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VCA Natomas Animal Medical Center

1936 Del Paso Rd, Sacramento, CA 95834

4.3
335 Google reviews

Overview

VCA Natomas Animal Medical Center is listed as a pet boarding service and dog daycare center according to Google, but their website is currently displaying a placeholder page indicating the site is temporarily down. No boarding, daycare, pricing, or policy information is available from the current website content.

Amenities & Policies

Cage-free
Webcam
Staff overnight
Outdoor yard
Pool / water play
Small dog area
Accepts puppies
Reactive breeds
Medication admin
Grooming
Training
Climate controlled
Overnight potty breaks
Online booking
Spay/neuter required
Temperament test

What Reviews Say

335 reviews analyzed

VCA Natomas is highly regarded for its compassionate veterinary staff and specialized care for anxious pets, with many long-term clients praising specific doctors like Dr. Rivera and Dr. Miller. However, the facility faces significant criticism regarding administrative efficiency, including long wait times, scheduling mishaps, and high corporate pricing. While many find the medical care life-saving, a subset of reviewers reports serious communication lapses and perceived medical oversights during critical health crises.

Cleanliness
4.8
Facility
4.6
Dog happiness
4.5
Staff
4.2
Safety
3.8
Value
3.4
Drop-off / pickup
3.2
Communication
3.1

People love

Compassionate end-of-life care(14)Exceptional care for anxious pets(7)

Staff shoutouts

Rivera(6 mentions)Miller(5 mentions)Lee(5 mentions)Z (Zheng/Zhang)(7 mentions)Cohen(6 mentions)

Worth noting

Alleged medical negligence leading to pet death or near-death

β€œVCA took hundreds of dollars from me for nothing and almost put down a pet that was going to make a full recovery!”

Refusal to allow owners to accompany pets during procedures/vaccines

β€œThey won’t allow you to accompany your animal during vaccinations? My dog is a 15 year old cattle dog mix and gets anxious.”

Long wait times and scheduling errors(18 mentions)

β€œI waited 45 minutes, after my scheduled appointment... Went back for my yearly exam and waited 1 hour and 30 minutes.”

High costs and 'bait and switch' pricing(12 mentions)

β€œBait and switch pricing... they tried charging me $200 for medications for NAUSEA! ROBBERY!”

Difficulty reaching staff via phone/long hold times(9 mentions)

β€œMy experience with calling there is having been placed on hold for unreasonable periods of time.”

Owner replies to 98% of reviewsAvg response: 3dprofessional tone24 repeat customers

At a Glance

Google rating
4.3/ 5
Review score
3.9/ 5
Amenities0 of 14
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.24

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