Thank you very much for saving my best friends beautiful dog Kaylee's foot with the surgery recommended , I've been watching this play out for the last 6 months with her previous Vet to finally get the proper diagnosis and treatment is such a gift to her and all of us, Kaylee is doing phenomenal with her recovery. Thanks Again for doing such a great Job Dr. Josh Jackson. Read Less

Dr. Josh Jackson is the absolute best veterinary specialist. I trust only him with my dog. He is so passionate about his work and shows great affection for my animal. Highly recommend his service if you are looking for the very best for your K9 family members. Read Less

"I knew at that moment; Dr Josh Jackson was treating my Kaylee not just the condition I brought her in for." Read more... I was told my dog had cancer in her foot. This was something her previous vet was treating as an infection for 6 months without ever doing a biopsy. Her new Vet explained she had been in two emergency situations with her dogs and there was only one person to see regarding this. If I wanted to have the best possible care for Kaylee, there was no better option in southern California then Dr Josh Jackson Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon. Because this was in her paw she said it should only be treated by a board certified orthopedic surgeon for the best outcome. This was an extreme emergency as it had gone undiagnosed, untreated and growing for 6 months by her previous Vet. So, I was nervous. She prepared me for what was to be expected. Having such a stellar reputation I trusted her when she guaranteed me this facility would completely take care of her and would never recommend or perform any test or procedure that was not 100% necessary. She explained outcomes are not always predictable but if I want the best possible outcome this is the place to go. I decided to get a couple other opinions before my consultation. After I sat down with Dr Josh Jackson and Nurse Julie Verdugo I realized this was a real professional organization. I was amazed how much thought Dr. Jackson put into reviewing Kaylee's medical records, the area of treatment and most importantly taking the time to really observe her before ever giving one opinion about his recommended treatment. I had another surgeon at another hospital give me his opinion over the phone before even meeting Kaylee. Dr Jackson took her for a walk to get another opinion form another specialist and noticed something that had been developing over the past few months regarding her breathing. She had been struggling with her breathing while sleeping and would sometimes choke up. With everything else going on I missed telling him. I got he absolutely wanted to be sure his opinion for treatment would be something he could fulfill upon and Kaylee could recover from. I knew at that moment he was treating Kaylee and not the condition she came in for. When he gave me his opinion on the best course of action he was confident in his recommendation. They did an inexpensive procedure to open her airways first and then immediately took care of the cancer in her foot. She is home resting, recovering and improving. Everyone in the hospital from start to finished hit the mark on delivering the best possible care I could have expected. Personal calls from Dr Jackson during the procedure was not expected and only strengthened my confidence that I made the right decision for her care. It was more like a family Vet experience then a hospital. I don't believe I have ever received treated this good during my own medical emergencies. Thank you… Veterinary Specialty Hospital of San Diego. Read Less

My cat was transferred here after my regular vet determined he was unable to help him. His urethra was completely blocked and his kidney’s were failing. After a couple of days of treatment to get him stable an ultrasound picked up something in his bladder that was peeling. Turned out he had a carpet of bacteria surrounding his bladder and urethra and he was 100% blocked. A serious situation got even worse when the carpet detached in one piece falling into his bladder. Surgery was required to remove the clump of bacteria, stones, and clean out his urethra. They also widened his urethra to prevent it from happening again. Expensive yes, but they saved his life. I’m sure he wouldn’t have survived if he had gone anywhere else. They encouraged me to visit him regularly, updated me daily, never tired of my many questions, explained technical situations so I could understand them, and Dr Akin did an amazing job with the surgery! My cat is 7 days post surgery at home and all of his blood tests are back to normal. He is back to normal and they call me regularly to check on him and answer even more of my questions.. I thought about how I would feel spending all this money if he didn’t make it, but I had to make my decision based on that being a possibility. I trusted them and I don’t regret it. Read Less

We brought our dear Sophia Loren here after we found out she had a birth defect. Lhasa Apso's are prone to shunts growing outside of the liver and preventing the blood from being filtered. Dr. Atkin treated her on June 3, 2013. I called today to get her records and they were able to email them immediately. They saved her life and she has been the best addition to our new family. This is the best pet hospital on the West coast. The place is always clean, the people are friendly and they have top notch physicians. Read Less

