The Veterinary Cancer Center

I have no reason to believe that the care my dog got here wasn’t top notch, he just finished radiation. The cost I expected and don’t believe it is any higher than any other place that gives this kind of treatment. One thing I do know is that they were extremely kind and caring to my dog. Believe me, that’s something you need when you are bringing your animal in for cancer treatment. They couldn’t have been nicer to me and my dog. I should also point out that when there was a scheduling snafu on their part that created an inconvenience for me, they gave me a credit for an item on the bill as a courtesy. Impressive.

A place with the name of «Veterinary Cancer Center» is not a place you ever want to have to go to, but if need to, VCC is the right place to be.
I had tried other treatment facilities and been very disappointed. VCC was the answer I was looking for. The doctor and the staff were all compassionate, professional people, and worked hard with me to develop a plan for my dog’s treatment.
Ultimately that plan included a referral to a surgical veterinary oncologist outside of their practice – this practice doesn’t do surgery, and they were willing to do what was right by my dog. After the surgery, the VCC has diligently followed up with me and provided the support and options we have needed to care for our dog.
Bravo guys!

Be Aware! All that shines is not gold! I wont talk about money but the level of care. My little boy Sunny died because of their incompetence. He received vincrintine sub-​q which is lethal.
supposed to be administered intravenous.
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Sunny died the most horrific death at home and his vet. Dr. Post. denied it being wrongfully administered despite NOT even having been present for it!

This is a very difficult subject for me as we just had to euthanize our beloved dog, Coco in September. I must acknowledge Dr. John Farrelly and radiation tech Rosie Calderon for the extra years we got to spend with her. Coco was diagnosed with a particularly aggressive form of nasal cancer in 2010 when she was 10 years old. Dr. Farrelly and Rosie were both working at the wonderful Animal Medical Center in NYC at the time. The survival timeline quoted to us was 2 – 3 months if we chose radiation treatment and 30 days if we did nothing. We opted for the treatments. Coco was with us for 5 more years.
These are people that care about you and your pet. When they moved to the Veterinary Cancer Center, we followed. Were there places closer to our home that we could have chosen? Absolutely. Dr. Farrelly calls frequently to make sure things are going well. If you call him or email him-​he replies in a timely manner. Rosie always made a fuss whenever we came in for a checkup. If your pet has the misfortune of getting cancer, they deserve the very best care, and this is where it is.

I hate the thought of anyone needing to go here because at that point you’re already in a bad situation, but this practice literally saved my cat’s life. I mean, he got the point where I think it was a matter of a couple weeks before he’d have to be put down but they tried everything and with the last possible treatment, it worked and he got another two years out of life before a blood clot finally took him down.
The staff is caring and helpful and just the best and the doctors here are fantastic. God willing I won’t ever have to take a pet in for cancer treatment again, but if I do I know exactly where I’ll be taking them.

Misdiagnosed my dog, had us do unnecessary xrays before the CT scan, that also wasn’t needed. Ridiculously over charging patients for crap care. No. No. No. Recommend any other place and at least a second opinion if have to use this place.

If you are reading this, then your beloved pet has cancer and you are doing your due diligence researching to find the best oncologist and hospital in the tristate area to ensure your pet has the odds turned into his/​her favor. Your heart is devastated and your mind is absolutely reeling from the mere thought of cancer. I know because we did the same thing. Luckily, you have most assuredly found the right team [ Dr. Post, Dr. Farrelly] and hospital. If you demand, not ask, for state of the art cancer treatment, you will find it, as we did, at VCCHope. Initially, when our cat, Savannah, was diagnosed with a nasal lymphoma, were went to a highly rated oncologist in the NY area. While there, our cat’s treatment was very, very good, but we felt as though there could be more. We simply thought she was being treated as a set plan for a patient with nasal lymphoma, not as an individual with unique responses. We sought to find oncologists who were not only acutely knowledgable about her cancer, but who were also astute enough to know when to vary a procedure or protocol based upon an individual’s response. We demanded outside the box thinking, while still possessing state of the art information swirling around the wild beast known as cancer. Yes, we set about seeking the Einsteins of animal oncology. Dr. Post and Dr. Farrelly secured the title. We found the best team possible in the tristate area. Their facility is immaculate and equipped with the most up to date technology as well as a highly compassionate and talented staff. From the front office to the back, you will walk away in the best possible hands during the most horrible time of your life. As for our cat, she was diagnosed in Dec. 2013. She successfully completed radiation and chemo. She continues to be in full remission with the best possible odds in her favor. This didn’t happen by accident. She is under the ever watchful eyes of Dr. Post and Dr. Farrelly at VCCHope. It was the best decision of our lives to switch our Savannah to the Dream Team.

I hope you don’t ever have to go to this facility, only because of what type of service they offer, which is treatment for animals who have cancer. I, unfortunately, have a dog with a moderate/​aggressive form of cancer who is receiving chemotherapy here.
The facility itself and the research aspect is state of the art. Apparently, they are nationally known (also are the largest stand alone oncology clinic for pets in the U.S.) and have received many accolades for the exemplary work they provide to animals (dogs, cats, ferrets, rabbits, etc). Some of the services provided include chemo, radiation, clinical trials and surgery.
Their staff and doctors are top notch… educated, kind, and available. I’ve called on the phone a few times and instead of waiting for a call back, my dog’s doctor has picked up immediately to speak to me. Impressive.
I was given a wealth of information during my dog’s consultation visit, all the pros/​cons of each option for his treatment. I also received a few phone calls after that first visit, to answer more questions I might have had and help decide what route to take. Each subsequent visit, I complete a «quality of life» survey about my dog, in addition to his bloodwork, a physical exam, and his chemo treatment. Very thorough.
The cost is the only downfall, as with any medical treatment, especially for pets. They don’t do payment plans, but do accept pet insurance and offer a credit card type program, to pay off your bill over time, should you need it.

Very disappointed Unilocal has chosen not to publish my previous 5 star rating for VCC. Just wanted to again comment on their caring and compassion. We received yet another call from Dr. Farrelly inquiring about how Kobi was doing with his treatments at another facility, (we had to utilize the services of another facility because of hours and traffic, see review for NEVCCC in Windsor). Kobi only saw Dr. Farrelly once, for a consult, and yet he is still concerned and willing to answer any questions we may have. Dr. Farrelly defines the term ‘caring professional’.

The Veterinary Cancer is an amazing facility located in Norwalk, CT, and we are very fortunate that this one of a kind facility is here in CT! Dr. Post and his wonderful staff are great people who care about you and make you feel so comfortable every time you visit. It is stressful enough knowing your pet has cancer, and everyone there is so kind and understanding. Dr. Post is an amazing individual who is working on finding a cure for cancer through Comparative Oncology research and I believe with all my heart that he will! I would highly recommend the Veterinary Cancer Center to anyone in the Tri-​State area who has a pet with cancer.