Animal Emergency Center

Had to do an emergency euthanasia last night on my baby Sophie, a 15 year old Pekingese, and came across the Animal Emergency Center online. They are open all night which was a big help knowing I didn’t want her suffering through the night. I didn’t get anyone’s names because I was so distressed, but the girl at the front desk and the Vet were so compassionate and accommodating to mine and Sophie’s needs. They sent her off to doggie heaven with as much ease as possible and let me sit with her before and after for as much time as I needed. Would recommenced this place to anyone that is in need of emergency night time care.

I had to come here last night as my 2 year old dog fell off the couch and landed wrong. She was screaming in pain and I was completely inconsolable. I went to Animal Emergency Center and Emma was seen very quickly. I was quite upset upon arrival but the lady at the desk and Mr. Odea were more than kind. They reassured me she would be fine and tried to joke to make me feel better. They were very personable and I couldn’t be more thankful for this.
I followed up with my normal vet this morning and she said Dr. O’Dea did a great job with the cast/​splint.
The whole incident cost $ 755 which is not very ideal for my financial situation but as it was around 3:30am I didn’t have much of a choice.
If you need medical attention for your four-​legged friend I would highly recommend this vet even though it may be on the pricey side but what can you expect, it is Emergency Care.

I was terrified when I brought in Fat Tony. He needed an emergency catheter to unblock urethral crystals. Both the tech and the vet, James Odea (I think) were compassionate, understanding, and they spoke to me in a professional manner that helped me understand what was going on. When your pet is having an emergency, it can be very scary and overwhelming. Thank you for taking care of Tony. This review is a little late, and I’m happy to report that Tony is recovered fully, and even enjoying his new diet. My entire family is grateful you were able to give us the care you did!

My 9 year old ferret was at the end of his time on this planet. He was in his final stage and was in complete pain. We were drastically looking for an emergency vet that would see ferrets which is actually a very hard thing to find. We needed to find somewhere fast so we could ease his transition and he wouldn’t need to suffer. By some miracle we found this place. It was late on a sunday night but they have a 24 hour emergency. We called and they said to come right in. We drove there hoping our beloved pet would make the trip. He made it there and they were able to sedate him so he would stop having the seizures. We asked them if we could be in the room with him when the euthanasia needle goes it. They said of course. We held bandits paw and pet him while the doctor injected the needle. He said «Have a safe journey my little friend» and then bandit started his journey. The doctor was so extremely nice and caring. He didnt need to say anything but he did and thats another reason why this place gets 5 stars. Its been only a couple days since our bandit left us and then today when i got home from work i saw a card from this facility in my mailbox. It was a handwritten sympathy card with bandits name in it. It was such a great feeling to get from this card. They didnt need to send one but they did and it shows that they actually care. So thank you dr. o’dea (i cant read the signature so i hope im close to the name) and this facility. You guys are the best!!!

My very senior Golden Retriever/​Lab mix experienced torsion on the night before Memorial Day. Once I confirmed that the office was open and drove him there, all staffpersons were very helpful, concerned, knowledgeable, and responsive. Dr. Farnsworth, the treating vet, calmly and patiently explained my options. I chose corrective surgery, which was done almost immediately, given the seriousness of the underlying condition. I was given numerous updates, and was welcomed to visit the next day. On Memorial Day, I spent 2.5 hours with my recovering pet, and was treated kindly, and with dignity and respect. Staff answered the one million questions I had (occupational hazard) intelligently and with great insight. Staff arranged for my dog to be transported to my regular vet after the holiday weekend; called me to provide information on a partial refund (yay!); and connected me to the treating physician for an update. While my experience with the regular vet was very negative (that’s a different Unilocal review), I have nothing but the utmost concern and respect for the AEC staff. Thank you, AEC.

