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VCA Anderson Animal Hospital

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,217 reviewed · 179 listed · Scored from 347 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(347) 80 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary CareVeterinary SurgeryVeterinary DentistryLow-Cost & Affordable CareEmergency & Urgent CareExotic & Avian Vet
VCA Anderson Animal Hospital
Services
General Veterinary Care, Veterinary Surgery, Veterinary Dentistry
Reviews
347

What recent reviews say

Staff excel at end-of-life care and managing anxious pets, with multiple reviewers praising detailed explanations and genuine follow-up. Vets like Dr. Roberts, Dr. Lewis, and Dr. Jen stand out for going beyond routine care. The hospital shines in treating rescue and adopted dogs, though a handful of visits involved dismissive technicians who failed to calm nervous or traumatized animals.

Dental work, surgery, and preventive care all get mentioned positively, and the team often provides written guidance or calls to check recovery. Cost comes up as reasonable for adopting shelter dogs on vouchers, yet one reviewer felt pressured about training costs. Some inconsistency in staff demeanor shows up across visits, with a few reports of rushed or unkind interactions.

Praised for
  • compassionate end-of-life care
  • thorough explanations and follow-up
  • knowledgeable and personable vets
  • gentle handling of anxious animals
Watch-outs
  • insensitive staff during first exams
  • poor handling of traumatized rescue dogs
  • unprofessional communication about account access
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Best for: Families adopting rescue or shelter dogs, and owners of anxious or special-needs pets.
Think twice if: First-visit experience can be uneven; some staff handle nervous dogs poorly, and a few interactions felt rushed or dismissive.

Strengths

  • Named vets (Dr. Roberts, Dr. Lewis, Dr. Jen, Dr. Stocks) consistently praised for knowledge and compassion
  • Follow-up calls or texts after appointments standard practice
  • Experienced with anxious, rescue, and traveling pets
  • Affordable shelter adoption packages with free first exams

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Roberts researches international travel health requirements for pets
  • Dr. Susan Lewis performs emergency surgery and checks on post-op patients on her own time
  • Dr. Jen checks in the day after appointments
  • Staff provide written take-home care recommendations
  • Free first exam for shelter adoption vouchers

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Thorough exams and clear explanations; some inconsistency in staff kindness on first visits.
Veterinary Surgery
Dr. Lewis recommended and performed emergency surgery with excellent follow-up care.
Veterinary Dentistry
Dental care and X-rays mentioned as part of standard service; no detailed feedback.
Low-Cost & Affordable Care
Shelter adoption vouchers accepted; free first exam; reviewers found costs reasonable.
Emergency & Urgent Care
No explicit emergency care feedback, though surgery case shows responsiveness.
Exotic & Avian Vet
No direct evidence; not mentioned in reviews.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.4 against a 4.59 average across the 118 veterinary surgery businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 60% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 61
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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267
4
30
3
9
2
9
1
32

Common questions

Do you accept shelter adoption vouchers?
Yes. They offer a free first exam with vouchers from shelters like Foothills Animal Shelter.
Will my vet follow up after my pet's appointment?
Yes. Multiple reviewers report receiving follow-up calls or texts to check on their pet's recovery.
Can you help with travel health requirements for my pet?
Yes. Dr. Roberts researches and guides owners through international travel health and permit requirements.

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Last updated 2026-07-09