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VRCC Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital (Radiation Oncology)

Updated 2026-07-07 · 1,215 reviewed · 182 listed · Scored from 21 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(21) 77 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary CareEmergency & Urgent CareLow-Cost / Affordable Vet CareVeterinary Surgery
VRCC Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital (Radiation Oncology)
Services
General Veterinary Care, Emergency & Urgent Care, Low-Cost / Affordable Vet Care
Reviews
21

What recent reviews say

Reviewers consistently praise the oncology and emergency teams for combining clinical expertise with genuine compassion, especially Dr. Vernon and Dr. Messinger. Staff explain options clearly, prioritize urgent cases, and follow up with care-one owner received a condolence card after their cat's death, another's dog improved so much it "loved going" to appointments. Medications through their in-house pharmacy are noted as affordable; wait times for specialist appointments can be long but reviewers say the results justify it.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for
  • compassionate and patient staff
  • clear, thorough explanations of treatment options
  • rapid appointment availability for emergencies
  • skilled oncologists and specialists
  • genuine care for animals
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Best for: Pets needing 24/7 emergency care or cancer treatment specialists.
Think twice if: Specialist appointment wait times can be lengthy despite same-day emergency slots.

Strengths

  • Rapid oncology appointments (same-day cancellations noted)
  • Dr. Vernon and specialist team highly praised for cancer care
  • In-house pharmacy with affordable medications
  • Compassionate end-of-life support including follow-up care

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Vernon specializes in radiation oncology (SRT Radiation); praised for availability and follow-up
  • Dr. Messinger noted as internal medicine/oncology specialist
  • Staff technician 'Katie' mentioned for cancer cat care
  • Condolence cards sent after pet death
  • In-house CT imaging and lab
  • Treatment graduation parties for radiation patients
  • Medications available through in-house pharmacy

What reviews say by service

Emergency & Urgent Care
Fast same-day emergency appointments; attentive and knowledgeable emergency vets praised.
Veterinary Surgery
Described as an 'incredibly efficient operation' handling complex surgical procedures.
Low-Cost / Affordable Vet Care
In-house pharmacy medications noted as 'rather affordable' by oncology client.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.57 average across the 104 emergency & urgent care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 20% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 80
Review volume 58
Review recency 99
Review sentiment 65
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Can I get a same-day oncology appointment?
Yes; one dog owner was fit in within 3 hours of calling after a melanoma diagnosis.
Does VRCC operate 24/7?
Yes; their website lists 24/7 Emergency Care.
Are medications affordable?
One oncology client noted in-house pharmacy medications are 'rather affordable and easy' for their cat to take.
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Last updated 2026-07-07