We brought in our baby White New Zealand bunny, Max, after we came home to find it motionless in its play pen. We suspect the bunny jumped from its cage and broke its neck :-(
Susan, the tech was so sweet and had the best bedside manner I’ve seen in any hospital, pet or human. She candidly explained that the prognosis was grim, estimating less than 10% survival if we admitted Max to intensive care, they administered IV, and examined him further. With a heavy heart, we decided it was best to euthanize. Susan returned and explained that Max probably passed away while we were privately saying our goodbyes, so we were not charged for the euthanization.
We cried the whole drive home and until we fell asleep, but Susan’s demeanor and words gave us what little comfort could be had in our time of grief. God forbid we have to visit ever again, but I wouldn’t go to another facility. :’-(

My I just start out by saying if you have an exotic pet that is in need of true TLC This is the place to take them! 6am I went to check on my hedgehog before work and her eye was bloody and swollen. Panic stuck I called the first vet I found online, horrible idea, I got a hold of
Animal Emergency Center
3340 E Patrick Ln, Las Vegas, NV 89 120
(702) 457‑8050
I explained the situation to the receptionist and she said yes we can help come on in. We get there and the «vet» took two seconds to look at her and said her eye wasn’t savable and they were about to close and couldn’t help! WHY tell me to come in then?!?
The «vet was so rude and mean no concern for my little one! like I said took 2 seconds to look at her then said coldly,» Well that eye is done for. You’ll have to have it removed! We’re about to close so we can’t help” After my bf asked is there really nothing you can do, why were we told to come right in? the man called him a Jerk! REAL PROFESSIONAL, NOT! he needs to go sell cars or something, there’s no way he CARES for any animal that comes in there! I was sick to my stomach the way they talked to and treated us!
DO NOT GO HERE^ GO to FLAMINGO PET CLINIC INSTEAD! It’s right down the street and MUCH better choice!
We took our little baby to the Flamingo Pet Clinic at 7:30. They weren’t open untill 8 but I saw one of the techs arrive, Jason, and explained the situation. As soon he opened the clinic, he got us in a room and gave her something for pain! The doctor arrived shortly after. Dr. Williams is beyond fantastic! This staff is definitely here for the animals! He spent time with her and even said it wasn’t necessarily a total loss for the eye. They sent us home with an ointment to help the swelling of the eyelid, antibiotics and pain medicine. He needs the swelling to go down to see the eye and source of the problem. Thank God for people like Jason and Dr. Williams who truly care about the animals. It was about 40 mins from home but after the care we received today I would do it everyday if necessary! 110% A++++++

Well, we’re back here again and the staff is just as great as last time. Friendly and helpful. I’m glad they are so close by. Big thank you to the vet and vet techs. You guys are great.

I took my kitten here about a month ago because I came home and his pupils were different sizes and he kept rubbing one eye. Knowing that I was supposed to go on vacation the following day, and my vet was already closed, I called the Animal Emergency first. The gentleman who answered my call was very helpful, but I decided to take my cat in just in case.
Upon arrival, I was greeted quickly and placed in a room. I took my friend, so she waited in the room while I filled out some paperwork. A vet assistant came in within 10 minutes to take my kitten’s weight, temperature, get more info, etc.
The Vet came in about 10 minutes later and reassessed my cat and looked at him in more detail. She was very friendly and answered all my questions. She was very reassuring and put me at ease quickly. I was provided a quote, which actually seemed quite reasonable for an Emergency Vet, and they conducted the necessary procedures. The Vet returned with a diagnosis and provided me some eye drops. Everything was good to go, and I left happy and reassured. The whole staff appeared friendly and helpful. They seemed to know that I was stressed when I brought my cat in, and they helped to ease my stress. Very quick, efficient, helpful and friendly. I would definitely bring my cat here again in the event of another emergency.

This establishment is absolutely criminal.
I brought my dog in around 1:00 am after she had gotten into a fight with another dog. She had a visible deep cut on the top of her head and some lacerations on the side of her face. It wasn’t life threatening but it definitely needed to be stitched up. The receptionist had me fill out paperwork and then placed me in a waiting room where I waited about 20 minutes before the vet assistant came to greet us. She took the dogs weight and said the doctor will be in to see you soon. Another 20 minutes goes by and a disheveled Dr. Farnsworth comes in, looks at my dog, hardly asks any questions, explains that she definitely needs stitches and says he will come back with a quote (note, that is the last time we saw him). Another 25 minutes goes by until the vet assistant comes with a quoted invoice about our charges. Mind you that when going in to the Animal Emergency Center I already expected to pay a few hundred dollars due to prices being jacked up because it is late night urgent care but what my eyes witnessed on that invoice sheet almost gave me a heart attack– $ 920.00! The invoice sheet must have had about 15 line items including anesthesia, sutures, medications, etc. I was absolutely shocked! After my husband and I explained that we simply cannot afford this (and it’s a total rip-​off) we decided to see our local vet in the morning. At the end of the long conversation the vet assistant said that the cuts aren’t urgent and can definitely wait, BUT we should do a few things on the list (which would have came to about $ 350.00). My husband and I declined the services but still had to pay an $ 85.00 exam fee. This establishment does not care about the well being of animals as they charge such extreme prices that you can’t possibly care for your pet without going into debt yourself. I had to take my poor baby home and take her to my local vet to get stitches in the morning (turned out to be $ 200.00 after all was said and done). This «vet» should be ashamed trying to charge $ 920.00 for stitches when my local vet charged $ 200.00. This establishment has no sense of urgency or compassion for animals. They will try to nickel and dime you with their prices because they know you are desperate and have no choice. Please don’t waste your time and money here.