Obviously when you lose a family pet you aren't happy, however the 1 star doesn't have to do with the loss itself. It's more about the way this place handled it all and put our family through the ringer before and after our dogs death. Cold, heartless, and greedy. Read Less

THIS REVIEW IS GOING TO INTO A VERY EXPENSIVE LAWSUIT, AGAINST OWNER KEITH RICHTER!!! HIS VETERINARY STAFF TOOK CUSTODY OF MY EXTREMELY VALUABLE PURE BRED CZECH REPUBLIC MALE GERMAN SHEPHERD ON AUGUST 10, 2017. MY 8 YEAR OLD MALE GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG HAD 3 SEVERE MAJOR SEIZURES THAT DAY, AND THIS VETERINARY HOSPITAL WAS GOING TO PERFORM MRI ON HIS BRAIN AND SPINAL CORD NEXT DAY ON AUGUST 11, 2017....(NAMELY THE VETERINARY SPECIALITY HOSPITAL OF SD, 10435 SORRENTO VALLEY ROAD, SD, CA.....) THIS EMERGENCY HOSPITAL DIDN'T GIVE MY DOG ANY SEIZURE MEDS OR DRINKING WATER, FOR FIVE (5) LONG HOURS AFTER I ARRIVED AT 6 PM, EVEN THOUGH I STAYED 2 HOURS THERE, TELLING THEM DIRECT INSTRUCTIONS FROM EL CAJON VALLEY VETERINARY HOSPITAL TO DO SO IMMEDIATELY, OR MY GERMAN SHEPHERD WOULD DIE!! MY GERMAN SHEPHERD SUFFERED A STROKE DUE TO LACK OF WATER AND MEDICINES ON MY WAY HOME ON AUGUST 11, 2017....THE OFFICE MANAGER AND CEO ON DUTY BROUGHT MY DOG OUT ON STRETCHER, THEN THEY BOTH THEN STATED THAT THE S.D. POLICE DEPT. WOULD BE CALLED TO FORCE MYSELF AND MY SEVERELY ILL GERMAN SHEPHERD OFF THEIR PREMISES AT ONCE!! THE OFFICE MANAGER AND CEO, ALONG WITH THE FEMALE NEUROLOGICAL SURGEON....THEY ALL STATED TO ME THAT I WAS REFUSED MRI BRAIN EXAM AND FURTHER SERVICE BECAUSE I THREATENED TO SUE THEM DUE TO NELIGLENCE!!! I'M SUING OWNER, DR. KEITH RICHTER, FOR SEVERAL MILLIONS IN LAWSUIT. HIS OVERNIGHT FEMALE STAFF MANAGER, NAMELY "CORINA", COMMITTED FELONY AGAINST ME BY LYING TO 911 OPERATOR SENDING FIRE DEPT. TO MY HOUSE SAYING CATHY BURGER WAS HAVING HEART ATTACK ON AUGUST 13, 2017 AT 545 AM!!! THIS OVERNIGHT HOSPITAL FLOOR SUPERVISOR , A WOMAN NAMED "CORINA", TOLD ME SHE WOULD TEACH ME A LESSON ON THREATENING LAWSUITS BY CALLING 911 AND SENDING FIRE TRUCK TO MY RESIDENCE!! THE SAN MIGUEL FIRE DEPT. AND AMBULANCE PULLED INTO MY DRIVEWAY WITH SIRENS BLAZING, AND SAID THAT THE CALL CAME FROM VETERINARY SPECIALTY HOSPITAL OF S.D.!! I SAID THEY HAVE NO RIGHT TO DO SUCH BLATANT ILLEGAL THINGS, THAT IS A FELONY!! I'M SUING VETERINARY SPECIALTY HOSPITAL FOR DAMAGES IN SAN DIEGO SUPERIOR COURT, FOR SEVERAL MILLIONS OF DOLLARS OF HARM DONE DUE TO THEIR INTENTIONAL FELONY NEGLECT WHICH LED TO DEATH OF MY GERMAN SHEPHERD, PLUS DETERIORATION OF MY HEALTH DUE TO THEIR INTENTIONAL FELONY OF REPORTING FALSE 911 CALL ON HUMAN HEART ATTACK, ON MYSELF!!! CATHY BURGER, LA MESA, CA Read Less

