VCA Spanish River Animal Hospital

Reviews

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  Mathew August

  Nov 5, 2025
  2.0
  I’m giving 2 out of 5 stars because a couple of the staff members weren’t terrible, but overall my experience was disappointing. I understand every business needs to make money, but charging nearly 10× the fair price for a non-emergency prescription crosses the line from profit into pure greed. If you come here, do yourself a favor — ask for the written prescription and fill it elsewhere.
• MI

  Mary Beth Interlandi

  Aug 18, 2025
  1.0
  My dog who is my baby has been going to VCA since he was 6 months old he is now 18 and a gentle blind old man. He is familiar with everyone at VCA Spanish River from wellness checks, to pet problems as well as boarding and grooming. Last fall my dog experienced some hot spots. I called over they said bring him right in. We show up now like I said my dog is blind from Cataracts and has arthritis in his hip. Upon Dr Greenland coming in and treating him he tells my husband and I you know this dog is 18 I think it's time you realize it's time for the talk and the decision to put him down. Noe mind you my dog is on no meds and eats drinks and goes to the bathroom with no issue. Dr Greenland said I even put my dog down as he got old. We left there in tears and when we got home we were appalled a Vet would tell you to kill your dog because he is old. My dog walks around in my living room and he is happy living his best life at the ripe age of 18 and being blind. VCA used to board my dog up and until last Nov 2024. When we picked him up no one said anything they said he was OK and all was good and left. I call to board him in March 2025 and suddenly im told oh we won't board him any longer he is too old. Left me high and dry right before my trip. These are people who say "We treat your pets like family". Ya don't. I spoke to the office manager and I'm told my dog had accidents in the middle of the night and laid in it and they had to clean it up and bathe him. So they now say he needs 24 hour care and won't board him. What you can't care for the "pet who is like family" maybe you should stop using that line when you answer the phone. I took him to Calusa they were shocked a Vet would deny boarding to their animal patient what better place for an older dog to be thsn with their Vet. But I keep getting postcard, emails and texts your dog needs a decal test, it's time for a wellness check please you just want money. I wouldn't let Dr Greenland ever touch my dog again. He should have his license revoked for telling people to put a dog down because of his age. I already reported him to the AVMA. VCA you lost my business. Rocky is better off without you! My baby deserves better!
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  Lisa Stolzenberg

  Mar 26, 2018
  5.0
  I was very happy with the quality of care that my pet Skylar received at VCA Spanish River. The vets and staff were extremely knowledgeable, professional, and compassionate. They spent a considerable amount of time discussing the options available for treating and caring for my dog. They clearly explained my dog's test results in an understandable manner and addressed all of my concerns. They even relied on other vet specialists within the VCA family to gauge their opinions on the test results and treatment protocols to make sure that my dog was receiving the best possible care. I would highly recommend this hospital to all pet owners.
• KK

  K S (KittenFosterMom)

  May 11, 2013
  5.0
  I've been going to VCA Spanish River for about 5 years for my cats health needs. Dr. Greenland is a very compassionate man and will offer you the best sound advice he can for your pet. He has always given my cats the best heath care and he worked very hard to help take care of my foster cat when she came down with feline hepatic lipidosis. Anytime something changed with my foster he or his staff would contact me. I'm not sure what these other people who have reviewed this facility are talking about but usually when people write ugly things about pricing or people being rude its because they're usually rude first and because they don't realize how expensive pet healthcare can be. VCA offers financing and they ask for a percentage of the treatment up front. Talia and Ashley in the front office will do what they can to help you out but you have to be willing to work with them too and not make ridiculous demands from them. As far as Dr. Greenland he has NEVER been rude to me in the 5 years I've been coming to him. So all I can assume is the same thing is that the other person got rude with him first or was making unrealistic demands concerning their pet. To the other person that says they saw an estimate of treatment costs prior to persuing treatment, YES they do give you that up front and they let YOU DECIDE what you choose to do for your pet. If you feel their costs are too expensive you can shop around with other vets offices but even if you find someone less expensive you can't guarantee quality care. Also yes, Dr. Greenland and Sherry his Vet Assistant, will explain everything to you concerning your pet in everyday terms. If he uses vet-speak then he will tell you exactly what the term means. There is no sense of being overwhelmed with technical terms when it comes to him. He is very thorough. I love VCA Spanish River, Dr. Greenland, his Vet Assistant Sherry, and his office team. They're all WONDERFUL people.

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