VCA South Shore (Weymouth) Animal Hospital at 595 Columbian Street, South Weymouth in Weymouth, Massachusetts

Customer Reviews about VCA South Shore (Weymouth) Animal Hospital

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  Dr markle killed my $4,000 French bulldog puppy that had JUST turned one. We brought him in at 7 pm because he pulled a muscle and at 4 am the next morning I got a call saying "should we stop cpr?" She is COLD, she is unethical, she is INCOMPETENT and she shouldn't be allowed to practice veterinary medicine. She is the worst of the worst when it comes to vets. Reading another review on here prompted me to say something. Mr Markel is an animal killer. Plain and simple. Don't EVER leave your pet in her hands. My puppy died and not under the watchful eye of Dr Markel. If enough people come out and tell of their experience with her, maybe Dr Michael Bernstein, the director, will listen.
  July 07, 2018

  by Sophi
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  Worst experienced my life. I rushed my 12 year old lab in this Friday after he had acutely stopped being able to urinate (overnight) and within the hr had not been able to stand. I was visibly upset, yet Dr Markel came in the room, stated he had a herniated disc causing complete paralysis making him unable to feel his lower body which was causing him to not be able to urinate. She stated MRI, and surgery would be 8-10K and may not be worth it due to his age so I should consider putting him down. I began to disagree with the diagnosis since he was walking around all morning and was not urinating and asked her to call my Uncle (his primary veterinarian in NY for consulatation). He spoke with her and asked her to treat him with a catheter to relieve the bladder (he felt there was a blockage), muscle relaxers and pain medication for the back spasms stating he needed cage rest. She refused. I asked for the catheter at a minimum so I could transfer which she continued to refuse stating it wasn’t sterile. Two hours went by while he continued to suffer. I finally received a secondary consultation from the neurologist who showed that she was incorrect and he was not paralyzed. Finally put the catheter in, which in her words gave difficulty and was “gritty” but yet didn’t run blood work or ultra sound to identify a blockage but instead decided he had spinal cancer and had had a stroke?! After I stated I wanted him released and I wanted to transfer him to my Uncle they continued to make degrading comments to me as though I was mistreating my animal. They made me sign an AMA. She brings in a syringe of blood to show me they removed it from his bladder further upsetting me (for what purpose) and finally released him. The tech (female) was clearly disgusted that I was moving him and continued to make snide, nasty comments to me while trying to put him in my car telling me I was doing more harm. Charged me $300 for a consultation that was incorrect and a catheter after refusing to treat him for almost two hrs while he was in excruciating pain. After finally arriving at my primary veterinarians it was confirmed he had bladder stones blocking his urethra...over 20 removed and will require surgery to remove more. Was septic, and the pain caused by the stones was causing his back to be thrown out. Had we catheterized him and removed the block (which could have been identified by a simple blood test as his BUN levels were high) we could have prevented the sepsis. He is walking (no paralysis, like her misdiagnosis), but requiring a lot of antibiotics and rest. I am so disgusted. Caused so much unneeded grief, pain to my dog which she treated like nothing more than a piece of paper. She received a consult from a veterinarian with over 40 years experience who knows this animal her ignored it. Had I been someone who intimated easily I may have followed through with her advice of putting my animal down. NO bedside manner, terrible medical protocol, and ZERO professionalism between the doctor and the technician I encountered. I wish there was a way I could prevent her from practicing medicine I am beyond disheartened. My dog still remains in serious condition but is stable getting the attention he deserves no thanks to the utter stupidity of Dr. Markel. DO NOT GO HERE!!! Use ANGELL. I have heard many other experiences just as bad, please I have been heartbroken for days, worst experience of my life.
  November 07, 2017

  by Alyssa Collaro
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  I can't say enough about the quality and care of South Shore VCA. I brought my cat there from the time he was a kitten until his final visit at the age of 21. The staff, technicians, and doctors have always been professional, realistic, and caring when discussing the health of my cat. Our veterinarian would even call the house to check up on Kitty. When it came time to bring in Kitty for the final visit, everyone was so caring and sympathetic. They helped give my cat a good life and a peaceful and pain free death when it came time. I would absolutely recommend South Shore VCA and plan on taking my future pets there as well.
  April 13, 2017

  by Aimee Davignon

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