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VCA Animal Hospital operates over 450 animal hospitals in 39 states across the nation in the VCA network. These hospitals are staffed by over 1,800 fully qualified, dedicated and compassionate veterinarians to give your pet the very best in medical care. Over 200 are board-certified specialists. These hospitals provide a full range of general medical and surgical services as well as specialized treatments: Wellness; Spay/neuter; Advanced diagnostic services (MRI/CT Scan); Internal medicine; Oncology; Ophthalmology; Dermatology; Cardiology; Neurology; Boarding; and Grooming. The company provides continuing education programs to our doctors and staff. At the present time, the corporate office of the company is based in Los Angeles, CA. Please try to contact VCA Animal Hospital Customer Service directly prior to posting any complaints on this site.

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K3karen
VCA Animal Hospital - Aroma Park Illinois won't euthanize my cat
5.0 12401 West Olympic Blvd. Los AngelesCA90064 1-310-571-6500 , 1-800-VCA-PETS http://www.vcahospitals.com/main/contact.php

My 12 yr old male cat was diagnosed with bladder stones and catherized for $1200. When he went home, he was over medicated right before we left so the tech could teach me how to gi...

#316795
May 06, 2012
57

SuchSwee...
VCA Animal Hospital - They killed pet & are demanding money for mistakes THEY made
5.0 12401 West Olympic Blvd. Los AngelesCA90064 1-310-571-6500 , 1-800-VCA-PETS http://www.vcahospitals.com/main/contact.php

A friend of mine, last month, spent over $2,800 for surgeries/tests/medications/etc for just one cat. This little guy was also their pride and joy. They brought him to VCA with the...

#316112
May 02, 2012
81

Aspiring...
VCA Animal Hospital - Dr Laura Hedlin...AKA - Best Vet in the World
5.0 12401 West Olympic Blvd. Los AngelesCA90064 1-310-571-6500 , 1-800-VCA-PETS http://www.vcahospitals.com/main/contact.php

Dr. Laura Hedlin is simply said, the best vet in the world. My sister had to put her cat down after 14 years. Dr. Hedlin was very compassionate, caring, and kind not only to Clyd...

#315938
May 01, 2012
37

Anonymous
VCA Animal Hospital - Prices Have Skyrocketed
5.0 12401 West Olympic Blvd. Los AngelesCA90064 1-310-571-6500 , 1-800-VCA-PETS http://www.vcahospitals.com/main/contact.php

Have been going to the same vet clinic for 14 years with all 5 or more of our dogs. This week we took 1 for some minor surgery and 2 for their annual checkup. We left owing $ 690 w...

#311993
Apr 13, 2012
199

Cynth_bl...
VCA Animal Hospital - VCA Indianapolis - Wrong diagnosis and lack of knowledge
5.0 12401 West Olympic Blvd. Los AngelesCA90064 1-310-571-6500 , 1-800-VCA-PETS http://www.vcahospitals.com/main/contact.php

Not only VCA but the experience with the Vets from Airport Animal and Meridean Veterinary - All 3 could not diagnose the problems and my dog died in my arms a few days ago. ...

#307063
Mar 23, 2012
262

Anonymous
VCA Animal Hospital - Told me to put down my dog
5.0 12401 West Olympic Blvd. Los AngelesCA90064 1-310-571-6500 , 1-800-VCA-PETS http://www.vcahospitals.com/main/contact.php

Approx one year ago we visited vca animal hospital in coconut creek fl my dog casey was going blind,had a diabetes problem and a blatter infection, after selling us pain med, antib...

#303525
Mar 09, 2012
361

Anonymous
VCA Animal Hospital - VCA needs to retain their excellent surgeons in order to retain their excellent clients
5.0 12401 West Olympic Blvd. Los AngelesCA90064 1-310-571-6500 , 1-800-VCA-PETS http://www.vcahospitals.com/main/contact.php

Up front, I need to communicate that my vet office has always been 1000% (yes, I meant the three zeroes!) supportive, pleasant, and genuinely welcoming to me and to my many pets. M...

#302846
Mar 06, 2012
302

Andewah
VCA Animal Hospital - VCA West Mesa Overcharges - Albuquerque
5.0 12401 West Olympic Blvd. Los AngelesCA90064 1-310-571-6500 , 1-800-VCA-PETS http://www.vcahospitals.com/main/contact.php

I took my 3 month old kittens for their booster shots - feline leukemia & FVRCP. Both kittens were healthy. The vet looked at both of them briefly and gave them their shots. I...

#302777
Mar 06, 2012
336

Tmshep
VCA Animal Hospital - Wrong Diagnosis at VCA in VA
5.0 12401 West Olympic Blvd. Los AngelesCA90064 1-310-571-6500 , 1-800-VCA-PETS http://www.vcahospitals.com/main/contact.php

Took my cocker spaniel to VCA for follow up for a fall after going to the emergency room. When we met the vet, we told her about hair loss that we noticed, so the vet prescribed m...

