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816 Willow Park Dr SE #107, , AB T2J 5S1
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VCA Canada 17th Avenue Animal Hospital
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👍What Pet Owners Praised
Owners consistently praised the friendly, compassionate team and vets who take time to explain options and answer questions. Many noted gentle handling of anxious pets, thoughtful follow-ups, and supportive end-of-life care that felt dignified and caring. Several reviews mention thorough diagnostics, successful procedures (including dental work and spays), and personal touches like remembering pets by name. Location and practical touches such as onsite parking and the VCA texting/app service were also appreciated.
💬Common Feedback & Suggestions
Common concerns focused on pricing, with multiple reviews describing high costs, perceived upselling, and being charged for rechecks or additional exams. A number of reviewers reported communication and booking issues (missed/incorrect bookings, slow or email-only results/callbacks), as well as some negative front-desk interactions. Convenience issues came up around being turned away for emergencies or walk-ins, strict lateness policies, and occasional order errors for food/meds; one reviewer also cited a cleanliness/odour complaint. A few reports mentioned rough handling or a missed injection attempt, and isolated allegations of inappropriate medication choices.
🏥Clinic Specialties
- End-of-life and euthanasia support
- Dermatology and ear/skin issues
- Dentistry and dental procedures
- Spay/neuter surgery
- Chronic disease management (diabetes, kidney disease)
- Preventive care and vaccinations
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🐾Tips for Pet Owners
- Ask for written estimates and discuss the value of any tests or rechecks upfront to manage costs—reviewers noted both transparent quotes and concerns about upselling.
- Call ahead for urgent cases or walk-ins, as several reviewers reported being redirected to emergency facilities during regular hours.
- Use the clinic’s texting/app service for quick questions and follow-ups, but confirm appointments and prescription requests to avoid booking or communication hiccups.
- If you’re using a Humane Society free first visit, verify eligibility and secure a booking in advance to avoid disappointment.
- Plan to arrive a bit early; some reviewers mentioned strict policies around late arrivals and rescheduling.
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Abortion, Spontaneous (Early Pregnancy Loss)-Cats
Abortion, Spontaneous (Early Pregnancy Loss)-Dogs
Abortion, Termination of Pregnancy
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Frequently Asked Questions
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VCA Canada 17th Avenue Animal Hospital is located at 233 17 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2S 0A4. No public transit station data was provided for this clinic, so check Google Maps or Calgary Transit for current bus or CTrain route options. If you plan to drive, parking is not confirmed in the source data; call ahead or check local signage before your visit.
The source data says to call ahead to confirm VCA Canada 17th Avenue Animal Hospital's current opening hours. Hours can change for holidays, staffing, emergencies, or appointment availability, so confirm before travelling to the clinic.
A phone number was not provided in the source data for VCA Canada 17th Avenue Animal Hospital. You can visit the clinic website at https://vcacanada.com/17th/ for contact and appointment information.
Book an appointment through VCA Canada 17th Avenue Animal Hospital's website or by contacting the clinic directly. Reviewers mentioned occasional booking and communication issues, so it is a good idea to confirm your appointment time, prescription requests, or follow-up details before your visit.
Consultation fees vary by clinic in Canada and are not set by a government-published veterinary fee schedule; provincial health insurance does not cover pets. Call the clinic for a current quote, and ask for an itemized written estimate before procedures, diagnostics, dental work, surgery, or rechecks. Pet insurance and third-party payment-plan options may be available in Canada generally, but confirm directly with the clinic and your provider.
Canadian veterinary clinics commonly accept Interac debit, Visa, Mastercard, and tap-and-go payments such as Apple Pay or Google Pay, but the source data does not confirm this clinic's exact payment options. Call ahead to confirm accepted payment methods, pet-insurance claim support, and any third-party payment-plan options.
VCA Canada 17th Avenue Animal Hospital is associated with preventive care and vaccinations, dermatology for ear and skin issues, dentistry and dental procedures, spay/neuter surgery, chronic disease management such as diabetes and kidney disease, and end-of-life and euthanasia support. Ask the clinic which services are available for your pet's specific needs.
VCA Canada 17th Avenue Animal Hospital has a 4.4 out of 5 rating from 208 reviews. Pet owners often praise the friendly, compassionate team, clear explanations, gentle handling of anxious pets, follow-up communication, dental work, spays, and end-of-life care. Common concerns include pricing, perceived upselling, booking or callback issues, front-desk interactions, emergency or walk-in turnaways, and occasional cleanliness or handling concerns.
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Last updated: August 4, 2026