2nd round of cancer for my 15 yo poodle-man😣 - thx to my favorite vet - oncoligist Dr Pomerito - he lived several yrs to fight this battle again. I always recommend him to anyone who's pet gets cancer. #smart #young and #greast compassion Read Less

2nd round of cancer for my 15 yo poodle-man😣 - thx to my favorite vet - oncoligist Dr Pomerito - he lived several yrs to fight this battle again. I always recommend him to anyone who's pet gets cancer. #smart #young and #greast compassion Read Less

I brought my 12 year old cockalier here because I wanted a second opinion from a specialist. From the moment we walked in, we felt very welcomed. Everyone was very friendly and accommodating. The vet was very nice and made my dog feel very comfortable. If you question if your dog has cancer then my suggestion is to come to this place. Read Less

These folks seem outstanding.Medicine is what it is, and with long-term issues like cancer, it's not always easy to say whether a treatment has worked, or why. I'll assume that the doctors here know what they're talking about, and do a good job. They certainly are able to converse fluently and intelligently about cancer and treatments and options, and they answer questions completely, making it clear that they have really heard what you're asking. That matters.But this review really is about something else.I have been in their waiting room for some time now, watching other people come and go with their dogs. I have not seen one dog reluctant to come in. (Nor any people.) The staff is uniformly sweet and compassionate; they react wonderfully to almost any animal, and it's clear they love their patients.That makes a world of difference.We have had success so far with what we're doing with our dog, but it's hard to gauge success until some time down the road. What I can say is that for the treatment part of the deal, these people do a great job. I'm happy to recommend them. Read Less

Dr. Bommarito is the most patient and responsive doctor. If you are stepping foot in this practice it's because you are enduring an incredibly difficult situation with your pet and Dr. Bommarito goes above and beyond with his empathy and intervention. It didn't seem to matter if it was a weekend or holiday, if he saw an email, he would reply with feedback and direction. We are so fortunate to be working with a person that is just as invested in our dog's wellbeing and quality of life as we are. Whatever the outcome is for our situation, I am confident that Dr. Bommarito's treatment approach and intervention over the past 7 months has helped our dog. I appreciate his honesty and that he clearly outlines all of the options available. Cancer treatment is going to expensive anywhere, here it is 100% worth it. Read Less

Staff made us feel very welcome during a difficult time with personalized notes and lots of info. Dr. Bommarito was very thorough, knowledgable and kind in his explanation of the treatment options. Very happy to have been referred here. Read Less

Our Golden Retriever Bocephus is battling Oral Melanoma and receiving radiation treatments here at VCGOC. The staff here is amazing! I don't just say that because of the way they treat my husband and I, I say this because of the way Bo acts when we are in the office. He actually gets excited and is happy to see Dr. Bommarito and his vet tech Chris and the rest of the staff! He greets them with wags, wiggles and a happy dance! It's obvious to us that they are not only treating Bo's disease but, they are treating Bo with loving care and respect. Our boy has never been excited during vet visits. Seeing him react this way reassures us that we have chosen the best team to treat Bo. More people need to know that there is hope for their pets suffering cancer. And VCGOC is the best place to find that hope #KTLA Read Less

They are always very kind and considerate. Even when my kitty hisses, they know it's because she's scared and doesn't feel well, so they don't take it personally. I'm not happy my kitty is sick, but I'm glad there's a place like this I can take her. Read Less

These are the most amazing caring group of people! Dr. Bommarati has been Troy Boys cancer doctor for lost 2 years, so far Troy is in remission and has not spread, but I do know if and when it gets worse we are in the best care possible! Love them and all they do!! Lorilynn and Loretta Read Less

Sadly my dog Cassi passed away there wasn't much we could have done at the end but let me tell you this you really can't find any other better place then here they care pay attention love and respect you and your animal or animals. Super nice people loved them thank your guys for helping our family Read Less

They're very kind and sweet they are fast-acting they treat you and your pets with love and respect I highly recommend this place to anyone I don't care to drive far because it's worth it Love everything and everyone there. Read Less

Honestly, if I could give VCG 20 stars I would. We've been to a few speciality groups, and VCG blows everyone out of the water by far. Everyone from the amazing receptionists to the amazing, caring technicians and doctors made a "crappy" circumstance feel a lot less crappy. Sergio was her main technician and always made sure to answer any and every question before taking her back for treatment. Dr. Bommarito is very professional, responsive and genuine. Pocahontas loves everyone there.Read Less

Everyone is kind and truly compassionate. If your appointment is at 3 pm your seen at 3pm not left waiting like some places that don't respect your time . The staff is informative and it's clear they truly care about your animal. They don't take advantage of an animal owners pain by running unnecessary tests and gouging their wallet. nothing is done without your consent. having an idea of what you may spend on your dogs treatment is important from the beginning. Dr Julie is nothing short of amazing . They are totally professional in every way . no one wants to see their four-legged kids suffer, going through a cancer treatment is hard enough as it is, having a knowledgeable compassionate honest vet team means everything. I would highly recommend the veterinary cancer group of orange county to anyone who is faced with such a tragedy.Read Less

