VCA Capital Area Veterinary Emergency and Specialty

3.3
402 reviews

About

Veterinarian Emergency ServicesVeterinary Clinics & HospitalsVeterinarians
At VCA Capital Area Veterinary Emergency and Specialty, we provide a staff dedicated to emergency and critical care for your pet, along with veterinary specialists that provide state-of-the-art diagnostics and advanced treatments and therapies to help your pet get well. Centrally located in Concord, our veterinarians, technicians and support staff are trained to the highest standards. Their thorough knowledge of the latest procedures and medicines ensures that our patients receive the highest quality and compassionate care. Our hospital is accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA).

Location

VCA Capital Area Veterinary Emergency and Specialty
1 Intervale Road, Concord, NH
03301, United States

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Reviews

3.3
402 reviews
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What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Compassionate Care

Many customers praised the staff for their kindness and compassion during difficult times, especially when dealing with end-of-life decisions for their pets.

Long Wait Times

Numerous reviews highlighted excessively long wait times, with some customers waiting several hours without being seen, leading to frustration and dissatisfaction.

Communication Issues

Several customers reported poor communication regarding wait times and treatment options, which contributed to feelings of neglect and dissatisfaction.

High Costs

Many reviews mentioned the high costs of treatment, with some customers feeling that the pricing was not transparent or justified.

Mixed Experiences

While some customers had positive experiences with the care provided, others reported negative experiences, particularly regarding the handling of emergencies and follow-up care.
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    Tommy Peck
    2 days ago
    1.0
    Ive been a few times, always very expensive and end up getting referred somewhere more specialized as they can’t handle it. When I needed a quote for another service they refused to make an appointment and refused to offer even a ballpark quote over the phone.
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    Kenneth Violette
    5 days ago
    5.0
    All the staff were excellent, they diagnosed our cat BLUE, and helped him to make him and us comfortable during his passing. Thanks again to all involved.i would highly recommend this hospital to everyone.
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    Madi Edberg
    Nov 10, 2025
    5.0
    As terrible as it is To have to put a pet down They got me in at a extremely timely manner in the middle of the night to put down my guinea pig who was in pain. They were extremely kind and thoughtful. Thank you, and your whole team for everything you do
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    Melissa Goodwin
    Nov 2, 2025
    5.0
    We brought our dog Banner to CAVES today and I can’t say enough about the care and kindness we received. The entire team treated him with such compassion and patience, and they were equally kind and empathetic toward me through a very stressful day. Banner was cared for like he was their own. A special thank you to Lindsey, Vivian, and Kelly for their calm, professional, and truly human approach that made all the difference. We are so grateful for the level of attention and heart they brought to both Banner’s care and ours. He is now home resting💙 Highly recommend CAVES for anyone needing trusted, compassionate emergency care for their pets.
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    Catherine Cadorette
    Oct 15, 2025
    2.0
    Brought our 10+ year old dog to Caves due to labored breathing. They took him out back for an hour or more. The vet finally met with us and said he was “oxygen dependent” and in heart failure. They gave him a diuretic to remove the fluid from his lungs and around his heart. They wanted to keep him on oxygen and send him to another hospital, but when they brought him to see us, he pranced in with his tail wagging. We took him home AMA, no oxygen needed. The next day our regular vet looked at Caves records, put him on a heart med (which Caves never mentioned) for congestive heart failure and he’s back to his normal, overactive self. I hate to think what would have happened had we left him at Caves.

Frequently Asked Questions About VCA Capital Area Veterinary Emergency and Specialty

What is the primary mission of VCA Capital Area Veterinary Emergency and Specialty?

The hospital provides emergency and critical care along with advanced specialty treatments to help pets recover, staffed by highly trained veterinarians and technicians.

Where is VCA Capital Area Veterinary Emergency and Specialty located?

It is located at 1 Intervale Road, Concord, NH 03301, USA.