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VCA Anderson Animal Hospital

Updated 2026-07-08 · 1,063 reviewed · 177 listed · Scored from 347 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(347) 80 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
Low-Cost / Affordable Vet CareGeneral & Wellness Veterinary CareVeterinary DentistryVeterinary SurgeryEmergency & Urgent CareExotic & Avian Vet CareEquine & Large Animal Vet
VCA Anderson Animal Hospital
Services
Low-Cost / Affordable Vet Care, General & Wellness Veterinary Care, Veterinary Dentistry
Reviews
347

What recent reviews say

Most visits deliver patient, unhurried care with vets who explain options fully and follow up by phone or text. Named doctors like Dr. Roberts, Dr. Lewis, and Dr. Jen earned praise for research, surgical skill, and genuine connection with animals and owners. A few people encountered rude or dismissive staff and felt techs mishandled anxious dogs, which matters most to families with rescue animals.

End-of-life euthanasia emerges as a real strength: reviewers called the compassion "dignified" and "unbearably gentle." Dental and surgery services get mentioned positively but briefly. No pricing complaints appear. The inconsistency is the risk: you might see one of the excellent vets or an older woman described as snippy.

Praised for
  • compassionate end-of-life care
  • thorough explanations and follow-up
  • skilled and caring veterinarians
  • gentle handling of anxious or traumatized animals
  • goes above and beyond
Watch-outs
  • inconsistent staff demeanor
  • poor handling of anxious dogs
  • rudeness from some veterinarians
  • account/privacy concerns
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Best for: Families saying goodbye to a pet; owners of anxious or rescue dogs seeking patient, unhurried care.
Think twice if: Staff warmth varies noticeably; some techs lack patience with nervous or recently traumatized animals.

Strengths

  • Skilled end-of-life euthanasia services with genuine compassion
  • Follow-up calls and texts post-visit
  • Vets explain options without pressure

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Roberts researched international travel requirements for cats
  • Dr. Susan Lewis stayed late to check on a post-surgical puppy
  • Dr. Jen checks in by phone the day after visits
  • Free first exam for shelter-adopted dogs (Foothills voucher)
  • Euthanasia process described as unhurried and dignified

What reviews say by service

General & Wellness Veterinary Care
Thorough wellness exams with clear explanations; follow-up calls check on recovery.
Veterinary Surgery
Dr. Lewis recommended urgent surgery and provided exceptional post-op care and monitoring.
Veterinary Dentistry
Website lists dental care and X-rays; no review detail on this service.
Emergency & Urgent Care
Handled at least one urgent surgical case (almost-fatal puppy condition) with speed and skill.
Exotic & Avian Vet Care
Dr. Roberts provided extensive travel health guidance for an international cat trip.
Low-Cost / Affordable Vet Care
Foothills shelter voucher accepted; one adopter praised ability to save money on first exam.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.4 against a 4.57 average across the 99 emergency & urgent care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 59% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Our Rubric
Star rating 61
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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267
4
30
3
9
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9
1
32

Common questions

Do you accept Foothills Animal Shelter vouchers?
Yes. The hospital offers a free first exam with the shelter voucher.
Will the vet call after my pet's appointment?
Follow-up calls or texts are standard practice here, especially after surgery or complex care.
What are your hours?
Open 7 days a week (hours available on Google or the VCA website).

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Last updated 2026-07-08