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Jessica Erwin
May 8, 2026
For the past six years, VCA has been so much more to us than just a vet clinic. We started bringing our very first dog there when he was just a puppy, and ever since then, every single dog and cat we’ve loved has walked through their doors. Now, with four resident dogs, several cats, and countless foster dogs from local shelters, I can honestly say I trust them with the animals that mean the most to me in this world.
About four years ago, we moved an hour to an hour and a half away, and the thought of changing vets genuinely made my stomach sink. That alone says everything. Most people would find somewhere closer, but when you find a veterinary team that makes you and your animals feel this safe, this heard, and this cared for, distance stops mattering. We gladly make the drive because the level of care they provide is something truly special.
The staff feels like family at this point. From the front desk to the techs to the doctors, every single person is kind, patient, compassionate, and incredibly understanding. I have a highly reactive dog who needs special accommodations during appointments, and not once have they ever made me feel embarrassed, difficult, or rushed. They work with her so gently and thoughtfully that they take away all of the anxiety and fear that usually comes with vet visits. That kind of compassion is priceless.
What stands out to me most is that they never make you feel like “just another appointment.” No matter how busy they are, they make you feel like your pet is the only patient there. They listen. They explain things thoroughly. They care not only about the animals, but also about the people who love them.
As someone deeply involved in fostering shelter dogs, trust matters more than anything to me. I’ve brought many of my foster dogs there over the years because I know they will receive top notch care, patience, and genuine compassion. When you spend your life loving and advocating for animals, you realize very quickly that you cannot settle when it comes to veterinary care. You need a team that treats your pets like their own, and that is exactly what VCA has always done for us.
There is just something special about this place. After six years, countless appointments, reactive dogs, medical fosters, emergencies, happy visits, and everything in between, they continue to exceed every expectation. I truly cannot say enough good things about them. We will keep making that long drive over and over again because they are worth every mile.