Fantastic vet - reasonably priced, very welcoming and very conscientious toward my kitten who was understandably freaked out by her first real vet visit. I'm thrilled they they're so close to where I live. Read Less

I've been using Springfield Vet for close to 20 years now. As far as I am concerned, it is the ONLY place to take your dog.or cat. From the first visit to the last the staff at Springfield Vet treat your furbaby with gentleness, enthusiasm, very great caring, interest, (they really DO want to hear about Fluffy trying to catch birds on the computer or Bowser's new friend Sir Spotalot. From that first visit on, you and your beloved pet become a part of the "Springfield Family." I have now worked with Dr Scottie, Dr. Escobar, Dr. Kolter, and Dr Kilgore. They are all amazing and give my pets the very best of care. I even wish they were *my* doctor's. I strongly recommend that you consider Springfield Veterinary Clinic for your pet. You won't regret it. Read Less

I have been taking my dog here for about two years and they were friendly and the doctors are so loving. I really enjoyed the email appointment reminders and you are even able to schedule an appointment over the internet with an easy to use page. I've always felt like a valuable customer here. Would recommend to anyone. Read Less

All of the staff at Springfield are fantastic! Dr Scotti and Lawrence exhibited such compassion and care in the process of helping my dog Zoe cross over the rainbow bridge. I will be forever grateful for that… I can’t imagine how hard their jobs must be at times, but they always greet you with a smile and their love for animals really shines through. Read Less

We moved to VA last year and were (thankfully!) referred to Springfield Veterinary Center. However can we repay the kindness, compassion and superior quality veterinary care Dr Scotti, Dr Kilgore and their wonderful, caring staff have shown our fur-babies.... in good times and sad times :( I feel absolutely blessed to have found this veterinary hospital. Thank you for always being there for "us" and our fur-kids, and for fitting us in on those worrisome emergency days. For...ever grateful to the Dr's helping to guide us in making the best decisions for our beloved. The poem below suits you well. The Veterinarian's Prayer.... I ask that you guide my hands… and fill my heart with compassion and love, as I tend to the animals that are brought before me. When I am tired…. grant me the energy to persevere. When I am unsure, grant me the wisdom to make the right choices… when I am saddened… grant me the ability to share my sorrow, when I am running behind schedule… grant me the patience to focus on what is in front of me. When I am overwhelmed, grant me a quiet space to collect my thoughts, fill me with a thirst for knowledge so that I may remain current in my thinking. Help me to comfort and console all of those who experience some form of tragedy or loss. And finally, Lord allow me To extract the best from every day so that I may continue to greet each new dawn with enthusiasm and dedication… for this profession See More Read Less

I've had several vets throughout the years, but none compare to Springfield Vet. Although I usually work with Dr. Escobar, Dr. Scotti and Dr. Kolster are both amazing, too! The office staff are wonderful. They have amazing knowledge and hearts for both pets and owners and have had my loyalty for the past 15 years because of it. Read Less

I have taken my pets to Springfield Vet for over 15 years. All vets and staff are truly compassionate and caring. A special thanks to Dr Kilgore for his kindness and expertise in dealing with my Cattledog Zeke during a very difficult medical situation last year and his continuing routine care. I know my pets are in the best hands from their beginning to the end <3 Read Less

I've taken my dogs to Dr Scotti for nearly 14 years now and can't think of many Doctor's, restaurants or anything else I would recommend any higher.  Dr Scotti listens to any and all concerns, addresses them and works with you to come up with a plan to treat your pet that you are comfortable with.  If you are in need of veterinary care, Dr Scotti would be an excellent choice. Read Less

I highly recommend this vet to anyone looking for a loving, caring, knowledgeable, and professional place. They genuinely care about your pets well being and take the time to explain the process of what is to take place. The staff are wonderful and friendly, they make you feel so at home. I loved the fact that everyone there made me feel like my kitty was the only patient they had, even though I knew she wasn't. I never felt like they were rushed to get done even when I had come there close to closing time a couple of times. Wonderful, wonderful place. My kitty is in good hands with them. Dr. Scotti is the best! Read Less

I came to Springfield for a 2nd opinion and I will never go anywhere else again. The entire staff was so loving and I could see that Dr. Scotti genuinely adored and cared about the health of my cat. Surgery was necessary but he made recommendations to accomodate my financial limitations and even suggested against some tests that I was willing to pay for but wouldn't provide enough info to make them worth the expense. I have always had pets and I have been to several vet clinics.. Springfield gives top tier service at prices that actually allow me to care for my pets the way they deserve. Read Less