My pug needed emergency medical attention at 1:30am. We arrived to the clinic and rang the door bell. The, what I assume was, receptionist, unlocked the door. The receptionist was a bit rude and sarcastic. She took my pug away from me and to the doctor. I completed paperwork. The receptionist continued to speak to me sarcastically. We sat and waited for the doctor. After assessing my dog the doctor came out and talked to us. He was very nice, professional, and detailed regarding his plan of care. The doctor was assisted by a male vet tech who was also very professional. I would have given them a 5 star rating if it had not been for the attitude of the receptionist.

I can only write this review based off a one time experience that was an emergency.
Back in December, my Irish Wolf Hound decided she would climb on a 4 ft counter and eat 2 pounds of chocolate. We didn’t find out about this until about 10 hours later when she was struggling to breath and could barely move. I actually pulled out Unilocal in order to find an Emergency Pet Hospital and this was highly recommended.
I called at about 7pm at night and they told me to come right over after I explained what had happened. They took my dog from me and put her on a doggie stretcher. I sat alone for a while until the primary vet came back in. She basically put it outright, without her doing a long list of things that added up to $ 2000 that my Dog wouldn’t make it through the night. I about had a heart attack and said I could not afford that, so she said she would be back and see what she could «knock off». Next, her assistant came in and had basic things they could do for about $ 900. We had just made some big financial moves and even that I could not afford. The assistant was the most helpful as she said they could give her some charcoal, water, and some other things for about $ 300 dollars and that it would probably work. I agreed to that and they did the minimal things for $ 300.
Well, the dog lived and made it through the night without much of a problem and recovered fine. I find it awful that I was quoted $ 2000 and told my dog probably would not make it unless I went all out. I would not call that very professional if the bare minimum was all that was truly needed.
I give it two stars based off friendly reception and a very friendly assistant vet tech.

I took my dog here to get treated for a bite wound — the staff was great and very attentive. The front desk, the assistants, and the Doctor (Dr. O’Dea) were all professional, caring, and understanding. I was very impressed.

I took my kitty here in the early morning hours because he was breathing hard and not feeling well. As this was the only hospital open at the time I was grateful that they took him in. They did a good job at diagnosing his problem however for starting off the week with a stressful situation and worry about whether my baby would be ok, I had a very bothersome experience with a particular front desk woman.
One of the most condescending person I’ve ever met. One of the first things asked was if the cat goes outdoors and I replied yes he does go out occasionally. He is an indoor outdoor cat. I was immediately lectured on letting any animal outdoors. I was told it is illegal to let any dog cat outside and the animal control will confiscate your pet with a $ 1000.00 fine. She then ranted on about how cats and dogs don’t know how to survive the outdoors and how negligent it is to let them out. I respect the opinion of those who think keeping their pets locked up and safe is in the best interest of the animal however this is a very different point of view from where I grew up. I expressed my gratitude for her informing me of this law although I’m skeptical to think that animal control has a right to trespass into your backyard to pick up any outdoor animals but that is beside the point.
I did not appreciate being the victim of her rant during such a stressful and worrisome morning. I was appalled at the way I was treated but shut my mouth and was gracious as to not cause trouble.
On another note they did a satisfactory job for the short hour I was there before they closed and they were kind enough to lend me a carrier cage for Leo to transport him. The other doctors and staff I met that evening when returning the cage was exceptionally nice.

