VCA Animal Medical Center

4.6 (230 reviews)

7 pet owners visit this clinic

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1530 Jadwin Ave, Richland, WA 99354, USA

Hours

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

How to Save on Veterinary Costs at VCA Animal Medical Center

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.

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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.

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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.

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Reviews from Google

4.6

230 reviews

By far the best experience I’ve ever had with a vet clinic. The staff is extremely friendly and comforting. I feel like each and every person at VCA genuinely cares about your pet. Our dog, Goby, was neutered last week, the staff was extremely thorough and accommodating. They’ve texted me twice to check in and make sure he’s healing up nicely. The vet provides great education and advice. It’s so nice to finally find a vet clinic I can trust.

May 4, 2023

My dog Morty is always super nervous going to the vet. We give him an anti anxiety beforehand and he's still terrified to the point where he's clinging to me and shaking. It was my first time at this office so I was a little unsure of how it would go. I took him in today to get his nails trimmed and he was very nervous. The receptionist was super welcoming and gushed over how handsome Morty is. We went to the room to wait for the doctor. A young lady came back and told me she checked out Morty's file, and asked me a few questions about him. I was very impressed that she was so well versed with his history. She took him to the back room and came out 20 mins later with my pup. Usually when he comes out after his nail trims ( at other places), he is whining and anxious, and immediately climbs up my shoulders. He came out super calm and sat on the bench next to me. He didn't want to leave! He was very happy and totally relaxed, which was a first at the vet's office! The vet told me that she went at his pace, listened to his cues, and let him get comfortable before clipping his toenails. She said she gave him lots of spray cheese, and he did so well! She was super nice and very accommodating to my baby boy. All in all, my experience at this office was great! I'll definitely come back whenever Morty needs his nail trims. Thank you, ladies!

Oct 22, 2022

Me and my girlfriend took our puppy that we’ve been taking to Vca since he was 6 weeks old , he saw a gentlemen who happened to be the assistant come into the room and he barked once which is normal for a dog , he then sat back and was quiet and the gentlemen walked to the back to go get his vaccine and I heard him saying “he’s aggressive we need to get a muzzle on him , our dog was shaking and hiding behind our legs because he felt so uncomfortable, we’ve taken all 3 of our dogs to this vet , he now has marks from the muzzle due to the Dr saying he wanted it tighter , I will not be bringing any of our dogs back to this disgusting place. The Dr was Dr.smith and the assistant was Nathan Allan , Dr smith made it very uncomfortable she did not respect boundaries and just was rude the whole time .

Sep 4, 2022

I've been going here forever! All of my pets go here and I love the staff completely. They are always so caring to my pets and take care of them well. They have treats for dogs and cats in the waiting room to help them feel more relaxed. They were ever so kind to include the price of my kitten's ultrasound in the basic check up fee which saved me so much money. They do love their customers and I recommend them to everyone I know. Their quality of care is always 100%

Jul 4, 2018

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Unfortunately we were forced to put our beloved family dog down. Thankfully we went to VCA, the staff was so nice. We got her paw print to bring home as well as a coffin for her body. They were so gentile and understanding. Absolutely the best. We got a card in the mail 2 weeks or so later with their condolences and signatures from what seemed like all of the staff. They made a very difficult time a lot easier. I am so thankful for them.

Jul 16, 2022