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VRCC Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital (Cardiology)

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,245 reviewed · 181 listed · Scored from 42 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(42) 77 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

Owners consistently describe exceptional care across emergency, surgical, and cardiac cases, with named vets like Dr. Creevey, Dr. Martin, and Dr. Lee earning praise for rearranging schedules, sending photo updates, and staying calm during difficult decisions. The hospital shines in communication, follow-up, and staff warmth, though two reviews flag billing surprises and one past misdiagnosis.

Praised for
  • compassionate, attentive veterinarians
  • thorough diagnostics and communication
  • warm, caring staff at all levels
  • specialist expertise in cardiology and emergency care
  • genuine concern for pet and owner wellbeing
Watch-outs
  • unexpected price increases
  • diagnostic accuracy issues (isolated case)
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Best for: Owners needing emergency care or cardiac/oncology specialists who value close communication.
Think twice if: Ask about pricing before specialty appointments; one owner reported a jump from $116 to $290 without prior notice.

Strengths

  • Board-certified specialists in cardiology, oncology, surgery
  • 24/7 emergency availability
  • In-house CT imaging and lab diagnostics
  • Vet visits during procedures for anxious owners

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Creevey (cardiology) rearranges personal schedule to be present during anesthesia, provides personal cell number and photo updates
  • Dr. Martin (cardiology) takes urgent phone calls between visits
  • Dr. Jessie Seifert stayed late Friday to answer owner questions before euthanasia
  • Techs named: Megan, Eric, Karrigan, Sarah provide round-the-clock critical care
  • Follow-up calls and post-procedure check-ins standard
  • Cat echocardiograms offered with thorough explanation

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Quality care and follow-up, though pricing transparency was absent in at least one case.
Emergency & Urgent Care
Highly responsive, compassionate, and well-equipped to handle life-threatening cases like post-surgical bleeding.
Surgery & Specialty Care
Successful complex surgeries (lung removal) with dedicated post-operative monitoring and communication.
Exotic & Avian Care
No direct review evidence of avian or exotic services.
Large Animal & Equine
No direct review evidence of large animal or equine services.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.4 against a 4.59 average across the 167 general veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 24% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 65
Review volume 71
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 70
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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2
3
0
2
1
1
5

Common questions

Is VRCC open 24/7?
Yes, they offer 24/7 emergency care and are open 7 days a week.
Can I call my vet between cardiology appointments?
Yes, reviews describe Dr. Martin and other vets answering urgent phone calls and questions between scheduled visits.
Will I get updates after my pet's surgery or procedure?
Yes, reviewers report receiving photo updates and follow-up calls. Dr. Creevey offers to be present during anesthesia for anxious owners.

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VRCC receives consistently high marks for staff warmth during routine emergency visits and specialist consultations, with named technicians earning praise for calm handling of anxious pets. However, a significant subset of reviews reveal critical gaps: failures to communicate surgical availability before crisis transfers, post-emergency silence on follow-up questions, and escalating costs that some families experience as coercive once committed. When the team connects well, owners feel truly supported; when communication breaks down during life-or-death situations, trust collapses entirely. The facility claims 24/7 emergency care and board-certified specialists across cardiology, oncology, and surgery, yet multiple reviews indicate unavailable surgeons at night despite advertising on-site surgical capability. Pricing complaints centre on diagnostic bundles (around $1,200) followed by treatment estimates exceeding $5,000–$7,000, with medication markups versus retail creating frustration. Staff inconsistency is notable: some reviews cite remarkable patience and transparency; others describe rudeness, phone-slamming, and dismissal once money changes hands.

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Last updated 2026-07-09