15 Reviews

VCA Pets First Animal Hospital

Richmond, Virginia
Reviews
Robin Frost
6 Jun 2018
REPORT
Love both Dr. Mays and all of the support staff. Everyone is always very helpful and responsive to my pets' needs (and mine). Everyone is great about answering any questions you may have, or finding s... Read More
Love both Dr. Mays and all of the support staff. Everyone is always very helpful and responsive to my pets' needs (and mine). Everyone is great about answering any questions you may have, or finding someone else that can if they can't; response times are quick and wait times are short. I highly recommend this practice. Read Less
Iamw Etoddid
3 May 2018
REPORT
OMG!!! Best Vet in RVA hands down!!! Wendi, Sherry, and Wendy are the most friendly, positive, professional, and personable staff I have ever come across in my journey of searching for the best vet fo... Read More
OMG!!! Best Vet in RVA hands down!!! Wendi, Sherry, and Wendy are the most friendly, positive, professional, and personable staff I have ever come across in my journey of searching for the best vet for my dogs. Doctor Mays is AMAZING!! She takes the time to explain what's going on with your pet and the best course of action. THANK YOU ALL FOR BEING SO FABULOUS!! Fred and Alex thanks y'all too! :) Read Less
Lisa Nguyen
16 Apr 2018
REPORT
The staff here is very friendly & my dogs love them! I have 2 very large and energetic pitbulls. The receptionists are always quick to greet my dogs and I by name. The nurses are quite patient with my... Read More
The staff here is very friendly & my dogs love them! I have 2 very large and energetic pitbulls. The receptionists are always quick to greet my dogs and I by name. The nurses are quite patient with my rambunctious dogs & very knowledgeable when I had 5 billion questions on the different vaccines. I saw Dr Andersen and she was so sweet and gentle with my crazy dogs. I will continue to bring my dogs here & recommend others use this amazing facility as well! Read Less
Brianna Baldwin
10 Apr 2018
REPORT
Being a first time dog owner, I had to find a vet that was close by and cost effective. After my research, I chose VCA Pets First Animal Hospital and started taking my puppy here when she was 11 weeks... Read More
Being a first time dog owner, I had to find a vet that was close by and cost effective. After my research, I chose VCA Pets First Animal Hospital and started taking my puppy here when she was 11 weeks old. From the first day my puppy and I have walked through the doors, I’ve felt welcomed. And more importantly, my puppy willingly walks through the doors -even after her spay surgery- so that tells me she is comfortable coming here. At every vet appointment, Dr. Mays & Kristen have been amazing from interacting with my puppy making sure she’s calm to explaining the options available for vaccinations, spay, etc. They also provide resources to help me make an informed choice on what’s best for my puppy and don’t require me to make an immediate decision. I also appreciate how Wendy and Sherri are always friendly, greet me and my furbaby by name and help answer all of my first timer questions. If they aren’t sure of the answer, they will pass my questions along to Dr. Mayes for her to answer. My puppy is now 8 months old and the staff are always quick to ask how she is doing every time I call the office as well as shower my dog with love and affection if we stop by just to pick up a prescription. Read Less
chris crosby
25 Feb 2018
REPORT
I just took my dog to this joke of a so called vet last week. I spent 671.00$ during this visit . All the vet kept talking about was the dog was overweight. My original visit was on a Friday morning.I... Read More
I just took my dog to this joke of a so called vet last week. I spent 671.00$ during this visit . All the vet kept talking about was the dog was overweight. My original visit was on a Friday morning.I was told it would be Saturday or Monday before they would have results from blood work they claimed they did .I called back Monday morning trying to understand what the next treatment step was for the cough that my dog has. I didn’t receive a return call I called again Tuesday and Wednesday and never got a return call . When I finally was able to talk to someone only after demanding a copy of my dogs medical records since I was going to another vet I was told they had no record of me calling and asking to speak to anyone.All I can say is if you do go to this place and they say you are seeing DR Banks run away as fast as you can . Not even sure she is a vet or if she did any of the stuff she changed me for because they took my dog to some room other then the exam room and I was not allowed to be present. Read Less
Kristen Aldrich
23 Feb 2018
REPORT
I brought my cat, Caroline, in to meet Dr. Mays today. They were able to accommodate my schedule and see her today rather than next week. The front desk staff were friendly and took a picture of Carol... Read More
