13 Reviews

VCA Lancaster Animal Hospital

Lancaster, Massachusetts
Reviews
Sylvia Sandridge
16 Jul 2018
REPORT
Very nice staff, bit pricey campared to other vets in the area but the care is top notch.
Jerry
22 Jun 2018
REPORT
Always accommodating. All staff are professional and helpful! Vet and Chief of Medicine Dr. Layne Handy knows her stuff, I practice people medicine and I trust her medicine and approach to both preven... Read More
Always accommodating. All staff are professional and helpful! Vet and Chief of Medicine Dr. Layne Handy knows her stuff, I practice people medicine and I trust her medicine and approach to both prevention and acute care. She's very friendly, helpful, approachable, and gets down to your pups level. Been going here for at least 7 years. Read Less
Kim Perry
13 May 2018
REPORT
I brought my guinea pig Miles to see Dr. Handy on 5/5/18 because he had stopped eating and I feared the worst. I live in Worcester and couldn't find anyone who could see me in an emergency aside from ... Read More
I brought my guinea pig Miles to see Dr. Handy on 5/5/18 because he had stopped eating and I feared the worst. I live in Worcester and couldn't find anyone who could see me in an emergency aside from Tufts. I was able to get an appointment and she saved him! Her and the staff were wonderful to us. I left with a treatment plan and I'm happy to share he's doing better. I'm traveling extra just to visit this location because I felt like they really cared about the well-being of my beloved guinea pig. Read Less
Catherine Salierno
7 May 2018
REPORT
A full-service & wonderful, caring Animal Hospial tending to the needs of small animals and their pet parent's needs!!
Courtney Wells
25 Mar 2018
REPORT
My husband and I have been taking our dog to this same vet despite moving around a lot and sometimes being even longer than an hour car ride away, they have never failed to prove to us each and every ... Read More
My husband and I have been taking our dog to this same vet despite moving around a lot and sometimes being even longer than an hour car ride away, they have never failed to prove to us each and every time we are there, why exactly it is we will NEVER switch vets again. VCA always treats us, and more importantly our dog with respect, and kindness... Also they always give answers to however silly they my seem questions...and their thoroughness and warmth is nothing short of amazing. This is and always will be our vet. Thank you for everything VCA! You are all amazing! Read Less
Keizy Richardson
14 Mar 2018
REPORT
Well.. Where do I begin? First of all the service is really nice, the wait isn't long but... I took my new cat there for a physical since he was given to me by a friend, and it cost me 295$ 5$ shy off... Read More
Well.. Where do I begin? First of all the service is really nice, the wait isn't long but... I took my new cat there for a physical since he was given to me by a friend, and it cost me 295$ 5$ shy off 300$ for a physical and everything else. With that Large payment you'd expect the vets to check your animal THOROUGHLY, no matter what kind of cat it is, as in a Main coon or short hair.. In my situation my new cat is a Maincoon.. I took him home that day since they released him and told me he was good to go all they said was they were concerned about his hair nats and unkept hair. Meaning no fleas he was great, they gave me flea and tick stuff to put on him and I did usually it takes 24h for those things to die.... Until Wednesday night came around and we found fleas and lots of flea dirt.. Everywhere the fleas were walking around like they own the place. Mind you I took him to the vet to get FULLY checked for a reason especially since I have 2 other cats... he's a maincoon, fur is thick but it didn't take my boyfriend and I long enough to find.. I do have 2 other cats and they were perfectly cleaned from fleas. Gave them a flea bath etc.. I called the vca and they couldn't help me or give me advice on what to do about my maincoon or my other cats.. Then I called my vet in another city and they helped me out with my new cat and my other 2. They told me to give my other 2 cats flea baths and give them advantage, and for my new cat to try to flea comb the fleas.. Had to take it upon my self which I have bad anxiety and ended up slightly freaking out because I've never dealt with fleas before... Ended up buying Natural Care for fleas and ticks for home/pets so a 2 in 1, no harsh chemicals and kills fleas fast! Overall I had to take my maincoon to an emergency room cause an incident happened, went to same vca waited an hour just for them to give us some advice, charge us for the visit, and to tell us that they can't do anything because they're closed I also explained to the vet my situation as well as the vet assistant with the whole flea thing and they gave him to me without warning... She told me that she couldnt do anything about the situation and that they didn't find any fleas.. The vet assistant told me they just briefly check the fur.. That's not right.. Overall the vet said she couldnt do anything about my emergency because they were closed or my situation. We were there for an hour.. They send us to an ICU for animals. There they told us he has a small case of gum disease.. Shouldn't that be something the vca should've caught? Same with the fleas? I think so.. That is their job no? Just pisses me off, if the fleas would've been caught from the start I wouldn't have to flea bomb my entire house and our cars for 3 months.. Luckily we found it early because he was only at our house for a day and a half. Just a hot mess.. If y'all have any advice with fleas and eggs let me know please.. Read Less
Jeanne Doss
4 Mar 2018
REPORT
I have brought my dogs there for many many years. They are professional and it is clean and they take very good care of the animals. Sometimes the wait is too long that is my only complaint.
