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Animal Surgical Care

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,245 reviewed · 181 listed · Scored from 39 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(39) 86 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary CareSurgery & Specialty CareDental Care
Animal Surgical Care
Services
General Veterinary Care, Surgery & Specialty Care, Dental Care
Reviews
39

What recent reviews say

Pet owners consistently credit Animal Surgical Care with saving their dogs' and cats' lives through skilled amputation, tumor removal, dental extractions, and emergency intestinal surgery. Named vets Dr. Leka, Dr. Iguchi, and Dr. Jovanovic are praised for spending time understanding each animal's full medical history, explaining options clearly, and refusing to rush into unnecessary procedures-a sharp contrast to other surgical centers reviewers contacted.

The practice stands out for checking in personally by phone or text after surgery, allowing owners to stay with anxious pets until anesthesia, and offering free telemedicine consults. Reviewers repeatedly highlight pricing as dramatically lower than competing surgical centers (one paid $2,800 instead of $6,000–$8,000 for the same procedure) and genuinely negotiated when owners faced financial stress. Staff member Vidi on the front desk is named for calm, kind handling of emergencies.

Praised for
  • compassionate and caring staff
  • thorough surgical skill and planning
  • transparent and fair pricing
  • responsive follow-up care
  • genuinely focused on pet wellbeing over profit
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Best for: Owners needing amputation, tumor removal, or emergency surgery who value transparent communication over pressure to book.

Strengths

  • Named surgeons with exceptional trauma and orthopedic outcomes
  • Fair pricing well below competitor quotes
  • Free telemedicine consultations
  • Post-operative follow-up calls and support

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Leka and Dr. Asuka Iguchi named for exceptional orthopedic and abdominal surgeries
  • Dr. Jovanovic handles emergency intakes and emergency surgery
  • Front desk/tech staff member Vidi noted for calm emergency response
  • Free telemedicine consults offered before in-person visit
  • Post-operative follow-up calls; free follow-up appointments mentioned
  • One review notes pricing negotiation: $2,800 instead of $6,000–$8,000 for spleen tumor surgery; another cites discounted surgical rate afforded to owner under financial stress
  • Pet owners allowed to accompany animals to IV placement and recovery

What reviews say by service

Surgery & Specialty Care
Exceptional skill in amputation, orthopedic fractures, and tumor removal; careful re-evaluation avoids unnecessary surgery.
Dental Care
Fast turnaround on broken tooth extraction; owners report good healing and follow-up checks.
General Veterinary Care
Emergency intakes and diagnostics handled with thoroughness; staff catch findings other clinics missed.

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.59 average across the 167 general veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 23% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
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

Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, telemedicine consults are free. Dr. Leka will review photos and ask detailed questions about your pet's history before you come in.
Will you do emergency surgery the same day?
Yes, reviewers report same-day intakes for emergency cases like blocked intestines and internal bleeding. You can call late at night; Dr. Jovanovic and Dr. Leka answered calls after hours.
Can I stay with my pet during the procedure?
Yes, owners are allowed to stay with their pet until anesthesia is given, and you will receive updates immediately after surgery.
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Last updated 2026-07-09