Our cat needed emergency treatment on a Sunday night and my vets answering service referred me. As is turned out, the office wasn't too far from my house. I was totally skeptical however, you just never know what you are getting. But I couldn't have been more pleased with the staff, the service and the cost, while more than "normal" hours vet care, wasn't outrageous. I feel good knowing that the Animal Emergency Center is not only closer to home, but a really good place. Our cat needed an emergency procedure that night and then on to our vet the normal for continued care. It was the best outcome from what could have been a very bad situation.