Ocean State Veterinary Specialists

Professional, competent care with great diagnostic equipment not found at most vet offices. Can save you a trip to several vets for services being able to get everything done here. They are somewhat expensive, but for 24/7 service not bad compared to others offering the same. The vet gave us a very comprehensive overview of possible diagnoses, and a complete breakdown of cost estimates before doing any work. The approach pet owners need to take is to do some research about the diagnoses and decide what you are willing to do/not to do and what is best for your pet. Then tell the office exactly what you want and are willing to pay for. As with human doctors, you are buying services from a professional and the services have to be right for you. Don't be afraid to speak up. Go in with this attitude and things will be OK. This vet office has much to offer and is there for you day and night. more

So I contacted OSVS at 3am back in October about my cat, who was displaying agonal breathing and obvious decrease in consciousness. The lady on the other end was ridiculously rude, telling me that I needed to come in right away, he might have cancer, I should be more responsible... right. I hung up with her and attempted to put my cat in his little carrier to take him, but right then and there, he passed away. Came to find out it was CHF, but of course I had a hard time believing my cat was dead, so I called OSVS asking for how do I know my cat is really dead, and luckily the second time around I got a nicer person, who was a bit more compassionate. However, I still was left with a bitter taste in my mouth from the first receptionist (aka Dr. wanna-be-vet). \r \r Fast forward, a little over a month, and my neighbor's cat's leg broke. They went in to see if they had a payment plan, and what was OSVS's response? "We don't have payment plans for fracture treatments, but we do for euthanasia more

Horrible horrible services. My vet sent us to Ocean State VS when our cat Clifford had broken his femur. One break. Being from CT, I asked if there were anyone closer and was told that OSVS was the only 24 hr emergency veterinary services available. How unfortunate for the people...for the animals in our area. After two surgeries and nearly $6000.00 later....the "specialists" at Ocean State had only done more damage to Clifford's bone than good. Using horrible judgement in the placement of pins, his bone was now in fragments. After the second surgery had only made matters worse...their recommendation was to simply amputate the leg. Of course that was another surgery...to be paid in full up front. Didn't matter if it was their incompetency that had brought us to this point. Being completely emotionally and financially exhausted..fearing the worse for Clifford...we opted to seek another veterinarian. We then came across Dr Cardosa at Big River Veterinary Services. A more

Very disappointing. They are the only 24-hr facility in RI (that I know of), and they are "a business first." Their fees are very high, and it has been my experience (over 5 years, many animals) that the practitioners immediately suggest the high-end aggressive treatment option. I work with a local no-kill shelter - they brought 2 failing kittens in and were told they had to pay $800 up front (no shelter discount - "this is a business, sir") before treatment would be rendered. I went there one day to buy a couple of cans of prescription cat food to get me thru the weekend (my vet had just closed) and was refused. Not a warm and fuzzy place. more

There are only a handful of 24-hr emergency vets open in RI, and this is one of them. Experiences here have been a mixed bag. Some staff members are extremely dedicated; others seem to be there just for the paycheck. Their fees and services tend to be a lot more expensive than your regular vet. Best bet is to call here in advance before you head over to let them know you're coming. more