Pet Emergency Center

I took my Nikita to this place on Friday night. She was diagnosed with Pyometra and had surgery at around 1am. She is now recovering and everything is going well. Thank you to Dr. Howell and Cari for all your help. Dr. Howell was very professional, explained to us everything and make me feel calm enough to leave my Nikita in her hands. Cari was very kind and caring too. Super recommended place to take your pet if you have an emergency. Clean place, affordable prices and caring people. God bless you!

REVIEW FOR PET EMERGENCY CENTER
7110 N. University Dr. Tamarac, Florida.
954−726−0998
Dr. Sheila Boughton DVM
Paige Obrig Practice Manager
In our community we had an orange tabby that visited often from a neighboring community. We named him Tom. Since he was a stray he was everyone’s cat. He was a welcome sight and was fed by the woman in the neighboring community She noticed he was starting to slow down and he eventually ended up in the doorway of one of our neighbors house a few days later during a rain storm. He was taken in and it was apparent he was extremely sick or hurt. Action needed to be taken and that meant finding a compassionate, yet affordable solution for him.
Another neighbor, Teresa, set out looking for an animal hospital that evening that could help and was disappointed in the manner some answers were given to our situation from a nearby hospital. She left there and a short way down the road she found the PET EMERGENCY CENTER. She was given the information she needed from Dr. Sheila Boughton with care and compassion for our predicament and concern for Tom’s suffering. At that moment, she knew the few hours Tom may have left would be in the best possible care.
Teresa came back to get Tom and another neighbor, Janet, went with her to the hospital. Once we got there we are greeted by Paige Obrig, the hospital manager. She was very professional and caring as well.
Once settled into the examination room Paige confirmed our fears. Tom was indeed in bad shape. He was panting and was having a very hard time breathing. We believe he may have been hit by a car. She was also so kind as to talk by phone to the neighbor who had taken Tom in during the storm as she was very upset. She was hoping Tom could be treated and brought home to her so he could live with her and have a home. Unfortunately that was not the case. Paige was so comforting and helped to calm her down.
Dr. Boughton came in and examined Tom and confirmed it was indeed time for Tom to be let go. As it turned out Tom was drowning in his own fluid and let us know we made the right decision by bringing him in. She was extremely compassionate and answered all of our questions and concerns. It was very sad when we had to say good by There were a lot of tears, hugs and an unspoken compassion for a little stray we named Tom.
The service was priceless and the fee was reasonable and we highly recommend the PET EMERGENCY CENTER for all after hours care for our pets. We give them an A+ in all aspects of care and compassion. And we thank them whole heartily.

Absolutely phenomenal experience. We took our dog in on a Friday night, after a run in with a neighbor dog left our Yorkie with a ½″ puncture wound in between his shoulder blades.
Pet Emergency took us in right away. They were extremely kind, and explained to us all our options. When a treatment plan was written up, they reviewed everything (including price details) before taking our dog back for the procedure to treat the dog bite.
The procedure was done quicker than expected and we were able to pick him up right away. His medication was explained in detail and they answered all my questions completely, and patiently. (I was a little flustered.)
My dog had an issue with one of the medications a few days later and I called them back. Again, they were beyond helpful.
Hope we don’t have to visit again, but I would recommend this to any pet lover who needs emergency care.

