Animal Emergency Center

My dog had a puncture wound (not sure how it happened), rushed him into AEC they wanted $ 1000 up front to do exploratory surgery. She didn’t even clean the wound but prescribed antibiotics and anti-​inflammatories along with a lot of eye rolling charged $ 150. Seems this vet was not so much interested in giving good vet care as making a buck! Totally disgusted!
Took him to another vet where they cleaned the wound, gave him a shot of penicillin, instructions for care, $ 75…he’s doing great!

It has taken me a long time to be able to write this review, but here it is. Near the end of 2013, our beloved cat started displaying a decreased appetite and lethargy. We immediately took him to another vet at a daytime clinic across town. I don’t want to go into too much detail about THAT vet clinic, but I will say that they were incompetent and showed zero sense of urgency in diagnosing and saving our cat.
Which brings me to Animal Emergency Center… One night, very late, our poor kitty got sicker. My husband and I were terrified for him. We called AEC and they told us we could rush him right in. So we did. We informed the vet of what we already knew from the other vet, and he conducted additional tests and imaging, and settled on a diagnosis of a stomach tumor. This was new information to us, and I wish more than anything I had been given this crucial information sooner. Maybe we could have saved him earlier… but at this point, our kitty had been so sick for so long, and his pain was unbearable. Oh, it breaks my heart to pieces, even now, to talk about… but the important thing is that AEC took every measure to provide our kitty with comfort and in the end, allowed our kitty to pass on with dignity, and allowed my husband and I to be there with him to cherish him in every final moment. AEC provided us with a cremation service, and we chose to preserve our beloved cat in a lovely wooden urn with his name engraved. We can now honor him for a lifetime, and that means the world to me.

Had the experience of having to use their services this past Sunday. My small Yorkie was gravely ill when I arrived with her. They were very caring and attentive. Dr. Wells went above and beyond to save her! Happy to report she will be OK with my own vet follow up. Would absolutely use their services again.

I have actually had to come here twice because my dog does not believe in getting sick during regular business hours, and both times we have received excellent care. I actually think I’ll just swing by here myself the next time I’m having a medical emergency.
They are super friendly and you can tell they really care about the animals. They got us right to a room and had someone in to see is immediately.
They tell you right up front how much the fee is to be seen, then after the vet sees you, they give you a recommended course of action, including the price, and you go from there. They give you all the information you need to make a good decision, all the while also factoring in what is best for your pet.
There were pamphlets in the room for financing options, so I think they can help set you up with that too in case your poor furry baby is having a big emergency.
It is my hope that you never need to utilize their services, but if you are in the Norman area and have a canine (or other) crisis, your furry baby will be in good hands here.

After moving to Norman, my older doggie had some stress issues that caused a host of other health issues. Her usual vet was closed when the problem escalated enough to ring my maternal alarm bells, and I brought her to the Animal Emergency Center. Highly impressed with the front office, techs and veterinary care we got while she was here. Yes, it’s pricey, but they quickly and correctly diagnosed Lucy and got her feeling better very soon. I never had any doubts.
I’ve also called for advice on various off-​hours issues, and I’ve always received honest advice and even was advised how to treat something at home rather than go to the open clinic in inclement weather.
Love these folks, and I’m glad to have an emergency room for four-​legged friends in Norman.