What owners report about visiting
Collecting owner reports｜Help add what a visit is like
The information below comes from anonymous owner reports and keeps updating; we still suggest confirming with the clinic before your visit.
What owners say
Awaiting owners with real visit experience.
Can you rely on it
It can't be used as a basis yet. If you need this information, call the clinic first.
Your experience helps too
If you've visited this clinic, adding one answer helps the next owner feel a little more certain.
What owners say
Awaiting owner input on whether walk-in visits are possible.
Can you rely on it
It can't be used as a basis yet. If you need this information, call the clinic first.
Your experience helps too
If you've visited this clinic, adding one answer helps the next owner feel a little more certain.
What owners say
Awaiting owner input on wait times.
Can you rely on it
It can't be used as a basis yet. If you need this information, call the clinic first.
Your experience helps too
If you've visited this clinic, adding one answer helps the next owner feel a little more certain.
What owners say
Awaiting owner input on cost explanations.
Can you rely on it
It can't be used as a basis yet. If you need this information, call the clinic first.
Your experience helps too
If you've visited this clinic, adding one answer helps the next owner feel a little more certain.
What owners say
Awaiting owner input on TNR / stray-animal assistance.
Can you rely on it
It can't be used as a basis yet. If you need this information, call the clinic first.
Your experience helps too
If you've visited this clinic, adding one answer helps the next owner feel a little more certain.
Now collecting the questions owners want answered.
Have you been to this clinic?
Answer a few questions in about 30 seconds to help the next owner decide.
All of the above are anonymous, voluntary owner reports for reference only. They do not represent the clinic's official position; we still suggest confirming with the clinic before visiting.
Light up the pet care map together
This clinic still has some missing info — help more pets find a clinic their families can trust.
Clinic map clarity
Owner Review Summary
Distilled from Google reviews — see what pet owners actually say
👍What Pet Owners Praised
Owners consistently praised the specialists for excellent outcomes on complex dental and oral cases, including root canals, extractions, crowns, malocclusions, and oral mass removals. Many highlighted kind, compassionate handling, clear explanations with options, and strong communication with updates and follow‑ups. Several noted that high‑risk and senior pets with cardiac or kidney issues did well under anaesthesia, and in some cases teeth were saved rather than extracted.
💬Common Feedback & Suggestions
Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, but a few concerns recur. Pricing is often described as steep (though many still felt the value was there), and a handful of reviewers mentioned booking delays or waiting past appointment times. There are rare but serious negative experiences reported, including an exotic pet and a cat with anaesthesia‑related tragedies, one root canal that required a return visit, concerns about post‑op pain control, and a billing/communication dispute. These appear to be isolated compared to the volume of praise, but prospective clients may wish to discuss risks, costs, and aftercare in advance.
🏥Clinic Specialties
- Root canals and endodontics
- Dental extractions and COHATs
- Dental crowns and restorations
- Orthodontics for overbite and malocclusion
- Oral tumour and mass removal/biopsy
- Exotic pet dental and oral surgery
🏷️Keywords
Overall Ratings
🐾Tips for Pet Owners
- Get a referral from your family veterinarian before booking, as this is a specialty practice.
- For non‑urgent issues, book early; if the case is time‑sensitive, ask about urgent slots or cancellations.
- Discuss the anaesthesia plan in detail—especially for seniors or pets with heart or kidney conditions—and confirm who will manage anaesthesia.
- Request a written estimate and treatment options (e.g., extraction vs. root canal), and clarify insurance paperwork and final costs up front.
- If travelling from out of town, ask whether consultation and procedure can be arranged on the same day, and ensure you receive clear post‑op and pain‑control instructions.
Other areas this clinic treats
Common conditions in each area
Conditions commonly treated here
Note: this content is for general reference only — it is not a diagnosis.
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Thromboembolism
Arteriovenous Fistula and Arteriovenous Malformation
Ascites
Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter
Atrial Premature Complexes
Contact
Opening Hours
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are the questions pet owners ask most often — tap a question to read the full answer. For other concerns, please consult a licensed veterinarian.
West Coast Veterinary Dental Services Inc is listed for Burnaby, with the address 1310 Kootenay St, Vancouver, BC V5K 4R1. No public transit station data was provided, so check Google Maps or the local transit agency for current bus or transit routes. If driving, parking is not confirmed; call ahead or check local signage before your visit.
Opening hours were not provided, so please call ahead or check the clinic's website before visiting. This is especially important for specialty dental appointments, referrals, or time-sensitive oral health concerns.
A phone number was not provided in the source data. You can contact West Coast Veterinary Dental Services Inc through its website at https://www.wcvds.ca/ for current contact details and referral information.
West Coast Veterinary Dental Services Inc is a specialty veterinary dental practice, so pet owners are advised to get a referral from their family veterinarian before booking. For non-urgent dental issues, book early; for time-sensitive cases, ask about urgent appointment options or cancellations.
Veterinary consultation fees vary by clinic in Canada and are not regulated by a government-published fee schedule, and provincial health insurance such as MSP or OHIP does not cover pets. Call the clinic for a current quote and ask for an itemized written estimate before procedures such as root canals, extractions, crowns, or oral surgery. Pet insurance and third-party payment-plan options may be worth asking about in general, but confirm directly with the clinic.
Payment methods were not listed in the source data. Canadian veterinary clinics commonly accept Interac debit, Visa, Mastercard, and tap-and-go payments such as Apple Pay or Google Pay, and some may support pet-insurance claims or payment plans; call ahead to confirm what this clinic currently accepts.
West Coast Veterinary Dental Services Inc focuses on advanced veterinary dentistry and oral surgery. Reported specialties include root canals and endodontics, dental extractions and COHATs, dental crowns and restorations, orthodontics for overbite and malocclusion, oral tumour or mass removal and biopsy, and exotic pet dental and oral surgery.
West Coast Veterinary Dental Services Inc has a 4.8 out of 5 rating from 207 reviews. Pet owners often praise the clinic's dental specialists, compassionate handling, clear explanations, follow-up communication, and outcomes for complex dental cases, including senior and higher-risk pets. Some reviews mention high prices, booking delays, wait times, and rare serious concerns, so it is sensible to discuss risks, costs, anaesthesia, and aftercare in advance.
Help with one question
Your report helps the next owner feel a little more certain.
Have you ever been seen here successfully without a reservation?
Based on 0 owner reports
Anonymous, about 3 seconds