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VRCC Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital (Radiation Oncology)

Updated 2026-07-10 · 1,287 reviewed · 184 listed · Scored from 21 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(21) 75 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
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VRCC Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital (Radiation Oncology)
Services
General Veterinary Care, Surgery & Specialty Care, Emergency & Urgent Care
Reviews
21

What recent reviews say

Reviewers consistently praise Dr. Vernon and the oncology team for skilled radiation treatment and genuine care during cancer care. The emergency department also earns strong marks for responsiveness and knowledge. One reviewer noted a long wait for initial specialist appointments, though the care received was worth the delay.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for
  • compassionate oncology care
  • skilled, knowledgeable specialists
  • quick emergency access
  • attentive to pet comfort
  • clear explanation of options
Watch-outs
  • long wait for specialist appointments
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Best for: Pet owners facing cancer diagnosis seeking specialized oncology care and radiation therapy
Think twice if: Specialist appointments have long wait times, though reviews confirm the care justifies the delay

Strengths

  • Dr. Vernon and oncology team expertise in radiation therapy
  • 24/7 emergency department with rapid triage
  • staff attentive to pet comfort during treatment
  • in-house pharmacy with affordable medications

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Vernon specializes in radiation oncology (SRT Radiation); treats nasal tumors, melanoma, lymphoma, squamous cell carcinoma
  • Emergency visits documented across multiple reviews; staff noted as attentive and knowledgeable
  • In-house pharmacy medications described as affordable
  • Staff send treatment graduation parties and sympathy cards
  • One reviewer noted building relocation caused confusion with location listings

What reviews say by service

Surgery & Specialty Care
Radiation oncology praised for expertise; Dr. Vernon consistently mentioned for nasal tumors, melanoma, and lymphoma treatment
Emergency & Urgent Care
Emergency department earns strong praise for responsiveness and knowledge; one dog fit in within 3 hours of call after melanoma diagnosis
Veterinary Pharmacy
In-house pharmacy medications noted as affordable and easy for pets to take

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.57 average across the 99 emergency & urgent care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 19% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 79
Review volume 58
Review recency 99
Review sentiment 63
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

How quickly can I get an emergency appointment?
One reviewer reported being fit in within 3 hours of calling on a Tuesday morning; the hospital operates 24/7.
Does VRCC have an in-house pharmacy?
Yes, they dispense medications on site; reviewers describe them as affordable and easy for pets to take.
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Last updated 2026-07-10