VCA Central Park Animal Hospital

4.4 (201 reviews)
10131 Cleary Blvd, Plantation, FL 33324, USA

Hours

Monday 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM Tuesday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM Wednesday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM Thursday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM Friday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Saturday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday Closed

How to Save on Veterinary Costs at VCA Central Park 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.

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Looking for information about VCA Central Park 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.

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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

4.4

201 reviews

I have been taking my pets here for over 10 years. Nala (RIP) Gizmo, Winnie and Georgie all love the techs and the doctors. We love Dr. Buela, she has been our preferred doctor for each pet and every visit for years. The staff went through some growing pains after COVID but they are back to operating as before. About 5 years ago my 6 year old pug was showing very weird signs that got brushed off at her first visit by a different doctor. We called again and asked for Dr. Buela, as soon as she saw our pug she knew that something was very wrong with her, after a few test she determined that our girl had a pinched nerve or even a spine injury. She referred us to a neurologist that specializes in canines in Miami, we fled to Miami and were able to admit her where they determined she indeed had a spinal injury and would need immediate surgery if we wanted her to not lose any mobility. Long story short, Dr. Buela saved our girl time and time again and without her we don’t know what would have happened. Dr. Buela is sweet, professional and very attentive answering any questions. She is great with our dogs, they love her. Thanks VCA for always helping our babies!

Oct 12, 2023

J C

J C

Spoke with a manager today the day after bad service. It seems they may make it right in a few days when they do I will give a new review. Update review: Everyone makes mistakes, and they tried to make it right, I can't ask for more than that. So, I changed rating to 3 instead of 1. I do not think this place would harm a dog and that it's perfectly fine to bring a dog here.

Aug 14, 2023

WOW! Amazing staff at this location. They actually care about your pet , which for some reason is so hard to find at a vets office these days . The tech was so considerate of my dogs anxiety instead of dragging her to the back she actually sent the vet in the room to look at my dog . I can't even tell you the last time I physically got to see a vet do his job . What an amazing experience . Also took me in with no appointment even though they were booked . I will be coming here everytime .

Apr 2, 2022

ABSOLUTELY HORRIFIC EXPERIENCE! LAB ERROR COSTS US SEVERAL THOUSAND DOLLARS - TERRIBLE COMMUNICATION BY MANAGER NAMED ALLISON! Must read before going here: My wife and I brought our 3 year old cat in to see Dr. Buela because he had been a little lethargic for a couple of days. This was his only symptom. We were never super worried that something could be seriously wrong. After doing a physical exam, Dr. Buela found nothing wrong with him. The following day Dr.Buela called us and informed us that our three year old cat was now in KIDNEY FAILURE! We rushed him to the animal hospital they told us to go to and we were absolutely distraught thinking our young cat was dying. After several hours at the animal hospital the doctor there called us and informed us that there was nothing wrong with our cats kidneys AT ALL. The doctor told us there is no way that this was not a LAB ERROR. A cat can not be in kidney failure one day and then totally fine the next. Dr. Buela also admitted it was a lab error. This mistake by VCA Central Park cost my wife and I THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS. The manager told us she’d call us back two Fridays ago and never did. If you bring your animal here it could cost you a month of your salary and when you question them about it they will ignore you. BE WARNED!

Sep 4, 2023

I did not have a very pleasant experience with Dr.McDonald from the beginning of the transaction. She was very condescending, spoke way to quickly and showed not one ounce of empathy when it came to discussing my pet our any of my concerns. She disregarded majority of my questions even saying you can look it up online when you get a chance I informed her I was driving so I couldn’t research the info at hand and still gave a very generic description of the issue. Thank God with no help to her my baby is just fine God is good all the time. BLACK LIVES MATTER!!!!!!

May 30, 2023