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2566 S Island Hwy, , BC V9W 1C6
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👍What Pet Owners Praised
Owners consistently praised the compassionate, knowledgeable vets and the kind, supportive team. Many cited same‑day or urgent squeeze‑ins, gentle handling of anxious or senior pets, clear explanations with options, and thoughtful follow‑up calls. End‑of‑life care was repeatedly described as respectful and compassionate, and several reviewers said they wouldn’t go anywhere else.
💬Common Feedback & Suggestions
While the tone is largely positive, some reviewers felt prices and in‑clinic product costs were high and, at times, money‑centric. A handful reported inconsistent front‑desk experiences (rude or unwelcoming interactions, long holds on the phone) and difficulty getting appointments, including being turned away for walk‑ins and the clinic not opening on Saturdays. A few mentioned rough handling or gruff communication. Booking fills quickly, so availability and wait concerns surfaced alongside the many reports of being fit in same day.
🏥Clinic Specialties
- Emergency and urgent care squeeze‑ins
- End‑of‑life and euthanasia support
- Soft‑tissue surgery and post‑op care
- Gentle care for anxious and senior pets
- Exotic small mammal care (rabbits, rats, chinchillas)
- Owner education and follow‑up
🏷️Keywords
#compassionateCare#knowledgeableVets#friendlyStaff#gentleWithAnxiousPets#emergencyAccommodation#sameDayAppointments#followUpCalls#endOfLifeSupport#clientEducation#budgetFlexibility#highPrices#overpricedRetail#rudeFrontDesk#phoneFrustrations#notOpenSaturdays#turnedAwayWalkIns
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🐾Tips for Pet Owners
- Call right when the clinic opens if you need urgent or same‑day care—appointments can fill quickly.
- Ask for an estimate and discuss your budget and options up front; some reviewers said staff worked within their means.
- Plan ahead for weekends, as the clinic is not open on Saturdays, and know the nearest emergency hospital just in case.
- If you have an anxious pet, let staff know—they’re often gentle and patient, which many owners appreciated.
- For rabbits, rats, or other small exotics, call ahead to confirm vet availability before you go.
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Conditions commonly treated here
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Abortion, Spontaneous (Early Pregnancy Loss)-Cats
Abortion, Spontaneous (Early Pregnancy Loss)-Dogs
Abortion, Termination of Pregnancy
Breeding, Timing
Cryptorchidism
Eclampsia
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Clinic Address
across the street from Merecroft Plaza, 460 S Dogwood St, Campbell River, BC V9W 2Y3
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530mBeaver Pond Trail, Campbell River, BC V9W 7M7, Canada
Frequently Asked Questions
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Dogwood Veterinary Hospital is located at 460 S Dogwood St, Campbell River, BC V9W 2Y3, across the street from Merecroft Plaza. No specific public transit stop data was provided, so check Google Maps or the local transit agency for current bus routes; if driving, there is a nearby parking area about 530 m away, roughly a 7-minute walk.
Dogwood Veterinary Hospital's opening hours were not provided, so call ahead to confirm before visiting. Review feedback suggests the clinic is not open on Saturdays, so plan ahead for weekend care.
You can contact Dogwood Veterinary Hospital through its website at https://www.dogwoodvet.ca/. A phone number was not provided in the source data.
Book an appointment by contacting Dogwood Veterinary Hospital directly through its website or by calling the clinic to enquire. Appointments can fill quickly, and reviewers suggest calling right when the clinic opens if you need urgent or same-day care.
Veterinary consultation fees vary by clinic in Canada, are not regulated by a government-published fee schedule, and provincial health insurance such as OHIP or MSP does not cover pets. Call the clinic for a current quote, ask for an itemized written estimate for procedures, and expect urgent or after-hours care to typically cost more; pet insurance and third-party payment-plan options may be worth researching in general.
Most Canadian veterinary clinics commonly accept Interac debit, Visa or Mastercard, and tap-and-go payments such as Apple Pay or Google Pay, but specific payment options were not provided for Dogwood Veterinary Hospital. Call ahead to confirm accepted payment methods, pet-insurance claim support, or third-party payment-plan options.
Dogwood Veterinary Hospital is noted for emergency and urgent care squeeze-ins, including same-day accommodation when available. Because availability can fill quickly and weekend hours may be limited, call ahead to confirm whether they can see your pet and ask where to go for after-hours emergencies.
Dogwood Veterinary Hospital has a 4.5 out of 5 rating from 153 reviews, with strong praise for compassionate care, knowledgeable vets, gentle handling of anxious or senior pets, clear explanations, and thoughtful follow-up. Common concerns include pricing, front-desk consistency, phone wait times, and appointment availability.
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across the street from Merecroft Plaza, 460 S Dogwood St, Campbell River, BC V9W 2Y3
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Last updated: July 28, 2026