Ross Glabis
I can't say enough good things about the staff and the care they showed our senior shihtzu in our time of need late on a Saturday night 🙏 View on Google (opens in new tab)
Veterinary Emergency Center
Emergency vet
2300 S Ridgewood Ave, South Daytona, FL 32119Volusia CountyFlorida premises permit active since 2025(veterinary premises permit VE7202, held by Veterinary Emergency Center Of East Volusia)Check with the state (opens in new tab)Matched to this clinic by address.
Real Vet Score 50 out of 100Real Vet ScoreMixedLikely 44–56 given the evidence#55 of 58 scored vets in Volusia County How rankedBottom 10%3.8From 460 ratings across 3 sources3.9 on Google (opens in new tab) (411 reviews)2.6 on Yelp (opens in new tab) (25 reviews)79% recommend on Facebook (opens in new tab) (24 reviews read)Replies to 71% of Google and Yelp reviews, 8 of 10 negative ones (of 42 read)Down 3 points since September 2026
How this score was calculated
| Ratings from | Avg | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 3.90 | 411 | |
| Yelp | 2.60 | 25 |
| 4.17 | 24 |
- Star ratings, weighted: 3.84. Member reviews count 1.5×, 3× with a checked bill.
- Last 24 months: 4.00 from 56 reviews, blended in at 25%.
- Adjusted toward the all-clinic average (4.55) with the weight of 20 reviews: 3.91.
- What 56 reviews say about care: −0.16 stars.
- Result: 3.75 stars = 50 / 100. Based on many ratings.
What people paid
Amounts pet owners reported for Veterinary Emergency Center.
Quoted in Google, Yelp and Facebook reviews
- Emergency visit
- $2,600
- Sick or injured
- $336
- Something else
- $305
- Surgery
- $1,300
median of 8 mentions, $60 to $15,000
median of 6 mentions, $217 to $486
median of 4 mentions, $90 to $600
median of 2 mentions, $1,000 to $1,600
As written by owners. Some may be estimates or part of a bill, and insurance isn't accounted for. What you pay depends on your pet's needs.
What pet owners say
Summary written by AIReviewers report a polarized experience at this emergency clinic, with many praising the staff's compassion and medical expertise during critical situations. However, several others express significant frustration regarding long wait times for treatment and high costs for basic procedures.
Often praised
- Many reviewers describe the staff as compassionate, kind, and professional.
- Several owners report that the facility is clean and well-maintained.
- Multiple reviews mention successful life-saving treatments and attentive care during end-of-life transitions.
Common concerns
- Several reviewers report long wait times before being seen by a veterinarian.
- Multiple reviewers express concerns regarding high costs for medications and basic diagnostics.
- Some reviewers reported feeling that the facility was not transparent about treatment plans or pricing.
Written by AI from up to 60 of the 66 reviews (members' first, then the newest), Oct 26, 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).
- Front desk and staff
- 83% positive, 14% negative, (42) mentions
- Treatment results
- 79% positive, 21% negative, (34) mentions
- Explaining options
- 64% positive, 32% negative, (22) mentions
- Gentle with pets
- 95% positive, 5% negative, (20) mentions
- Cost and billing
- 42% positive, 58% negative, (19) mentions
- Wait times and booking
- 33% positive, 58% negative, (12) mentions
- Clean facilities
- 90% positive, 0% negative, (10) mentions
From 56 reviews read by AI. Topics mentioned fewer than 3 times are not shown.
About this clinic
As stated on the clinic's own website (emergencyvetvolusia.com), checked Oct 25, 2026. Call ahead to confirm.
- Treats
- dogscats
- Services
- x-raysultrasoundin-house labsurgeryemergency care24-hour care
- Payment options
- CareCredit
- Hours
- Mon-Thurs 6:00 PM - 8:00 AM Fri-Sun Open 24 Hours
Reviews
Write a reviewisabella hatcher
I had the worst weekend with my special epileptic baby she was having severe seizures and wouldn’t come out of them this er vet was the closet as soon as we got there a doctor was carrying my baby to the back. The girl up front I didn’t get her name but she was amazing and… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)
Laurie Dyleski
Star rating only, no written review.
Samantha Healy
They were super nice and friendly. The staff were wonderful with our kitties. It didn’t completely break the bank, but definitely a lot better than other places. Thank you for helping my kitties. View on Google (opens in new tab)
Jennifer DeGraaf
Dr. Daniel Nichols and Dr. Jessica Rowell-Brunkan saved my 3 year old cat’s life. I can’t express my gratitude enough. He stayed overnight for 2 nights, and they called me and updated me every step of the way. Tarek, Melissa, Sue, Monica, Nick, and everyone else I encountered… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)
Michelle Schultz
I got a little nervous looking at the reviews but my experience here was 5 stars +. I was greeted pleasantly as I walked through the door and was back out the door in about one hour with a good vet evaluation. I was happy with the Vet and her staff. My dog had an eye problem… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)
Lynda Stevens
It was a Saturday morning and my elderly dog was ready to be euthanized. From the moment I walked in the door I was greeted with kindness and compassion, led to an individual waiting room and offered some water while they assessed the situation. Obviously this was a sad occasion… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)
Michael Mavar
Star rating only, no written review.
teeny toot
DO NOT COME HERE. if i could give this place no stars i would. these people did absolutely nothing for my baby and had me sitting there for 5 hours till 2 in the morning. when i got em back, they hadn't even given the damn animal medicine for the pain they were sitting through… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)
Nick Taylor
Star rating only, no written review.
Echo
Helped my cat with a bad respiratory infection and didn’t break the bank. Thank you guys View on Google (opens in new tab)
Valerie Battaglia
Beyond grateful for the support I received bringing my dog Buddy to the emergency vet. My dog lived because The team acted quickly, diagnosed him in time, With Addison’s disease potentially saving his life. Everyone was welcoming and compassionate throughout the process. (I do… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)
William S
Read edit below:: Everything went great when I took molly there after she was attacked by a unleashed dog Today two days later she started leaking fluid out of the wound and not the drainage tube called and spoke to a nurse and was told if it got worse to come in The next time… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)
Clinic's reply: Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. First and foremost, we're very sorry to hear that your return visit left you feeling disappointed… Read it on Google (opens in new tab)
Martha Bodell
Just a very bad experience. My dog has a subceous cyst and has been on antibiotics for a week. I explained that my dog was a barker and I brought him in. I was told it would be $1600.00 just for a consultation with the surgeons and then depending on the removal of it would be… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)
Clinic's reply: Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're sorry to hear that your visit was disappointing and that you felt your concerns were not… Read it on Google (opens in new tab)
Raquel Castilho
Don't go this place. My mother took our cat Grumpito at around 10pm on a Friday night. She had called beforehand to be sure she wouldn't be waiting until the next morning. They reassured her that if he's in critical condition, they'd be able to seem him sooner. She gets there… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)
Clinic's reply: Thank you for taking the time to share your concerns. We are truly sorry that your family had such a frustrating experience during what was clearly a very… Read it on Google (opens in new tab)
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