Our pup Luna had been having trouble walking and dragging her back legs. We brought her to our regular vet, who took plain films that were perfect, and told us this was a "spinal issue" and "not good" ("not good" bedside manner, to say the least). We were referred to VSH to see neurology for further evaluation.We saw Dr. Tammy Stevenson, and I cannot say enough good things about her care. We were impressed on initial consult at her level of thoroughness, and how much time she spent with Luna. She made Luna feel comfortable with all of the examination equipment prior to conducting her exam, rather than just diving right in, and it made all the difference. Her symptoms and history did not seem to lead to an easy conclusion, so we started down the diagnostic route. We were presented with our options (and estimates) and we felt that we understood the different options well. The vet tech was wonderful too, although I am sorry I cannot remember her name! Luna went under anesthesia and had an MRI and CSF collection. The MRI showed a little something in her spine, but there were a few different differential diagnoses (some of which had no great follow up route). So we tried a course of prednisone to see if it would help with her symptoms. Luna had a super tough time tolerating the prednisone, and it ended up that the side effects were worse than the original issue (through no fault of Dr. Stevenson's, of course, as she could not have predicted this). I was very impressed by the level of phone responsiveness of the staff. Dr. Stevenson herself called us multiple times personally to check on her and see how she was doing. Try getting a human doctor to do that...Ultimately, we are not sure what is wrong with Luna, but she seems to be walking fine and has a great quality of life. Even though we don't have a definitive diagnosis, I can sleep better at night knowing there is not a huge tumor in her spine, she is not in pain, and that we have a reliable vet neurologist to return to should she have any more problems down the road. If you have a pup with neurological issues, please see Dr. Stevenson. She will make you and your pet feel comfortable through what can be a very difficult time! Thank you Dr. Stevenson and staff. (Side note... I see there are a lot of negative reviews on here regarding cost of care... I suppose I should also post a review of Nationwide Pet Insurance, because thanks to them, we went through this ordeal at only a fraction of the cost of if we had no insurance.) Read Less

Hey JERKS!  YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO PUT THE PATIENT  FIRST.   My family's service dog was attacked (3 autistic ppl' s service dog)...The owners of the other dog paid 1700 the Friday she was attacked.  Before monday, they wanted 4 THOUSAND DOLLARS more.   When I told them I had no more money, they insistedI pick up my dog.  I said no because she was on iv antibiotics... im former hospice worker here...no iv antibiotics means take her home to die.I refused, hoping to buy time to get a response from the foundations we applied to over the weekend.  The office manager said I was abandoning my animal.  She said it is not their responsibility or problem.  I said they took paths.  She said, "According to California law, we are within our rights to demand payment up front..."Yes, according to law.  But I had to look and gamble with civil law to save her life...  YOU GUYS SUCK.  Compassion is free.You knew I was working with foundations because your hospital has me filling out forms in between badgering at one of the most stressful times in my life.You suck.  You suck.  You suck. Read Less

Amazing,caring staff. Miri went out of her way to send records and images to another University in the event Lucy would be a match for a specialized procedure. These people are all about what is best for the pet. Dr. Burke in oncology is brilliant and extremely honest. His knowledge about cancer and all of the latest research is impressive. If you have a pet suffering from cancer I would not hesitate to bring them here.I was blessed to have found this hospital. Read Less

