishop (the shelter we got him from) and he can go to family who can afford him'. I would not recommend this shelter unless you are a millionaire and like back talk from smart ass nurses and know-it-all Vets.
1 7 years ago (07-06-2017)