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Veterinary Emergency Center

Emergency vet

2300 S Ridgewood Ave, South Daytona, FL 32119Volusia County

Florida 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 fromAvgCount
Google3.90411
Yelp2.6025
Facebook4.1724
  1. Star ratings, weighted: 3.84. Member reviews count 1.5×, 3× with a checked bill.
  2. Last 24 months: 4.00 from 56 reviews, blended in at 25%.
  3. Adjusted toward the all-clinic average (4.55) with the weight of 20 reviews: 3.91.
  4. What 56 reviews say about care: −0.16 stars.
  5. Result: 3.75 stars = 50 / 100. Based on many ratings.
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What people paid

Amounts pet owners reported for Veterinary Emergency Center.

Quoted in Google, Yelp and Facebook reviews

Emergency visit
$2,600
median of 8 mentions, $60 to $15,000
Sick or injured
$336
median of 6 mentions, $217 to $486
Something else
$305
median of 4 mentions, $90 to $600
Surgery
$1,300
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 AI

Reviewers 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
RecommendsHelen Cummins
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A huge shout out to VECEV-Veterinary Emergency Clinic of East Volusia at 2410 S Ridgewood Ave in South Daytona ! Not only were they kind as could be when I called at 3am this Sunday morning (10-29-23) but the facility is spotless, staff wonderful from check in to checkout… Read the full review on Facebook (opens in new tab)

RecommendsKatie Lynn
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I have had one after another great experiences at this facility. They definitely saved my dog’s life many times and can’t thank them enough. My dog had a condition where we raced her into the ER many times, and everyone was so amazing there. They treated her so well, every… Read the full review on Facebook (opens in new tab)

RecommendsMaureen Ann
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Our dog was treated for an emergency procedure. The staff was matter of fact, but in a kind and compassionate manner. They were not alarmists. The price was 1/3 of an estimate from an ER in Oviedo. We know where to come in an emergency now! View on Facebook (opens in new tab)

RecommendsKristin Smythe McDaniel
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I am so grateful for the kindness and compassion shown towards our Iggy. The staff provided exceptional care, understanding her dramatic nature and ensuring her well-being throughout her visit. View on Facebook (opens in new tab)

Doesn't recommendManal Kattaw
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Do not, I repeat, DO NOT bring your pet here. This place is a factory, and these people care about nothing, and I mean nothing, except for what’s in your wallet. I checked in at 4:50pm. I was told to wait in the car till they’re ready. I called several times and kept getting the… Read the full review on Facebook (opens in new tab)

Doesn't recommendKaren Mead
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This is a completely honest review. Our dog had been throwing up and drinking a lot of water for four days. At first we thought maybe he had just eaten some thing that didn’t agree with his stomach. By the third day we realized something else was going on, but we didn’t have the… Read the full review on Facebook (opens in new tab)

RecommendsIntegrity Cat Rescue
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The most experienced, knowledgeable and kind veterinarians and staff. Very reasonable prices. They have saved many lives for us. We highly recommend them to all our adopters. View on Facebook (opens in new tab)

RecommendsJean Johnson
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Yesterday about 5:30 pm 12/30/2022 both of our Border Terriers were hit by a car ( no fault of the driver!) as we scooped them off the street my husband and I thought we had lost them both. We're visiting my sister in New Smyrna Beach, we're from IDaho and traveling in our… Read the full review on Facebook (opens in new tab)

RecommendsMaggie Evans
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Fabulous and caring staff. Dr. Carlson and team are compassionate and thorough. This is the only place I would bring a pet in an emergency. I had a medical emergency that resulted in having my pet euthanized, and they were awesome and gave me all the time I needed in my dogs… Read the full review on Facebook (opens in new tab)

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