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Post by Elaine & Gracie on Feb 11, 2022 11:41:59 GMT -7
Hello! Our 6 1/2 year old dachshund, Gracie, has just graduated from surgery for a ruptured disc. We had nothing but wonderful care from everyone at the specialty clinic we brought her to. Our surgeon was skilled, professional, patient and compassionate and kept us informed every step of the way. Never once did we feel rushed! We would highly recommend this facility and their staff. State: Illinois Hospital: VCA Aurora Animal Hospital vcahospitals.com/auroraAddress:2600 West Galena Blvd, Aurora, Il 60506 630-301-6100 Cost: Our cost for the exams and surgery was approximately $9250. Of note is that our initial estimate was a range from $9707-11,163. We paid 1/2 of the lower number prior to the surgery and the final amount upon pick up. Date of surgery: 1/13/2022 What was included in cost (MRI?, days stay, ER? PT? meds for home, sling, etc.) This amount included exams, MRI, surgery, anesthesia, labs and chest xray, medications (oral and IV), pain management, bladder expressions, hospital stay (day of admission and 2 nights post surgery). We were sent home with medications, written information, a figure 8 sling and a dozen pads. Also included post op visit for staple removal. There was a $62 charge for the final recheck which included a neuro re-exam and next step instructions. Comments: * Illinois currently has only 4 certified veterinary neurologists in the entire state. Two of these board certified specialists are at VCA Aurora and both are wonderful. They are also extremely busy. I found that calling ahead was very helpful both for them and for us. It also saved us from spending unnecessary time traveling to another Emergency Hospital that was NOT equipped to care for a newly compromised IVDD pet.
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