VCA Old Canal Animal Hospital

VCA Old Canal Animal Hospital is a VCA Animal Hospitals clinic in Plainville, Connecticut, located at 49 E Main St. The hospital treats dogs and cats and offers both general veterinary care and specialty services. It is listed as part of Mars, Incorporated.

Services

• •Primary care for dogs and cats, including check-ups and general veterinary care
• •Preventive care, including vaccinations and wellness memberships (CareClub)
• •Urgent care with same- or next-day appointments
• •Emergency and critical care services
• •Specialty care with access to specialists, including surgery and oncology (VCA Pet CancerCare Centers)
• •Diagnostic testing (including fecal tests; some plans include blood work, heartworm testing, x-rays, and blood pressure checks)
• •Microchipping
• •Spay/neuter (noted as an optional add-on via CareClub)
• •Dental cleaning (noted as an optional add-on via CareClub)
• •Boarding care
• •24/7 live chat via the myVCA app
• •Prescription refills and online pharmacy/home delivery via the myVCA Online Store (Vetsource)

Pricing

Pricing information is not publicly listed, and there is not enough detail to describe prices as below average, around average, or above average.

People

Leadership names listed include Patty Wu (President, VCA Animal Hospitals), Dr. Julia Georgesen (Chief Medical Officer), and Aaron Belville (Vice President, P&O).

Reviews

On Google, VCA Old Canal Animal Hospital has a 4.3/5 rating from 265 reviews and is listed as #2 in Plainville. Recent comments include positive notes about friendly, accommodating staff and long-term satisfaction with care. A negative review describes concerns about a missed initial test for a rescue cat, rude phone interactions, difficulty getting an appointment when the pet became sick, dissatisfaction with what a wellness plan covered, and a complaint about a quoted charge of over $600 for euthanasia.