VCA Veterinary Care Animal Hospital and Referral Center

VCA Veterinary Care Animal Hospital and Referral Center is a veterinary clinic in Albuquerque, New Mexico that treats dogs and cats. Google lists it at 3.4/5 from 634 reviews, indicating a large volume of public feedback. Recent comments describe both positive urgent-care experiences and long-term relationships with specific veterinarians, alongside concerns about cost, wait times, and some negative treatment experiences.

Services

•Care for dogs and cats
•Urgent veterinary treatment described in reviews, including rapid intake for a dog after grape ingestion
•Dental care involving anesthesia is mentioned in reviews
•Some reviewers mention precautions to keep pets separated and reduce exposure to illness

Pricing

No published pricing information is available, though some recent reviewers describe the clinic as above average in cost, especially for emergency care.

People

Recent reviewers specifically mention Lexi at the front desk, Kat as a technician, Dr. Holguin, and Dr. Russman.

Reviews

Google shows a 3.4/5 rating from 634 reviews. Recent written feedback is mixed: some pet owners describe fast emergency handling, clear communication, caring staff, and trust in long-standing veterinarians, while others report feeling unwelcome, longer waits when busy, concerns about cost, and a serious negative outcome during routine anesthesia.

Reviews for VCA Veterinary Care Animal Hospital and Referral Center

Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 634 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

Daniela Montes

2 months ago

Walked in with my sick Rottweiler, we were instantly frowned upon because of her breed. She is a very nervous dog and we definitely did not feel welcome here.

Patrick Higgins

2 months ago

They were helpful for us. They were willing to do anything to help and love animals. Yes they are in most people's eyes expensive but if you can't afford a vet you dont need a pet because obviously you can't afford it. They pay close attention and are friendly. They take all precautions to make sure pets are safe from other pets and possible illness. We did go in when they were busy so it took a while but they made sure to still check on us and do what they could. It is an emergency vet so yes more expensive but I would trust them with all my animals in an emergency

KJ Hong

2 months ago

We had a scary situation where our dog accidentally ingested a grape (which can be quite toxic or even fatal as you probably know). We called and they had him back and taken care of in less than 30 minutes and retrieved the grape - amazed how fast and how efficiently they got him back! You can really tell they are a great team and are truly passionate and great at their jobs and professions. Thank you to Lexi up front, Kat the tech and Dr. Holguin for being so caring, quick, and great at communicating and educating. We appreciate you taking care of our little guy and taking care of us!

MIDNIGHT MAMBO MUSIC

2 months ago

My cat died while under routine anesthesia for a dental cleaning. This is a big corporation that only cares about money in my opinion, and not the safety and wellbeing of our pets. Please consider taking your beloved pet somewhere else.

Amanda Bolton

2 months ago

Excellent Drs at facility. Love Dr. Russman who has been there for many msny years. She cared for my very first dog and currently caring for my 2nd dog. She LOVES her job and that's what makes Vets so special!!! Thank you all.