Monterey Veterinary Clinic Ltd

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Owner Review Summary

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👍What Pet Owners Praised

A number of reviewers praised the veterinarian as thorough and knowledgeable, with some noting clear explanations and an educational approach during visits. Several mentioned attentive, kind care in difficult moments (including euthanasia) and a case where the team helped a dog during a snowstorm, with a few citing fast service.

💬Common Feedback & Suggestions

Many reviews focus on very high prices, aggressive upselling, and recommendations for extensive testing or clinic-sold products, with extra charges even for small add‑ons. Several owners reported being asked to pay upfront and said there were no payment options, and a few saw costs rise without added services. Multiple comments describe an abrupt or rude manner from the vet and curt or absent front‑desk service, plus occasional waits at reception. Some also cited diagnostic concerns (e.g., unnecessary tests, sedation for routine procedures, or suspected misdiagnoses).

🏥Clinic Specialties

  • Euthanasia and end-of-life care
  • Radiography and diagnostic imaging
  • Dental procedures
  • Vaccinations and routine care
  • Emergency and urgent care
  • Avian and small-pet care

🏷️Keywords

#highPrices#aggressiveUpselling#unnecessaryTests#productPushing#paymentUpfront#noPaymentPlans#rudeFrontDesk#abruptManner#thoroughVet#clearExplanations#compassionateEuthanasia#fastService#emergencyAvailability#misdiagnosisConcerns#frontDeskDelays

Overall Ratings

🐾Tips for Pet Owners

  • Ask for an itemized estimate and approve diagnostics step by step; have the team explain why each test is needed and whether lower‑cost alternatives exist.
  • Confirm prices for add‑ons (e.g., nail trims, record transfers, sedation, X‑rays) before consenting, and clarify if prepayment is required.
  • If budget is a concern, discuss starting with the least invasive or essential tests first, and consider a second opinion if recommendations escalate quickly.
  • For urgent situations, call ahead—some reviewers were seen quickly when other clinics were unavailable.
  • If no one is at reception on arrival, ring or call the clinic to alert staff so you’re not left waiting.
📊 **Overall Ratings** - Medical Expertise: 47% satisfied - Service Attitude: 41% satisfied - Convenience: 40% satisfied - Pricing: 10% satisfied - Cleanliness: 70% satisfied - Recommendability: 26% satisfied 👍 **What Pet Owners Praised** A number of reviewers praised the veterinarian as thorough and knowledgeable, with some noting clear explanations and an educational approach during visits. Several mentioned attentive, kind care in difficult moments (including euthanasia) and a case where the team helped a dog during a snowstorm, with a few citing fast service. 💬 **Common Feedback & Suggestions** Many reviews focus on very high prices, aggressive upselling, and recommendations for extensive testing or clinic-sold products, with extra charges even for small add‑ons. Several owners reported being asked to pay upfront and said there were no payment options, and a few saw costs rise without added services. Multiple comments describe an abrupt or rude manner from the vet and curt or absent front‑desk service, plus occasional waits at reception. Some also cited diagnostic concerns (e.g., unnecessary tests, sedation for routine procedures, or suspected misdiagnoses). 🏥 **Clinic Specialties** - Euthanasia and end-of-life care - Radiography and diagnostic imaging - Dental procedures - Vaccinations and routine care - Emergency and urgent care - Avian and small-pet care 🏷️ **Tags** #highPrices #aggressiveUpselling #unnecessaryTests #productPushing #paymentUpfront #noPaymentPlans #rudeFrontDesk #abruptManner #thoroughVet #clearExplanations #compassionateEuthanasia #fastService #emergencyAvailability #misdiagnosisConcerns #frontDeskDelays 🐾 **Tips for Pet Owners** - Ask for an itemized estimate and approve diagnostics step by step; have the team explain why each test is needed and whether lower‑cost alternatives exist. - Confirm prices for add‑ons (e.g., nail trims, record transfers, sedation, X‑rays) before consenting, and clarify if prepayment is required. - If budget is a concern, discuss starting with the least invasive or essential tests first, and consider a second opinion if recommendations escalate quickly. - For urgent situations, call ahead—some reviewers were seen quickly when other clinics were unavailable. - If no one is at reception on arrival, ring or call the clinic to alert staff so you’re not left waiting.

Other areas this clinic treats

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Conditions commonly treated here

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Deciduous Teeth, Persistent (Retained)

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Dentigerous Cyst

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Enamel Hypoplasia/Hypocalcification

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Feline Stomatitis-Feline Chronic Gingivostomatitis (FCGS)

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Gingival Enlargement/Hyperplasia

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Contact

Official website
montereyvetclinic.ca/

Opening Hours

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Map

Clinic Address

#905, 2220 68 St NE Ste 917, Calgary, AB T1Y 6T2

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Monterey Veterinary Clinic Ltd is located at #905, 2220 68 St NE Ste 917, Calgary, AB T1Y 6T2. No public-transit stop or station data was provided, so check Google Maps or Calgary Transit for current bus or CTrain routing; if driving, parking availability is not confirmed, so check local signage or call ahead before you go.

Monterey Veterinary Clinic Ltd's opening hours are not listed in the provided data. Call ahead to confirm current hours before visiting, especially for urgent care or same-day appointments.

The provided data does not list a phone number for Monterey Veterinary Clinic Ltd. You can visit the clinic website at http://montereyvetclinic.ca/ for current contact options.

To book an appointment at Monterey Veterinary Clinic Ltd, use the contact options on the clinic's website and confirm availability before visiting. For urgent situations, call ahead or contact the clinic first, as reviewers noted some pets were seen quickly when other clinics were unavailable.

Consultation fees vary by clinic in Canada and are not regulated by a government-published fee schedule; provincial health insurance does not cover pets. Call the clinic for a current quote, ask whether prepayment is required, and request an itemized written estimate before procedures, diagnostics, X-rays, dental work, sedation, or add-ons; after-hours or emergency fees are typically higher. Pet insurance and third-party payment-plan options may exist in Canada, but confirm directly because the provided data does not say this clinic offers them.

Canadian veterinary clinics commonly accept Interac debit, Visa/Mastercard, and tap-and-go payments such as Apple Pay or Google Pay, but payment methods are not confirmed in the provided data. Call ahead to confirm accepted payment types, whether payment is required upfront, and whether any insurance direct-claim or third-party payment-plan options are available.

The provided data lists euthanasia and end-of-life care, radiography and diagnostic imaging, dental procedures, vaccinations and routine care, emergency and urgent care, and avian and small-pet care. Ask the clinic which services are available for your pet's species and whether a pre-visit estimate is required.

Monterey Veterinary Clinic Ltd has a 3.0 out of 5.0 rating from 54 reviews in the provided data. Pet owners praised thorough veterinary knowledge, clear explanations, compassionate end-of-life care, and some fast urgent visits, while common concerns included high prices, upselling, upfront payment, limited payment options, abrupt service, reception delays, and diagnostic concerns.

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