VCA Woodland Central Animal Hospital

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Due to a recent emergency with my dog, I would like to advise anyone who has an animal with an orthopedic issue to seek another opinion before allowing this hospital to "PRACTICE" on your animal. My dog had a simple fracture, one that the vet assured me she could surgically correct. After a 27 hour wait (she was hit by a car after our pool service neglected to shut the gate) the vet performed surgery. After hours of waiting, we learned from the vet that she was experiencing problems while operating. She attempted to reach her "mentor" for assistance and advice during the procedure, he/she was not able to come and assist. This vet kept getting in deeper and deeper and did not have the experience needed for this procedure. AFTER the surgery, she recommended we check with a specialist, Oklahoma Vet Associates (Dr Ricker) for his opinion. We transferred our pet to OVS in Jenks that evening!!! Our pet had just undergone a 4 hour procedure and VCA Woodland removed her IV, due to inflammation at the IV location. When I asked the administrator of the hospital why the IV was removed she said "havent you heard of blowing a vein"? YES, I HAVE, thats when you re-locate the IV!!! Also, after surgery, she was left laying on a concrete floor with a couple of old ratty looking towels. The following day, Dr Ricker at Oklahoma Vet Associates performed surgery on our pet to correct the surgery done at VCA. He removed the plate and screws in her leg from the VCA Woodland procedure and used a higher quality, larger plate and longer screws to not only repair the broken leg but the mistakes made by VCA Woodland. Our pet had a successful surgery at OVS. Although, this was a set-back for our pet due to 2 major surgeries, 2 days in a row. By the way, the vet at VCA was having difficulty getting the screws in the plate in our dogs leg and broke another bone in our dogs "already broken" leg in the process. She was also unable to get all the screws in the plate, she had no choice but to "wrap up the surgery" and give us the BAD news. I have used VCA Woodland for nearly 20 years prior to this, but staffing has changed over the years and I would not recommend this hospital. PLEASE get a 2nd opinion pet-owners. We trusted our pet was in the best of hands...she was not. This vets biography reads: "has a strong interest in surgery (soft tissue and orthopedic) and continues to expand her experience in this area". PLEASE seek a professional that IS experienced, not one that has an interest in expanding their experience. I would no allow her to expand her experience on my pet had I know in advance!!! YOUR PET DESERVE the best care and I hope to spare you our nightmare experience.

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A Private User

I rescued my pug last summer, from a failing animal shelter and immediately made an appointment at VCA since it was the closest vet to my house. I signed up for the "best care" package, which to say the least was not a fitting name. The package was supposed to include a full evaluation of the dogs health, as well as de-worming, and shots. When my boyfriend went to pick up the dog, it ended up costing us $80 more than they had quoted us, because they supposedly gave her 1 or 2 treatments without consulting us. They also told us when we left, that our dog hadnt been given ANY of the shots included in the package, and to return for them when she was healthier. (I called back after my dog received her heartworm treatment, and they told me I needed to pay an additional $60 to examine her before they could give me the shots I had already paid for! Ridiculous, and UN-PROFESSIONAL if you ask me!) The vet was very knowledgeable, Ill give them that. They eventually ended up giving me some bad news that my dog had heartworms, hookworms, kennel cough, and abcesses on her teeth which needed removing. The estimate for her teeth alone during an "august promotion" was over $700. Needless to say we couldnt afford any of the other treatments either. So, luckily we were referred to a FANTASTIC vet, named Dr. Holly Holland out at Oak Grove Veterinary Hospital in Coweta (its a drive, but totally worth it) and that is where my dog received her treatment. When compared to estimates from VCA, Oak Grove is LESS THAN HALF THE COST! And, Dr. Holland is wonderful with my dog! Needless to say, I will NEVER make the mistake of taking my animals there again.

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A Private User

We had used Woodland for many, many years. We were loyal clients and brought our dogs and cat there regularly. Earlier tonight, we had a family emergency and were called out of town unexpectedly, so I called to see how late we could bring our cat in to be boarded. The phone was answered by a very rude girl named Britney. I asked her very politely if we could bring our kitty in for emergency boarding to which she replied well youd better hurry up and get here in a tone that fully implied that she was offended that I would call and ask such a -horrible- thing, to bring our cat in this time of night. I explained to her that we had a death in the family and had to rush out of town to pick up children and would be gone several days, to which she replied and I should care, why? We close at 9 you better be here by then if you want to board the cat. I told her that I could try to be there by 9, and she said If not have someone else bring them in the morning. and then she hung up on me. After speaking to her, I really didnt want to leave my cat in their care. I understand that people want to get clocked out at the right time on the dot, but treating your customers like theyre criminals for having an emergency and refusing to stay five extra minutes...well I wont be going back there anytime soon and if Britney reads this, I hope she develops manners if she plans on continuing to work in customer relations because she just cost the hospital a loyal client.

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Jon Knight

Our cat seemed to be having trouble giving birth so we took her into the VCA at 51st and yale. After an X-ray, we were told that one of the babies was stuck so they needed to give her oxytocin in order to force labor. Then we were told by the vet that the baby wasnt stuck, but that she needed help with her labor. After much consideration we decided to leave her there to have the kittens. She was there for 4 hours and after having to call them we were told that she needed an emergency c section, and that it would be 800 on top of the 300 they were already getting from us today. We told them we didnt have access to that much money and we were told that we had two options either pay (get a loan, or they actually told us to knock on neighbors doors) or take her home and that she would die in a day or 2. We were also told that the kittens werent "viable" and treated like this was nothing for them. After picking her up and being completely at a loss with both of us breaking down over how our 2 year old, who loves her cat, wouldnt understand her being gone. Once home she proceeded to go into labor and easily had the kittens on her own. I will not being using this or any other VCA hospital nor will i recommend them to anyone. I will also be spreading this as far and wide as I possibly can. She tried to steal 800 dollars from us.

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