VCA Care Animal Hospital
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How to Save on Veterinary Costs at VCA Care Animal Hospital
Preventive care
Routine wellness exams can help identify health issues early, often before they become more serious or expensive to treat. Regular checkups are one of the most effective ways to manage long term veterinary costs.
Compare prescription pricing
Some pet medications prescribed at veterinary clinics may also be available through local or online pharmacies. It can be helpful to compare pricing when appropriate to reduce ongoing medication costs.
Consider pet insurance
Pet insurance may help cover a portion of eligible veterinary expenses depending on the plan, including accidents, illnesses, and in some cases preventive care. Coverage details, reimbursement levels, and deductibles vary by provider.
Why Pet Insurance Information Appears on This Page
Looking for information about VCA Care Animal Hospital? This page also includes pet insurance resources to help pet parents understand how to prepare for unexpected veterinary expenses.
Veterinary care costs can vary widely depending on the type of visit, treatment, or emergency. Many pet parents explore pet insurance before they need it so they are better prepared when unexpected situations arise.
How to Choose a Pet Insurance Provider
Pet Insurance Review helps pet parents compare insurance providers using verified customer reviews and real-world experiences. Our tools make it easier to evaluate providers based on claims experience, service quality, and overall satisfaction.
We have collected more than 220,000 reviews from pet parents, creating one of the largest independent databases of pet insurance feedback available.
How rankings are determined
Unexpected veterinary expenses can happen at any clinic. The providers below are ranked using verified reviews submitted by real pet parents through Pet Insurance Review. Results reflect overall satisfaction, claims experience, and value based on real world feedback. Rankings are updated regularly as new reviews are submitted.
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | Adoro | 19 |
| 4.5 | AKC | 1,801 |
| 4.4 | ASPCA | 12,221 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,969 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,895 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,868 |
| 4.4 | Hartville | 183 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,362 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 833 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,416 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 11,182 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 25,675 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 15,323 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,859 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 3,525 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 11,551 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 55,033 |
Compare Pet Insurance Plans
You can compare coverage options from multiple providers to find a plan that fits your budget and your pet’s healthcare needs.
Getting to Know Your Veterinarian
Choosing a veterinarian is an important decision for pet parents. A strong vet relationship is built on trust, communication, and understanding your pet’s individual needs.
Experience
Ask whether the clinic has experience treating your specific type of pet, since care can vary between dogs, cats, and pocket pets.
Emergency Care Procedures
It’s helpful to understand how the clinic handles after-hours emergencies, including whether they provide emergency services or refer to nearby emergency hospitals.
Communication Preferences
Ask how the clinic communicates with pet parents, including updates, test results, and follow up questions.
Breed Specific Health Considerations
Some breeds may be more prone to certain health conditions. Early awareness can help with prevention and early treatment.
Facility Tour
If available, touring the clinic can help you and your pet feel more comfortable before the first visit.
Final Note
Pet care decisions often involve both medical and financial considerations. Having access to trusted veterinary information alongside pet insurance comparisons can help pet parents feel more confident when planning for their pet’s health and wellbeing.
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Reviews from Google
365 reviews
Absolutely love this place. Everyone was super friendly. The vet techs and vet were so accommodating and met my dog on his level, literally sitting on the ground with him for his exam. They were very patient as my 62lb dog decided to melt onto the floor instead of cooperate with the exam. They were extremely thorough and flexible with treatment options. It was our first time there and we got a little welcome package for our dog which was super cute. It had a baggie holder with bags, education pamphlets, and a sample of a new flea and tick medication. We look forward to coming here with both of our dogs.
Nov 27, 2022
I would NOT recommend this place if you own a large dog. We have used this place in the past and had no complaints. However, now we are Cane Corso owners and breed discrimination is real. We attempted to board an 11 month old Corso puppy who is a goofball. He has NEVER been aggressive. Never bitten anyone. Incredible with kids and other animals. We boarded our sweet boy on Monday for a trip out of state. We get a call Thursday 2 hrs before they close telling us we need to come pick him up asap. Their story is that he wasn't eating and had become aggressive. They said he lunged "unprovoked" at a staff member. He has been boarded at another location with ZERO issues. The reduced appetite is completely understandable as he's away from home and out of his usual routine. I don't believe for a second that after 11 months he suddenly became aggressive and started lunging at people. The truth is that he is a PUPPY that LOOKS intimidating and weighs 100lbs. People take one look at him and assume the worst. And once they have that mindset, it's a wrap. I can't express my disappointment, shock, and frustration at the unprofessional, incompetent handling of our boy. This is supposed to be a veterinarian that is proficient at dealing with dogs. I can only assume that "if" these behaviors had taken place with a smaller breed, we would not have received the same call. As Corso owners we have experienced this with random people we come across but did not expect this - especially from a place that should know better. Perhaps the staff are new or untrained or simply ignorant. Our pup has been in obience training since 4 months and has been heavily socialized so this is not a matter of him being the problem. I regret trusting them with our boy! Luckily we have a friend who was able to pick him up and he witnessed first hand how they acted afraid of our pup. They wouldn't even approach or unlock his supposedly "luxury" kennel. Seriously?!? For a puppy? I'm thankful that we got him out of there and will never utilize their services again. ** UPDATE: I am not surprised that not accountability was taken by this vet. Much better to create a laughable narrative to avoid acknowledging poor service and performance. Super interesting that our pup was never labeled aggressive during the months that he was seen there. Yes, please point out the career of the friend that went to pick our sweet boy up. Shout out to Don Armstrong, hands down best dog trainer ever. A true professional who knows our pup and can confirm that he is not aggressive at all. You all failed and would rather attempt to turn the tables. No wonder you have sucj high turnover and cant retain quality employees (besides Jamie, who is incredible) Better train your staff and stop being ignorant and ridiculous. This was a a complete rip off and indicative of the poor, lackluster service. Hope you do better in the future!
Feb 12, 2023
I have a 19 year old cat named Simon and took him in to get a tumor growing on his lip looked at. The staff lied and completely misinformed me about the procedure and made me pay $700 for simple bloodwork… and didn’t even take a sample of the tumor!! The whole purpose of the visit! Oh- and they never even called with the results for over 2 weeks. Extremely disappointed and would not recommend this place.
Apr 27, 2023
I would recommend VCA Care Animal Hospital. Their kindness and compassion for my cat will never be forgotten by me. Thank You, VCA all staff who were so kind compassionate to my boy True❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Thank You for the card you guys remembered the stories told to you about him!! That meant so much to me !!
Jun 11, 2023
If I could I would give ZERO stars! I know my last review was a good one but now my pup passed away DUE TO THE MALPRACTICE of the vet! Never ever again will I ever go to another VCA again!
May 25, 2023
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