#300507
Feb 27, 2012
357

Elenaero...
VCA Animal Hospital - VCA Rotherwood Animal Hospital was pulling moneys out of me in stead of treating my cat
5.0 12401 West Olympic Blvd. Los AngelesCA90064 1-310-571-6500 , 1-800-VCA-PETS http://www.vcahospitals.com/main/contact.php

I came in VCA Rotherwood Animal Hospital on 01/11 to treat my cat (the problem was unknown). First of all it took them 3 day to find out that cat has urinary blockage. Treatment wa...

#295419
Feb 08, 2012
331

Anonymous
VCA Animal Hospital - Indianapolis, IN emergencyand specialty center
5.0 12401 West Olympic Blvd. Los AngelesCA90064 1-310-571-6500 , 1-800-VCA-PETS http://www.vcahospitals.com/main/contact.php

UVca encourages bullying, they give you two options, kiss *** or quit, even if the person is an obviously unprofessional, such as spraying you in the crotch with alcohol before you...

#291153
Jan 23, 2012
466

Anonymous
VCA Animal Hospital - VCA VET WANTS MONEY NOT HELPING ANIMALS!!!
5.0 12401 West Olympic Blvd. Los AngelesCA90064 1-310-571-6500 , 1-800-VCA-PETS http://www.vcahospitals.com/main/contact.php

I was a long time hospital client where I took my ***-zsu dog "Lucy" whenever it was needed. I always paid their over-the-top prices in one shot on the same day of their services....

#291141
Jan 23, 2012
437

Anonymous
VCA Animal Hospital - NEVER AGAIN
5.0 12401 West Olympic Blvd. Los AngelesCA90064 1-310-571-6500 , 1-800-VCA-PETS http://www.vcahospitals.com/main/contact.php

Unfortunately we waited until the last minute to seek overnight boarding for our dog for the Christmas holiday 2011 and had no choice but to take him to VCA San Leandro since they ...

#284562
Dec 28, 2011
497

Anonymous
VCA Animal Hospital - Dr. Elana Braz refused to write a script when she could not treat the condition.
5.0 12401 West Olympic Blvd. Los AngelesCA90064 1-310-571-6500 , 1-800-VCA-PETS http://www.vcahospitals.com/main/contact.php

I was a client when Dr. Khulsa first opened the Langhorn clinic. Since she has gone, it has gone- straight down hill. Dr. Elana Braz's treatments are no more than snake oil pract...

#284194
Dec 27, 2011
375

Keck
VCA Animal Hospital - Profits Trump Care
5.0 12401 West Olympic Blvd. Los AngelesCA90064 1-310-571-6500 , 1-800-VCA-PETS http://www.vcahospitals.com/main/contact.php

Profits trump care here. The staff are great and dedicated, but they are forced to toe the corporate line. In summary, the wellness plans they offer have fake discounts. Once we di...

#282356
Dec 18, 2011
509

Anonymous
VCA Animal Hospital - VCA - Inaccurate diagnosis & refusal for closer exam
5.0 12401 West Olympic Blvd. Los AngelesCA90064 1-310-571-6500 , 1-800-VCA-PETS http://www.vcahospitals.com/main/contact.php

I am so horribly disappointed in my visit to the Lake View, Las Vegas office. On 12/3 I my new kitten in for blood tests because he was very frail. First, this little guy had no '...

#281824
Dec 15, 2011
436

Anonymous
VCA Animal Hospital - VCA CLARMAR TORRANCE,CA
5.0 12401 West Olympic Blvd. Los AngelesCA90064 1-310-571-6500 , 1-800-VCA-PETS http://www.vcahospitals.com/main/contact.php

My almost 2 year old pomeranian began vomiting and then whining LOUDLY! she vomited almost 4 times then I took her over to Clarmar in a panic. The staff at Clarmar told me to go EL...

#281080
Dec 12, 2011
499

Anonymous
VCA Animal Hospital - 5 days of
5.0 12401 West Olympic Blvd. Los AngelesCA90064 1-310-571-6500 , 1-800-VCA-PETS http://www.vcahospitals.com/main/contact.php

Our dog was at the VCA Pet Resort located in North Hills, CA for 5 days over the Thanksgiving holiday. She had no ailments when we took her in to the "resort." We paid extra for "V...

#277825
Nov 28, 2011
532

Syrah_27
VCA Animal Hospital - VCA Ruined my Christmas
5.0 12401 West Olympic Blvd. Los AngelesCA90064 1-310-571-6500 , 1-800-VCA-PETS http://www.vcahospitals.com/main/contact.php

VCA Southwick Animal Hospital, SOuthwick, MA. I moved to this vet because they were not VCA. I absolutely loved it and raved about them. Soon enough they were bullied I'm sure ...

