VCA City Cats Hospital – Vets in Arlington
Clinic Overview
VCA City Cats Hospital is a VCA Animal Hospitals clinic in Arlington, Massachusetts, located at 665 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA 02476. The hospital treats cats and dogs and offers both routine veterinary care and emergency services. The clinic is part of Mars, Incorporated.
Services
- •Primary care, including check-ups and general veterinary care
- •Preventive care and wellness, including vaccinations
- •Specialty care
- •Urgent care
- •Emergency care
- •Oncology services (VCA Pet CancerCare)
- •Diagnostic testing, including fecal testing, blood work, and x-rays
- •Microchipping
- •Spay/neuter (listed as an optional add-on via CareClub)
- •Dental cleanings (listed as an optional add-on via CareClub)
- •Boarding care
- •Prescription refills through myVCA/online store integration
- •24/7 live chat support via the myVCA app
Pricing
Prices are not published, and one reviewer described the clinic as expensive (above average).
People
Named staff mentioned include Dr. Palopoli, Dr. Willis, Dr. Werlin, Dr. Willie, Emma (front desk), and lab technicians Chelsea and Kate; VCA leadership listed includes Patty Wu (President), Dr. Julia Georgesen (Chief Medical Officer), and Aaron Belville (Vice President, P&O).
Reviews
Google reviews show a 4.7/5 rating from 217 reviews. Recent comments describe staff as kind, professional, and helpful, with examples of emergency surgery access and updates during urgent cases, and accommodating scheduling for an eye injury. One reviewer noted a prior negative experience with a different veterinarian at the same hospital that improved after switching clinicians, and another mentioned the clinic is expensive while also describing efforts to make costs more manageable.
