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VCA Southeast Area Animal Hospital

Updated 2026-07-07 · 1,215 reviewed · 182 listed · Scored from 342 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.5(342) 81 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary CareEmergency & Urgent CareVeterinary SurgeryLow-Cost / Affordable Vet CareExotic & Avian VetVeterinary DentistryLarge Animal / Equine Vet
VCA Southeast Area Animal Hospital
Services
General Veterinary Care, Emergency & Urgent Care, Veterinary Surgery
Reviews
342

What recent reviews say

Staff earn consistent praise for warmth and expertise, and the practice retains long-term clients by remembering personal details and supporting them through pet loss. Long waits are routine, diagnoses can shift between vets, and billing communication has tripped up families, particularly around Care Club renewal and collections.

Praised for
  • friendly and kind staff
  • compassionate care through difficult moments
  • thorough exams and answers
  • continuity and loyalty over years
Watch-outs
  • hour-plus wait times at appointments
  • inconsistent diagnoses between veterinarians
  • billing and collections process unclear
  • limited patient portal access to notes
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Best for: Pet owners who value relationship continuity and don't mind waiting for thorough care.
Think twice if: Bring a book: consistently long waits, even for routine visits. Get billing terms in writing before Care Club signup ends.

Strengths

  • staff who remember personal details and follow up over years
  • named veterinarians praised for going above and beyond
  • quick accommodation when scheduling mix-ups happen

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Ryan, Dr. Crawford, and Dr. Belen named as standout veterinarians
  • Care Club membership available and praised by some
  • Staff note personal details like owner allergies in pet records
  • One-year follow-up diagnoses (e.g., dental disease) have disagreed with prior exams
  • Patient portal does not consistently display veterinary notes

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Wellness exams praised for thoroughness; diagnoses occasionally contradict prior exams
Veterinary Dentistry
Dental procedures offered but significant cost and inconsistent prior detection raises questions

How it compares

  • Rated 4.5 against a 4.57 average across the 104 emergency & urgent care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 58% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 67
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 61
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
274
4
32
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6
2
4
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26

Common questions

Do they have a Care Club membership?
Yes. One reviewer enrolled and reported good service, but read billing terms carefully at renewal time.
What should I expect at my appointment?
Plan for an hour or longer wait, even for single-vaccine visits. Staff are friendly and vets take time with questions.

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Last updated 2026-07-07