I brought my cat, Caroline, in to meet Dr. Mays today. They were able to accommodate my schedule and see her today rather than next week. The front desk staff were friendly and took a picture of Caroline for her records. Dr. Mays was very knowledgeable and gave me some reading material about dental care to take home. My nurse, Annilee, took very good care of Caroline for her blood work and scheduled a dental cleaning for her next week. I look forward to working with this practice! Read Less
Lily Fine
5 May 2017
REPORT
My dog wasn't eating and threw up a piece of corn. I took him to his regular vet and after taking x-rays, she said he might have an obstruction and she recommended I take him to an emergency vet hospi... Read More
My dog wasn't eating and threw up a piece of corn. I took him to his regular vet and after taking x-rays, she said he might have an obstruction and she recommended I take him to an emergency vet hospital so they could perform his surgery. I took him to an emergency vet hospital where they quoted me $3,800. They would essentially repeat what the original vet did and then decide if he needed surgery. I decided to try Pets First since they do surgery but not at the emergency vet hospital prices. I called Pets First and they were able to fit me right in. The vet was so nice. She suggested we try meds first and then and only then, surgery. Sure enough they gave him sedatives and my dog pooped the corn right there in one of their rooms. It was the most awful smell ever and they didn't make me feel bad about it and they actually had a laugh about it. The total came out to roughly $650. Still not chump change but a lot better than 3.8K and no surgery needed. This place was amazing. I can't thank them enough for trying out other methods first instead. They saved my dog's life!! Read Less
Bryan Wilson
20 Apr 2017
REPORT
Horrible customer service when they made a mistake they only apologized and did not try to make the situation right. I will never bring my animals to this VCA I had issues with it in the past when br... Read More
Horrible customer service when they made a mistake they only apologized and did not try to make the situation right. I will never bring my animals to this VCA I had issues with it in the past when bringing my animals to them and I am saddened to see they haven't changed. Read Less
Sarah White
8 Nov 2016
REPORT
The staff is amazing and the service they do is great! I absolutely love Dr. Mays who goes above and beyond making sure our pets are in excellent health.
Sarah Tyree
8 Nov 2016
REPORT
The staff is amazing and the service they do is great! I absolutely love Dr. Mays who goes above and beyond making sure our pets are in excellent health.
Marcelle Fowler
5 Jan 2016
REPORT
Very attentive staff that gets to know you and your pet (mine won Pet of the Month once!). The doctors take time to talk through your concerns, which means a lot for me as a new pet parent. Saturday h... Read More
Very attentive staff that gets to know you and your pet (mine won Pet of the Month once!). The doctors take time to talk through your concerns, which means a lot for me as a new pet parent. Saturday hours are an added plus. Being part of the VCA network also provides access to various wellness plans as well. I started out at another vet office where they rushed me through my visits and didn't seem to take the time to get to know me or my precious girl. Glad I switched.Read Less
Heather Jay
9 Nov 2015
REPORT
Definitely my favorite vet hospital of all time. I was not partial to the high prices a few years ago and had a few issues with having services done before quoting me an estimate, but in the last year... Read More
Definitely my favorite vet hospital of all time. I was not partial to the high prices a few years ago and had a few issues with having services done before quoting me an estimate, but in the last year or so, they've had an amazing transformation. Dr. Mays and Dr. Johnson are phenomenal and their assistants are just as amazing. They are a sweet, caring, and concerned people who easily make my boys feel calm and loved. The front staff are wonderful, personable, and remember their clients. I feel like they put my comfort first for my pets and they know exactly how to address different patient situations, and make compassion their number one rule. Their financing options are helpful, their Care Club is the greatest, and I never feel pressured or lost if something is out of my range. They also quote every single service before doing them and make sure you are 100% comfortable with what they are going to do. Sure, they may cost a little more, but I would go nowhere else. I know I get top care here. Read Less
Judith Rosner
22 Jul 2015
REPORT
Dr. Mays has treated both of my cats. She explains everything very clearly and is so patient with my very anxious precious pets. The staff is very welcoming. I'm very happy with Pets First.
