VCA’s goal is to help make pet cancer a manageable condition, giving you and your animal companion more quality time together.

At VCA Pet CancerCare Center, our multidisciplinary oncology team designs an individualized treatment plan for each pet patient using the most advanced and effective treatments available—much like those used in human medicine. Even better, today’s cancer treatments are often much quicker with far fewer side effects, so pets remain comfortable and happy throughout treatment.

See more stories about pets we strove to give the best quality of life to after a cancer diagnosis.

Lola’s Story

Cody’s Story

Patch's Story

Chemotherapy: Powerful Treatment With Fewer Side Effects

While humans can experience serious side effects with chemotherapy, pets often have few or no symptoms, especially with VCA Pet CancerCare’s approach.

Minimally Invasive, Maximized Results

Sophisticated technology enables VCA Pet CancerCare’s radiation oncologists to target tumors while sparing surrounding normal tissue. The result: fewer visits and shorter treatment times while improving tumor response and minimizing side effects.

Meet our Oncologists

VCA’s Pet CancerCare Center has 75 board certified oncologists specialized in radiation, medical and surgical oncology. Our specialists work to design each individual treatment plan with your pet’s well‑being and your
goals in mind.

There is rarely only one choice in cancer care. At VCA, we ensure you have the information you need to decide on the best option for your pet and your family.

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FAQ

Understanding Cancer Therapy

A cancer diagnosis brings with it many questions, whether about cancer types or treatment options. Here are answers from our experts on a number of common topics.

Chemotherapy

Also known as “chemo,” this therapy uses medication to stop or slow the growth of cancer cells. Depending on the type and stage of cancer, chemotherapy may induce remission...

Surgery

An operation done using general anesthesia to remove some or all of a tumor, restore function or relieve pain. Sometimes surgery is also used to help diagnose cancer...

Radiation Therapy

This involves the use of high-energy X-rays to kill malignant cells and shrink tumors. By using the most sophisticated equipment available today, we are able to precisely target cancer cells...

Immunotherapy

This therapy uses substances made by the body or in a laboratory to boost the body’s natural defenses to fight cancer. It is useful in stopping or slowing the growth of cancer cells...