Veterinary Oncology Center

They saved our young cat from a rare form of cancer. He was given weeks to live two years ago, now he just turned four! The staff and Dr. Sarbu are truly angels! They show so much compassion for all their patients and their families. Lots of love and kisses from Bowie!

posted: 03/30/2023

Dr. Sarbu leads with her expertise and heart with a team who also who cares deeply for pets with cancer. Their support during this difficult time is immeasurable and much appreciated. I'm so grateful for them!

posted: 12/04/2022

Dr. Sarbu and her staff were amazing in dealing with my pet. Dr Sarbu was thorough and took the time to explain everything to me and take my many questions, where I feel I'm rushed into leaving with so many other practices. Also, Seeing how I was over 3 hours away, Dr. Sarbu and her staff were very helpful as my symptoms changed and progressed and getting me the medications needed. . . Thanks again to this place for everything they did. I'd highly recommend if your pet gets diagnosed.

posted: 05/25/2023

Dr Sarbu is very clinical and knowledgeable. She is good if you are looking for someone to give you data and treatement. She is a good doctor, but her people skills could use improvement. Each visit Dr Sarbu ran over the clinical analysis, but after the initial visit, never in private, for follow-up treatments, I was at the reception in front of everyone as she went over my dog’s medical data. And as soon as I looked down at my pet, she turned around and left, not even a goodbye. So yes, people skills... She said her job as a doctor is to give data; I respectfully disagree, a good doctor listens, is empathetic, and factors in age, and many other details in your treatment plan. With Dr Sarbu, you have to know when to say no when treating your furry friend who is elderly. Unfortunately, Dr Sarbu does not give a human angle to situations (she makes it clear that is not her job), she will give you all the information regardless of the age of the dog or your circumstances. I decided to turn down radiation for many reasons, I made it clear in email and conversation with her that I understood my choices. But every time we had an appointment, she mentioned, “Since we are not doing radiation, the tumor is growing.” Her reminder of treatment options and outcomes was unnecessary and hurtful. She did not see it that way, she said she wanted me to understand what was going on. But I understood my choice, at this point, a different kind of interaction was needed from Dr Sarbu. She could not shift gears. My regular vet gets this; she is there as a human being, points out that I am there to reduce suffering and help him to his next life with as much grace as possible, he is old, and we are making good decisions for both of us. When I gently pointed out that repeating declined medical options is unnecessary in an email, I got a reply that she understands and “I am not the first person who turns down treatment…but her job is to make sure I understand…” Seriously? 😊 at that point I just laughed and gave up, like I said, people skills. In my interaction, Dr Sarbu comes across as patronizing and unable to connect empathetically with the owner. But every human interaction is different, and I bet if you go along with her exact treatment plan and you like her treatment plan, you will never run into any issues. She is soft-spoken and good with animals. So it depends on your personality, your pet’s age, and how you view the last phase of life.

posted: 05/19/2023

Dr. Sarbu is am amazing vet. She is compassionate and truly cares for her patients and families!

posted: 04/04/2023