Having worked as a tech in the veterinary field, I feel very confident in recommending Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital. The level of care is exceptional. The staff at this hospital are compassionate, highly skilled, and very thorough. We were visiting the San Diego area, and brought our dog Sierra to this hospital late at night for an emergency. She had suddenly stopped eating, and was too weak to walk. They greeted us kindly, and immediately had her looked at. With our permission they immediately started some diagnostic testing, (blood work, ultrasound). They also immediately put her on supportive care to make her more comfortable. They kept us well informed throughout the process. Sadly while the results of the testing didn't bring good news, the dr compassionately advised us of all options available, leaving the final decision to us without bias. We were able to make a well informed decision as to the best option for our beloved dog. Every staff member showed us great understanding and compassion during a difficult and sad time.I can honestly say that they didn't do any unnecessary testing, and did only that which was necessary for a diagnosis, discussing it with us first. Given that this hospital was dealing with an emergency, I found their prices to be reasonable. I expected much worse. I would not hesitate to return here. Read Less

VSH prolonged our Baxter's life for 4 years after 3 major liver cancer surgeries. It has to be the greatest place in the world for all sick animals with caring and compassionate staff. Look for Baxter on "the wall". God bless VSH, the physicians and staff. Read Less

I have been meaning to write a review about VSH but I've been mourning the lost of my furry baby. This review is going to be very short even-though VSH deserves more compliments than can write. Two weeks ago my Bella had a small seizure. She had difficulty breathing. We brought her to a veterinarian in Scripps Ranch. She took a look at Bella and checked her vitals. Her recommendation was to admit Bella to the emergency care at VSH. She spoke very highly of VSH and said that they would be able to do an ultrasound along with blood work. She reassured us that they had the best equipment available. When we arrived with Bella, we expected to fill-out a handful of paperwork and to be told to wait awhile for assistance. Instead we were pleasantly greeted by a lady behind the desk. She handed me two papers to fill-out and a staff member took us to a private room. He was friendly and caring. He took our recount of Bella's problems and took notes. Within a few minutes Dr. Robin Levitski-Osgood came into the waiting room to talk with us. She was kind, patient, and attentive. We left Bella for the day at the hospital. We authorized them to take an MRI. Later in the day we got a phone call from Dr. Robin Levitski-Osgood. She stated that Bella had cancer and it was aggressive. A couple of days later, Bella passed away. This was a traumatic experience for our family. The way the staff and Dr. Robin Levitski-Osgood treated Bella with the up most care. Dr. Levitski-Osgood called us several times to check-in on Bella. It was a very difficult situation, especially since we didn't expect to lose Bella within a few days of her seizure. We are grateful that this hospital, the staff, and Dr. Levitski-Osgood was available to Bella and us. Read Less

I've found it so convenient and helpful to have a Veterinary Hospital that operates near Mira Mesa that can handle any 24-hour emergency for my four Siamese cats. I've brought my cats to this location a handful of times, especially when I couldn't get to my regular veterinarian. In late February, I recently brought my cat, Mr. Adam Sandler to get treated for a wounded front paw and Dr. Amelia Gould was terrific. She was knowledgeable, caring and compassionate. It makes a huge difference to have such kind service providers when dealing with our loved animals. The vets here understand that our pets are very dear and treated like essential members of the family. A great perk for the owners is the lovely waiting area, the awesome coffee machine and fully-stocked hospitality bar that is available, while waiting for your pet to get seen or treated. I definitely recommend this place. Thank you VSH! Read Less

Hands down - the very best, most professional group ever!! Open 24 hours. Our dog had a seizure in the middle of the night - without them, he would've died. Instead - he got excellent care, fast and attentive service - saved his life. Great follow up. Fantastic bedside manner... From the E.R. to specialty doctors - the very best in the biz! Such a relief to know we hv them in So. Cal.! Thank u!!! Read Less

