At VSC your pet's health is our top priority and excellent service is our goal. We offer honest surgical and medical advice to assist you in making the right decision for you and your pet. When you choose VSC you can be confident that our dedicated and experienced team will provide your pet with the best chance of a happy, healthy recovery.
VSC provides a team approach to veterinary surgical and medical care by working in partnership with your family veterinarian. Dr. Darien Lawrence is the Board-Certified surgeon at VSC. Dr. Lawrence has been providing veterinary surgical services to Central Florida for the last 19 years and is well known in the veterinary and pet-owning community.
VSC provides a team approach to veterinary surgical and medical care by working in partnership with your family veterinarian. Dr. Darien Lawrence is the Board-Certified surgeon at VSC. Dr. Lawrence has been providing veterinary surgical services to Central Florida for the last 19 years and is well known in the veterinary and pet-owning community.
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Join us with your pet for our new Fit Camp program. Fit Camp is designed for weight loss, conditioning, core strengthening and fitness. Fit Camp is run by Dr. Amy Maloney and Dr. Darien Lawrence, with our certified canine rehabilitation assistant Carrie performing the exercise sessions with your pet.
When you choose VSC you can be confident that our dedicated and experienced team will provide your pet with the best chance of a happy, healthy recovery. VSC provides a team approach to veterinary care by working in partnership with your family veterinarian. VSC specialists have experience you can count on.
Reviews (15)
Peggy P.
Jan 30, 2022
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We have had Therapy Services with Veterinary Speciality Clinic for over two years. We have always been treated promptly, professionally and with respect. The entire staff has gone above and beyond to provide services that meet our needs for our pet. Chloe loves going to her therapy appointments. I highly recommend this skilled facility to anyone in need of services for their pet.
Stephen Madison
Nov 23, 2021
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Dr. Lawrence was knowledgeable and seemed competent but her services are clearly reserved only for the wealthy.
I am a middle class citizen and I was happy to pay $5,000 to her to remove a tumor from my beloved dog but she demanded $7,500 and she said she may have to put my dog to sleep on the table and I would still owe the exorbitant balance.
There is no reasonable justification for $7,500 for four hours of work (as detailed in my quote). That's $15k per eight hour work day. This is greed, simply stated.
If Dr. Lawrence wants to publicly debate me as to why $15k/day isn't greed then I am happy
I am a middle class citizen and I was happy to pay $5,000 to her to remove a tumor from my beloved dog but she demanded $7,500 and she said she may have to put my dog to sleep on the table and I would still owe the exorbitant balance.
There is no reasonable justification for $7,500 for four hours of work (as detailed in my quote). That's $15k per eight hour work day. This is greed, simply stated.
If Dr. Lawrence wants to publicly debate me as to why $15k/day isn't greed then I am happy
Kurtis Muenchow
Oct 19, 2021
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Our cat had hyperthyroidism and she was treated with Iodine 131 here. We were able to get an appoint within a week. The staff were very polite, informative and professional. They took great care of our cat and the procedure was a success. I would return here if my cat needed specialty care in the future.
Grayscale
Jul 12, 2021
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They took excellent care of our cat Beaker. He had spent 2 nights at the emergency room nearby and needed uretheral surgery for a second urinary blockage. They got him in the next day did his surgery and kept him overnight. They updated us on his progress. He did great. They did an excellent job with curbside service and covid precautions. After 3 weeks with his stitches they removed them and he's healing nicely.
R.
Apr 12, 2021
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Dr. Lawrence is genuinely amazing and I am convinced she is an animal whisperer. She was able to remove a thyroid mass and also let me know that my dog was also suffering from a ligament detachment on his leg as well. Wasn’t even fully aware of that.
Anyways, my dog had surgery and he was back with me 24 hours later and he was back to his old self again.
They also called to check in on him regularly which was a very nice thought. So glad they helped me feel taken care of too since I could call at all hours after surgery, even overnight, to check in on him.
10/10 see Dr. Lawrence and her staff
Anyways, my dog had surgery and he was back with me 24 hours later and he was back to his old self again.
They also called to check in on him regularly which was a very nice thought. So glad they helped me feel taken care of too since I could call at all hours after surgery, even overnight, to check in on him.
10/10 see Dr. Lawrence and her staff
Kristin Anderson
Jan 20, 2021
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From start to finish, this center worked with my "family vet" by sharing pertinent info and films. The financial aspects were clear AFTER a personal discussion with the surgeon! The procedure occurred and I was contacted when my pet was in recovery. I felt 100% at ease with this center "being there for my dog 24+ hours after surgery. Finally, I was sent home with rehab instructions. I chose to supplement my rehab with the rehab center next door and I believe my little male maltese will rule the big dog park once again.
