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    The Regional Veterinary Referral Center

    3.5 (194 reviews)
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    My poor sick baby....
    Eunice K.

    My dog had HGE and it was the scariest week of my life. She is only about 9lbs and 4 years old and she was knocking on death's door. We frantically took her to RVRC emergency room and they were very caring. She was put into the "ICU" and kept for 5 days. Pros: They were very nice about updating us constantly They called at all hours to keep my anxieties in check They also let us visit constantly- and even gave us a private room once she had energy to move around They also communicated what they were doing and how much it would cost. Cons: It is VERY expensive. I'm talking 10-15k expensive. If you can't afford it, they have payment plans, BUT if you can't afford that they won't do the procedure, which could be what saves your animal. Overall I was very satisfied and would come here in an emergency.

    Yorkie for surgical visit
    Chelsey R.

    Would highly recommend! Went to Regional Veterinary for a second opinion after my senior Yorkie fell down stairs and fractured her tibia. I saw Dr Anderson, emailed her my dog's prior records and asked for an honest assessment on her condition. First-- the receptionist Teri is absolutely amazing and a true gem! It's scary when you're worried about your pet, but she was so kind and energetic when I called, listened to all (I had a lot over my fur baby) of my questions and concerns about a consult and treatment, and was up front about consultation visit costs and Dr Anderson's expertise. Second- Dr Anderson was about her business, she was on time for my consultation, reviewed my dog's records before I arrived and was knowledgeable about her case at the very beginning of our meeting. She was kind, honest and patient with me, explaining my dog's anatomy/bone structure and also adding additional information regarding the prior ortho/surgeon's recommended treatment. I was told she specializes in custom size casts for dogs and it's true. She fit my fur baby in a better sized cast for her tiny leg and one of her fractures healed completely through casting. We elected to do surgery for the second fracture and her entire team was professional and kind. They knew my dog by name and it made me feel like my girl was in good, caring hands both during her bandage/cast change visits and before/during/after surgery. I was extremely pleased with the care Dr Anderson and her staff gave my dog and would highly recommend their team to anyone in need of orthopedics/surgery for their fur baby. They removed a LOT of stress from what was a very stressful situation and their up front estimates helped me better plan for my dog's care because there were no hidden or surprise costs that I incurred during ANY of my visits there. This seems rare when visiting some vets these days. I live in DC and traveling to Springfield was certainly worth the drive in my opinion. Thank you to Dr Anderson, Teri, Tori and all the staff at Regional Veterinary Orthopedics & Surgery for your kindness and skill!

    Sweet Erica in the oxygen chamber she really needed an exam and pain meds.

    Dr Alvarez and several techs and front office staff are amazing- kind and helpful. Dr Alvarez is a very smart and compassionate practitioner. She pulled several hard cases through for our rescue group. With COMPASSION. WARNING - if Dr Nelson or the tech Mika are working, go elsewhere. I've never seen such callous approach to a TRAUMA CASE! This very sweet young cat was likely hit by a car and paralyzed- out in the bitter cold for days. They refused to let me provide her comfort or even TOUCH HER. Dr Nelson recommended euthanasia without even giving her an exam. I asked Dr Nelson to actually examine her with me so we can understand her injuries- they had put her in an oxygen tank with no pain meds given, and did not even examine her until I insisted I need this to make a decision. They then said I could go elsewhere if I didn't like their approach. The vet actually stated coldly to me "she's a stray"- like that means she does not deserve vet care!! The tech pulled the cat away from me several times when I wanted to calm and comfort her. This was horrible and very painful experience only salvaged by the proactive hospital manager who was really kind and recognized taking a trauma case to another vet would only delay this poor kitty's care. She secured us another medical team (Dr Alvarez) who were methodical, examined the kitty with kindness and helped me make the decision to end her suffering after we let her eat and enjoy some yummy food. RECOMMEND YOU Ask who the vet working is before going here. Avoid the tech Mika. She's just spiteful.

    An fantastic staff that bought us just a little more time with our girl. Thank you all who were on shift on 17 Mar who ran the diagnostics and came back with, what turned out to be, very unfortunate news. We thought we would have up to a week, but it turned out to be only a day and a half before Keeva's situation became untenable. You were compassionate but matter of fact, helped us assess the risk, and made the right call given the circumstances. Your care allowed us to say our good-byes to Keeva. There is never enough time Thank you.

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    Ask the Community - The Regional Veterinary Referral Center

    Does anyone have experience with feline oncology care and what was it like?

