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VRCC Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital (Cardiology)

Updated 2026-07-05 · 1,188 reviewed · 179 listed · Scored from 42 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(42) 78 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
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VRCC Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital (Cardiology)
Services
General Veterinary Care, Veterinary Surgery, Emergency & Urgent Care
Reviews
42

What recent reviews say

VRCC delivers specialized emergency and specialty care with genuinely caring veterinarians who take time to explain diagnoses and follow up with updates. Staff build strong relationships with owners, from cardiology long-term care to complex surgeries; the main friction point is sudden pricing hikes on routine exams.

Praised for
  • compassionate and caring staff
  • knowledgeable specialists and clear explanations
  • strong surgical and emergency outcomes
  • thoughtful follow-up and personal attention
  • clean modern facility
Watch-outs
  • sudden price increases without disclosure
  • diagnostic accuracy concerns in one case
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Best for: Pets needing emergency surgery, cardiology care, or oncology treatment with specialists available around the clock.
Think twice if: Prices for routine exams have jumped significantly without advance notice; diagnostic accuracy on simple cases cannot be fully assessed here.

Strengths

  • 24/7 emergency availability with multiple specialties
  • board-certified cardiologists and oncologists
  • personalized follow-up and communication
  • integrated diagnostic and surgical capabilities

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Julie Martin specializes in cardiology with multi-year follow-up care
  • Dr. Creevey provides personal cell number and sends photo updates after procedures
  • Dr. Vernon specializes in oncology
  • Dr. Lee handles cardiology and echocardiograms
  • Techs named: Megan, Eric, Karrigan, Sarah
  • Eye exam price: reportedly rose from $116 to $290 without prior disclosure
  • Emergency lung surgery with 5-night hospitalization and complication management mentioned
  • Clean and modern facility with snacks available

What reviews say by service

Emergency & Urgent Care
Multiple 5-star reviews praise rapid response, compassion during euthanasia, and successful emergency surgeries.
Veterinary Surgery
Strong outcomes with lung removal surgery and complex orthopedic cases; clear communication on prognosis.
Exotic & Avian Care
Cat echocardiograms handled with thorough explanation and calm demeanor.
Veterinary Dentistry
Limited evidence; one mention of cleaning only indirectly related.
General Veterinary Care
Routine exams deliver expert care but pricing opacity caused frustration in one case.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.4 against a 4.6 average across the 167 general veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 26% 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
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2
1
1
5

Common questions

Are they open 24 hours?
Yes, they operate 24/7 for emergency care.
Do vets follow up after surgery or treatment?
Yes; reviewers report receiving phone calls, text updates, and photos after procedures.
Will my vet send results of a cardiology exam?
Yes, cardiologists explain echocardiogram results in detail and answer follow-up questions by phone between visits.

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Strong stabilization and specialist expertise stand out among emergency cases, with named staff like Keri, Jay, and Dr. Creevey earning specific praise for calm, informed care. Recurring friction emerges around communication breakdowns during crises, steep pricing with pharmacy markups, and pressure to pursue expensive surgery when conservative care proved sufficient. The facility delivers life-saving diagnostics and cardiology work, but inconsistent follow-up and transparency about what services are actually on-site 24/7 undermine trust when families face the hardest decisions. At best, VRCC catches critical cases early and coordinates specialist transfer smoothly. At worst, callers report rude staff, requests for $15,000-plus treatment plans with poor communication, and medication bills that jump 4-5x when priced elsewhere. Families choosing this facility should expect expert care and compassion from some staff, but verify surgical coverage claims beforehand and plan to get second opinions on major procedures.

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Last updated 2026-07-05