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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
Kimberly Barnes
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No one feels good about having to bring your pet to an emergency vet, especially at night😕 BUT I will say these people helped my dog out quickly and took care of her. They updated me throughout what was going on and their personalities are awesome. HIGHLY recommended coming… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)

Clinic's reply: Thank you so much for your wonderful review and recommendation! You're absolutely right—no one ever plans for an emergency visit, and we know it can be an… Read it on Google (opens in new tab)
jade campbell
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the best er vet i have ever been to like genuinely they started working on my cat immediately and they where so transparent and easy to work with from the doctor to the tech to the reception just the best and easiest and least stressful er vet visit ever i genuinely will only… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)

Clinic's reply: Thank you so much, Jade, for your wonderful review and for trusting us with your cat's care. Hearing that you consider us the best emergency veterinary… Read it on Google (opens in new tab)
Deb M
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What a blessing to have such a great place for pet ER! I hadn't been to them for years, remember that old, old place that was on 92. Kitty got great care last night after a dog attack. Nice facility, too. Modern, roomy and clean, and snack machines in the lobby waiting area… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)

Clinic's reply: Thank you so much for your thoughtful review, Deb! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We're so sorry that your kitty had to… Read it on Google (opens in new tab)
Darcie Trapasso
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Find another place to bring your pet, do not use this facility. I would not give them even 1 star but It would not post without doing so. I brought my dog in for what I believe was a UTI. She felt the need to pee every 30 seconds. The emergency vet could not get a urine sample… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)

Clinic's reply: Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are very sorry to hear about the frustration and stress you and your dog experienced during this… Read it on Google (opens in new tab)
Lauri Adams
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I took my very sick dog to the clinic and was very fortunate to see Dr. Zavota. From the time I was met at the door by a very friendly staff , led to the exam room, met with the knowledgeable vet tech and saw Dr. Zavota it was seamless. The kindness shown by the entire office… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)

Clinic's reply: Thank you so much for your thoughtful review and for trusting us with your pup's care during such a difficult time. We know that bringing a beloved pet to an… Read it on Google (opens in new tab)
Mizz Bumblebee
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I took my dog in for a suspected UTI. We arrived at about 5:20 ish PM. I realize that being an ER, they are going to be a "little more pricey", however I didn't realize that gave them a license to price gouge. The assistant who came to get information was stone faced and… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)

Clinic's reply: Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. We understand that unexpected… Read it on Google (opens in new tab)
Kayak Guru
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I brought my puppy in with difficulty breathing the day before 4th of July. They told me she had fluid in her lungs and it would be 8000$ a day to try to save her because "staff had to come in on a holiday". When I asked to have her back because I wanted a second opinion at… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)

Clinic's reply: We are deeply sorry to read about the pain and heartbreak you describe. Losing—or facing the possibility of losing—a beloved pet is one of the most difficult… Read it on Google (opens in new tab)
Mary Ranieri
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What's wrong with it?

Star rating only, no written review.

Clinic's reply: Mary, we're sorry to see that your experience did not meet your expectations. We are committed to providing compassionate, high-quality emergency care to… Read it on Google (opens in new tab)
Liz P
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Our dog was not doing well, so we decided to take her to the vet. This was on a Saturday night, so there are only 2 options open. I tried the other one before and I left feeling they were trying to make a lot of money of my dog. Our dog ended up healing by herself, not needing… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)

Clinic's reply: Thank you so much for your thoughtful review, Liz, and for trusting us with your dog's care. We know how stressful it is when your pet suddenly becomes ill… Read it on Google (opens in new tab)
david lucia
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Thank you for saving our baby's life. Pricy but worth our happiness. View on Google (opens in new tab)

Clinic's reply: Thank you so much for your kind words, David, and for sharing those wonderful photos of your sweet pup—they truly made us smile! It means the world to hear… Read it on Google (opens in new tab)
Grace Galarneau
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We used this emergency vet office on Saturday, when our almost 15 yr old Yorkie, Nolie got seriously ill…..from the get go they were on it, caring, friendly, understanding and everything good I can say! Unfortunately, our doggie was dying and we did not want to put him through… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)

Clinic's reply: Grace, thank you so much for your heartfelt review and for trusting us with Nolie's care during such a difficult time. We are deeply sorry for the loss of… Read it on Google (opens in new tab)
Sandy Nicks
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Lauren was so amazing she gave me confidence to bring my cat in. He was really bad… she had also had an awful night with cops etc people are so dense and stupid but this medical team provided me with care and comfort when the world wouldn’t and more importantly y saved my cats… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)

Clinic's reply: Thank you so much for your heartfelt review, Sandy! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We're thrilled to hear that your kitty… Read it on Google (opens in new tab)
RecommendsAshley McRae
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I had to take my 16 year old cat on Saturday night due to him having trouble urinating. I was an emotional wreck thinking the worst. the staff was so friendly and helpful. the office and room was super clean. The vet was professional and caring and explained everything well. I… Read the full review on Facebook (opens in new tab)

RecommendsVirginia Mumpower
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The Veterinary Emergency Center Of East Volusia staff members were awesome! I went there after hours and was treated incredibly well including my 18 year-old Shih Tzu that was fading very quickly. They were more than kind, considerate and comforting. I would most definitely… Read the full review on Facebook (opens in new tab)

RecommendsSofia Emerald Bay
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Very professional and kind. They took care of all my needs View on Facebook (opens in new tab)

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