Veterinary Specialty Services

Category: Emergency veterinarian service

Address: 1021 Howard George Dr, Manchester, MO 63021, USA

Phone: +16362279400

Opening hours

Sunday: Open 24 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

Reviews

Tom Vincent

Oct 8, 2022

VERY slow six hours here and still waiting can't even give 1 star my dog could not stand on his hind legs and tried to make him walk to exray had to give one star or they wont let you post without it going on seven hours very considerate of customers time glad this isn't a people hospitali would have died by know

Haley Strohschein

Oct 7, 2022

if i could write a review and forego giving a star rating, i would, as i do not think what transpired last night was necessarily the fault of any one staff, nor can i speak to the quality of care, as i never actually saw the doctor. however i think it is worth relaying my experience. i brought my ~18 year old cat in for the ruptured tumor on the side of his face. overnight it went from fine (the swelling had gone down over the past week) to looking like an open wound. i arrived around midnight and proceeded to call their desk from my car, per the instructions in the parking lot. about 20 minutes later they called back and took my info, and said to go to the front door. i then waited another 10 minutes at the door as staff made eye contact with me and yet did not come to let me in, even when i rang the doorbell. finally a staff member brought me in, and then claimed she had forgotten she had called to get me checked in. at about 1:30AM a tech came to finally take his vitals. she said the doctor would be in "soon." at 2:30AM i went back out to the desk to ask for an estimate on the wait time. the staff member at the desk told me my cat was next and the doctor would be there "soon." by 3:15AM i was so mentally, physically, and emotionally exhausted i decided to leave. patients were still filtering in at the front. the staff member at the front desk had the audacity to tell me something to the effect of "if you decide to come back we'll be here for you." i understand they operate like an ER and are triaging patients, that they are likely short-staffed, etc, but a little more transparency on wait time and a little less apathy from their staff would go a long way in not making it the most stressful, unpleasant, and emotionally draining vet experiencing i have ever had. i am only thankful for the fact that my cat's final moments won't be spent waiting in their exam room for hours.

Kevin Alfultis

Oct 6, 2022

I thought these people cared about animals. My dog has Cluster Seizures. I have brought him there twice over the last several months after he had 8 seizures in a 2 hour window. About a month ago they gave him a new medication to be given to him when his 1st seizure happens. This has to be given to him for 3 days in a row. I asked them to correct their mistake because the bottle didn't have enough for 3 days. They refused to correct their mistake unless I brought him back in to the emergency room so they could see him again and charge me $750+. They did this knowing my dog will run out of medication tonight due to their mistake. I will never return.

Christin Beavers

Oct 3, 2022

We drove 25 minutes to get here and waited another 20 before they reached out to see why we needed care. The dog we are fostering from Stray Rescue ingested a substantial of chocolate and we are EXTREMELY worried about her well being. They told us they will not treat Stray Rescue fosters and that we needed to drive another 30 minutes to have her looked at in Ofallon.

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Questions & Answers

How much does an MRI cost?

Matt Rodden | Oct 17, 2017
Ryan Chase | Oct 16, 2021

Without specifics, we got a quote for $2200-$3000 for MRI. You'd have to visit for details.

My dog has a torn acl and is needing surgery. Has anyone gone for this for their pet and is it costly? If so can anyone give me a price?

Kendra Mueller | Oct 17, 2018
sprudo | Oct 17, 2018

Our pooch had ACL & Meniscus surgery. It was about $2700 for the TPLA procedure. Shes still doing proscribed physical therapy (walks, no running). Her surgery was early this summer she's doing great! I can't say enough good things about VSS.

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My westie is sick throwing up..has not eaten for 2 days,I can not get my vet at ellisville clinic..what should i do

Loui Mixson | Apr 19, 2022
debra belton | Apr 19, 2022

I am very pleased with their services. I've used them for all three of my dogs.

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What is the cost of a typical office visit

Terri Ray | Oct 17, 2018
Peggy Hahn | Oct 17, 2018

It depends on what needs to be done and which specialist is doing it. I would definitely call VSS they would be able to help you.

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Do they accept CareCredit?

Karen Drozkowski | Sep 16, 2022
Veterinary Specialty Services | Sep 16, 2022

Yes. VSS accepts cash, checks, major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express) as well as Care Credit.

Where in St. Louis can I take my dog for radiation treatments

Charlotte Hoover | Apr 19, 2022
Michelle Dovin | Apr 19, 2022

Veterinary Specialty Services

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Help for collapsing trachea?

Diane Cannon | Nov 20, 2021
Natalie Dailey | Nov 20, 2021

Most likely. It's an emergency animal hospital open 23 hrs per day.

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I live close to St. Louis Missouri does anyone know the closest place to have surgery done for my dog with IVDD ?

Danika Hilkey | Oct 16, 2021
Niall Tarvin | Oct 16, 2021

Veterinary Service's is your best bet

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What are considered business hours for calling purposes? I called the phone number and it says “for all other inquiries, please call during business hours” but it says it is 24 hours.

madisynSTL | Oct 16, 2021
Veterinary Specialty Services | Oct 16, 2021

For appointments and anything regarding our Specialty Departments, our Main line (636-227-9400) is open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. For emergency and urgent care needs, our Emergency line (636-227-6100) is open 24 hours.

