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.
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
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
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