VCA College Park Animal Hospital

This place used to be great before it became corporate VCA. The prices have become way too high, and the service has gone down. Seems they have to follow the VCA rules, even it it doesn't quite apply to your personal situation, so you end up paying a lot for services you may not need.nSuch a shame it's no longer Briarcliff, I am on the hunt for a new veterinarian.

We have four ex-stray cats who've come with numerous problems such as giardia and dental lesions, but VCA have been great with us (we've seen both Dr. Cleland and Dr. Freihaut and both are great).nnWhat prompted me to leave this review was that we've mostly dealt with Dr. Freihaut, who is amazing and communicative, always patient and answers all my questions. Yesterday, Dr. Cleland, who we're a little less familiar with, performed oral surgery on our cat Cal. It was supposed to be a pretty routine cleaning, but we opted to have x-rays done and they showed lesions that meant he needed multiple teeth extracted. Dr. Cleland called me and asked if we wanted it done there and then—I said of course (if it was causing him pain, we'd never say no) but did have a little dread about the bill. It actually didn't end up being much more than our original quote for the cleaning. VCA are, of course, pricier than low cost clinics but they've always done a great job with our cats and I don't think I've ever found an invoice unreasonable.nnWe had Cal back at 4pm and Dr. Cleland did a great job. He's a little worse for wear today, which is completely understandable after what he's been through, but we've persuaded him to eat a little and managed to give him his painkiller.nnOur four cats are also now giardia free as per the last stool sample, though it certainly took some hard work! Thank you, VCA College Park. :)

Not enough stars to rate their excellence. I Can't say enough good things about this clinic. Dr. Cleland gave my puppy her eight week checkup five years ago and we've been clients ever since. The office staff are friendly and courteous. The techs are prompt and professional. The Vets are transparent and knowledgeable, and it's clear they share a collective passion for what they do.

I called for an appointment and was told $69 for heart worm test for my dog. I ended up with a $200 bill. They charged for for a physical and other services. I did not authorize.

They always take great care of my pets and everyone is so nice and thoughtful. Super thankful. ❤ufe0f