VCA Veterinary Care Animal Hospital and Referral Center
Albuquerque, NM
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
Species treated
Services
AVMA Specialties
Accreditations
Amenities & accessibility
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
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
The hospital provides comprehensive specialty and emergency veterinary care, featuring dedicated oncology, cardiology, and ophthalmology departments with highly knowledgeable specialists. While certain practitioners are praised for exceptional compassion, advanced medical skill, and attentive follow-up, the practice struggles significantly with long wait times, administrative friction, high costs, and inconsistent communication from front desk personnel. Emergency access is frequently limited by capacity constraints or turning away non-critical cases, creating a polarized patient experience.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.