#275552
Nov 17, 2011
577

LadyDi5200
VCA Animal Hospital - Fired Dedicated Employee & Animal Lover
5.0 12401 West Olympic Blvd. Los AngelesCA90064 1-310-571-6500 , 1-800-VCA-PETS http://www.vcahospitals.com/main/contact.php

Recently a VCA Hospital in Mesquite, TX, fired a long time, dedicated employee and animal lover for "conflict of interest"! What nonsense! I won't mention a name as I'm su...

#273635
Nov 08, 2011
513

Anonymous
VCA Animal Hospital - Firing of Dedicated Employee & Animal Lover
5.0 12401 West Olympic Blvd. Los AngelesCA90064 1-310-571-6500 , 1-800-VCA-PETS http://www.vcahospitals.com/main/contact.php

A VCA hospital in Mesquite recently fired a long time, dedicated animal lover for "conflict of interest"! The person rescued and saved many abused, injured and neglected animals.....

#273628
Nov 08, 2011
414

Anonymous
VCA Animal Hospital - VCA wouldnt save my dog
5.0 12401 West Olympic Blvd. Los AngelesCA90064 1-310-571-6500 , 1-800-VCA-PETS http://www.vcahospitals.com/main/contact.php

Vca animal hospital didnt listen to my concerns over serotinin syndrome which my mugsy moretti dog had, cvs gave him the wrong meds and it killed him in four days later of us knowi...

#272105
Nov 01, 2011
446

Ashleyns...
VCA Animal Hospital - Vca worryed about money before emergancy
5.0 12401 West Olympic Blvd. Los AngelesCA90064 1-310-571-6500 , 1-800-VCA-PETS http://www.vcahospitals.com/main/contact.php

I came home Yesterday evening returning to my 4 year old chihuahua in his cage with his eye popped out of socket. I immediatly took him to banfeild the pet hospital and they told m...

#269900
Oct 22, 2011
794

Anonymous
VCA Animal Hospital - Vca medical hospitals let my puppy die
5.0 12401 West Olympic Blvd. Los AngelesCA90064 1-310-571-6500 , 1-800-VCA-PETS http://www.vcahospitals.com/main/contact.php

I brought my 10 week old puppy into a VCA clinic on Elliot Road on Chandler, AZ last Wednesday. I had gotten her from a shelter that was having a parvo outbreak. She had all the si...

#267540
Oct 12, 2011
588

Anonymous
VCA Animal Hospital - Veterinarian who worked for them disgruntled
5.0 12401 West Olympic Blvd. Los AngelesCA90064 1-310-571-6500 , 1-800-VCA-PETS http://www.vcahospitals.com/main/contact.php

I WORKED FOR THEM AS A VETERINARIAN.They tell you how to practice,you are forced to comply with their chosen procedures and drugs and products ,even if there are other products on ...

#266656
Oct 07, 2011
933

Anonymous
VCA Animal Hospital - Vca gave me false hope
5.0 12401 West Olympic Blvd. Los AngelesCA90064 1-310-571-6500 , 1-800-VCA-PETS http://www.vcahospitals.com/main/contact.php

Took my sick cat . I was told he needed test tests, bloodwork,even an ultrasound. Did everything and they still couldn't tell what was excactly was wrong with my cat. 1st visit doc...

#265890
Oct 04, 2011
536

Casandra
VCA Animal Hospital - Lack of communication make me drive 25 minutes
5.0 12401 West Olympic Blvd. Los AngelesCA90064 1-310-571-6500 , 1-800-VCA-PETS http://www.vcahospitals.com/main/contact.php

I went to vca located in E. Colonial Dr, Orlando to get flea pills for my cat and called before going there. They said I can go to pick up the med and when arrived there they just ...

#264967
Sep 29, 2011
437

Delea011
VCA Animal Hospital - Vet ignored my hurting Pet-waited 1 hour and still not seen
5.0 12401 West Olympic Blvd. Los AngelesCA90064 1-310-571-6500 , 1-800-VCA-PETS http://www.vcahospitals.com/main/contact.php

My 13 yr old chihuahua's left cheek was swollen. I made an appointment at 4pm. arrive at 3:50 (10mins early). Walked out at 4:50- Did not see the vet. THe office girls were had...

#263061
Sep 20, 2011
571

Anonymous
VCA Animal Hospital s live up to their bad reputation
5.0 12401 West Olympic Blvd. Los AngelesCA90064 1-310-571-6500 , 1-800-VCA-PETS http://www.vcahospitals.com/main/contact.php

I've heard awful things about the VCA's in Los Angeles. But I needed to find a Vet in CT. so I went online and they had a COUPON-for a first time client Free exam. I thoug...

#262893
Sep 19, 2011
557

Anonymous
VCA Animal Hospital - Do not take your pet rabbit to VCA
5.0 12401 West Olympic Blvd. Los AngelesCA90064 1-310-571-6500 , 1-800-VCA-PETS http://www.vcahospitals.com/main/contact.php

I took 2 rabbits to 2 different VCA places and in both cases, they killed or caused the death of my pets in short order. The first was Charlie, I took him in to one in Lakewood, Ca...

#257544
Aug 24, 2011
538
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