On May 27, 2014 I had to take my dog to an emergency hospital due to having problems urinating and not eating. I took my dog to Saint Francis Hospital due to its close location to my residence. Upon my arrival the staff was pleasant, but the facility had an odor. My dog was diagnosed with bladder stones based on x-​rays alone. He was given a catheter and kept overnight. I was told that he needed surgery to remove the stones in the amount of $ 1200-​$ 1400. On May 28, 2014 I went back to Saint Francis and was informed that the previous person had made a mistake and the surgery was going to be $ 1500-​$ 1700. I called a friend and was referred to Pet Emergency Center in Tamarac,
Prior to my arrival I had spoken with Paige at Pet Emergency it was decided that I was being overcharged and that my dog could come to the center that night. She made me feel relaxed and listened to me without interrupting. She kept ensuring me that my dog would get the best care. She was right. That day, I discharged my dog from Saint Francis and took him to Pet Emergency Center. Upon arrival the facility was much cleaner and the overall odor was more pleasant; one would not even know it was a pet emergency center. Lindsay greeted me when I walked in and immediately took me back to the room. She kept coming in to make sure I was okay and took all my information (due to another pet emergency). Dr. Nicole Amon was on duty that night and again listened to my whole story and told me in detail what she planned on doing. She stated that she would look at the x-​rays and do blood and urine work (which was NOT done at the previous hospital). I was told that I would be contacted that night on how my dog did with surgery. While at Pet Emergency Center Paige followed up with to ensure I was getting the best care possible. Again she made me feel relaxed and reassured me that my dog would be fine.
Around 9:00 p.m. that night Dr. Amon contacted me and stated that my dog had been wrongly diagnosed and he did not need surgery. She had taken the time to do tests and re-​do x-​rays and did not find any stones. Pet Emergency Center is not about getting money, but trying to correctly diagnosing your pet.
Overall, the staff (Paige and Lindsay) were phenomenal and deserve 10 stars for their professionalism and overall way of making me feel relaxed in this stressful situation. Dr. Amon also deserves 10 stars for her dedication and determination. I would highly, highly recommend Pet Emergency Center to anyone. Although this place was about 30 minutes from my house it was well worth the drive and I would drive all day to get here. If you want your pet properly cared for and not just considered a dollar sign take them here!!!

My dog was ill on the weekend, and didn’t want to wait till Monday to go my vet. I look for emergency care in my area, and found Pet Emergency Center. My concerns were quality of care and cost. I really was pleasantly surprise the staff were caring and professional, Dr Grant and technician Lindsay. They took time and explained everything thoroughly and pricing was more then fair.

My elderly dog had been having serious health problems for two months. One night she started acting totally out of character, and my wife and I knew she was close to the end. Around 4:00 AM, she started to have a major seizure. We knew we couldn’t wait until our regular vet opened at 9:00 AM, so we took her to Pet Emergency Center in Tamarac, which was the closest animal hospital open at that time.
Paige and Dr. Monk were on duty that night. Paige was very compassionate and sensitive to our needs from beginning to end. Dr. Monk was professional and didn’t sugarcoat our dog’s prognosis. We knew what we had to do, but they gave us the 40 or so minutes we needed to convince ourselves it was the right decision for our baby girl.
The prices are expensive compared to a normal vet, but they are reasonable for a 24-​hour emergency animal care facility. After our dog was stabilized, we were presented with bills showing the estimated costs of various options for treatment. At no time did we feel pressured to make a particular decision.

This is my one and only vet! Dr. Grant is the only vet I trust my ferrets with! Hands down the most knowledgable and personable vet I have ever meet. Make sure your vet owns the kind of animal your bringing to them. Great prices, actually works with you, and always reachable! A+++

Excellent!!! Great service even before you arrive! Very reasonable pricing and very fast! So happy to have met such nice people who took very good care of my cat. Thanks for your professionalism during a stressful time. I hope I never have to return. But if an emergency arises I am comfortable knowing where I will be going. Thanks again Pet Emergency Center Tamarac!

Excellent, fast and professional. Really saved our dog in a pinch. Highly recommended.

Being a holiday weekend and all regular vets were closed, had to bring an unhappy kitty to the emergency clinic when her tooth started to bother her and eventually fell on its own in the morning. Called ahead and the receptionist said there was a doctor on duty and they would be able to see our cat right away.
Upon arriving, the staff here was incredibly friendly and knowledgable. Dr. Monk was able to assess dental disease immediately and administered pain meds and antibiotics painlessly.
The office was very clean and quiet.
They accept all small animals, common and exotic.
Its open after hours after all vets usually close. Mon — Thur 5 PM til 8 AM and then 24 hours on the weekends.