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Animal Surgical Care

Updated 2026-07-08 · 1,063 reviewed · 177 listed · Scored from 39 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(39) 86 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General & Wellness Veterinary CareLow-Cost / Affordable Vet CareVeterinary DentistryVeterinary Surgery
Animal Surgical Care
Services
General & Wellness Veterinary Care, Low-Cost / Affordable Vet Care, Veterinary Dentistry
Reviews
39

What recent reviews say

Every review praises the surgeons and team for combining skill with genuine compassion. Patients consistently describe being treated like individuals rather than transactions: Dr. Leka, Dr. Iguchi, and Dr. Jovanovic take time to listen, explain options clearly, and respect owner preferences. Pricing appears fair relative to other surgical centers, with several reviewers noting they received significant discounts or "fair rates" during financial stress. Recovery outcomes are uniformly strong.

The practice handles complex orthopedic and soft-tissue surgeries (amputation, tumor removal, fracture repair) alongside dental work and emergency intake. Follow-up calls and free consultations are standard. One reviewer had a cat admitted same-day; another praised free telemedicine and next-day availability for dental extraction. Dr. Iguchi is noted for meticulous pre-surgical review and layer-by-layer pain management during closure.

Praised for
  • compassionate, caring staff
  • fair pricing
  • thorough surgical skill
  • personalized attention and follow-up
  • willing to challenge unnecessary procedures
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Best for: Pet owners facing complex surgery who value detailed explanation and fair pricing over fast booking.

Strengths

  • Surgeons challenge unnecessary procedures and seek lower-cost alternatives
  • Fair pricing, often with discounts relative to other surgical centers
  • Personal follow-up calls and check-ins well after surgery
  • Telemedicine consults available free of charge

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Leka, Dr. Asuka Iguchi, Dr. Jovanovic named as surgeons
  • Layer-by-layer pain medication injections during closure noted
  • Free follow-up consultations standard
  • Owners may remain in recovery area until anesthesia; personal text check-ins documented
  • One reviewer received same-day cat admission; another saw dentist within 2 days of injury
  • Pricing cited: $2800 colopexy (vs $6-8K elsewhere), discounted surgical rates for financial hardship

What reviews say by service

Veterinary Surgery
Layer-by-layer pain injection during closure, meticulous pre-op review, and beautiful recovery outcomes with minimal scarring.
Veterinary Dentistry
Rapid availability (next day or within 2 days); Dr. Leka personally checked in via text post-extraction.
Emergency & Urgent Care
Dr. Jovanovic answered late-night calls for guidance; same-day and next-day intake for urgent cases documented.
General & Wellness Veterinary Care
Telemedicine consults free; follow-up calls standard; owner preferences respected (e.g., alternative pain management offered when gabapentin declined).

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.57 average across the 138 general & wellness veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 23% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Our Rubric
Star rating 89
Review volume 70
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

How quickly can we get in for emergency or dental work?
Same-day or next-day admission has been documented in recent cases. Dental extraction was available within 2 days of injury.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes. Telemedicine consults are free of charge, and owners can discuss options with surgeons by phone before booking.
Will you allow me to stay with my pet during pre-procedure preparation?
Yes. Owners may remain in the back with their pet while IV drips are placed, until the moment of surgery.
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Last updated 2026-07-08