I came to Springfield for a 2nd opinion and I will never go anywhere else again. The entire staff was so loving and I could see that Dr. Scotti genuinely adored and cared about the health of my cat. Surgery was necessary but he made recommendations to accomodate my financial limitations and even suggested against some tests that I was willing to pay for but wouldn't provide enough info to make them worth the expense.  I have always had pets and I have been to several vet clinics.. Springfield gives top tier service at prices that actually allow me to care for my pets the way they deserve. Read Less

I recall when Springfield opened more than 15 years ago being quite happy that finally there would be a vet office close to us.. I knew as soon as I met Dr. Escobar that I had a perfect place to bring all my fur babies less that 2 miles from my home. As the years have passed I have been extremely pleased with the care and kindness we receive every time we come in no matter the reason. Read Less

We were so lucky to be referred to Springfield Veterinary Hospital when we moved to RVA a year ago. Dr. Kilgore and the staff are great. Unfortunately we had to put our 12 year old English Bulldog down and could not think of a more compassionate practice to do so.  Dr. Kilgore was there every step of the way through our decision making process and most importantly made the day of as easy as possible.  My wife's father was a vet for 30+ years and we can only envision that this practice operates the same way he ran his practice in NC. Both of us would HIGHLY recommend Springfield Veterinary Hospital and will use them for our next pet when the time comes. Thank you Dr. Kilgore and staff for the compassion you showed us and Maizey today. Read Less

The doctors and staff here are the most exceptional and caring providers my pets and I could ever ask for. They take the time to answer all your questions and are open and respectful of your feelings too. They have helped us through a lot of difficult times with such loving support, advise and expertise. Thank you especially Dr Escobar:) Read Less

Thanks to Dr. Scotti, my sweet poodle Rocky had 18 months of happiness extended to his life. Dr.Scotti noticed a heart defect that others had missed. The staff at Springfield treated me and Rocky like we were family and helped me navigate the difficult world of canine cardiovascular care with great knowledge and patience. While Rocky had to be treated by a cardiologist, I continued to take him to Springfield for everything else and they kept great track of all of his meds and conditions and gave him top notch care. Springfield is a little bit of a distance for me, but I couldn't imagine taking my pets anywhere else. Dr. Scotti has also been incredibly patient with me as I adapt to now having a rescue puppy! Everyone there is extremely friendly, professional and provides excellent customer service. Read Less

Our 13 year old cocker spaniel has a new lease on life after she had surgery to have a very large fatty tumor removed from her sternum. Dr. Scotti called our home the first evening after surgery to check on our dog's welfare and her pain level. He truly cares and that makes such a difference to us. I trust the docs and staff of Springfield Veterinary Center unequivocally with all my fur children. They are absolutely amazing folks who are kind, understanding and love their patients! Read Less

My family has been seeing Dr. Scotti and his staff for as long as I can remember, and I wouldn't have it any other way. All members of the Springfield Vet team are super knowledgeable in their field and take the time to learn and love the pets they service. My dog, Sam, doesn't even mind some of the more uncomfortable tests that are preformed, because the team at Springfield are able to keep her so calm during her checkups. This past visit, she even tried to cheat on the scale so Dr. Scotti wouldn't know she put in a few LBs! I would recommend Springfield Vet to anyone looking for a great practice to trust with the health of their feline or canine companion!! Read Less

Everyone on staff is amazing and the best thing Dr Scotty ever said to me when I was trying to figure out the quality of my pets life was that he was the pets advocate not mine.. I already knew that.There is nowhere else I would ever want one of my pets to go to. I wish I could give more then 10 stars!! Read Less

Everyone there is helpful, kind and caring. Dr. Scotti wa very straight forward and listened. He saved my little girls life, we followed his instructions and my baby is full of life. We hike in the mountains, we climbed Pikes Peak together. Thank you all, especially Michelle and Dr. Scotti Read Less

Dr. Escobar has been our various pets veterinarian since 2000! We love him and so do our pets. He is thoughtful, knowledgeable and treats both the critter and their human family with such kindness and compassion. I could not recommend this practice more than I do!! I lived in Richmond from 2000-2002 and now travel 2-3 hours every year from Maryland north of DC for their routine annual exam as well as any trips we have to take for special needs (we have a renal failure kitty who keeps ending up in the 24 hour clinic who then needs follow-up care). We trust Dr. Escobar and his team to do her bloodwork, give us insight into continued care and to make sure we are doing what is best for our critters. Puffi, Sagwa and our previous critters: Zaboomafoo and Gilligan all give Dr. Escobar and his team 4 paws up!! and of course tails up as well:-)Read Less

you will be hard pressed to find a more caring, learned, gentle, and kind doctor than Escobar or his partner Scotti. these guys are the real deal. if you have to drive from across the river to take your pet to this establishment - do it. your beloved furry friend could not be in better hands. Read Less

