About South Asheville Veterinary Emergency & Specialty
South Asheville Veterinary Emergency & Specialty (SAVES), previously known as Upstate Vet, Asheville, is a modern veterinary medical facility offering emergency and specialty services. The hospital is proud to be an accredited referral center by the American Animal Hospital Association, with board-certified specialists in various fields, including anesthesiology, pain management, critical care, internal medicine, neurology, oncology, ophthalmology, and surgery. The staff at SAVES are described as extremely kind, thoughtful, and helpful, with one reviewer highlighting the exceptional care and compassion provided by Brook. The facility looks brand new and well-designed. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable, demonstrating professionalism and kindness consistently. While the hospital can be busy, they strive to make pets' stays comfortable, even for those not receiving surgery there. Pets receive thorough and attentive care, especially in critical situations like seizures or cancer diagnoses. Overall, SAVES is highly recommended for its skilled veterinarians, comprehensive services, and caring team.
I’m incredibly grateful for the care my cat received at SAVES.
I brought my cat from another emergency practice in Tennessee that was closing overnight, as I felt he needed monitoring at a 24-hour hospital due to a urinary obstruction. I called ahead, confirmed that his records had been sent, and when I arrived, they were already expecting us.
I spoke with the doctor right away (Dr. Wedig), who clearly explained the treatment options and the need for hospitalization and extended catheter placement. I was extremely distraught at the time, and the entire team met that energy with compassion and calm reassurance. I also shared my concern about avoiding opioid...read full review
It was overall a great experience. I waited a very short time in the waiting room before being called back, and had a very short wait in the exam room before seeing the vet. He was personable, knowledgable and patient in explaining all the issues we were facing. The only downside was seeing the ~$5500 estimate for all the tests and such. It was so far beyond what I ever imagined. Lucky for me, I got out of there that day for only $1500, which was still the top end of what I was expecting. I'm hoping there won't be much more testing required. What's the solution? Perhaps more awareness of and compassion for the impact of the expense and offering some counseling on how...read full review
Taking your fur baby to the vet is never an easy thing. I have terrible anxiety when it comes to my dogs and Dr. Emma King + staff were amazing when handling my puppy and I during an emergency visit. Not that one plans to go to the emergency vet often but I will definitely be coming back here if needed and I recommend them to anyone.