Lindsay Rivera
21 Feb 2018
REPORT
The best animal hospital I have ever brought my family pet to.
Vinsula Hastings
22 May 2017
REPORT
VCA Lancaster Animal Hospital was honestly my best vet experience EVER, and I've had my cat for 13 years. Everyone there was warm, friendly, patient, informative, and welcoming. I agree with the other... Read More
VCA Lancaster Animal Hospital was honestly my best vet experience EVER, and I've had my cat for 13 years. Everyone there was warm, friendly, patient, informative, and welcoming. I agree with the other reviewer's statement that they treated my cat and me even better than my primary care physician. They were very gentle with my cat, and when he got stressed out during the exam, they let him take a little break and walk around the exam room before they resumed. Dr. Faeth and her vet assistant had the estimated costs of the services ready before we even arrived, they explained the costs clearly, and both stayed in the room with me while I considered the costs. They patiently answered all of my questions, and never made me feel pressured into getting all of the services. Later, they called me with the results of my cat's tests and they very clearly explained the results of every one of the individual tests and reassured me about the results. This place is over an hour away from where I live, but I would take him back for any future care in a heartbeat. Thank you, VCA Lancaster! Read Less
Roger Shepard
2 Jan 2016
REPORT
Excellent service and caring staff. Always a bit slow during the intake process.
Lee Kos
20 Sep 2015
REPORT
The staff is amazing. We brought our sick kitty in for a check-up. After entering the exam room kitty was given several minutes to explore and then handled gently and with professionalism. Kitty was... Read More
The staff is amazing. We brought our sick kitty in for a check-up. After entering the exam room kitty was given several minutes to explore and then handled gently and with professionalism. Kitty was diagnosed with a terminal illness. The staff treated us and kitty better than my primary care physician. They even cried when we did. Each time before treatment we were given an itemized estimate and a clear explanation of what each item was. There was never any pressure to pursue more expensive treatment even when it was offered. We had many questions and we're given time to think about each and every option. Unfortunately we had to put kitty down to keep her from suffering. They waived some of the tests fees on the final visit. kind caring friendly professional THE BEST humans on earth are the ones at the VCA Lancaster Read Less
Brittany T
16 Oct 2014
REPORT
As a new Lancaster resident I brought my puppy to this facility for her first visit and can confidently say that I am so glad I did. Every single person I interacted with was beyond friendly and since... Read More
As a new Lancaster resident I brought my puppy to this facility for her first visit and can confidently say that I am so glad I did. Every single person I interacted with was beyond friendly and sincerely seemed to care about me and my dog. The woman who answered the phone, the woman at the reception desk, the vet tech, and Dr. Ruark were so pleasant and helpful. I found their pricing to be reasonable and their online "Pet Portal" extremely easy to use. Read Less
A Google User
28 Jun 2011
REPORT
The staff and veterinarians are what make this hospital. My cat oreo was in pain,they diagnosed his problems with bloodwork and xrays with medication my old man is back to jumping on tables and enjoyi... Read More
The staff and veterinarians are what make this hospital. My cat oreo was in pain,they diagnosed his problems with bloodwork and xrays with medication my old man is back to jumping on tables and enjoying life again. Thank youRead Less
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VCA Lancaster Animal Hospital

Lancaster, Massachusetts
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Monday
08:00AM-20:00PM
Tuesday
08:00AM-20:00PM
Wednesday
08:00AM-20:00PM
Thursday
08:00AM-20:00PM
Friday
08:00AM-20:00PM
Saturday
08:00AM-16:00PM
Sunday
09:00AM-17:00PM
Sylvia Sandridge
16 Jul 2018
REPORT
Very nice staff, bit pricey campared to other vets in the area but the care is top notch.
