Round-the-clock care
On-site vets and nurses provide overnight emergency care for sick pets, including walk-ins in the early hours.
Umm Suqeim Veterinary Centre
Umm Suqeim
Umm Suqeim Veterinary Centre is a 24/7 veterinary hospital in Umm Suqeim, useful for urgent overnight care as well as complex surgery and rehabilitation. Reviews also mention physiotherapy, including hydrotherapy and tailored exercises that can help dogs regain strength and mobility.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
522 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Complex surgery
Reviews describe successful specialist procedures, including delicate spinal surgery using bespoke 3D-printed guides.
Clear updates
Hospitalised pets may receive regular updates, photos and videos, with follow-up support continuing after surgery.
Effective physio
Physiotherapy reviews describe improved balance, strength and muscle, with hydrotherapy and home exercises adapted to each dog.
Endoscopic option
One emergency case involving a swallowed needle was resolved endoscopically, avoiding an incision and surgery.
Grooming
The centre also provides grooming; one owner said their dog looked clean and was handled gently throughout.
Clean facility
A review describes the clinic as clean, well-equipped and organised, from reception through to veterinary care.
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm costs. Before tests or overseas lab work, ask what is being ordered, why it is needed and the total cost, then approve it in writing.
Use emergencies. For sudden problems, the centre has handled overnight cases; one cat was seen after developing symptoms around 1:30am.
Request updates. If your pet stays overnight, ask whether regular updates, photos or videos are available; several hospitalisation reviews mention them.
Ask about physio. For rehabilitation, ask whether the therapist can create simple home exercises or combine treatment in one space.
Allow extra time. Even with an appointment, consider allowing additional time, as one owner reported a 45-minute wait with a distressed dog.
Discuss prognosis. For serious diagnoses, ask directly about survival chances, likely costs and what happens if you choose referral or supportive care.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Villa 1138 - 1140 Al Wasl Rd
Umm Suqeim Second - Umm Suqeim 2, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
TPLO surgery
TPLO surgery is mentioned as a treatment for a torn cruciate ligament, with clear recovery guidance and follow-up.
laser therapy treatments
Laser therapy treatments are mentioned as regular support for a senior cat’s wellbeing.
Common Concerns
High costs
Some owners found treatment more expensive than other veterinary centres, particularly during emergency or specialist cases.
Cost clarity
Some reviews allege tests or referral work proceeded without clear approval or pricing, so costs can be a concern.
Long waits
One owner waited 45 minutes with a distressed senior dog despite having a scheduled appointment.
Emergency handling
A rescue case review describes unclear survival guidance, confrontational communication and charges before the cat could leave.
Rough treatment
One reviewer said a suffering stray cat was handled with unnecessary force and that the staff appeared impatient.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
451 AED
euthanasia (“deep sleep”)
“Instead, the vet suggested euthanasia (“deep sleep”) costing 451 AED, saying she was already waiving a 750 AED consultation fee as “charity”Google review · April 2026
650 AED
injections and a consultation fee
“When we decided to take the cat and try elsewhere, the vet refused to let us leave unless we paid for injections (250 AED) and a consultation fee (400 AED), totaling 650 AED—just to take the cat out”Google review · April 2026
250 AED
injections
“When we decided to take the cat and try elsewhere, the vet refused to let us leave unless we paid for injections (250 AED) and a consultation fee (400 AED), totaling 650 AED—just to take the cat out”Google review · April 2026
around 6000 AED
treatment
“Francisca) examined the cat briefly and told us she had a head injury, was in critical condition, and treatment would cost around 6000 AED”Google review · April 2026
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The Bottom Line
Umm Suqeim Veterinary Centre is a 24/7 hospital in Umm Suqeim, so it is built around access when a pet becomes unwell at an inconvenient hour. Reviews describe overnight emergency treatment, hospital stays and major operations, including TPLO surgery, spinal procedures and an endoscopic removal of a swallowed needle. That makes it more than a routine vaccination clinic.
Rehabilitation is another clear strength in the reviews. Dogs have used physiotherapy, hydrotherapy and laser therapy, with owners reporting better balance, muscle and strength. One Labrador owner also praised exercise plans that were easy to follow at home.
Grooming is available too. The experience is not uniformly smooth. Many owners praise patient explanations, regular updates, skilled nurses and careful follow-up, but others report long waits, insensitive communication and rough handling of stray animals.
Cost transparency is the biggest practical caution: reviews mention a 6,000 AED treatment estimate, a 1,800 AED bill for follow-up-related care, and tests allegedly ordered without approval. Before agreeing to diagnostics, overseas laboratory work or hospitalisation, ask for a written breakdown and clarify the prognosis and alternatives. For emergencies, confirm what immediate charges apply before treatment begins.