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VRCC Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital (Cardiology)

Updated 2026-07-10 · 1,287 reviewed · 184 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
General Veterinary Care, Surgery & Specialty Care, Emergency & Urgent Care
Reviews
42

What recent reviews say

Reviewers consistently report exceptional care from board-certified specialists and compassionate staff, particularly in cardiology, surgery, and oncology. Vets take time to explain complex conditions, give personal cell numbers, and send updates with photos. The main friction point is pricing: one reviewer faced an undisclosed jump from $116 to $290 for an eye exam, and a second felt unheard when questioned about it.

Praised for
  • compassionate staff and vets
  • clear communication and education
  • skilled specialists and diagnostics
  • attentive follow-up and aftercare
Watch-outs
  • unexpected price increases without notice
  • diagnostic misses in rare cases
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Best for: Owners of pets with serious or complex conditions needing specialist care and round-the-clock support.
Think twice if: Ask about final pricing before appointments; specialty services carry premium costs.

Strengths

  • Board-certified specialists across multiple disciplines
  • 24/7 emergency availability
  • Hands-on vets who communicate outside normal hours
  • Compassionate care for end-of-life decisions

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Julie Martin (cardiology): manages long-term heart cases, answers questions between visits
  • Dr. Creevey (cardiology): provides personal cell number, sends post-procedure photos and text updates, rearranges schedule for procedures
  • Dr. Jessie Seifert: stayed late on Friday to answer questions for a euthanasia consultation
  • Dr. Lee (cardiology): diagnosed labored breathing where family vet spent two days without answers
  • Dr. Vernon (oncology): provides calm, detailed explanations during cancer diagnosis and treatment
  • 24/7 care team: named techs include Megan, Eric, Karrigan, Sarah
  • In-house pharmacy: prescription filling noted as quick

What reviews say by service

Surgery & Specialty Care
Emergency lung surgery and complex post-op care praised; one diagnostic miss led to emergency surgery five days later
Emergency & Urgent Care
Reviewers call it their go-to for emergencies; responsive, kind, and staffed 24/7
General Veterinary Care
Eye exam and routine cardiology visits received; one undisclosed price jump caused friction
Veterinary Pharmacy
In-house pharmacy fills prescriptions quickly
Veterinary Dental Care
No clear evidence in reviews

How it compares

  • Rated 4.4 against a 4.58 average across the 170 general veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 25% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 64
Review volume 71
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 68
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
34
4
2
3
0
2
1
1
5

Common questions

Are they open 24/7?
Yes, they offer 24/7 emergency care and are open every day of the week.
What is the main strength in cardiology?
Reviewers report long-term cardiology success with board-certified cardiologists like Dr. Martin and Dr. Creevey, who manage complex heart conditions and provide updates between visits.
What should I ask about before booking an appointment?
Confirm pricing upfront; one reviewer faced an undisclosed jump from $116 to $290 for a specialty exam, with unclear communication about the increase.

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VRCC earns strong marks for emergency stabilization, specialist care, and staff compassion during critical moments, but stumbles on transparency and aftercare. Reviewers praise named staff like Dr. Creevey, Keri, and Jay for genuine care; others report being steered toward costly surgery when simpler options existed, abandoned after discharge, or misdiagnosed before seeking second opinions. The facility delivers on specialized services (cardiology, oncology, CT imaging) and coordinates well with primary vets when it functions smoothly. Expect premium pricing: diagnostics run $900-plus, medications are marked up significantly above retail, and surgical recommendations can exceed $15,000. Communication breakdowns-delayed answers, unclear overnight surgical coverage, staff rudeness when questioned-undercut the clinical strengths.

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Last updated 2026-07-10