Animal Emergency & Specialty

4 (121 reviews)
12305 120th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98034, USA

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours Tuesday Open 24 hours Wednesday Open 24 hours Thursday Open 24 hours Friday Open 24 hours Saturday Open 24 hours Sunday Open 24 hours

How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Animal Emergency & Specialty

Preventive care

Routine wellness exams can help identify health issues early, often before they become more serious or expensive to treat. Regular checkups are one of the most effective ways to manage long term veterinary costs.

Compare prescription pricing

Some pet medications prescribed at veterinary clinics may also be available through local or online pharmacies. It can be helpful to compare pricing when appropriate to reduce ongoing medication costs.

Consider pet insurance

Pet insurance may help cover a portion of eligible veterinary expenses depending on the plan, including accidents, illnesses, and in some cases preventive care. Coverage details, reimbursement levels, and deductibles vary by provider.

Why Pet Insurance Information Appears on This Page

Looking for information about Animal Emergency & Specialty? This page also includes pet insurance resources to help pet parents understand how to prepare for unexpected veterinary expenses.

Veterinary care costs can vary widely depending on the type of visit, treatment, or emergency. Many pet parents explore pet insurance before they need it so they are better prepared when unexpected situations arise.

How to Choose a Pet Insurance Provider

Pet Insurance Review helps pet parents compare insurance providers using verified customer reviews and real-world experiences. Our tools make it easier to evaluate providers based on claims experience, service quality, and overall satisfaction.

We have collected more than 220,000 reviews from pet parents, creating one of the largest independent databases of pet insurance feedback available.

How rankings are determined

Unexpected veterinary expenses can happen at any clinic. The providers below are ranked using verified reviews submitted by real pet parents through Pet Insurance Review. Results reflect overall satisfaction, claims experience, and value based on real world feedback. Rankings are updated regularly as new reviews are submitted.

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4.4 Hartville 183
4.9 Healthy Paws 11,393
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3.9 Pet Assure 15
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4.9 Pets Best 15,384
4.8 Prudent Pet 2,878
4.7 Pumpkin 3,592
4.6 Spot 11,639
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Compare Pet Insurance Plans

You can compare coverage options from multiple providers to find a plan that fits your budget and your pet’s healthcare needs.


Getting to Know Your Veterinarian

Choosing a veterinarian is an important decision for pet parents. A strong vet relationship is built on trust, communication, and understanding your pet’s individual needs.

Experience

Ask whether the clinic has experience treating your specific type of pet, since care can vary between dogs, cats, and pocket pets.

Emergency Care Procedures

It’s helpful to understand how the clinic handles after-hours emergencies, including whether they provide emergency services or refer to nearby emergency hospitals.

Communication Preferences

Ask how the clinic communicates with pet parents, including updates, test results, and follow up questions.

Breed Specific Health Considerations

Some breeds may be more prone to certain health conditions. Early awareness can help with prevention and early treatment.

Facility Tour

If available, touring the clinic can help you and your pet feel more comfortable before the first visit.


Final Note

Pet care decisions often involve both medical and financial considerations. Having access to trusted veterinary information alongside pet insurance comparisons can help pet parents feel more confident when planning for their pet’s health and wellbeing.

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Reviews from Google

4

121 reviews

Took my dog in on Tuesday and got the help we needed. It was mostly diagnostics and medicine that ended up paying $1,500. That would be fine but today my dog took a turn for the worse and when my family member called while I was at work, they were told there was no emergency vets in and if we needed help our dog would have to go somewhere else. How can there be no vets?! And how could they not care enoufy to not follow up or call later at least? Luckily my dog is okay now that we found somewhere else but we know not to call here again.

Aug 4, 2023

The best ER Vet I have encountered. Twice they have helped & treated my pups. They have proven they are honest, trustworthy, genuine, communicative give damn about you and your furbaby(ies). I hope no one has to reach out. If you do, go no where else! I only wish they were regular vet providers. My gratitude and appreciation goes to the all the staff and their top notch service. You have my loyalty and business!!!

Oct 26, 2022

the bad treatment we receive in this place where it is supposed to be an emergency hospital for pets, which I never imagined that they would treat us as badly as a lady name cat did So rude unacceptable 😡 The employee name cat was very arrogant and rude when she was talking to us she started walking backwards as if she got disgusted with us, as she was doing that she told me that they would not treat my puppy because she did not believe that he needed emergency attention and that if he did They wouldn’t take him in I less I’ll covered his face cause she was scare to get bitten I’m like what??? He is not going to bite you what are you talking about Than as she was leaving us standing there she said very sarcastically. Well sorry take him somewhere else !!! someone tell me why were were treated different I don’t understand there is blood 🩸 still coming out of his neck I don’t really know where to take him

Jun 22, 2023

AES is truly a special place. No one wants to have to take their pets into the hospital, but when I had a frightening situation with my kitten Sonny, we went to AES and received the best care. Dr. O'Hanlon is the best doctor I could have asked for in an emergency situation. He sprung into action to help treat my kitten and even after he had to be transferred to a 24-hour hospital, Dr. O'Hanlon still kept in touch via phone and email to make sure everything was ok. The staff along with Dr. O'Hanlon are always so kind and helpful when it came to my kitten. Really happy I found AES and highly recommend them to anyone else that finds themselves to be in a difficult situation.

Jun 25, 2023

I don't wish any pet owner to take their beloved fur-baby to an animal hospital but if you do, take them to AES in Kirkland. My cat, Baloo, was in discomfort Monday night and started urinating lots of blood. I called AES, and they were able to get me in right away. (Due to COVID, it has been incredibly difficult to see a vet, and even AES is operating on reduced hours). It was past midnight, and they took my cat in right away. He ended up needing surgery and had to stay at AES for 2.5 days. Throughout his hospital stay, the staff kept checking in with me - especially Dr. Tungseth was exceptionally kind and compassionate. Also, big shout out to Dr. Minamoto, Kelci, Paige, Laura (and all the other phenomenal people whose names I can't remember) who took their time to make Baloo feel comfortable. I could not be more grateful!!!

Oct 7, 2021