Jerry
22 Jun 2018
REPORT
Always accommodating. All staff are professional and helpful! Vet and Chief of Medicine Dr. Layne Handy knows her stuff, I practice people medicine and I trust her medicine and approach to both preven... Read More
Always accommodating. All staff are professional and helpful! Vet and Chief of Medicine Dr. Layne Handy knows her stuff, I practice people medicine and I trust her medicine and approach to both prevention and acute care. She's very friendly, helpful, approachable, and gets down to your pups level. Been going here for at least 7 years. Read Less
Kim Perry
13 May 2018
REPORT
I brought my guinea pig Miles to see Dr. Handy on 5/5/18 because he had stopped eating and I feared the worst. I live in Worcester and couldn't find anyone who could see me in an emergency aside from ... Read More
I brought my guinea pig Miles to see Dr. Handy on 5/5/18 because he had stopped eating and I feared the worst. I live in Worcester and couldn't find anyone who could see me in an emergency aside from Tufts. I was able to get an appointment and she saved him! Her and the staff were wonderful to us. I left with a treatment plan and I'm happy to share he's doing better. I'm traveling extra just to visit this location because I felt like they really cared about the well-being of my beloved guinea pig. Read Less
Catherine Salierno
7 May 2018
REPORT
A full-service & wonderful, caring Animal Hospial tending to the needs of small animals and their pet parent's needs!!
Courtney Wells
25 Mar 2018
REPORT
My husband and I have been taking our dog to this same vet despite moving around a lot and sometimes being even longer than an hour car ride away, they have never failed to prove to us each and every ... Read More
My husband and I have been taking our dog to this same vet despite moving around a lot and sometimes being even longer than an hour car ride away, they have never failed to prove to us each and every time we are there, why exactly it is we will NEVER switch vets again. VCA always treats us, and more importantly our dog with respect, and kindness... Also they always give answers to however silly they my seem questions...and their thoroughness and warmth is nothing short of amazing. This is and always will be our vet. Thank you for everything VCA! You are all amazing! Read Less
Keizy Richardson
14 Mar 2018
REPORT
Well.. Where do I begin? First of all the service is really nice, the wait isn't long but... I took my new cat there for a physical since he was given to me by a friend, and it cost me 295$ 5$ shy off... Read More
Well.. Where do I begin? First of all the service is really nice, the wait isn't long but... I took my new cat there for a physical since he was given to me by a friend, and it cost me 295$ 5$ shy off 300$ for a physical and everything else. With that Large payment you'd expect the vets to check your animal THOROUGHLY, no matter what kind of cat it is, as in a Main coon or short hair.. In my situation my new cat is a Maincoon.. I took him home that day since they released him and told me he was good to go all they said was they were concerned about his hair nats and unkept hair. Meaning no fleas he was great, they gave me flea and tick stuff to put on him and I did usually it takes 24h for those things to die.... Until Wednesday night came around and we found fleas and lots of flea dirt.. Everywhere the fleas were walking around like they own the place. Mind you I took him to the vet to get FULLY checked for a reason especially since I have 2 other cats... he's a maincoon, fur is thick but it didn't take my boyfriend and I long enough to find.. I do have 2 other cats and they were perfectly cleaned from fleas. Gave them a flea bath etc.. I called the vca and they couldn't help me or give me advice on what to do about my maincoon or my other cats.. Then I called my vet in another city and they helped me out with my new cat and my other 2. They told me to give my other 2 cats flea baths and give them advantage, and for my new cat to try to flea comb the fleas.. Had to take it upon my self which I have bad anxiety and ended up slightly freaking out because I've never dealt with fleas before... Ended up buying Natural Care for fleas and ticks for home/pets so a 2 in 1, no harsh chemicals and kills fleas fast! Overall I had to take my maincoon to an emergency room cause an incident happened, went to same vca waited an hour just for them to give us some advice, charge us for the visit, and to tell us that they can't do anything because they're closed I also explained to the vet my situation as well as the vet assistant with the whole flea thing and they gave him to me without warning... She told me that she couldnt do anything about the situation and that they didn't find any fleas.. The vet assistant told me they just briefly check the fur.. That's not right.. Overall the vet said she couldnt do anything about my emergency because they were closed or my situation. We were there for an hour.. They send us to an ICU for animals. There they told us he has a small case of gum disease.. Shouldn't that be something the vca should've caught? Same with the fleas? I think so.. That is their job no? Just pisses me off, if the fleas would've been caught from the start I wouldn't have to flea bomb my entire house and our cars for 3 months.. Luckily we found it early because he was only at our house for a day and a half. Just a hot mess.. If y'all have any advice with fleas and eggs let me know please.. Read Less
Jeanne Doss
4 Mar 2018
REPORT
I have brought my dogs there for many many years. They are professional and it is clean and they take very good care of the animals. Sometimes the wait is too long that is my only complaint.