Rob W.
Jan 16, 2021
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Erica Vezza
Aug 27, 2020
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We started our journey with our lab, Frank, rupturing his CCL on a Friday night. By Monday, he could not ambulate independently and other specialists in the area were giving us a 1-3 week waiting period before they could see him.
As we were becoming more and more exhausted mentally and physically, I researched Veterinary Specialty Center and called them the following Wednesday morning. They were my last hope. I explained the situation with Frank’s increasing pain and suffering and inability to walk. As I spoke with Kim, she listened and empathized with me. My first impression from my first interaction
As we were becoming more and more exhausted mentally and physically, I researched Veterinary Specialty Center and called them the following Wednesday morning. They were my last hope. I explained the situation with Frank’s increasing pain and suffering and inability to walk. As I spoke with Kim, she listened and empathized with me. My first impression from my first interaction
Scott D.
Aug 07, 2020
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My dog was diagnosed with soft tissue sarcoma by my regular vet. He recommended Dr. Lawrence at Veterinary Specialty Clinic.
We had an examination appointment with Veterinary Specialty Clinic to see what our options were. It was determined that the sarcoma mass needed to be removed. Was given estimates and although the estimate was higher than I'd hoped, it was not a shock as surgery is just costly.
Prior to surgery, during surgery and aftercare was a very good experience. The entire staff was super helpful. Dr. Lawrence explained everything upfront and after.
The only suggestion that
We had an examination appointment with Veterinary Specialty Clinic to see what our options were. It was determined that the sarcoma mass needed to be removed. Was given estimates and although the estimate was higher than I'd hoped, it was not a shock as surgery is just costly.
Prior to surgery, during surgery and aftercare was a very good experience. The entire staff was super helpful. Dr. Lawrence explained everything upfront and after.
The only suggestion that
R. Scott Duncan
Jun 10, 2020
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Positive: Quality, Reliability, Responsiveness
My dog was diagnosed with soft tissue sarcoma and removal was required. Visited for an exam and an estimate was given. We opted to go with the surgery. The entire staff was super helpful, responsive and courteous. The surgery went well. Dr. Lawrence was super easy to work with. Took wonderful care of my dog. Thank you.
My dog was diagnosed with soft tissue sarcoma and removal was required. Visited for an exam and an estimate was given. We opted to go with the surgery. The entire staff was super helpful, responsive and courteous. The surgery went well. Dr. Lawrence was super easy to work with. Took wonderful care of my dog. Thank you.
Brad K.
Sep 21, 2019
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This review is long overdue, but a few months ago I was distraught when I accidentally dropped my Maltese and dislocated her shoulder. It happened on a Saturday evening, so I went to an emergency vet in Rockledge. It was a horrible experience at that place, and I am very unhappy with them.....but this is not about them. Monday morning, I took charge of the care of my dog and contacted VSC/Dr. Lawrence. The experience was a breath of fresh air. Dr. Lawrence had me bring her right over and she recognized immediately her shoulder was dislocated (it was obvious to me as well, but evidently not
Jan H.
Jan 07, 2019
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Dr Lawrence and team did an amazing surgery on our kitty. Removed entire right mammary chain and lymph nodes. Our kitty healed so nicely and is back her to her action packed adventures!!! Many thanks for scheduling the surgery so quickly and for your thoughtful knowledge on feline cancer. Especially grateful for your kindness and caring...
Mary Micolites
Dec 29, 2018
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Pam P.
Nov 19, 2017
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If I could, I would give 1000 stars! Our dog, Molly was very sick. She is a small King Charles Spaniel. She was initially diagnosed at our local vet with a urinary tract infection. When meds did not clear it up, xray and sonogram revealed severely diseased right kidney, full of a stone, and a stone in the left ureter. Our local vet referred us to Dr. Lawrence. Dr. Lawrence amazingly removed her right kidney entirely and removed the large stone from her left ureter. Molly spent three nights in their hospital, which is staffed all night long to look after patients. The night after surgery, the
Judy B.
Aug 31, 2013
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The veterinary Doctors and staff are a cherished gift to our community. I have taken my beloved dogs to them for many years. Was thrilled to know they have moved closer to us. Whatever the emergency or routine check ups they are there for the pet and owners 100%. The level of care and concern is the best I have ever experianced. . I can honestly say they befriended my dogs and they looked forward to seeing each of the people who work at this center. They are as "real" people as can be. They have laughted and cried with us as our aged dogs have been treated and passed. You won&apos
