129 reviews
512 Bow Valley Trl Unit 101, , AB T1W 1N9
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Owner Review Summary
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👍What Pet Owners Praised
Owners consistently praised the friendly, compassionate team and knowledgeable vets who explain options clearly and handle pets gently. Many highlighted fast help for emergencies and travellers, thorough exams, and effective treatments that got pets back to normal. The clinic is described as clean and welcoming with abundant parking, and several reviewers noted fair, reasonable pricing and helpful follow‑up.
💬Common Feedback & Suggestions
Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with only a few concerns. A small number mentioned communication issues, including one rude interaction during an ultrasound and a complaint about an additional vaccine given without clear consent. Another reviewer was frustrated by a required exam before filling a specialist’s prescription, and a few wished for more continuity with the same vet. Otherwise, negative comments were rare.
🏥Clinic Specialties
- Emergency and urgent care
- Dentistry and dental extractions
- Allergy and dermatology management (including immunotherapy)
- Spay/neuter surgeries
- Senior pet and end-of-life care
- Basic rabbit and small mammal care
🏷️Keywords
#compassionateCare#friendlyStaff#knowledgeableVets#thoroughExams#responsiveToEmergencies#fairPricing#cleanFacility#easyScheduling#followUpCalls#patientWithAnxiousPets#seniorPetCare#travelAccommodating#groomingServices#ampleParking#continuityOfCare#consentCommunicationIssues
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🐾Tips for Pet Owners
- Call ahead—many reviewers were accommodated same day for emergencies and while travelling, even near closing time.
- If your pet is anxious or reactive, request a quiet or isolated room and discuss fear‑reducing handling in advance.
- Bring prior medical records and confirm the clinic’s policy on refilling outside prescriptions before your visit.
- Discuss any optional vaccines or treatments up front and request an estimate to ensure clear consent and expectations.
- Book grooming appointments in advance, as services are popular and well reviewed.
Other areas this clinic treats
Common conditions in each area
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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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.
Bow River Veterinary Centre is located at 1510 Railway Ave, Canmore, AB T1W 1P6. No public transit station data was provided, so check Google Maps or the local transit agency for current bus route options. If you are driving, parking is not independently confirmed; reviews mention abundant parking, but you should check local signage or call ahead to confirm.
Bow River Veterinary Centre's opening hours were not provided in the source data. Please call ahead to confirm current hours before visiting, especially for urgent concerns or appointments near closing time.
No phone number was provided in the source data for Bow River Veterinary Centre. Pet owners can visit the clinic website at https://www.bowrivervet.com/ for contact details and current clinic information.
To book an appointment at Bow River Veterinary Centre, use the clinic's website or call the clinic to enquire about availability. Reviews mention easy scheduling and same-day help for some emergencies and travellers, but availability should always be confirmed directly with the clinic.
Consultation fees vary by veterinary clinic in Canada and are not government-regulated; provincial health insurance does not cover pets. Call Bow River Veterinary Centre for a current quote, and ask for an itemized written estimate before procedures such as dental work, surgery, allergy treatment, or urgent care. Emergency or after-hours fees, if available, are typically higher. Pet insurance and third-party payment plans may help some owners manage costs, but confirm any specific options directly with the clinic.
Most Canadian veterinary clinics commonly accept Interac debit, Visa/Mastercard, and tap-and-go payments such as Apple Pay or Google Pay, while some may support pet-insurance claims or third-party payment plans. Payment options were not confirmed in the source data, so call ahead to confirm what Bow River Veterinary Centre currently accepts.
Yes, the source data lists emergency and urgent care among Bow River Veterinary Centre's clinic specialties. Reviews also mention fast help for emergencies and travellers, including some same-day accommodation, but you should call ahead to confirm availability before going in.
Bow River Veterinary Centre's listed services include emergency and urgent care, dentistry and dental extractions, allergy and dermatology management including immunotherapy, spay/neuter surgeries, senior pet and end-of-life care, and basic rabbit and small mammal care.
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