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VRCC Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital (Cardiology)

Updated 2026-07-08 · 1,063 reviewed · 177 listed · Scored from 42 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(42) 76 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
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VRCC Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital (Cardiology)
Services
Mobile & House-Call Vet, General & Wellness Veterinary Care, Veterinary Surgery
Reviews
42

What recent reviews say

VRCC is a 24/7 specialty hospital where reviewers consistently praise named cardiologists and surgeons for hands-on compassion during critical moments: emergency lung surgery with five-night recovery, cardiac management over years, and difficult end-of-life decisions. Staff send photos after procedures, pick up calls between visits, and rearrange schedules for anxious owners. Two reviewers noted sharp price jumps without advance notice and one diagnostic delay that led to emergency surgery elsewhere.

Praised for
  • compassionate, dedicated staff
  • experienced cardiologists and specialists
  • strong follow-up communication
  • thorough diagnostic and surgical care
Watch-outs
  • unexpected price increases
  • diagnostic misses requiring emergency intervention
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Best for: Owners of pets with cardiac or complex surgical needs seeking specialist care and emergency backup.
Think twice if: Pricing can jump without warning; confirm costs upfront if budget-conscious. One reviewer experienced a missed diagnosis requiring emergency surgery elsewhere.

Strengths

  • 24/7 emergency availability
  • Board-certified cardiologists and surgeons on staff
  • Specialty services (cardiology, oncology, surgery) in one hospital
  • hands-on post-procedure follow-up and communication

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Creevey (Cardiology): gives personal cell phone, sends text updates and photos post-procedure
  • Dr. Martin (Cardiology): manages long-term cardiac cases, answers medication questions between visits
  • Dr. Lee (Cardiology): thorough diagnostic and communication approach
  • Dr. Vernon (Oncology): calm, detailed presence during cancer diagnosis and treatment
  • Dr. Seifert: stayed late Friday to answer owner questions before euthanasia
  • Tech staff named by owners: Megan, Eric, Karrigan, Sarah
  • Follow-up care includes check-in calls and photos post-surgery
  • Eye exam price jumped from $116 to $290 without advance disclosure (2 years ago)

What reviews say by service

Emergency & Urgent Care
Praised for kindness and responsiveness during acute crises; recommended specifically as go-to for emergency care.
Veterinary Surgery
Lung surgery with 5-night post-op care, strong pain and complication management, owner-praised communication.
General & Wellness Veterinary Care
One reviewer experienced diagnostic miss on X-rays that led to emergency surgery elsewhere 5 days later.
Exotic & Avian Vet Care
Cat echocardiogram praised for clear explanation and staff helpfulness.

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 24% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Our Rubric
Star rating 65
Review volume 71
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 68
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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2
3
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2
1
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5

Common questions

Are they open 24/7?
Yes, they advertise 24/7 emergency care.
Do they communicate after surgery?
Yes. Owners report receiving text updates and photos after procedures, plus follow-up check-in calls.
Should I confirm pricing before my appointment?
Yes. One recent reviewer noted an eye exam price jumped from $116 to $290 without advance notice.

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Last updated 2026-07-08