We have had lots of experience at VSH, and they have always been top-notch! Our black lab mix, Maya, has been to this facility for 4 surgeries due to various knee/hind leg problems. We adopted her (she was rescued from Mexico) at about 4-5mos old, and found out she was born with luxating patellas (kneecaps out of place) and had fractured her left femur which had already healed on it's own. We were referred to VSH by her vet after a botched surgery from another facility the rescue sent us to (a truly horrible experience - night and day compared to what we have seen at VSH), and we had both knees done by Dr. Jackson (one at a time, of course!). The staff has always been super friendly and caring. Their facility is clean and well kept. Dr. Jackson is very attentive, has a gentle and caring manner, and you can tell he is skilled at what he does. He shows you the x-rays, and explains why the surgeries are necessary - he was never pushy about it, just told us the facts so we could make an informed decision. We thought we were through with surgeries for Maya after the kneecaps were done, but several months after her last knee was done, she tore her cranial cruciate ligament on her right knee! We were devastated...back for another surgery (procedure is TPLO) and recovery. We were warned that the left side would likely follow suit, and sure enough it did. Maya is now recovering from that surgery she had last week. It's true - VSH is not cheap. However, in this case, we feel strongly that you do get what you pay for! (we've fortunate enough to have great pet insurance, which has been incredibly helpful!) After her first surgery there, we did not think twice about bringing her back, and each time after has always been consistently positive. We trust them implicitly with her care. I highly recommend Dr. Jackson and VSH to anyone who has a dog in need of knee or leg surgery! Read Less

Dr Hill was incredibly kind and thorough with my puppy. He diagnosed him with congenital kidney disease and took time to describe what to expect and how to make my dog comfortable. I highly recommend him. Read Less

I cannot say enough about the doctors and staff at this hospital. My dog Portland was 4 when I found out he had cancer. His tumor was on his face. Dr. Jackson did an job on removing the cancer and reconstructing his face. Dr. Burke is his oncologist, without him I would be a mess. He just now celebrated his 7th birthday and had an awesome checkup. There is no other hospital I trust more them. During the same time my dog was being treated, I lost my baby girl Sara, a black cat. Her doctor was so sweet and sent a sympathy card afterward. Everyone goes above and beyond what they are expected. The hospital has some of the most knowledgable and personable doctors and staff. I am forever grateful to the love and professionalism of everyone there. When you are going through such difficult times, you honestly can't put a price on that kind support.Read Less

My vet referred us over to VHS after my puppy tested positive for parvo. I didn't think to check other places or even look at their reviews because I was in such a panic. When I got there I received an estimate of $2400-$3600 for my pup for 2-3 days of hospitalization, and from the very beginning, I told them that I was a full-time student who didn't have the money to afford this. So I asked for any resources they could recommend; the person working with me said that they have none. I saw a picture in the office about the FACE foundation, so I asked her about that. She said she doesn't know. Why have their info all over your facility then? Afterwards, someone at the front desk came in, Sam, and told me that I could apply for CareCredit. So I did, and I got approved. I proceeded with the hospitalization. On the third day, I came in to talk to the doctor right after work, and I had my other dog with me because she comes to work with me. Sam and Dr. Chow laughed at me because she thought that I was going to bring my other dog upstairs to see my dog with parvo? Are you kidding? Why would I do that? When I asked Sam if she could have the doctor come down to the lobby and talk to me with my dog (because I didn't want to leave her in the car), she said "Only if you don't want to visit Oliver" (Oliver is the name of my dog who has parvo). Excuse me? You're telling me that I can't see my dog during visiting hours? I told Sam that, and she said "Oh, well you can". Lol alright. When I started speaking to Dr. Chow, I was starting to get upset because she kept repeating the same thing over and over to me as if I wasn't understanding her. She had told me to come in, and we would talk. The point I was trying to make the whole time was that I could not afford their treatment. She replied, "there is nothing magical I can do...". Wonderful, I see the genuine care, Dr. Chow. I also found out that my high estimate included the placement of a nasal gastric tube, and when I asked the technician how often dogs with parvo get them, she responded with "almost every one of them do". Umm what? So why is that not included in the basic estimate if everyone gets it?! Why falsely mislead people? Because there's a few instances where dogs don't get them? No, be CLEAR and STRAIGHT FORWARD. I would rather you tell me that most dogs get it, include it in the basic estimate, and then take it off later if my dog didn't need it. At the end of the 3rd day, I was passed my CareCredit limit of $4000--so much for accurate estimates. I was given another estimate for how much it would cost for the 4th and 5th day of treatment: $1500 for the 4th and $2800 for the 5th. This was at about 7-8PM on the 3rd day. 11-12 hours later, I call to tell them I'm discharging my dog. I only live 10 minutes away, so I got there quickly and had to wait almost 2 hours to get my dog. When I was getting ready to leave, I am told that I owe an additional $1017!!!! On top of the $4100 I ALREADY PAID the night before. So let's break this down: original high estimate was for $3600 for 3 days. On the third day I was given an estimate for the 4th day of $1500. My dog was there for a total of 3 days and 7 hours, and I paid $5100!! I transferred my dog to a more affordable vet, and he is doing so much better on way less treatment and medications. He will also be there for 3 days. Guess how much my total is? $650--no, that's not a typo. Man, what the hell was I doing. Now, is VHS's treatment plan the best for some dogs? Of course. For mine? No way. I felt like they were using my dog as a case study. And to add it out there, I found out later that the senior practitioner for my dog, Dr. Chow, was a resident for internal medicine. I mean this women even went on to saying that "euthanasia isn't a wrong choice here" when I told her I couldn't afford their treatment instead of directing me to other resources that could help me pay for the vet bill (which I was later given these resources by my new vet). Don't repeat my mistake. Research on other facilities. Read Less

