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VCA Southeast Area Animal Hospital

Updated 2026-07-08 · 946 reviewed · 172 listed · Scored from 342 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.5(342) 81 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General & Wellness Veterinary CareEmergency & Urgent Care VetExotic & Avian Veterinary CareVeterinary Dentistry
VCA Southeast Area Animal Hospital
Services
General & Wellness Veterinary Care, Emergency & Urgent Care Vet, Exotic & Avian Veterinary Care
Reviews
342

What recent reviews say

Most reviewers praise the team's warmth, expertise, and genuine care for their pets across the years. Long waits and billing disputes frustrate some; one reviewer questioned why two doctors reached different conclusions on a serious dental diagnosis and criticized lack of accessible medical notes.

Praised for
  • skilled veterinarians
  • compassionate staff
  • attentive record-keeping
  • supportive during pet loss
  • knowledgeable and thorough
Watch-outs
  • long wait times at appointments
  • billing and collections issues
  • diagnostic disagreement between doctors
  • poor communication about post-membership costs
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Best for: Owners seeking continuity of care and emotional support for aging or complex cases.
Think twice if: Plan for 1+ hour waits and clarify billing terms upfront before enrolling in their Care Club.

Strengths

  • named experienced doctors (Ryan, Crawford, Belen)
  • multi-year loyalty and continuity
  • Care Club membership available
  • handles complex and aging pet cases

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Ryan, Dr. Crawford, and Dr. Belen named in positive reviews
  • Care Club membership offered
  • Soft tissue surgery capability mentioned on website
  • Staff noted personal details like owners' allergies in pet records
  • One reviewer questioned diagnostic disagreement between Dr. Oberman and Dr. Crawford on periodontal disease

What reviews say by service

General & Wellness Veterinary Care
Praised for senior wellness checks and long-term preventive care; trusted by multi-year clients.
Emergency & Urgent Care Vet
Staff handle urgent situations but experience long appointment waits.
Veterinary Dentistry
Tooth extraction recommended ($2200); one reviewer disputed the diagnosis quality between visits.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.5 against a 4.59 average across the 100 emergency & urgent care vet businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 57% 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

How long should I expect to wait at an appointment?
One reviewer reported consistent 1+ hour waits even for single vaccines across multiple visits, though experience may vary.
Do they keep digital medical records I can access?
One reviewer noted they do not appear to upload notes to an online portal for owner review.
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Last updated 2026-07-08