Fresno Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center

I had a great experience here. Staff was friendly and I think the cost was reasonable for an ER visit. My cat was seen quickly and we received detailed information regarding what was going on. They also sent us home with a pill cutter for the pills they gave us and demonstrated how to get the correct dosage of medication. There's also a cat here!! Super cute and friendly gray kitty that is fascinated by other cats.

We recently had to make the devastating decision to say goodbye to our dog, Bentley, after 13 wonderful years. During such a heartbreaking time, the team at the Fresno Veterinary Specialty and Emergency was an absolute blessing. They were incredibly accommodating of our needs and cared for Bentley with the same tenderness as if he were their own. A week after he passed, we received a sympathy card in the mail signed by the entire staff. That level of thoughtfulness is rare and meant the world to us. If you find yourself in an emergency, I cannot recommend this clinic highly enough. They offer not just medical expertise, but true, genuine compassion when you need it most.

These guys were amazing! Don’t let the reviews sway you, because I cannot tell you enough how great this place was. We live up in Mariposa, an hour and 20 mins away and on MLK jr day (yesterday) our doggy was running around with the zoomies and managed to find a piece of metal siding that had come off our old shed she ran behind. She sliced herself a 10" flap pocket between her fur and her ribs along her left side and needed immediate medical attention. Nothing near us was equipped to handle that so we booked it down to Fresno, and this place answered right away, and assured me we could get in quickly without a wait and could walk in whenever. We got there and they walked us through the process and costs, and despite charging us the top amount of their estimate, they ended up refunding us more than half (due to not everything being necessary for her treatment after all). They were honest and up front and very prompt and had our doggy stitched up (29 stitches, poor girl!) and in and out within 3 hours, allowing for recovery time. The whole time we felt like she was in confident, compassionate hands and it was really a great experience during a traumatic situation. If your pet needs urgent care, GO HERE!!! It’s worth the drive!

I recently took my dog to Fresno Emergency Vet, and overall I had a positive experience. The veterinarian and vet tech were both incredibly kind, attentive, and thorough. They really listened to everything I had to say about my dog and made sure all the details were considered. I also appreciated that they gave me multiple treatment options at different price points, which made a stressful situation feel a lot more manageable. Most importantly, they treated my dog with genuine care and kindness, which meant a lot to me. The only downside of my visit was my interaction with the receptionist. She came across as a bit unapproachable and not very compassionate, which made me feel a little awkward and uncomfortable during an already stressful time. That said, I understand that not everyone expresses empathy the same way, and it didn’t take away from the quality of care we received from the medical staff. Overall, I’m grateful for the help we received and the kindness shown to my dog. I couldn’t live with my son and I’m forever grateful for the help 🩷

We had to make the hardest decision to put our kitty to sleep. They were so gentle and kind and made sure to love on our girl with us. Chase truly has compassion and was so patient with us. Katherine was also the best vet we have encountered, she gave us all of our options and was so helpful. I would recommend this place over anywhere else. Thank you guys for making the hardest day a little bit easier.

We are so grateful for the care and compassion the entire team showed our family and our beloved pet. We had to make the incredibly difficult decision to put him down, and the staff handled every step with so much tenderness, patience, and understanding. They treated our pet with love and dignity, and they made sure we felt supported during one of the hardest moments of our lives. Their kindness and professionalism brought comfort when we needed it most. Thank you for going above and beyond for our family. We will always appreciate the compassion you showed us and our sweet boy, Beckham. ❤️🐾 Also, thank you for the unexpected card, meant a lot to us 🫶

I called and asked if I should bring in my cat with a UTI who hadn't peed in 24 hours, and it was suggested that I should. I waited a little bit, because ER vets are usually expensive, but I took him and they immediately checked to see if he was blocked, communicated clearly about the vet triaging after that, and then didn't charge me at all after I had to wait a while and decided to leave and follow up with my regular vet as needed since my cat was out of immediate danger. There are no ER vets close to my home, so this was somewhat lengthy drive, but I would go here again if needed (which hopefully it won't be)