Hands down the best group of staff around. My handsome man Franco passed away before the age of 3 because of cancer. When we had finally given up on his previous vet because they weren't giving us answers, I went to VSH and within 15 minutes they diagnosed him. At this point he was so sick he had to stay there a few nights, and I was devistated. However, If I had to leave him anywhere, this was the place to do so. Every single person that took care of Franco during those few weeks absolutely adored him, and every one of them touched my heart with how much they truely cared. They put up with my calling to check in on him every few hours, and spending a few hours loving up on him while he was in the ICU. Always made sure we were comfortable, and spent the time talking to us to make sure we understood everything. The day he crossed the rainbow bridge, they made sure it was as comfortable as it was going to get. We had a private room and we're able to spend as much time with him before hand as we wanted. Dr. Davis even laid down and cuddled him with us as he finally passed. My only regret is that I didn't go to VSH sooner, maybe it would have given me more time with my best friend. Thank you to all the staff there, it means more than you'll ever know.Read Less

This has been the most amazing first time experience for me. I've never had to take my dog to the er or surgery before and they were so kind and caring. They explained everything to me multiple times so that i knew exactly what was going on. They were so kind to my Danni. This place is amazing. I would highly recommend this place.Read Less

These folks are exceptionally great. We have had several of our dogs there throughput the years. Two back surgeries on our dachshunds. Emergency treatment yesterday for coyote attack. They are outstanding and we highly recommend this hospital!!!! We have been blessed by their outstanding treatment and healing of our precious pets!!! Read Less

This was my first experience with this hospital, the staff and Doctors were kind and thoughtful and I felt like we were getting straight answers every step of the way. We've had a ranch and animals all of our life and with that can come injuries, Dr Jackson and team made this process to get our Ruby put back together an easy one and the facility and care was impressive. Thank you Read Less

My dog has had so many health issues. It started 5 years ago with a dislocated hip from a freak accident, then moved through thyroid disease, a large tumor on her pituitary gland which was pressing on her brain, Cushing's disease, and skin issues. After her radiation treatments, I was told that the average lifespan was about 2 years, yet she is still with me and doing amazingly well, despite her age, after more than 3 years. Suki still visits with people in her function as a pet therapy dog, and is doing incredibly well. Thank you to Dr. Arnell, Dr. Pike and all the amazing staff. I'm so grateful!! Read Less

Thank you so much to every single person i encountered yesterday on staff! Everyone i interacted with was so amazing and genuinely cared for my pup. They treated him with so much care, love, and kindess. I was so worried and scared after her got hit by a car, and they were all so helpful and sweet. From the bottom of my heart thank you all for taking such good care of my babe. You all are miracle workers with so much heart! Read Less

