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VCA Southeast Area Animal Hospital

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,217 reviewed · 179 listed · Scored from 342 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.5(342) 82 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary CareVeterinary SurgeryLow-Cost & Affordable CareEmergency & Urgent CareExotic & Avian VetVeterinary Dentistry
VCA Southeast Area Animal Hospital
Services
General Veterinary Care, Veterinary Surgery, Low-Cost & Affordable Care
Reviews
342

What recent reviews say

Reviewers praise the staff's genuine warmth and the vets' depth, especially during difficult diagnoses and senior pet care. Long waits are common, and billing surprises (care club terms, collections notices) have left some frustrated despite strong clinical work.

Praised for
  • compassionate, attentive staff
  • thorough veterinarians
  • strong diagnostic care
  • convenient Care Club membership
Watch-outs
  • long wait times at appointments
  • billing confusion and collection issues
  • inconsistent diagnostic outcomes
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Best for: Pet owners seeking dedicated, compassionate care for senior and geriatric pets, and those wanting a stable long-term veterinary home.
Think twice if: Plan for waits over an hour even for routine vaccines. Clarify billing and Care Club terms before enrolling to avoid collection notices later.

Strengths

  • Named vets (Dr. Ryan, Dr. Crawford, Dr. Belen) mentioned consistently
  • Care Club membership program
  • Open 7 days a week
  • Handles complex geriatric cases

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Ryan, Dr. Crawford, Dr. Belen, and Dr. Oberman named as veterinarians
  • Care Club membership available
  • Notes not consistently uploaded to patient portal
  • Wait times routinely exceed one hour, even for single vaccine appointments
  • Periodontal/dental disease and extractions mentioned as services
  • Soft tissue surgery offered

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Wellness checks and senior care praised; one reviewer noted inconsistent diagnoses between visits one year apart.
Veterinary Surgery
Soft tissue surgery capability mentioned on website; no specific review feedback.
Veterinary Dentistry
Periodontal treatment and tooth extraction offered; one high-cost case ($2200) disputed between doctors.
Low-Cost & Affordable Care
Care Club membership cited as cost-effective option; billing surprises contradicted value claim for some.
Exotic & Avian Vet
Website lists service; no review evidence.
Emergency & Urgent Care
Website indicates emergency services; no review evidence of emergency-specific experience.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.5 against a 4.59 average across the 118 veterinary surgery businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 59% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 67
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
274
4
32
3
6
2
4
1
26

Common questions

Does VCA Southeast offer a membership or payment plan?
Yes, they offer a Care Club membership. Confirm billing terms and renewal policies upfront to avoid surprise collection notices.
How long do appointments typically take?
Reviewers report waits of over an hour are routine, even for single-service visits like vaccines.
Are appointment notes available in the patient portal?
One reviewer noted that exam notes are not consistently uploaded to the portal, making it difficult to understand diagnostic changes between visits.
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Last updated 2026-07-09