Most places would say bring your dog in. Karen gave me great advice and I will be taking my dog here tomorrow. Karen thank you.

Brought our two Yorkie’s in to the hospital not knowing what was going on with them. Come to the find out they had both been bitten by a baby rattle snake in our back yard in their dog run. Dr O’Dea and his team are top notch. He and his team save our dogs lives by their quick response to diagnose them and treat them. It was touch and go and they kept us update whenever they could. I can not thank them enough for all they did. Our family is grateful for such great care and great caring people to treat our puppies. Thank you!

This place is a life saver. Unfortunately over the years I have had to bring in our pets with various degrees of illnesses. They have always provided outstanding service and are there when your regular Vet is not open. They have always given our pets great service and explain everything to us in a caring and loving manner. If you are in need of a Vet outside of your normal Vet’s hours, I would definitely recommend them. They are experienced in all kinds of injuries and illnesses and can be the difference between life and death for your best friends.
Thanks again.

So I decided to come here because the previous animal hospital I went to was rude. As soon as we got in we were able to get a room. Wow! Waiting for dr Wayne and she was awesome. Very informative and willing to explain more into detail of my dogs condition which was diarrhea. She did mention and recommend options and was not very pushy, nor try to give us a guilt trip of our dogs health (like previous hospital). Spent about a couple hours there, got the meds, and hopefully now my dog will be better. I would recommend thus hospital! Very friendly and informative staff!

I am so very thankful Dr. Farnsworth at the Emergency vet hospital. My kitty had been back and forth to the VCA hospital for 5 days test after test, x-​rays, medication $ 500 later nothing found my kitty wasn’t eating for 5 days already. My kitty is only two yrs old and full of energy but at this time all she did was sleep and hide. It was Friday night Sept 6^th I called my vet and on the recorder they gave us the number to the emergency vet hospital so I called I couldn’t see my kitty like this anymore. I was in tears and so upset and the ladies on the phone were so nice and understanding and patient with me. They said bring her in so I told my husband lets go now it was around 11pm. I brought her in and they put us in a room right away and maybe 5 – 10 mins later walked in Dr. Farnsworth and we told him maybe she ate a string but the VCA hospital couldn’t see anything in the x-​rays so he said he was going to bring her in the back and would be back in a few mins. So the doctor returned and said she had string wrapped around her
Intestines they would need to do surgery to remove it. he took x-​rays to conform and he said he didn’t see it but he saw something that’s wasn’t right. They came back with a invoice and it’s was a little high but my cats are my babies so we had it done. I felt so comfortable leaving my kitty with Dr. Farnsworth I went home and he called me a few hours later and said that she did great and it was wrapped around her intestines in 3 different places. I asked him to please save the string so they did. I am so very thankful for him because he knew what was wrong with her when I had spent a lot of time and money at the VCA hospital and they found nothing my kitty would have died
If I didn’t make the decision to take her in that night. Dr. Farnsworth was great he followed up with us the next day to see how she was doing. I called him cause I had some concerns and he took the time and answered all my calls and questions. My kitty a little over a month after her surgery is doing great she is all back to her normal self running around playing and eating very well. I am so very thankful to the Doctor and staff at the emergency vet. I would take any of my cats there again no questions asked. I just hope I don’t have to… It was hard to see my cat like that… Thank you again Doc. You are awesome keep up the great work…

From driving directions to the sensitivity you can only hope for when you are bring a pet in for emergency services, this place is an after hours life saver (or a pet saver really).
My little guy was having some issues last night and as any pet parent or otherwise knows when it comes to your «children» some things just can’t wait. My mom is my go-​to for for most things in life but she is always #1 on the phone tree list whenever I’m in crisis mode and she referred me to this pet hospital.
The intake woman at the front desk was very professional yet sweet and took care of Hank and I right away. The only downside to any emergency room visit is the wait time. 3 hours later we were (luckily) going home with meds and detailed instructions for home care treatment.
I had a hard time locating this business on Unilocal last night, so I wanted to take the time to write this review with the hopes it will assist other pet owners in the future.
There are only a few downsides to pet owning and I think most pet parents would agree majority of them involve trips to the vet.
In crisis mode when the regular vet is closed, this emergency vet service was on point when it came to tending to my boy.