In August, 2016 my best friend and soul mate, Phoebe the Basset Hound, had the good fortune to be referred to Dr. Tammy Stevenson, Neurologist. This doctor not only cares about the problem of the day, she genuinely cares about the entire patient and makes every effort to assure the guardian has a complete understanding of the treatment options and recommendations. The dictionary lacks sufficient superlatives to describe Dr. Stevenson. I hope the problem does not expand, but if it does I know to whom I will go running........:)Read Less

I wanted to Thank Dr. Lipsitz, Dr. Gedymin and Nurse Jade for their professionalism, for the love and care the provided me, my family and my baby Bentley with. They were honest and very trust worthy. I believe they did everything they could and we all made the best decision for Bentley. I have never experienced so much pain, but Dr. Lipsitz and Jade made the process a little easier. I will forever be a loyal patient with this hospital and I will let my other fur mommy's and daddy know how wonderful this hospital is. Bentley is now pain free. Thank you guys again Read Less

We had to take our 8 month old lab puppy there after he ate around 20 pieces of sugar free gum (Ice breakers). He became borderline unconsciousness and vomited in my car on the way to the vet. My veterinary office was unable to treat him as they were understaffed. His blood sugar was 26 (supposed to be 99 and above). We immediately got into the car and drove for 20 minutes to the Veterinary Speciality hospital. Oliver was taken our of my arms and taken to a room where he was immediately treated and and stabilized. Dr. Greenwood was absolutely incredible and explained everything that was happening in detail. He answered all of our questions and was extremely knowledgable. I can't say enough about this hospital from the time we walked in until the time Oliver was discharged yesterday. Friendly, professional and helpful staff and technicians. They saved his life and I would recommend the Veterinary Speciality Hospital for any and all emergencies. Read Less

VSH is full of amazing doctors and staff. You can see how much genuinely care for you the health and wellbeing of your pets. Yes it's expensive here, but that is because you are getting top quality care. And if you have insurance, they will even complete the claim forms on your behalf. Read Less

Our dog was recently diagnosed with Lymphoma, she was part of our family for 11 years so it was devastating. We were referred to VSH by our veterinarian. We could not have been happier with the hospital staff, they were well informed, caring professionals who made the diagnosis and treatment as easy as possible for us. Unfortunately, ultimately the treatments did not give us the time we would have liked with her but even once we made the painful decision to put her out of her pain, the hospital staff still followed up with us to make sure we were ok.Read Less

this place was very attentive and caring. My cat went in for a life threatening condition and had to be kept for 3 days. The techs and vets working this hospital were very nice. They allowed me to visit my cat, bring in my own blankets for him to make his stay more pleasant and were never mean at all during the entire process. I highly recommend them. Read Less

Our dog was very ill with a blood disorder and we almost lost her. Dr. Hill has been such a great vet but also very caring to all our family. The hospital was fantastic while our pet was there making visits at any time available for all our kids to spend time with her. Thankfully we have our pet today thanks to this great group. Read Less

I would NOT recommend this facility. Many of the veterinarians have only a few years experience at best. I believe that if the doctors had more experience, my pet would have had a humane death rather than the violent death he incurred. An ultrasound revealed a large mass near the abdomen, and when a needle aspiration revealed only white blood cells, the doctor recommended exploratory surgery as soon as possible as opposed to a biopsy. The doctor claimed that a biopsy would only spread the disease; however, at this point, the doctor did not know what was wrong with my pet; only that he had a large mass near his stomach. Based upon the perceived urgency, I opted for the surgery, which ended up being far more complex than expected. My pet went through 3 agonizing days of aftercare only to die a violent death 2 days later at my home. A more experienced veterinarian would have recommended a biopsy be done first in order to determine the best treatment plan. (Would an MD recommend to a human to forego a biopsy?) Instead what I received was negligent care. I honestly feel that the doctor exploited my emotional state since I based my decision solely on her recommendation to take the extreme and expensive route (original estimate of $3200 ended up $8500). Following my pet?s death, the surgeon called me to advise me that my pet died of a very rare and 95% fatal disease, which meant that surgery of any kind would not have saved my pet. So instead of opting to euthanize my pet in a humane way, my pet suffered a violent death because I took the advice of an inexperienced (and bottom-line focused) veterinarian. Read Less