VCA Shaker Road Animal Hospital
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Preventive care
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| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | Adoro | 11 |
| 4.5 | AKC | 1,798 |
| 4.4 | ASPCA | 12,182 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,907 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,691 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,852 |
| 4.4 | Hartville | 182 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,260 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 831 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,414 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 10,344 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 25,431 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 15,132 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,811 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 3,393 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 11,341 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 55,033 |
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Getting to Know Your Veterinarian
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Experience
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Emergency Care Procedures
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Communication Preferences
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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
118 reviews
Dr. Kathy and team are excellent in caring for our two pups. They always try their best to get us in during emergencies. The team is incredibly knowledgeable and always so helpful.
Dec 27, 2023
Our cat was a patient of Dr Kathy’s for 15 years. This past weekend we could tell the end was near. We called to see if we could get in to be seen, not only was our phone call returned with a text but we were not able to be seen and was told the next available appointment was the following day at 11:30. I advised I didn’t think the cat would be alive by 11:30 the following morning. I wasn’t thrilled that we couldn’t get in given the circumstances and how long we had been going there but gave the benefit of the doubt that schedules get full. We took our cat to the new Animal ER in West Springfield who was fantastic! Highly recommend them. After being evaluated we decided it was time to put her down. The following morning I sent a text to VCA to let them know we had gone to West Springfield and what the outcome was. I NEVER received a text back or how about a phone call with condolences that our cat was gone!!!! My opinion they should have called me as soon as they opened to see how she did during the night. They had no issue taking my credit card for 15 years. They showed zero compassion. Will NEVER go there again.
Oct 26, 2023
Dr. Kathy and the Vet Tech were excellent today. Poor Bo got poked and prodded but they handled him gently and he handled it like the good boy he is. Some vaccines and some quick checks of ears and claws and we were on our way. Good job VCA Shaker Road!
Dec 16, 2023
Dr Kathy is great. Staff is friendly and helpful. I didn't feel rushed at my cat's appointment.
Dec 26, 2023
First time there and I absolutely loved it I would definitely recommend this vet
Apr 3, 2024
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