This place saved my dogs life last year and quite simply helped us make the right decisions with treatment. This isn't a clinic. This is a full on pet hospital that is manned 24/7, 365 days a year. It may be pricey but when things go south fast with your pet, they are truly life savers. I could go on about the petty things that EVERY vet ensues, but I won't. The folks here are genuinely there to help and serve your pet with the best care available. Highly recommended!

High time I wrote a review, because it has been over a year since Dr. Alix Partnow and the wonderful, caring staff at VCA gave my dog her life back. My dog ruptured a disk and had it surgically repaired, then ruptured it a second time before she had fully recovered. Dr. Partnow is an amazing veterinarian and beyond that she is calm, compassionate, professional, personable and an excellent communicator. Everyone else at VCA, from the people at the front desk to the vet techs did a fantastic job caring for my dog and for one very frightened, stressed-out dog owner. They were all so gentle, kind and affectionate towards my dog (who spent several days in their hospital) that she clearly "bonded" with everyone there (I could tell that when I took her home). For me, they were the perfect combination of professional, so that I had confidence in their ability to help my dog, and sweet/supportive with me. Dr. Partnow called me every day to update me on my dog's progress, and they were totally and instantly responsive when I called them with questions. I thought the charges were reasonable and they were so scrupulously honest, that when the total charges were less than my deposit, they immediately gave me a credit. I can't imagine a better veterinary hospital. I highly recommend VCA, and Dr. Partnow in particular for neurology.

My beagle is 11 years old and starting to age. I took her there when she blew out a disk in her neck. These guys did everything you would expect from a professional vet. They aren't cheap because this is a hospital not a small veterinarian. It cost $100.00 just to walk in the door to get looked at, but the care is the best you'll find. Smaller vets are alot cheaper but its up to the owner.They were great with my dog when she underwent surgery to remove a cyst on her neck.

I scheduled my animal with Internal Medicine, specifically requesting Dr. Polly Peterson because I'd heard she was especially good in dealing with the issues my pet is facing. After scheduling, I got a call 2 days later - they needed to reschedule me. Ok fine, except that I found out from my husband today that the appointment was NOT with Dr. Peterson as I'd SPECIFICALLY AND EMPHATICALLY REQUESTED. It was with Dr. Gokhale, who may be competent, but was not who I wanted. Sure enough, what Dr. G said was completely off par with what is going on with our pet. I basically spent $150 to be told to get more bloodwork done. I'm waiting to read the full report from them, but so far I'm not impressed with what we were told and I'm furious that my pet is not seeing the doctor I requested. I already have shaky confidence in this facility, since it's a corporation but I'm ready to write off this whole consult as a mistake.

I have unfortunately spent more time at VCA, due to health & emergency issues of my rescue dogs than I would like! Most recently, one of my doxies who snatches up everything on the sidewalk ate mushrooms before I could stop her. Many of them around here are poison & in fact the type that grow in our yard are the same type that killed 2 pugs in Bellingham last year. So, I am so thankful they are there. We have had nothing but the most professional & compassionate treatment over the years I notice a lot of the complaining is about cost.... Yes, it is costly, BUT that is the price you pay for having top notch emergency care available 24/7. In order to have the hospital properly staffed with professionals, ( & who are willing to work at 3 AM on a holiday, think about it) & all the latest equipment ( yes, I want to make sure the BEST is available for my beloved pets) & that costs money, bottom line. Pets are not cheap & in order for us to have this service available when we need it, it is going to cost money. I am never happy to pay the bill, BUT am so grateful they are there if I need them. One other point people might not be considering, is that while your regular vet knows the specifics about your pet, a vet in an emergency situation does not & sometimes that means extra testing to get a better picture of the situation. Frustrating, sure. I always prefer to be able to go to my own vet, because they know my pet very well & their entire history, but at 3AM or on a Sunday that is just not reality.