Fresno Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One night, a delivery driver pulled up outside the Fresno Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center. He looked around suspiciously: ‘I thought vets only treat animals here?’ Suddenly, a voice boomed from inside: ‘Hey, you! Delivery guy! We’re closed!’ The driver sheepishly replied, ‘But I’ve got a package for Dr. Smith.’ A sleepy-looking vet appeared in the doorway and asked, ‘Is it a new pet bed or something?’ The driver laughed nervously, ‘No, actually… it’s a package of dog treats.’ The vet smiled and said, ‘Well, that’s our specialty too—happy accidents happen here!’

2. One evening, a little boy named Max was visiting his dog at the emergency center when he noticed something peculiar. As he walked through the hallway, he heard an unusual sound coming from one of the exam rooms—what sounded like someone playing a ukulele. Curious, Max peered inside and saw only a vet tech dozing off while holding a tiny ukulele. Turns out, she had been practicing for her friend’s birthday party later that night. Max laughed quietly, thinking it might be fun to surprise everyone with some live music next time they visited the clinic.

3. Early one foggy morning, a neighbor's cat decided it had had enough of hiding in bushes. Spotting an open door, it boldly walked into the Fresno Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center, causing quite a stir among staff. A sleepy delivery driver arrived later that morning, complaining he’d been honked at by a mysterious cat all the way from his truck. The vet shook their head with a smile, remarking that sometimes our furry friends know exactly where they’re needed most.

4. At dawn, when most animals were still dreaming, an unusual visitor arrived at the Fresno Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center. A squirrel, carrying what looked like a tiny bouquet of leaves, scurried into the waiting room. The vet on duty raised an eyebrow but took the little bundle. After a moment’s pause, she whispered, ‘Well, I’ve seen it all here.’ The squirrel chattered happily and ran off, leaving behind a note that read: “Thanks for saving my friend—next time, please wake up earlier!”