Erin Tyl
12 Mar 2015
REPORT
My dog, Daisy, was a first time patient and had never been to a vet before. They took great care of her and even had to remove some of her teeth because she was previously an outside dog. The vet and... Read More
My dog, Daisy, was a first time patient and had never been to a vet before. They took great care of her and even had to remove some of her teeth because she was previously an outside dog. The vet and the nurses all explained everything that Daisy needed to have done and even when her dental care was an expense I didn't expect, the arranged for me to make payments. I highly recommend their services to anyone.Read Less
Mzdiva To u
27 Feb 2015
REPORT
We been going here over 8 years. They always follow up after procedure. We even go there for groomings
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VCA Pets First Animal Hospital

Richmond, Virginia
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Monday
07:30AM-18:00PM
Tuesday
07:30AM-18:00PM
Wednesday
07:30AM-18:00PM
Thursday
07:30AM-18:00PM
Friday
07:30AM-18:00PM
Saturday
08:00AM-14:00PM
Robin Frost
6 Jun 2018
REPORT
Love both Dr. Mays and all of the support staff. Everyone is always very helpful and responsive to my pets' needs (and mine). Everyone is great about answering any questions you may have, or finding s... Read More
Love both Dr. Mays and all of the support staff. Everyone is always very helpful and responsive to my pets' needs (and mine). Everyone is great about answering any questions you may have, or finding someone else that can if they can't; response times are quick and wait times are short. I highly recommend this practice. Read Less
Iamw Etoddid
3 May 2018
REPORT
OMG!!! Best Vet in RVA hands down!!! Wendi, Sherry, and Wendy are the most friendly, positive, professional, and personable staff I have ever come across in my journey of searching for the best vet fo... Read More
OMG!!! Best Vet in RVA hands down!!! Wendi, Sherry, and Wendy are the most friendly, positive, professional, and personable staff I have ever come across in my journey of searching for the best vet for my dogs. Doctor Mays is AMAZING!! She takes the time to explain what's going on with your pet and the best course of action. THANK YOU ALL FOR BEING SO FABULOUS!! Fred and Alex thanks y'all too! :) Read Less
Lisa Nguyen
16 Apr 2018
REPORT
The staff here is very friendly & my dogs love them! I have 2 very large and energetic pitbulls. The receptionists are always quick to greet my dogs and I by name. The nurses are quite patient with my... Read More
The staff here is very friendly & my dogs love them! I have 2 very large and energetic pitbulls. The receptionists are always quick to greet my dogs and I by name. The nurses are quite patient with my rambunctious dogs & very knowledgeable when I had 5 billion questions on the different vaccines. I saw Dr Andersen and she was so sweet and gentle with my crazy dogs. I will continue to bring my dogs here & recommend others use this amazing facility as well! Read Less
Brianna Baldwin
10 Apr 2018
REPORT
Being a first time dog owner, I had to find a vet that was close by and cost effective. After my research, I chose VCA Pets First Animal Hospital and started taking my puppy here when she was 11 weeks... Read More
Being a first time dog owner, I had to find a vet that was close by and cost effective. After my research, I chose VCA Pets First Animal Hospital and started taking my puppy here when she was 11 weeks old. From the first day my puppy and I have walked through the doors, I’ve felt welcomed. And more importantly, my puppy willingly walks through the doors -even after her spay surgery- so that tells me she is comfortable coming here. At every vet appointment, Dr. Mays & Kristen have been amazing from interacting with my puppy making sure she’s calm to explaining the options available for vaccinations, spay, etc. They also provide resources to help me make an informed choice on what’s best for my puppy and don’t require me to make an immediate decision. I also appreciate how Wendy and Sherri are always friendly, greet me and my furbaby by name and help answer all of my first timer questions. If they aren’t sure of the answer, they will pass my questions along to Dr. Mayes for her to answer. My puppy is now 8 months old and the staff are always quick to ask how she is doing every time I call the office as well as shower my dog with love and affection if we stop by just to pick up a prescription. Read Less
chris crosby
25 Feb 2018
REPORT
I just took my dog to this joke of a so called vet last week. I spent 671.00$ during this visit . All the vet kept talking about was the dog was overweight. My original visit was on a Friday morning.I... Read More
I just took my dog to this joke of a so called vet last week. I spent 671.00$ during this visit . All the vet kept talking about was the dog was overweight. My original visit was on a Friday morning.I was told it would be Saturday or Monday before they would have results from blood work they claimed they did .I called back Monday morning trying to understand what the next treatment step was for the cough that my dog has. I didn’t receive a return call I called again Tuesday and Wednesday and never got a return call . When I finally was able to talk to someone only after demanding a copy of my dogs medical records since I was going to another vet I was told they had no record of me calling and asking to speak to anyone.All I can say is if you do go to this place and they say you are seeing DR Banks run away as fast as you can . Not even sure she is a vet or if she did any of the stuff she changed me for because they took my dog to some room other then the exam room and I was not allowed to be present. Read Less
Kristen Aldrich
23 Feb 2018
REPORT
