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VCA Southeast Area Animal Hospital

Updated 2026-07-06 · 1,309 reviewed · 191 listed · Scored from 342 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.5(342) 81 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary CareSurgery & Specialty CareVeterinary Dental CareLow-Cost & Affordable CareEmergency & Urgent CareExotic & Avian Care
VCA Southeast Area Animal Hospital
Services
General Veterinary Care, Surgery & Specialty Care, Veterinary Dental Care
Reviews
342

What recent reviews say

Most patients praise the veterinarians and staff for genuine care and detailed attention during routine checkups and complex cases. Long wait times and billing disputes surface in a few reviews, and one reviewer questioned conflicting diagnoses between doctors on a costly dental procedure.

Praised for
  • friendly and compassionate staff
  • skilled and attentive vets
  • thorough care and follow-up
  • remembers pet details and medical history
Watch-outs
  • long wait times at appointments
  • billing confusion with Care Club
  • discrepancies between doctors' diagnoses
  • poor portal access to medical notes
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Best for: owners of cats and dogs needing long-term wellness care and specialty surgery
Think twice if: expect frequent appointment delays and clarify billing terms before enrolling in Care Club

Strengths

  • named vets (Dr. Ryan, Dr. Crawford, Dr. Belen) praised for expertise
  • Care Club membership available
  • strong record with senior and aging pets
  • attentive to pet medical history and family details

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Ryan, Dr. Crawford, and Dr. Belen named in reviews
  • Care Club membership program offered
  • reported 1+ hour wait times even for single vaccines
  • billing disputes led to collections referral in at least one case
  • limited medical record portal access noted by reviewer

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
wellness exams thorough and staff knowledgeable; wait times often exceed one hour
Surgery & Specialty Care
soft tissue surgery praised; one reviewer noted conflicting diagnoses on dental surgery need
Veterinary Dental Care
dental procedures offered; one case flagged discrepancy between doctors on periodontal extraction
Low-Cost & Affordable Care
Care Club membership available but billing terms unclear; high quoted price for tooth extraction
Emergency & Urgent Care
limited evidence in reviews

How it compares

  • Rated 4.5 against a 4.58 average across the 174 general veterinary care 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 61
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
274
4
32
3
6
2
4
1
26

Common questions

Do you offer a membership or discount plan?
Yes, they offer a Care Club membership, though one reviewer reported confusion about billing after it ended. Clarify terms upfront with their office.
How long are wait times for appointments?
One recent reviewer reported consistently waiting over an hour, even for single vaccines. Plan accordingly or ask about expected wait when booking.
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Last updated 2026-07-06