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VRCC Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital (Radiation Oncology)

Updated 2026-07-08 · 946 reviewed · 172 listed · Scored from 21 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(21) 76 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
Veterinary Surgery & OrthopedicsEmergency & Urgent Care Vet
VRCC Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital (Radiation Oncology)
Services
Veterinary Surgery & Orthopedics, Emergency & Urgent Care Vet
Reviews
21

What recent reviews say

Over many years, reviewers consistently praise Dr. Vernon and the oncology staff for treating cancer cases with genuine care, clear communication, and clinical success. One reviewer notes long appointment waits are offset by the quality of answers and care received.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for
  • compassionate oncology care
  • attentive emergency response
  • Dr. Vernon's expertise and availability
  • clear treatment explanations
  • kind and caring staff
Watch-outs
  • long wait times for appointments
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Best for: Pets with cancer, emergency cases needing 24/7 care, complex surgical or internal medicine needs.
Think twice if: Appointment scheduling can take time, even in urgent situations.

Strengths

  • radiation oncology with Dr. Vernon
  • 24/7 emergency availability
  • rapid access for urgent cases
  • board-certified surgeons and specialists

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Vernon leads radiation oncology and is named consistently across reviews
  • Fit urgent melanoma consultation within 3 hours of call
  • Send condolence cards after patient death
  • Offer in-house pharmacy with affordable medications
  • CT imaging available on-site
  • Dr. Messinger specializes in internal medicine; Katie specializes in feline cancer
  • Recently relocated, so confirm current address when calling

What reviews say by service

Veterinary Surgery & Orthopedics
Reviewers praise surgical expertise and orthopedic care following trauma.
Emergency & Urgent Care Vet
24/7 emergency department described as attentive, knowledgeable, and able to fit urgent cases quickly.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.59 average across the 100 emergency & urgent care vet businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 17% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 80
Review volume 58
Review recency 99
Review sentiment 63
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Do you offer 24/7 emergency care?
Yes, VRCC operates 24/7. Call to confirm your location before visiting, as they have recently relocated.
How quickly can you see an urgent oncology case?
One reviewer was fit in within 3 hours of calling with a melanoma diagnosis, though another notes general appointment waits can be long.

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Last updated 2026-07-08