VCA Palm Beach Veterinary Specialists
West Palm Beach, FL
At a glance
- Facility type
- Emergency Specialty Hospital
- Practice tier
- Specialty Referral
- Clinic type
- Hospital
- Operating status
- Operational
- Appointment model
- Both
- 24/7 care
- Yes
- Accepting new patients
- Yes
Species treated
Services
AVMA Specialties
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
Palm Beach County's largest specialty and emergency animal hospital, offering the most specialists and specialties under one roof
VCA Palm Beach Veterinary Specialists traces its proud history back to 1994, when Dr. Roy a visionary surgeon and compassionate caregiver founded his own mobile surgical practice dedicated to bringing advanced surgical care directly to patients in need. His dedication to excellence and his belief that pets deserve the same caliber of medical care as humans quickly earned him the respect and trust of the veterinary community. As demand for specialized veterinary services grew, Dr. Roy recognized the need for a central location where pets could receive comprehensive, collaborative care from a team of experts. In 1998, he opened Palm Beach County's first specialty referral center Palm Beach Veterinary Referral & Critical Care Center. The practice's reputation for excellence spread rapidly, leading to a name change that reflected its growing breadth of services and expertise: Palm Beach Veterinary Specialists. In 2010, the hospital moved into its current, award-winning facility, a state-of-the-art space designed to foster innovation, collaboration, and compassionate care. Today, this institution remains the largest specialty and emergency veterinary hospital of its kind in the state of Florida, and Dr. Roy continues to serve as a surgeon and mentor, guiding the next generation of veterinary professionals
Mission — At VCA Palm Beach Veterinary Specialists, our mission is to continuously grow our knowledge and skill set to ensure our patients receive the highest standard of care and our clients receive the best possible service
Care capabilities
- Emergency
- 24/7 emergency
Team at a glance
Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.
Technology & equipment
Services in detail
Appointments & hours
Mon - Sun: Open 24 hours
Frequently asked
Is VCA Palm Beach Veterinary Specialists accepting new patients?+
Yes — VCA Palm Beach Veterinary Specialists is currently accepting new patients.
Does VCA Palm Beach Veterinary Specialists offer emergency or urgent care?+
VCA Palm Beach Veterinary Specialists provides 24/7 emergency care.
What services does VCA Palm Beach Veterinary Specialists offer?+
VCA Palm Beach Veterinary Specialists offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Surgery, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, Hospitalization, and more.
When was VCA Palm Beach Veterinary Specialists established?+
VCA Palm Beach Veterinary Specialists has served the West Palm Beach, FL community since 1994.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.