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VCA Southeast Area Animal Hospital

Updated 2026-07-05 · 1,188 reviewed · 179 listed · Scored from 342 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.5(342) 82 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
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VCA Southeast Area Animal Hospital
Services
General Veterinary Care, Veterinary Surgery, Emergency & Urgent Care
Reviews
342

What recent reviews say

Most reviewers praise the staff's kindness and the vets' skill in handling routine and complex cases. Long waits and recent billing problems are the main friction points, though the core care comes across as genuinely attentive to older and chronic-condition pets.

Recent shift: One serious billing complaint (11 months ago) mentioned collections referral; no recent follow-up complaints on this issue, though the problem remains a concern.</shifts> </invoke>

Praised for
  • compassionate, caring staff
  • knowledgeable vets
  • thorough care
  • good with senior pets
  • remembers pet details
Watch-outs
  • long wait times
  • billing confusion and collection issues
  • inconsistent diagnoses between vets
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Best for: Owners of senior or chronically ill cats and dogs seeking attentive, long-term care.
Think twice if: Plan time for waits; clarify billing terms before enrolling in Care Club to avoid collection issues.

Strengths

  • staff remembers pet and family details across years
  • strong handling of senior pets and difficult diagnoses
  • Care Club membership program available

Worth knowing

  • Named vets praised: Dr. Ryan, Dr. Crawford, Dr. Belen
  • Care Club membership program mentioned positively
  • One reviewer reported inconsistent diagnosis between Dr. Oberman and Dr. Crawford on same cat
  • Wait times consistently over an hour even for single vaccines
  • Records portal does not display exam notes
  • One patient with senior cat flagged sudden dental disease diagnosis requiring $2200 extraction

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Routine wellness and preventive care consistently praised; staff attentive to older pets.
Veterinary Dentistry
One reviewer questioned sudden diagnosis of periodontal disease requiring expensive extraction after prior clean exam.
Veterinary Surgery
Soft tissue surgery offered; limited review evidence beyond the service listing.
Exotic & Avian Care
Listed but no review evidence.
Holistic & Alternative Medicine
Listed but no review evidence.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.5 against a 4.6 average across the 167 general veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 59% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 67
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
274
4
32
3
6
2
4
1
26

Common questions

Do you have a membership program?
Yes. Care Club membership is available and reviewers report it streamlines service, though you should clarify billing terms before enrolling.
What should I expect for wait times?
Waits of an hour or more are common, even for single vaccines. Plan extra time for appointments.

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Last updated 2026-07-05