Emerald City Emergency Clinic

I cannot express enough how grateful I am to you and the caring staff! Your constant attention to Porter's wellbeing and to mine was exceptional. Thank you, Porter is recovering quite well- follow up xrays looked good and we all agree that he is one lucky dog! ""lucky"" is our community to have all of you! more

Thank you so much for not giving up on little Tyke. He means so much to me and having your support and brilliance was reassuring! And so amazingly appreciated. more

Best emergency team of caring vets ever. Thank you Michelle for your heartfelt love of animals to give all that you do. more

They saved my Goofus and I didn't have to take out a home mortgage to pay for it.Thanks Thanks Thank more

I just wanted to thank you form the bottom of my heart for helping Katie to recovery. She is going to be alright, it is great to know that you are there for evening emergencies. Again thank you for being so professional and courteous. more

You were so nice to us both, and we appreciate it very much. You are truly a fabulous, loving doctor. more

Nicholas is my Dashound, my buddy and my pet. Actually, I've been his human, ever since we met. My kids are grown and gone, and my wife now lives with god. So, it's a very real blessing for me to have this dog. I found him in the dog pound, where he was left to stay. How could anyone resist from taking him away. They brought him from a storeroom, which was underneath. He had a small stuffed bear, held tightly in his teeth. The toy was from his prior home, and it was all he had. He was scared and lonesome, and his eyes were very sad. I brought him home and loved him, and joined his life with mine. A pair of ""bonded buddies"" who get along just fine. more

We would like to thank you for the expert care you gave ""Sophie"" our brown lab, after she ate slug bait this past weekend. We appreciate your quick and responsive attention. more

We'd like to thank the compassionate and caring staff at Emerald City for taking care of our elderly cat, Norman, and of us, during the traumatic event of having to put him to sleep due to multiple organ failure. Our normal vet is the Cat Clinic of Seattle, but they were closed when Norman was taking a turn for the worse. They had recommended Emerald City. The staff took the time to explain the procedure, let us have as much time as we needed to say our goodbyes before and after the procedure. The vet even consoled us because we were feeling guilty that we weren't sure if we waited too long. more

Thank you so, so much to the caring staff at Emerald City for taking care of my kitty, Boss Tweed, on Christmas Day. When they saw all the blood in his carrier they took him back right away and made sure he was stable. It turns out a little bit of blood goes a very long way. Whew. The receptionist gave me my space as I cried my eyes out, yet was very reassuring that Boss was going to be okay. The vet was upbeat and supplied just the right amount of levity to the situation, putting me at ease. I left Tweedie there for two days, and when I phoned each day they always knew exactly who I was, who Boss Tweed was, and had news to report on his condition. They gave me a copy of his medical records for my regular vet, and I was impressed with the charting and the amount of information contained there. They kept a very good eye on Boss. When I picked Boss Tweed up they were concerned that the carrier was too small for him, so they gave me a dented but still fully functional and larger carrier for my 17-pound boy. I asked if they wanted me to return the carrier and they said no. Now THAT'S customer service! more

My cat is already doing much better, and I think she saw a very competent and professional doctor. more

Then again, Ella was not on her death bed. I might have felt very differently about the ""parents not allowed in the back room"" policy or the 30-minute wait, if my cat's reason for being there had been different. more

4 stars because I think there could be some improvements made ... the waiting room needs aesthetic work and more stimulating reading material! Maybe some plants? It may be one of the most boring waiting rooms in the Pacific Northwest. Would also appreciate relaxing music as opposed to the hum of fluorescent lights... more

I adopted a dog from a legit rescue on Tuesday, and it was horribly sick by Thursday. When I took it into a """"regular"""" vet, they tentatively diagnosed her as having pain from her spay stitches. Wrong. By early Saturday morning, I knew my dog was worse than ever, and I took her to EC Emergency Clinic. It turns out that my dog has parvo (she must have gotten it a day or two before she was vaccinated by the rescue's vet). She's currently in her second day of treatment at the clinic, and is already doing significantly better. The vets understand that I have gone over my annual """"dog budget"""" in a week, but I am OK with that since she's receiving 24-hour veterinary care, unlike regular clinics where the vets go home in the evening and return in the morning. more

The first time I spoke with the vet, she listed 3 possible reasons for my cat's ailment, and listed the two she thought were most important to test right now. And, by the way, she did not recommend the most expensive test, unless the other two were inconclusive. She asked me if I was OK with the first two tests after I was able to look at the cost, and I agreed to have them done. This helped me get a feel (and a bit of a say) for how much I was going to have to pay for the intake, diagnosis, and preliminary treatment (hydration), which I appreciated. When I went in I wasn't sure whether I'd be paying $500 or $5,000, but now I could safely assume it would be in the $500 range. more

The receptionist/assistant was friendly and warm but mostly down to business, especially during intake; the doctor was not really one for small talk or warm fuzzies. This did not bother me and I didn't feel like I was rudely treated. I really don't care about my (or my pet's) doctor's work personality as long as s/he is intelligent, conscientious, and technically competent, and I don't understand why some of the reviewers are upset that the doctor didn't act like Oprah or their best friend. This is an emergency clinic, not a day spa... more

After my cat was diagnosed, and given a prescription for medication (thank god she didn't need surgery), the assistant showed me how to ""pill"" my cat and answered all of my (very tired three-in-the-morning) questions about how much bland diet to feed her, what times of day, etc. etc. etc. more

Dogs and cats are expensive, and when they get sick on the weekend, it's going to be even more costly. Pet owners who don't understand this are likely to be frustrated with E.C. Emergency Clinic. I adopted a dog from a legit rescue on Tuesday, and it was horribly sick by Thursday. When I took it into a """"regular"""" vet, they tentatively diagnosed her as having pain from her spay stitches. Wrong. By early Saturday morning, I knew my dog was worse than ever, and I took her to EC Emergency Clinic. The assistant was so thoughtful and caring. Yes, they took my dog to the back to be examined, but that's partially because they had to hook her up to an IV immediately. The vet (I forget her name) came out within a few minutes to tell me what tests they'd like to run, and all the possible outcomes. She was honest yet positive and supportive. It turns out that my dog has parvo (she must have gotten it a day or two before she was vaccinated by the rescue's vet). She's currently in her second day of treatment at the clinic, and is already doing significantly better. The vets understand that I have gone over my annual """"dog budget"""" in a week, but I am OK with that since she's receiving 24-hour veterinary care, unlike regular clinics where the vets go home in the evening and return in the morning. When I call for an update on the dog, they patiently and warmly give me answers. They call when any treatment plans change. They let me know what to expect in the next day or two. They helped me get an interest-free payment plan so I can afford to save and rehabilitate my pup. Most importantly, they genuinely care about both the dog and me, and it shows. During regular hours, go to another vet to save money. On a night or a weekend, however, don't hesitate to bring your pet to EC. more

I took my dog to other clinics trying to find out why in the world he was acting like he was 90. He wouldn't eat and was loosing weight fast. The other doctors said the end was near but Dr Corrigan figured out that he had Addisons disease. It is incurable but a cheap pill you can get anywhere solved the problem. Why didn't the others figure this out? If I had gone to Emerald City first, I would have saved my self a ton of money and allot of sleepless nights. My Boy and I were treated like we were important. I'd recommend these folks to anyone. more

When I call for an update on the dog, they patiently and warmly give me answers. They call when any treatment plans change. They let me know what to expect in the next day or two. They helped me get an interest-free payment plan so I can afford to save and rehabilitate my pup. Most importantly, they genuinely care about both the dog and me, and it shows. more