I brought my cat, Caroline, in to meet Dr. Mays today. They were able to accommodate my schedule and see her today rather than next week. The front desk staff were friendly and took a picture of Carol... Read More
I brought my cat, Caroline, in to meet Dr. Mays today. They were able to accommodate my schedule and see her today rather than next week. The front desk staff were friendly and took a picture of Caroline for her records. Dr. Mays was very knowledgeable and gave me some reading material about dental care to take home. My nurse, Annilee, took very good care of Caroline for her blood work and scheduled a dental cleaning for her next week. I look forward to working with this practice! Read Less
Lily Fine
5 May 2017
REPORT
My dog wasn't eating and threw up a piece of corn. I took him to his regular vet and after taking x-rays, she said he might have an obstruction and she recommended I take him to an emergency vet hospi... Read More
My dog wasn't eating and threw up a piece of corn. I took him to his regular vet and after taking x-rays, she said he might have an obstruction and she recommended I take him to an emergency vet hospital so they could perform his surgery. I took him to an emergency vet hospital where they quoted me $3,800. They would essentially repeat what the original vet did and then decide if he needed surgery. I decided to try Pets First since they do surgery but not at the emergency vet hospital prices. I called Pets First and they were able to fit me right in. The vet was so nice. She suggested we try meds first and then and only then, surgery. Sure enough they gave him sedatives and my dog pooped the corn right there in one of their rooms. It was the most awful smell ever and they didn't make me feel bad about it and they actually had a laugh about it. The total came out to roughly $650. Still not chump change but a lot better than 3.8K and no surgery needed. This place was amazing. I can't thank them enough for trying out other methods first instead. They saved my dog's life!! Read Less
Bryan Wilson
20 Apr 2017
REPORT
Horrible customer service when they made a mistake they only apologized and did not try to make the situation right. I will never bring my animals to this VCA I had issues with it in the past when br... Read More
Horrible customer service when they made a mistake they only apologized and did not try to make the situation right. I will never bring my animals to this VCA I had issues with it in the past when bringing my animals to them and I am saddened to see they haven't changed. Read Less
Sarah White
8 Nov 2016
REPORT
The staff is amazing and the service they do is great! I absolutely love Dr. Mays who goes above and beyond making sure our pets are in excellent health.
Sarah Tyree
8 Nov 2016
REPORT
The staff is amazing and the service they do is great! I absolutely love Dr. Mays who goes above and beyond making sure our pets are in excellent health.
Marcelle Fowler
5 Jan 2016
REPORT
Very attentive staff that gets to know you and your pet (mine won Pet of the Month once!). The doctors take time to talk through your concerns, which means a lot for me as a new pet parent. Saturday h... Read More
Very attentive staff that gets to know you and your pet (mine won Pet of the Month once!). The doctors take time to talk through your concerns, which means a lot for me as a new pet parent. Saturday hours are an added plus. Being part of the VCA network also provides access to various wellness plans as well. I started out at another vet office where they rushed me through my visits and didn't seem to take the time to get to know me or my precious girl. Glad I switched.Read Less
Heather Jay
9 Nov 2015
REPORT
Definitely my favorite vet hospital of all time. I was not partial to the high prices a few years ago and had a few issues with having services done before quoting me an estimate, but in the last year... Read More
Definitely my favorite vet hospital of all time. I was not partial to the high prices a few years ago and had a few issues with having services done before quoting me an estimate, but in the last year or so, they've had an amazing transformation. Dr. Mays and Dr. Johnson are phenomenal and their assistants are just as amazing. They are a sweet, caring, and concerned people who easily make my boys feel calm and loved. The front staff are wonderful, personable, and remember their clients. I feel like they put my comfort first for my pets and they know exactly how to address different patient situations, and make compassion their number one rule. Their financing options are helpful, their Care Club is the greatest, and I never feel pressured or lost if something is out of my range. They also quote every single service before doing them and make sure you are 100% comfortable with what they are going to do. Sure, they may cost a little more, but I would go nowhere else. I know I get top care here. Read Less
Judith Rosner
22 Jul 2015
REPORT
Dr. Mays has treated both of my cats. She explains everything very clearly and is so patient with my very anxious precious pets. The staff is very welcoming. I'm very happy with Pets First.
Erin Tyl
12 Mar 2015
REPORT
My dog, Daisy, was a first time patient and had never been to a vet before. They took great care of her and even had to remove some of her teeth because she was previously an outside dog. The vet and... Read More
My dog, Daisy, was a first time patient and had never been to a vet before. They took great care of her and even had to remove some of her teeth because she was previously an outside dog. The vet and the nurses all explained everything that Daisy needed to have done and even when her dental care was an expense I didn't expect, the arranged for me to make payments. I highly recommend their services to anyone.Read Less
Mzdiva To u
27 Feb 2015
REPORT
We been going here over 8 years. They always follow up after procedure. We even go there for groomings
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