VCA Veterinary Specialists of the Valley

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One night, a delivery driver pulled up to VCA Veterinary Specialists of the Valley with an unusual patient—a tiny kitten who seemed completely unafraid of him. As he approached the door, she meowed insistently, as if guiding him somewhere. The receptionist looked down and saw that the kitten was leading them towards the staff breakroom. Inside, they found a sleepy vet nurse who had accidentally left her sandwich on the table—completely forgotten amidst the evening’s busy schedule. The little feline paused, glanced back at the delivery driver, then jumped onto the table and started munching contentedly on the abandoned lunch. Everyone laughed, realizing it was just another day at VCA Veterinary Specialists of the Valley.

2. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up to VCA Veterinary Specialists of the Valley with a crate full of unusual packages. As he approached the reception desk, the nurse asked curiously, ‘What exactly are these?’ The driver grinned and replied, ‘Just some new patients for our furry friends.’ The vet techs exchanged puzzled looks but decided not to question it further. They carefully unpacked each package, revealing adorable little animals—hamsters, guinea pigs, even a few chinchillas. It turned out that someone had mistakenly ordered pets instead of pet food for their neighborhood animal shelter. Everyone had a good laugh over coffee later that day.

3. One afternoon, a delivery driver pulled up to VCA Veterinary Specialists of the Valley. The air suddenly filled with an odd scent—a mix of disinfectant and something sweet, like cookies baking in a nearby oven. As he approached the door, the scent grew stronger, almost overwhelming. Inside, everyone stopped what they were doing—vets, nurses, even the patients’ owners—to stare at the delivery guy. Turns out, his lunch had been heating up in the car’s dashboard, leaving behind a trail of melting chocolate chip cookies. Everyone got a cookie that day, and the legend of ‘the cookie-scented vet clinic’ was born.

4. One evening, as a delivery driver pulled up to VCA Veterinary Specialists of the Valley, he noticed something odd on the sign outside: ‘Emergency Service for Talking Animals Only.’ Curious, he parked and approached the door… Inside, a friendly vet greeted him with a smile: 'Just bring in your talking pet, we'll take good care!' Turned out it was just a misunderstanding—someone had accidentally switched the emergency sign with their Halloween costume. The delivery driver left laughing, promising never to judge again when someone says their dog talks.