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    I will forever be grateful to the vets, the techs, and ALL the staff at VEG. A few weeks ago, our…read moresenior kitty collapsed and was having a severe respiratory crisis. From the moment we stepped through the door, every single person around us leapt into action to save our girl. I have never experienced an emergency to this severity with a pet and was an absolute mess myself when we brought her in. The team worked to quickly stabilize our cat and were so sensitive and kind with my husband and I as we were grappling with extreme anxiety and anticipatory grief. Dr. Watson was the veterinarian we dealt with in those first critical hours, and she somehow struck the perfect balance between professional and warm. She sat with us while we talked through the possibilities of what was happening, the plan for diagnostics, and the decisions we should be prepared to make. It felt like being taken care of by the most knowledgeable friend you've ever met. Once we determined our cat was going to make it and be hospitalized over night, we literally felt so comfortable leaving our girl in the care of the wonderful staff. They told us multiple times that we could call at any time for an update, and we took them up on this offer when I woke up in a panic around 4am. Dr. Beckford immediately got on the phone with me, providing me with a lengthy update and allowing me to ask as many questions as I needed to feel comfortable knowing our cat was doing well. The next day when we returned to pick up our cat, Dr. Shah took so much time talking through the details of her condition and what we would do to treat her at home in the future. Instead of just doing the bare minimum, it felt like he was caring for us and for our cat like she was his own. Even on our way out the door, every vet, tech, and staff member kept reminding us that we could call or message them at any point if we had further questions or concerns. They truly mean this - even after your pet has gone home, they will gladly help reassure you or answer questions if your pet's condition changes. Since this is an open concept ER, we watched this group of vets and techs interact with a variety of pet parents for 6+ hours and at every step, you could tell that they were performing above and beyond the call of duty to do the best thing for every one of the animals that came through their doors. We were on the receiving end of that empathy, thoughtfulness, and expertise at every single turn and I would highly encourage every dog or cat owner to keep this clinic in mind for any future emergency that you might have in the future.

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    Our first visit here was for a wellness check and vaccines. My dog has had some very concerning…read moresymptoms for about a year, and every vet we've run into has taken this as an opportunity to recommend various expensive tests. They never give any inclination of what they think her diagnosis might be, leaving me to consult doctor Google. I am old enough to remember when a veterinarian demonstrated care for animals **first and foremost.** This being a non-corporate owned veterinarian. I expected we would have a little bit of that experience. That was not to be the case. Long story short, our first visit amounted to approximately $1000 and that was without getting a diagnosis or the vaccines we had initially requested. We were informed that our next step would be to get a cardiology work up for $1500. And because I was not in a position to throw that money out immediately, with no idea where this might go (I mean, tell me what *could be the problem, what the treatment options would be for each, so I can make a decision on whether to pursue or not. I think that's reasonable) but in this case, the conversation ended. Fortunately, the following month, I found a vet who was willing to provide options. Unlike some, this new vet clearly doesn't think my dog deserves to die because her mom won't spend thousands at the drop of a hat with no idea where the bottom is. For 20% of the price, my dog has a treatment plan, and a doctor who actually cares. Pretty office, though. Nice staff, as well.

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    I developed a relationship with Columbia Pike Animal Hospital a couple years ago. My fur baby was…read moreattacked by a much larger Akita. Needless to say he lost the fight and needed emergency care. I called 4 nearby hospitals and they were booked solid. I called this facility and they promised to be ready to help upon arrival. I drove over an hour to utilize this animal hospital, staff met us at the door as promised, then quickly proceeded to treat him. They showed so much care & compassion! A few days ago, I noticed my pup refusing to walk even during nice weather days. His genitalia was dark red & inflamed. I took the voyage back to the hospital and received the same level of care that I remembered. They have an onsite pharmacy, so we went home with 3 Rx & an e-collar. He's healing slowly but surely. We have pet insurance and a wellness plan elsewhere, but I will pay out of pocket for the top tier service & 24/7 coverage that I receive here.

    I have been a customer here for years but I left due to my fair share of ups & downs with the staff…read more& it is taking me a long time to write this review. My dog goes to different practice because he was already on a plan when I adopted him and it made more sense to keep him on that plan, but my cats (& previous dogs) were patients here & we used to board our dogs here too. When they were good, I would constantly tell people to go here but after we had a hellish experience we shared our trauma & literally told people to stay far away from here! And we stayed far away from here! My good times here have been amazing & one of the vets saved my beautiful baby during the same hellish experience with the jerk of a vet who caused us to let go of our baby. But sadly the amazing vet moved and so I swore this place off! I needed a new vet and I really went down the rabbit hole of research and was actually brought right back here and I am so grateful that we found Dr. Candace Flynn! She is simply a dream and the most amazing, compassionate and caring vet I think I have ever met and my kitty is so comfortable with her it's pure love! Dr. Flynn, who deserves FIVE STARS+++, is also wonderful with her advice and guidance. She's very communicative and informative and just well-rounded with a holistic approach, but the amount of time and love she spends with your pet (and you) is priceless!!! They are a 24-hour emergency care, veterinary hospital, fully equipped, and fully staffed round the clock. They also have a separate, waiting room for dogs and cats to help ease the anxiety. They also have two sister hospitals in both Clifton and Arlington, Virginia. Yes, they are a bit pricier but you're inside the beltway & 15 minutes from DC so what do you expect?! Thankfully, there has been more good than bad and I know which vet to steer clear from & I still forewarn people about her! 7/2/27

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