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Updated 2026-07-05 · 1,188 reviewed · 179 listed · Scored from 39 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(39) 87 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
Veterinary DentistryGeneral Veterinary CareVeterinary SurgeryExotic & Avian CareLarge Animal & EquineHolistic & Alternative Medicine
Animal Surgical Care
Services
Veterinary Dentistry, General Veterinary Care, Veterinary Surgery
Reviews
39

What recent reviews say

Dr. Leka, Dr. Iguchi, and Dr. Jovanovic have built a practice where complex surgeries (limb amputations, splenectomy, colopexy, fracture repair) consistently produce excellent outcomes. Reviewers repeatedly describe experiences that feel personal rather than transactional: staff take time to explain options without pressure, offer second opinions that spare unnecessary procedures, and follow up personally after discharge. Cost matters. Owners cite getting fair prices for complex surgeries when other clinics quoted thousands more, and discounts for those under financial stress. The culture appears to extend to every interaction-tech staff handle emergencies with calm kindness, dentistry is same-day or next-day, and even a free telemedicine consult happened. No reviewer complained about wait times, communication, or care quality.

Beyond surgery, they deliver preventive care, diagnostics, emergency response (including after-hours work), and dental services (extractions, cleanings) that reviewers trust enough to plan future visits around. This is a surgical center that acts as a primary referral practice.

Praised for
  • exceptional surgical skill and outcomes
  • genuine compassion and advocacy for animals
  • transparent pricing and financial fairness
  • thorough diagnostics and second opinions
  • responsive follow-up care
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Best for: Owners facing complex or emergency surgery who want expert diagnostics and fair pricing without pressure.

Strengths

  • surgical outcomes with genuine follow-up
  • diagnostic rigor and second opinions
  • fair pricing despite surgical complexity
  • availability outside normal hours

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Leka, Dr. Asuka Iguchi, Dr. Jovanovic named and praised for specific surgical cases
  • Limb amputations, splenectomy, colopexy, tooth extractions, leg fracture repair, tumor removal documented in reviews
  • Free telemedicine consultation offered
  • Personal follow-up calls and texts after surgery documented
  • Owners allowed in recovery area until surgery and immediately after for communication

What reviews say by service

Veterinary Surgery
Complex surgeries (amputations, splenectomy, colopexy, fracture repair) produce excellent outcomes with minimal complications and strong pain management.
Veterinary Dentistry
Same-day or next-day extractions and cleanings; Dr. Leka personally followed up post-extraction.
Emergency & Urgent Care
Emergency intake same-day; after-hours phone support and surgeries available; calm handling of critical situations.
General Veterinary Care
Thorough diagnostics catch missed findings; diagnostics drive treatment decisions rather than cost.

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.6 average across the 167 veterinary dentistry businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 25% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 90
Review volume 70
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Do they offer emergency surgery outside normal business hours?
Yes. The website states they provide after-hour surgeries and dental services; multiple reviews mention evening phone calls with Dr. Leka and same-day emergency intake.
Can I stay with my pet during procedures?
Yes. Owners describe being allowed in the back with their pet during IV placement before surgery and being communicated with immediately after.
Will they give a second opinion before recommending surgery?
Yes. Reviewers cite Dr. Leka and Dr. Iguchi performing thorough diagnostics that changed initial diagnoses from other clinics, and one owner noted Dr. Iguchi even caught lung spots on X-ray that an emergency vet had missed the week prior.
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Last updated 2026-07-05