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VRCC Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital (Radiation Oncology)

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,137 reviewed · 177 listed · Scored from 21 Google reviews · How we rank ›

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

What recent reviews say

Reviewers consistently praise Dr. Vernon and the oncology team for skilled cancer care, clear communication, and genuine compassion throughout treatment and end-of-life decisions. Their emergency department is noted as knowledgeable and attentive, with notably efficient scheduling despite complex cases.

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

Praised for
  • compassionate oncology care
  • Dr. Vernon's expertise and availability
  • knowledgeable emergency staff
  • efficient scheduling and treatment
  • thoughtful follow-up and condolence
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Best for: Pets needing oncology, radiation, or emergency care; owners seeking specialist expertise and compassionate end-of-life support.
Think twice if: One reviewer noted long appointment wait times for initial consultations with specialists.

Strengths

  • Dr. Vernon's radiation oncology expertise
  • 24/7 emergency availability
  • in-house pharmacy with affordable medications
  • same-day or next-day appointment availability

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Vernon specializes in radiation oncology (SRT Radiation); treats nasal tumors, melanoma, lymphoma, squamous cell carcinoma
  • Dr. Messinger also on staff as specialist
  • Facility recently relocated; reviewers recommend calling to confirm current location
  • In-house pharmacy dispenses medications; one reviewer noted affordability
  • Sends condolence cards after patient deaths
  • Offers treatment graduation celebrations for completing radiation
  • CT imaging available on-site

What reviews say by service

Specialty & Referral Care
Dr. Vernon's radiation oncology produces strong patient outcomes; reviewers praise clear explanation of treatment options and effectiveness.
Emergency & Urgent Care
Emergency department staff noted as knowledgeable and attentive; same-day or three-hour response times documented.
Veterinary Pharmacy
Reviewer reported in-house pharmacy medications as affordable and easy to administer.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.59 average across the 98 emergency & urgent care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 19% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 79
Review volume 58
Review recency 99
Review sentiment 65
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

How quickly can I get an emergency appointment?
One reviewer was seen within 3 hours of calling on a Tuesday morning; another received a same-day cancellation slot. The hospital operates 24/7.
Does VRCC have an in-house pharmacy?
Yes. One reviewer noted medications dispensed there were affordable and easy for their cat to take.
Does the business offer radiation therapy?
Yes. Dr. Vernon leads the radiation oncology department and performs stereotactic radiation therapy (SRT) for tumors like nasal cancer and melanoma.
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Last updated 2026-07-09