I cannot say enough good things about VCG. Dr. Fiocchi is wonderful and explains everything, allows us to ask whatever questions we have and answers them, she also gives us the time needed to make sure we know all our options. The entire staff at VCG are very friendly and professional. Sunshine has no hesitation going in for her chemo treatments. Of course, we never wished we had to go for cancer treatment, but since we do I feel we are in good hands at VCG. Read Less

Veterinary Cancer Group of Orange County is filled with love and hope. They offer exceptional care and so much compassion. Dr. Fiocchi took such good care of my baby girl They have a special room for cats and Fifi loved "her" room. They were always so sweet with her even though she was a wiggler. I can't thank them enough for taking such good care of my baby girl. Read Less

As of last night our beloved dog lost her battle with Lymphoma. For the past 18 months she was battling the disease under the watchful and professional eye of Dr. Julie Bulman Fleming, who managed to extend her life to the above average prognosis of about a year. The staff has always been professional and friendly. Appointments were very well managed and on time, stress as minimized as possible. I will always be grateful for everybody working there for extending the quality and life of our beloved Phoebe. Read Less

Beware: This was our experience: A year ago on September 8, 2014, we took in our beloved black Labrador to the Veterinary Cancer Group of Tustin for radiation on a back leg cancerous tumor but instead, he became instantly paralyzed as a result of the treatment given to him. We had him 13 years and all those years, he took 4 mile walks daily. Other than a cancerous tumor on his back left leg that had grown, he was in perfect health - perfect vision, white teeth, lean, in shape, highly alert and perfect hearing. As for what happened, we were told prepayment was required and we paid. We asked if we could watch the procedure, saying this was important to us. We were told this was not allowed. This proved to be a big mistake. Our dog walked in completely mobile, limited only by his tumor but that would be the last time he walked. The radiation procedure took many more hours than what we'd been told and when it was finished, he came out, being held up in a sling, totally unable to walk and in obvious pain. Anyone could imagine our shock and horror. The veterinarian and technician told us this had never happened before and suggested our dog was probably just sore. He never walked again and suffered terribly. They had paralyzed him somehow while he was under anesthesia. We concluded he had most likely either been dropped while being manually lifted to or from the table or that his other good leg had been carelessly overextended so far upward when then put into a sling for the procedure that it destroyed his back. The veterinarian explained this to us following the procedure, saying this might be why he was sore but he was far more than sore. He was unable to walk and any movement at all caused him great pain. When we arrived home, we called his lifelong veterinarian who came to our home to help and to administer pain relief. Sadly, our veterinarian had recommended, in advance, that we go to a place in Oceanside if we were going to do radiation but we had met another couple who was having their dog treated here. Our veterinary care became hospice care, in which we were in no way prepared. Between the radiation and the subsequent veterinary care needed, we incurred astronomical costs. Three days later, we carefully lifted him and transported him via a full body stretcher to his real veterinarian, where he was put down. Every bit of movement proved our dog was in terrible pain. When we approached the veterinarian at the Tustin Cancer Group about any sort of refund because of the disastrous, unexpected outcome and extra costs, we were told nothing would be refunded. Read Less

My wife and I brought our dog to VCG on the recommendation of our own Veterinarian, who told us that she took her own dog to them. VCG is also one of the few board-certified Veterinary Oncology clinics in the country. We were given a tour of the facility at the beginning and they thoroughly discussed our dog's status and care options as the treatment progressed. Our dog had an aggressive form of cancer and had two recurrences. At each stage the treatment was customized appropriately. After about a year and a half our dog was in remission and stayed cancer free through follow up visits for the remaining 8 months of his life. Statistically, he would have had less than 3% chance of surviving two years from his initial diagnosis if we had stopped the treatment with our regular vet's initial surgical removal of the tumor. When our dog passed away it was from causes unrelated to the cancer, not diagnosed until very late in the cancer treatment. The additional time that VCG undoubtedly bought us with our beloved pet was priceless. Furthermore, VCG treated our dog with a genuine caring attitude at every stage of his long treatment. Even with the frequent visits that his treatment required, he clearly regarded them as a home away from home. VCG was also aware of the needs of their human clients and were supportive throughout. Cancer treatment is difficult business. It is full of uncertainty and almost always poses unavoidable difficulties for the patient. There is no guarantee of outcome but your best option is to have a provider of VCG's caliber on your side. They consistently give the very best in conscientious care. Read Less

HORRIBLE!! Do your dog a favor, go to your local pet nutritionist or natural herb specialist and do research of recommended vet oncologists in the area. They will all have the same stories to tell you about VCG. I was so fed up with their outdated cookie cutter protocols and now I have found the BEST holistic vet oncologist. My dog is doing better than ever and its because, unlike VCG, we're treating the mind, body and spirit. I wish I had left VCG earlier. I would have saved a lot of money and tears. VCG has a great marketing / PR department. But don't be fooled. You're paying for that pretty building and staff uniforms. Many of their doctors are new or residents. And the left hand has no idea what the right hand is doing. Read Less