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.
| Ratings from | Avg | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 3.90 | 411 | |
| Yelp | 2.60 | 25 |
| 4.17 | 24 |
Amounts pet owners reported for Veterinary Emergency Center.
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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.
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.
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As stated on the clinic's own website (emergencyvetvolusia.com), checked Oct 25, 2026. Call ahead to confirm.
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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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