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Animal Surgical Care

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,217 reviewed · 179 listed · Scored from 39 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(39) 86 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary CareVeterinary SurgeryVeterinary DentistryLow-Cost & Affordable Care
Animal Surgical Care
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General Veterinary Care, Veterinary Surgery, Veterinary Dentistry
Reviews
39

What recent reviews say

Every review praises the clinic for treating urgent cases with speed and genuine care. Reviewers consistently mention Dr. Leka, Dr. Iguchi, and Dr. Jovanovic taking time to examine thoroughly, explain options clearly, and charge fairly even in stressful situations. One owner reported Dr. Leka caught a finding an emergency vet missed; another avoided a $4K unnecessary surgery because of their diagnosis.

The team allows owners to stay during prep, calls personally after discharge, and books same-day or next-day appointments. Several reviewers specifically noted their pricing was a fraction of what other surgical centers quoted (one paid $2,800 instead of $6-8K for a colopexy). Staff handle emergencies calmly, and the clinic offers free telemedicine consults and after-hours care.

Praised for
  • Knowledgeable and careful diagnosis
  • Fair pricing and transparent costs
  • Compassionate, unhurried staff
  • Responsive follow-up care
  • After-hours and emergency availability
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Best for: Pet owners facing emergency surgery or dentistry who want honest diagnosis and fair pricing.

Strengths

  • Same-day or next-day emergency surgery
  • Pricing significantly below typical surgical center rates
  • Named surgeons (Dr. Leka, Dr. Iguchi, Dr. Jovanovic) with strong reputations
  • Owner allowed in recovery area; personal follow-up calls standard

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Leka, Dr. Iguchi, and Dr. Jovanovic named repeatedly as primary surgeons
  • Free telemedicine consults offered
  • Owner allows patients to stay during IV placement; Dr. Leka personally calls to check on recovery after discharge
  • One patient reported Dr. Iguchi caught lung spots on X-ray missed by emergency vet one week prior; prevented unnecessary surgery for another patient after second opinion ruled out $4K procedure
  • Specific procedures: leg amputation, soft tissue tumor removal, tooth extraction, splenic tumor surgery, colopexy, rectal prolapse repair

What reviews say by service

Veterinary Surgery
Reviewers praise careful pre-surgical evaluation, personalized pain management, and clean recovery with minimal complications.
Veterinary Dentistry
Fast turnaround on tooth extraction; owner allowed to stay during prep and received follow-up photo updates.
Emergency & Urgent Care
Multiple reviewers credit same-day or next-day intake for life-saving procedures; staff remain calm during bleeding emergencies.
General Veterinary Care
Thorough diagnostics; one patient avoided unnecessary surgery after detailed exam ruled out initial diagnosis.

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.58 average across the 148 general veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 27% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 90
Review volume 70
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Can I stay with my pet during surgery prep?
Yes. Owners are allowed in the back to stay with their pet during IV placement and pre-surgical preparation.
Do they offer telemedicine?
Yes, free telemedicine consults are available 24/7. Dr. Leka can review photos of injuries and provide guidance.
How quickly can they see emergency cases?
Same-day or next-day appointments are common. One owner with a tooth fracture was scheduled within 2 days; another emergency surgery was arranged within 24 hours.
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Last updated 2026-07-09