VCA Veterinary Care Animal Hospital and Referral Center

Albuquerque, NM

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At a glance

Facility type
Emergency Specialty Hospital
Practice tier
Specialty Referral
Clinic type
Hospital
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Both
24/7 care
No
Accepting new patients
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Spay Neuter Surgery Imaging In House Lab Emergency Hospitalization End Of Life Boarding

AVMA Specialties

Cardiology Emergency & Critical Care Internal Medicine Oncology Ophthalmology

Accreditations

Aaha

Amenities & accessibility

Parking
Free parking lotPaid parking lot
Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

VCA Veterinary Care Animal Hospital and Referral Center provides primary care, specialty care, and emergency care for pets in Albuquerque, NM

Care capabilities

Emergency
Er Daytime

Services in detail

Everyday CarePrimary CareSpecialty CareEmergency Care

Appointments & hours

Mon: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Tue: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Wed: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Thu: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Fri: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Sat: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Sun: Closed

Frequently asked

Is VCA Veterinary Care Animal Hospital and Referral Center accepting new patients?+

Yes — VCA Veterinary Care Animal Hospital and Referral Center is currently accepting new patients.

Does VCA Veterinary Care Animal Hospital and Referral Center offer emergency or urgent care?+

VCA Veterinary Care Animal Hospital and Referral Center provides daytime emergency care.

Is VCA Veterinary Care Animal Hospital and Referral Center AAHA-accredited?+

Yes — VCA Veterinary Care Animal Hospital and Referral Center is an AAHA-accredited hospital.

What services does VCA Veterinary Care Animal Hospital and Referral Center offer?+

VCA Veterinary Care Animal Hospital and Referral Center offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Imaging, In House Lab, Emergency, and more.

What reviewers say

55% Mixed sentiment
based on 645 reviews

This emergency and specialty veterinary hospital provides comprehensive care across multiple departments, including oncology, cardiology, internal medicine, and exotic pet care. The facility features a team of highly regarded specialty physicians known for compassionate treatment, thorough explanations, and strong dedication during complex medical cases and end-of-life transitions. However, operational challenges are frequently noted, including exceptionally long wait times for urgent cases, high pricing structures with substantial upfront deposits, and difficulties with front desk communication and telephone responsiveness. While certain specialty clinicians earn strong praise from clients, emergency availability and administrative consistency vary considerably.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsGood With Anxious PetsStrong Followup

Aggregated from reviewer feedback across multiple sources.

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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.