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Emergency Veterinary Clinic Destin

Emergency vet

247 Main St, Destin, FL 32541Okaloosa County

Florida premises permit active since 2019(veterinary premises permit VE5674, held by Emergency Veterinary Clinic Okaloosa Walton INC)Check with the state (opens in new tab)Matched to this clinic by address.

Real Vet Score 66 out of 100Real Vet ScoreMixedLikely 59–73 given the evidence#20 of 21 scored vets in Okaloosa County How rankedBottom 10%4.0From 204 ratings across 2 sources4.1 on Google (opens in new tab) (187 reviews)3.3 on Yelp (opens in new tab) (17 reviews)
How this score was calculated
Ratings fromAvgCount
Google4.10187
Yelp3.3017
  1. Star ratings, weighted: 4.03. Member reviews count 1.5×, 3× with a checked bill.
  2. Adjusted toward the all-clinic average (4.55) with the weight of 20 reviews: 4.08.
  3. What 4 reviews say about care: +0.07 stars.
  4. Result: 4.15 stars = 66 / 100. Based on many ratings.
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What pet owners say

Summary written by AI

Reviewers generally describe the clinic as a reliable emergency facility with a competent and compassionate team. Multiple owners noted that the staff provides thorough communication and clear explanations during high-stress situations.

Often praised

  • Several reviewers praise the doctors' knowledge and ability to explain procedures clearly.
  • Multiple reviewers mention the compassion and hands-on care provided by the veterinary technicians.
  • Reviewers appreciate the attentive, individualized treatment of their pets.

Written by AI from the reviews (members' first, then the newest), Nov 9, 2026. It can be wrong: read the reviews for the full picture.

What reviews mention

Each review is read for the topics it talks about. Bars show how many of those mentions were positive (green, from the left) or negative (red, from the right).

Gentle with pets
100% positive, 0% negative, (4) mentions
Explaining options
100% positive, 0% negative, (3) mentions

From 4 reviews read by AI. Topics mentioned fewer than 3 times are not shown.

Rachel Wainwright
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What's wrong with it?

Dr. Mills was wonderful! He was so informative & took the time to really make sure we understood everything & answer any question we had. We left feeling at ease (as much as we could have, considering we had to take our pet to the emergency clinic!) The vet tech we saw was very… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)

Clinic's reply: Thank you for your kind review, Rachel! We're happy to hear that Dr. Mills and our vet tech provided informative and compassionate care, leaving you feeling at… Read it on Google (opens in new tab)
Jordan Williams
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My dog, Gizmo, had to have emergency GDV surgery while on vacation and Dr. Connor Cortez saved his life. We had to return for a second surgery due to some complications with bleeding, and throughout the whole week she was extremely knowledgeable and thorough in explaining… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)

Clinic's reply: Thank you for your kind review, Jordan! We're happy to hear that Dr. Connor Cortez provided knowledgeable and thorough care for Gizmo during such a critical… Read it on Google (opens in new tab)
Teresa Morin
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Been here twice with two different pets. What an asset to the Fl Gulf Coast area. The doctors are very competent and compassionate. You’re treated like you’re the only ones there. They do tell you what they must do but do not over test/treat/suggest. Costs are so reasonable… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)

Clinic's reply: Thank you for your kind review, Teresa. We're happy to hear that our team provided competent and compassionate care for your pets and that you found our… Read it on Google (opens in new tab)
Virginia Gregory
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I was in town last week, hours away from my dog’s regular clinic where I’ve been a tech myself for almost half my life. It’s always scary traveling with a dog in congestive heart failure. She took a quick turn for the worse and I knew I had to bring her in for care. It was such… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)

Clinic's reply: Thank you for your kind review, Virginia. We're deeply sorry for your loss, but we're happy to hear that Victoria, Jenny, and Dr. Dean provided a peaceful and… Read it on Google (opens in new tab)

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