Dr. Escobar and his staff are fantastic. We have been going to them for about six months, since we first got our young corgi and we have been very happy with the team's attentiveness to our puppy's health and well-being. A friend and colleague (a practicing physician) strongly recommended Dr. Escobar to us shortly after we picked up our puppy from the breeder. Upon this recommendation, we took our corgi to Springfield Veterinary Center for his first checkup and round of shots, and have been going back ever since this initial positive experience. Today was the growing pup's neutering surgery, and the great care we received is what prompted me to write this review. Our experience was exactly what I hoped for from start to finish... The staff was friendly, helpful, and professional during the check-in process. After completing the necessary paperwork, our puppy was taken to the backroom by the technician staff to be clinically assessed and prepared for the procedure. At this point, I was able to leave and go about my day. A couple hours later, I received an unexpected (but appreciated) email containing an itemized estimate for the overall procedure and all services scheduled for the day, which ended up being quite accurate. About an hour later, I received a phone call directly from Dr. Escobar to confirm the surgery was on schedule, provide details on the anesthesia being used, and share his estimate for the total surgery time. Later that afternoon, I received a follow-up call confirming the surgery went well and our puppy was being monitored for any lingering effects of the anesthesia, thus we would be able to pick him up at 5 PM. As we arrived, the front staff not only remembered who we were, they also had our paperwork and invoice ready and waiting. In addition, they had an examination room ready for us, so we could meet with Dr. Escobar to ask questions and review/discuss post-operative care procedures and documentation. The good doctor was even kind enough to provide his personal cell phone number, in case we had any urgent questions or emergencies. As a healthcare professional, I can only describe what I experience today as being on par with the gold standard of coordinated, high-quality care that healthcare organizations strive to deliver for human patients. In short, Springfield Veterinary Center is top-notch and I strongly recommend Dr. Escobar and his team, to anyone with a pet in the greater Richmond area and beyond. Read Less

Dr. Escobar and his staff are fantastic.  We have been going to them for about six months, since we first got our young corgi and we have been very happy with the team's attentiveness to our puppy's health and well-being. A friend and colleague (a practicing physician) strongly recommended Dr. Escobar to us shortly after we picked up our puppy from the breeder. Upon this recommendation, we took our corgi to Springfield Veterinary Center for his first checkup and round of shots, and have been going back ever since this initial positive experience.  Today was the growing pup's neutering surgery, and the great care we received is what prompted me to write this review.  Our experience was exactly what I hoped for from start to finish... The staff was friendly, helpful, and professional during the check-in process.  After completing the necessary paperwork, our puppy was taken to the backroom by the technician staff to be clinically assessed and prepared for the procedure.  At this point, I was able to leave and go about my day.  A couple hours later, I received an unexpected (but appreciated) email containing an itemized estimate for the overall procedure and all services scheduled for the day, which ended up being quite accurate.  About an hour later, I received a phone call directly from Dr. Escobar to confirm the surgery was on schedule, provide details on the anesthesia being used, and share his estimate for the total surgery time.  Later that afternoon, I received a follow-up call confirming the surgery went well and our puppy was being monitored for any lingering effects of the anesthesia, thus we would be able to pick him up at 5 PM.  As we arrived, the front staff not only remembered who we were, they also had our paperwork and invoice ready and waiting.  In addition, they had an examination room ready for us, so we could meet with Dr. Escobar to ask questions and review/discuss post-operative care procedures and documentation.  The good doctor was even kind enough to provide his personal cell phone number, in case we had any urgent questions or emergencies.  As a healthcare professional, I can only describe what I experience today as being on par with the gold standard of coordinated, high-quality care that healthcare organizations strive to deliver for human patients.  In short, Springfield Veterinary Center is top-notch and I strongly recommend Dr. Escobar and his team, to anyone with a pet in the greater Richmond area and beyond. Read Less

I gave this place a bad review however I am on here again to edit my review. The veterinary Chris made contact with me and explained what had happened. I appreciate the explanation and he taking the time to reach out to me. Read Less

Dr Escobar is a top notch vet! I couldn't ask for a more loving, heart felt, intelligent Individual to care for my critters. I moved to NJ at the end of August 2014, and we still bring our animals to see Dr Escobar! I wouldn't go any where else!!! thanks for being #1! Read Less

We've been coming here for 5 years with our golden and yorker and have no complaints.  Dr. Kolster and her staff have always been prompt, thorough and kind.  Appointments are easy to get and they never reschedule. Read Less

