Can I stay with my pet during procedures?

Yes. Staff accommodated an anxious dog by allowing the owner to sit nearby while blood was drawn.

Do you offer evening or weekend care?

Yes. Hours are listed seven days a week, and the clinic performs emergency surgery after midnight and on weekends, including weekend ultrasounds with radiologist review.

How much does an emergency visit cost?

Prices vary; recent examples range from about $500 for bloodwork and exam to nearly $1,000 for more complex cases. Upfront payment is required, and third-party financing is available.

RiNoVet Animal Emergency Care

Updated 2026-07-07 · 1,215 reviewed · 182 listed · Scored from 214 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.3(214) 78 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified

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Services: General Veterinary Care, Emergency & Urgent Care, Veterinary Surgery
Reviews: 214

What recent reviews say

RiNoVet handles urgent pet crises with strong medical skill and genuine warmth. Vets like Dr. Chip Gallagher, Dr. Ryan, and Dr. Brenda Francis earn repeated praise for thorough exams, weekend ultrasounds, emergency surgery at any hour, and taking time to explain options. The team remembers patients across visits and checks in afterward.

That said, some families faced missed diagnoses (splenic masses, intestinal blockages initially misidentified) and felt dismissed when flagging concerns. A few noted cluttered waiting rooms and front-desk staff who seemed overwhelmed or dismissive during stressful arrivals. Long waits happen despite the emergency label. Payment is upfront, though the clinic offers third-party financing.

Praised for

skilled emergency vets
compassionate staff
thorough diagnostics and surgery capability
responsive care in urgent moments

Watch-outs

missed or delayed diagnoses in some cases
front desk communication lapses
cleanliness concerns in waiting room
long wait times despite emergencies

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Best for: Families needing after-hours emergency surgery, diagnostics, and second opinions on complex cases.

Think twice if: Have a backup vet in mind if your pet shows vague symptoms; some families felt initial exams missed serious issues. Front-desk communication can be inconsistent during peak stress.

Strengths

Performs emergency surgery at any hour
In-house ultrasound with radiologist review on weekends
Named vets known for life-saving care
Transparent about costs and financing options

Worth knowing

Dr. Chip Gallagher praised for compassion and expertise
Dr. Ryan and Dr. Brenda Francis named for thorough care and follow-up
Weekend ultrasound with radiologist review available
Emergency surgery capability at 1:00 a.m. and other odd hours
Staff accommodate anxious pets (allowing owners to sit during procedures)
Upfront payment required; third-party financing offered

What reviews say by service

Emergency & Urgent Care: Skilled at triage and life-saving surgery, but some families felt initial exams missed serious diagnoses.
Veterinary Surgery: Performs emergency surgery overnight and weekend; praised for finding and removing multiple foreign objects with precision.
General Veterinary Care: Second-opinion visits show thorough re-evaluation and humane recommendations; some cases missed on first assessment.
Low-Cost / Affordable Vet Care: Marketed as most cost-effective ER option in area; offers transparent pricing and payment flexibility.
Exotic & Avian Vet: Handled toxic flower ingestion case with appropriate urgency and follow-up care.

How it compares

Rated 4.3 against a 4.57 average across the 104 emergency & urgent care businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 48% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method

Star rating 55

Review volume 100

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 61

Profile completeness 100

Verification 30

Rating breakdown

171

Common questions

Can I stay with my pet during procedures?: Yes. Staff accommodated an anxious dog by allowing the owner to sit nearby while blood was drawn.
Do you offer evening or weekend care?: Yes. Hours are listed seven days a week, and the clinic performs emergency surgery after midnight and on weekends, including weekend ultrasounds with radiologist review.
How much does an emergency visit cost?: Prices vary; recent examples range from about $500 for bloodwork and exam to nearly $1,000 for more complex cases. Upfront payment is required, and third-party financing is available.

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