I had a very disappointing experience at Vetco today. My appointment was scheduled for 4:55 PM, and I arrived at 4:52 PM, as confirmed by the text message I received upon arrival. I waited behind another customer to check in, and by the time it was my turn, it was 5:03 PM. Despite clearly being there before my scheduled appointment time, the staff refused to see my dog, claiming I was “late.”
The veterinarian came out and yelled, insisting she would not see us. I showed proof that I had arrived on time, and even the front desk staff acknowledged that I had been waiting behind another customer. Still, they refused to accommodate us and seemed completely unconcerned about how unfair the situation was.
Because of this, my dog never received the full package of vaccines that I had already paid for. In the time they spent arguing with me, they could have easily administered the vaccine and completed the visit.
When I asked for the veterinarian’s name, the check-in staff member ignored me and walked away without a word. Their lack of professionalism and courtesy was extremely disappointing.
The store manager was kind, understanding, and professional. He agreed that my frustration was valid and said he would be contacting Vetco management regarding the situation. However, he also explained that he was unable to issue a refund because Vetco operates separately from Petco, which left me with no resolution and an incomplete service that I had already paid for.
Unfortunately, because of this experience, I will not be returning to Vetco clinics and cannot recommend them based on how poorly this visit was handled, and how rude the veterinarian was.