Three years ago, I was a new puppy mom and had been recommended to Dr. Escobar for my dog's care. From the first, my puppy has loved going there--everyone from Dr. Escobar on down has been inordinately compassionate, responsive and impressively competent. And you know puppies can get into trouble. During his first months, our pup managed to wrestle the innersole out of one of my shoes. When I noticed some black matter around his mouth, I realized he'd been chewing on the foam lining of the innersole. Springfield said it would be a good idea to bring him in. Since I had some critical errands to run, I figured I'd finish them and then run Will in. Five minutes into my errands, I received a call from them, wondering where Wilie was. I hadn't realized the critical nature of foam in a puppy's stomach, and had him there pronto. They treated him and watched him the rest of the day to ensure he hadn't actually ingested the foam. Of course, all my pup was interested in was the doggie treat as he left. Three years later, he still can't wait to get out of the car there. And I love watching Dr. Escobar as he lovingly handles and talks to my dog. I think Willie would do anything for him.Read Less

Like Dr. Baldwin, I feel the need to respond to the comments made by Ms. Sorenson. Over the last 35+ years that I have owned, raised, trained and bred Labrador Retrievers, I have gotten to know quite a few veterinarians. Both on a professional and personal level, I have nothing but the utmost respect for Steve Escobar, Kara Kolster and Chris Scotti. The facility is fantastic...one of the few clinics where I can have progesterone results back the same day as the blood is drawn!! At every pregnancy ultrasound for one of my dogs, I am given a copy of the ultrasound on CD, at no additional cost!! The equipment is state-of-the-art, the veterinarians are second to none and their staff always greets me by first name when I walk in the door. Despite the two hour drive to get there, I would not go anywhere else!! Read Less

Dr. Escobar is the most compassionate, professional Vet that I have had the pleasure of working with in all my years of owning pets. Dr. Escobar has provided the best loving care that our two Bichons have received since we have had the two dogs. His recent efforts with our boy Dylan is exceptional. And as always, the rest of the staff at this facility is always a 5.0 performance. I would highly recommend this facility and their staff. Read Less

I too, as the reviews below, had been taking several animals there. However, what the people on here who wrote reviews do not know yet, as I did not, that until you have an animal with anything more than the basic problem, they will not be able to diagnose or treat it. If you are just going in for shots, virus, anything general, you will be fine. Once they get into anything more than that, they do not know what to do, as frankly, they cannot handle anything that requires more knowledge. There will be no diagnosis or treatment for anything requiring more than a checkup, shots, deworming and some blood work. Anything further, you are out of luck with these guys.They are also the most expensive in town but I never cared as I liked these guys so much and nothing is too expensive for my animals. I kept hoping they would increase their skills and do better. However, I have to say that both doctors are the most personable and nicest guys you ever want to meet. Their staff is great, friendliest, most efficient and appear very caring, more than I have ever experienced. They just are not equipped with any tools to take care of sick animals, including any boarding or medical care that requires anything remotely complicated. If I was rating personality and friendliness, they would be second to none. But, if you love your animals like I do, stay as far away as possible. You will never get a diagnosis or any treatment. They just cannot handle. The knowledge is just not there, but Scotti and Escobar are very nice people and I always liked them. Unfortunately, this is business.Read Less

I just started taking my new adopted shelter kitten to Springfield Veterinary Center, after first going to another area vet that was not a good experience.  I am so happy with Springfield Veterinary Center!!!  Everyone is so nice there, they already seem like family and I will never go anywhere else.  The doctors are fantastic, the vet techs are incredibly nice, and the office staff are all super friendly and sweet and caring.  They are the best!!! Read Less

I worked with Dr Escobar for a few years at Broad St Vet Hosp. If I lived closer, I would definitely take all of my pets to Springfield Veterinary Center. As it is now, I can only refer friends to Dr Escobar, with the highest praise I can manage. He's very knowledgeable, friendly, and has sincere interest with keeping animals healthy and happy and pet owners informed and happy too! As I have not met most of the staff, I can't say much about them. However, knowing Dr Escobar, he'd surround himself with friendly, hard-working and compassionate people! If you need a vet, go to Springfield Veterinary Center! Read Less

Best Vets in Richmond.  Dr. Escobar, Dr. Scotti & Dr. Kolster always take awesome care of my Kelpies & Schipperke!  The staff are awesome and everyone treats you like you are the most important parent to your babies!  I have referred friends to Springfield Veterinary Center and  they all say the same thing I do, Best Vet Practice in Richmond.  You know you are in the right place when you feel at home and like part of the family!!!!!!!  My past dogs, Korick, Rikki & Cricket loved them and all my new babies, Kiowa, Chie, Rev & Kuruk love everyone here!!!!!! Read Less