WAG Animal ER

I wish I could give WAG Animal ER 10 stars. I absolutely dread having to go to a 24 hour Pet ER not just due to the pricing but how many animal ERs push hard a trying to sell whatever line of cat food they sell. I visited this 5 days after they opened. What a GREAT experience. My 15 year old cat Miracle was making some strange noises, doubling up and I wanted to get him in ASAP. I feared a stroke. WAG was superb from every standpoint. They immediately got him in, told me their recommended tests and I decided to do all of them. The discovered it was massive constipation. They kept him overnight to give him some enemas. What really makes this a place is that Dr. Alex Jurak and every single member of her wonderful staff were so nice, caring and effective. I felt like I was taking him to my regular vet which has the exact same atmosphere. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

posted: 01/19/2026

We were very lucky to find this ER. The quality of care, expertise, and fair cost was fantastic. As someone in the animal industry, we know when a vet stands above the rest, and this clinic is it. We were traveling in a strange city without our regular resources, and this clinic saved our dog's life! The first er in Poway area we visited gaslight us, saying our dog wasn't "bad enough" to be seen by the vet. We know the signs of early bloat and this clinic took us serious and had her x-rayed and diagnosed in minutes. The Vet, Alexa listened to our concerns with compassion. The care of the techs for her aftercare was exceptional. Don't hesitate to use this vet.

posted: 02/08/2026

I honestly cannot say enough good things about this clinic. The staff are so welcoming and friendly and you can tell they love animals and they are very passionate about what they do. I brought my cat Athena in because there was blood in her urine. They were able to take us in quickly, diagnose her, and they were very reasonably priced. Every single staff member I encountered was just phenomenal. I really wish they had primary care. I would be taking both of my cats to them in a heartbeat. The facility is beautiful, warm, and has a very calming vibe which I cannot say enough about, especially when you’re bringing your animal there for an emergency. I wish I could give them 10 stars. I know exactly where I will be taking my animals if I ever have another emergency. Best vet experience I’ve ever had.

posted: 01/07/2026

We brought our dog in for repeat X-rays on his previously broken toe. It didn’t seem to be healing as fast as we had hoped. I saw this new hospital was open and we wanted to have him seen before Christmas. We walked in and it was so welcoming. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. After doing X-rays , Dr. Jurak took time to explain why it wasn’t healing and came up with a great treatment plan going forward. We were pleasantly surprised with the very competitive pricing compared to other ER’s we’ve gone to in the past. So thankful they were open when we needed them and our dog Benny seemed to enjoy the experience as well. I would give more than five stars if I was able. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

posted: 12/24/2025

There are people who step into your life during the hardest moments and leave a lasting imprint simply through their compassion. Dr. Alexa Jurak and the team at WAG Animal ER were those people for our family. We brought our beloved cat Zoosk in on February 4, facing a situation no pet owner is ever prepared for. From the moment we walked through the doors, I was struck by how clean and thoughtfully cared for the hospital was. There was no harsh clinical feel and none of the typical animal odors — just a calm, organized space that immediately gave us a sense of reassurance. Dr. Jurak met us with both professionalism and genuine warmth. She took the time to thoroughly explain Zoosk’s condition and walked us through every option with honesty and sensitivity, always keeping Zoosk’s quality of life at the center of the conversation. Even in our shock and heartbreak, we never felt rushed or pressured — only supported. When we reached the painful decision to let Zoosk go, Dr. Jurak showed a level of compassion that I will never forget. She hugged me as I cried, sat with our family, and allowed us all the time we needed to say goodbye to a deeply loved member of our family. She helped transform what could have been a sterile, clinical experience into something peaceful and deeply respectful. The memorial necklace Zoosk wore as she was put to sleep is something we will treasure forever, and Dr. Jurak also guided us through the cremation process with care so we didn’t have to carry those logistics in our grief. In one of the most devastating moments of our lives, Zoosk was treated with dignity, tenderness, and love. That is a gift I will always be grateful for. If you ever find yourself needing emergency veterinary care, I cannot recommend WAG Animal ER highly enough. Your pet will be cared for with skill, but just as importantly, with humanity. Thank you, Dr. Jurak, for giving our beloved Zoosk a peaceful and gentle goodbye, and for holding space for our family when we needed it most.Your kindness, compassion and exceptional care will never be forgotten. With my Deepest Gratitude, Abigail Houston

posted: 02/09/2026