Lindsay Rivera
21 Feb 2018
REPORT
The best animal hospital I have ever brought my family pet to.
Vinsula Hastings
22 May 2017
REPORT
VCA Lancaster Animal Hospital was honestly my best vet experience EVER, and I've had my cat for 13 years. Everyone there was warm, friendly, patient, informative, and welcoming. I agree with the other... Read More
VCA Lancaster Animal Hospital was honestly my best vet experience EVER, and I've had my cat for 13 years. Everyone there was warm, friendly, patient, informative, and welcoming. I agree with the other reviewer's statement that they treated my cat and me even better than my primary care physician. They were very gentle with my cat, and when he got stressed out during the exam, they let him take a little break and walk around the exam room before they resumed. Dr. Faeth and her vet assistant had the estimated costs of the services ready before we even arrived, they explained the costs clearly, and both stayed in the room with me while I considered the costs. They patiently answered all of my questions, and never made me feel pressured into getting all of the services. Later, they called me with the results of my cat's tests and they very clearly explained the results of every one of the individual tests and reassured me about the results. This place is over an hour away from where I live, but I would take him back for any future care in a heartbeat. Thank you, VCA Lancaster! Read Less
Roger Shepard
2 Jan 2016
REPORT
Excellent service and caring staff. Always a bit slow during the intake process.
Lee Kos
20 Sep 2015
REPORT
The staff is amazing. We brought our sick kitty in for a check-up. After entering the exam room kitty was given several minutes to explore and then handled gently and with professionalism. Kitty was... Read More
The staff is amazing. We brought our sick kitty in for a check-up. After entering the exam room kitty was given several minutes to explore and then handled gently and with professionalism. Kitty was diagnosed with a terminal illness. The staff treated us and kitty better than my primary care physician. They even cried when we did. Each time before treatment we were given an itemized estimate and a clear explanation of what each item was. There was never any pressure to pursue more expensive treatment even when it was offered. We had many questions and we're given time to think about each and every option. Unfortunately we had to put kitty down to keep her from suffering. They waived some of the tests fees on the final visit. kind caring friendly professional THE BEST humans on earth are the ones at the VCA Lancaster Read Less
Brittany T
16 Oct 2014
REPORT
As a new Lancaster resident I brought my puppy to this facility for her first visit and can confidently say that I am so glad I did. Every single person I interacted with was beyond friendly and since... Read More
As a new Lancaster resident I brought my puppy to this facility for her first visit and can confidently say that I am so glad I did. Every single person I interacted with was beyond friendly and sincerely seemed to care about me and my dog. The woman who answered the phone, the woman at the reception desk, the vet tech, and Dr. Ruark were so pleasant and helpful. I found their pricing to be reasonable and their online "Pet Portal" extremely easy to use. Read Less
A Google User
28 Jun 2011
REPORT
The staff and veterinarians are what make this hospital. My cat oreo was in pain,they diagnosed his problems with bloodwork and xrays with medication my old man is back to jumping on tables and enjoyi... Read More
The staff and veterinarians are what make this hospital. My cat oreo was in pain,they diagnosed his problems with bloodwork and xrays with medication my old man is back to jumping on tables and enjoying life again. Thank youRead Less
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