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Can anyone tell me what the average cost of stenotic nares surgery would be on my pug? He’s only 6 months old and he isn’t having any problems but my vet says he needs the surgery.

Patricia Bradford | Oct 16, 2021
Alex Werner | Oct 16, 2021

Not sure the exact price but, when our kitten needed some extensive care for a heart defect (no surgical procedures), the staff were able to give us a quote that was very close to actual cost. I'd recommend calling them and asking about the procedure your pug may need. They may say the vet would need to evaluate your pug but there's a chance they could give you a close estimate. I'd also add, while they could be more expensive than other hospitals/clinics, having one of their specialty physicians conduct the procedure would be worth it in my opinion. They were very good with our kitten and I'd trust them with most everything. Hope this is somewhat helpful; sorry I did not have an estimate for you.

How much is it for pyrometra surgery?

Jessica Nicole Jelinek | Oct 16, 2021
Felix Mau | Nov 20, 2021

Idk who said 400...but 12 yrs ago when my mums cat had Pyometra it was over around 1,000.. lol at 400. That's BS.

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How much is a pelvic bone sergery?

Sarah Loyd | Oct 16, 2021
Kaitlin Johnston | Oct 16, 2021

I would probably just give the place a call and ask, as I'm sure it depends on the animal.

What is the cost of a CT scan?

Paige Ashmore | Oct 16, 2020
Darlene Bunevac | Oct 16, 2020

Each type of scan will have a different price depending on the body part, reason for scan etc. My dog just had one for elbow dysplasia and the scanned both front legs. The cost was about $650. Call them for information about what is needed for your pet and the price. They are wonderful people and happy to help.

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Since my dog was diagnosed with aspiration pneumonia is it worth putting her on another round of antibotics?

Rebecca Murphy | Oct 16, 2020
Dale Cochran | Oct 16, 2020

Yes.give the dog a chance

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How much for a visit and an xray .My dog got out of the yard last night and i think she may have hurt her leg

Jessica Carter | Oct 16, 2020
Cathy Buerk | Oct 16, 2020

All these processes seem about right.

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How much does it cost to have a feeding tube put on my cat

JoAnn Bodine | Oct 17, 2019
K P (wstd_metal) | Oct 17, 2019

Ditto, sorry but this is a question you will have to discuss with them. The great news is they are great to deal with.

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When should I give up on my Vet and have something else done for my dog whose had diarrhea for 3 months? We can’t find anything wrong with her she’d 16 months old.

Trudy Holsen | Oct 17, 2019
Lisa Gregg | Oct 17, 2019

I would go now. I lost a dog that was 6 years old like that. It could get expensive so just be aware. If u have had any tests done get those from ur vet so u dont have to have them repeated.

Does VSS even do MRIs? I was just reading something that said someone had to take their pet elsewhere for an MRI. If VSS does them, why would this client need to leave?

JULIE B | Oct 17, 2019
Donna Klocke | Oct 16, 2020

They did one in 2012 prior to my dogs cervical disc surgery

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How much it cost to have a bump removed from my dog back

Harvey Griffin jr | Oct 17, 2019
Tracy Jarman | Oct 17, 2019

Call the experts they have all the right answers

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Cost to euthanize an old, sick and dying cat? We don’t wish to see her suffer anymore.

Jah Sparrow | Oct 17, 2019
paula cotton | Oct 17, 2019

You will have to call & speak with the staff

How much a surgery cost?

Camelia Petrescu | Oct 17, 2018
Just Trying | Oct 17, 2019

JULIE B...........your responses to more than one of these questions are just RUDE. If you think their question is ridiculous simply move past it and save your nastiness for someone who isn't suffering from lack of knowledge of the care their pet needs. Maybe these people are stressed and worried sick about their pet and that may make them sound a bit awkward. You are definitely NOT helping anyone.

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Dose this place help exotic animals like hegehogs?

Sabi Holstine | Oct 17, 2018
Brendan | Oct 17, 2018

Is it an emergency? I would definitely call them to find out! It's better than not doing anything... They have a really great staff that cares about animals. And it may not be one of their specialties but they might be able to help in some way.

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S.o.s. 2 of my kittens mysteriously died n out if the four she has had one is perfect the other one isn't looking so good. Like having hard time breathing

Nathan Dowell | Oct 17, 2018
Peggy Hahn | Oct 17, 2018

Have they had any shots yet? It could be many things but even the healthy one can become sick too. I would rush them vss as soon as you can

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Who is the vet at VSS that specializes in DM

dana dulle | Oct 17, 2018
Andrea Winn | Oct 17, 2018

I think any of them would know about DM. You can always call, too, or look up their website.

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We have a male 6yr old Dane with localized cancer on lower left leg who has otherwise been healthy. Would a responsible Dane owner consider amputation? He is sleek which would be a plus.

PRWieser | Oct 17, 2018
11 :11 | Oct 17, 2018

I was told same thing about my cat. As a second opinion I took her to the VSS and turns out didn't need amputation. I would suggest to get second opinion!

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Do you treat dog with glocoma

Sherry Lehmann | Oct 17, 2017
Gus Beier | Oct 17, 2017

They may, but getting some one off their ass before your pet dies of old age is the real trick

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