VCA Jones Road Animal Hospital

Minh Chau Uong (Kathleen)

I am deeply disappointed with the care my dog received from Dr. Sara Yonkers.and Dr Taryn Williamson My dog was prescribed medication without a thorough evaluation of his overall health. Shortly after starting the medication, he developed serious symptoms, including coughing, fatigue, loss of appetite, and difficulty breathing. My daughter brought him back to the clinic to report these side effects, but her concerns were dismissed, and she was told she was overreacting. No additional examination or diagnostic testing was performed at that time. Over the following two weeks, my dog’s condition continued to worsen. He eventually became extremely weak and was later diagnosed with heart failure, high blood pressure, and fluid in the lungs, which ultimately led to his death. The role of the medications in this case Temaril-P • Contains prednisolone (a steroid) • It can: • Cause fluid retention • Increase blood pressure • Worsen underlying heart disease 👉 If a dog has heart disease and is not evaluated beforehand → the risk becomes significantly higher Fluconazole • Has less direct impact on the heart • However: • It can make the dog feel weak or lose appetite • It may put additional stress on the body 🧠 The most important points to note 👉 There are two major concerns in your situation: 1. Lack of thorough examination before prescribing medication • No proper heart evaluation (auscultation, X-ray, ultrasound, etc.) • Yet a steroid was prescribed for two weeks 👉 This is a point that could be professionally questionable 2. Ignoring warning signs You observed: • Difficulty breathing • Weakness 👉 But the veterinarian said you were “overreacting” I trusted this clinic to provide proper care and to take my concerns seriously. I believe that a more thorough evaluation and timely response to his symptoms could have made a difference. I hope the clinic takes situations like this more seriously in the future so that other pet owners do not have to go through the same experience.

Mar 29, 2026

Gemma Gallacher

Dr Yonkers has such a lovely bedside manner and is incredibly patient with our very nervous pup. She is always kind, compassionate and thorough, and takes the time to make him feel as comfortable as possible while also explaining everything clearly to us. It’s obvious how much she genuinely cares about the animals she treats. We’re so happy to have found such a wonderful, caring vet and would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for someone they can trust with their baby.

Aug 31, 2026

vina phan

I have such a great experience at this VCA location every visit! Jacob and Dr Fisher are amazing at what they do. They both took the time to listen to my concerns and made sure to give Tobi the best care possible. It’s always comforting to know my Tobi is in good hands, and I truly felt that here!

Aug 28, 2026

Alexandria Eisa

Consistently kind and efficient staff who go above and beyond. They were able to see me very quickly, and when I got stuck in traffic they were flexible and accommodating despite my late arrival. Even long after the appointment, they’ve been exceptionally helpful in getting his medication refilled. So glad I took my cat Calvin to see them!!

Feb 26, 2026

Lillian Orlando

Dr. Yonkers and her team are absolutely amazing. My kitten had to have intestinal surgery and they were able to take care of everything from surgery to at home care. They saved my kittens life and I couldn't thank them more for that ❤️ all the staff is very caring and attentive to your fur babies. Highly recommended!

Feb 9, 2026