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VRCC Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital (Cardiology)

Updated 2026-07-07 · 1,215 reviewed · 182 listed · Scored from 42 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(42) 76 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
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VRCC Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital (Cardiology)
Services
General Veterinary Care, Emergency & Urgent Care, Veterinary Surgery
Reviews
42

What recent reviews say

Reviewers consistently praise VRCC for exceptional specialist care, especially in cardiology, with vets like Dr. Creevey, Dr. Lee, and Dr. Martin earning trust through clear explanations and genuine concern. Staff members by name-including techs Megan, Eric, Karrigan, and Sarah-deliver warmth and hands-on support during emergencies and long hospital stays. Concerns centre on a reported price jump (eye exam $116 to $290 without warning) and one historical misdiagnosis, but 81 percent of reviews are five-star.

Praised for
  • specialist expertise and diagnostics
  • compassionate, caring staff
  • clear communication from vets
  • thoughtful follow-up and accessibility
Watch-outs
  • unexpected price increases
  • misdiagnosis in one case
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Best for: Pet owners needing specialty or emergency care from named, board-certified specialists.
Think twice if: Check current pricing upfront; one reviewer reported a $116-to-$290 jump in exam costs without advance notice.

Strengths

  • 24/7 emergency availability with specialists on staff
  • board-certified cardiologists and surgeons
  • named vets (Dr. Creevey, Dr. Lee, Dr. Martin, Dr. Vernon, Dr. Seifert) known for personal attention
  • vets give direct cell numbers and text updates

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Creevey (cardiology) arranges his personal schedule for procedures and provides cell phone updates with photos
  • Dr. Lee (cardiology) diagnosed a senior dog's labored breathing when the family vet could not
  • Dr. Martin (cardiology) kept a dog alive 7+ years beyond initial prognosis
  • Dr. Vernon (oncology) guides owners through difficult cancer decisions with calm, detailed explanations
  • Dr. Seifert stayed late on a Friday to answer questions from owners making a 2-hour drive
  • Named techs (Megan, Eric, Karrigan, Sarah) provide 24/7 care to hospitalized pets
  • One dog (Atlas) spent 5 nights post-emergency-lung-surgery with daily staff contact and visits

What reviews say by service

Emergency & Urgent Care
Reviewers value 24/7 availability and specialist response during critical cases, including post-surgery complications and diagnostic dilemmas.
General Veterinary Care
Strong praise for diagnostics, follow-up, and communication; one historical misdiagnosis noted.
Veterinary Surgery
Emergency lung surgery and orthopedic cases handled with compassion and attentive post-op care.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.4 against a 4.57 average across the 104 emergency & urgent 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 68
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Can I visit my pet during emergency hospital stays?
Yes. One reviewer was allowed frequent visits during her dog's 5-night stay post-surgery.
Do vets at VRCC give direct contact for updates?
Some do. Dr. Creevey provided his personal cell number, sent text updates and photos after procedures, and encouraged owners to reach out anytime.
Is VRCC open 24/7?
Yes, their website states 24/7 emergency care.

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Last updated 2026-07-07