St. Lawrence Valley Animal Hospital

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Owner Review Summary

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👍What Pet Owners Praised

Owners repeatedly praised the team’s compassion, professionalism, and clear explanations during both routine visits and difficult moments. Many cite successful outcomes from surgeries and procedures (ACL repairs, fracture plating, dental extractions) and careful diagnostics with ultrasound and x‑rays. Reviews also highlight same‑day or last‑minute appointments in urgent situations and thoughtful follow‑up calls after treatment.

💬Common Feedback & Suggestions

Common concerns focused on access and communication: several reviewers said they were turned away during urgent situations or noted the clinic does not provide full emergency services, and others mentioned phone/voicemail issues, disorganized scheduling, or medication refills not ready on time. Pricing drew mixed feedback, with some calling it fair while others reported high costs, unexpected add‑ons, or estimates that rose at pickup. A few reviewers described curt or rude front‑desk interactions and occasional misses on requested extras (such as a nail trim or a memorial paw print). Overall sentiment is strongly positive, but these operational and cost issues were noted by a minority.

🏥Clinic Specialties

  • Orthopaedic surgery and cruciate repairs
  • Fracture repair and plating
  • Dentistry and dental extractions
  • Diagnostic imaging (ultrasound, x‑ray)
  • Urgent care and same‑day appointments
  • End-of-life and euthanasia care

🏷️Keywords

#compassionateCare#skilledSurgeons#accurateDiagnostics#sameDayAppointments#followUpCalls#friendlyStaff#clearCommunication#loyalClients#pricingConcerns#billingSurprises#upsellingConcerns#schedulingIssues#phoneCommunicationProblems#longWaits#turnedAwayInEmergencies

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🐾Tips for Pet Owners

  • For urgent issues, call ahead to confirm they can see your pet; be prepared that you may be referred to an out‑of‑town emergency hospital if they are at capacity.
  • Request a written estimate and clarify what is included (e.g., microchipping, bloodwork, nail trims) to avoid surprises at pickup.
  • Bring or have your previous records sent in advance—especially for prescription foods and ongoing medications—to prevent delays.
  • Order medication refills several days early and call to confirm they are ready before you go to pick them up.
  • If you have special requests (such as a paw print after euthanasia or a nail trim during anaesthesia), note them clearly and reconfirm at drop‑off.
📊 **Overall Ratings** - Medical Expertise: 86% satisfied - Service Attitude: 82% satisfied - Convenience: 58% satisfied - Pricing: 46% satisfied - Cleanliness: 80% satisfied - Recommendability: 83% satisfied 👍 **What Pet Owners Praised** Owners repeatedly praised the team’s compassion, professionalism, and clear explanations during both routine visits and difficult moments. Many cite successful outcomes from surgeries and procedures (ACL repairs, fracture plating, dental extractions) and careful diagnostics with ultrasound and x‑rays. Reviews also highlight same‑day or last‑minute appointments in urgent situations and thoughtful follow‑up calls after treatment. 💬 **Common Feedback & Suggestions** Common concerns focused on access and communication: several reviewers said they were turned away during urgent situations or noted the clinic does not provide full emergency services, and others mentioned phone/voicemail issues, disorganized scheduling, or medication refills not ready on time. Pricing drew mixed feedback, with some calling it fair while others reported high costs, unexpected add‑ons, or estimates that rose at pickup. A few reviewers described curt or rude front‑desk interactions and occasional misses on requested extras (such as a nail trim or a memorial paw print). Overall sentiment is strongly positive, but these operational and cost issues were noted by a minority. 🏥 **Clinic Specialties** - Orthopaedic surgery and cruciate repairs - Fracture repair and plating - Dentistry and dental extractions - Diagnostic imaging (ultrasound, x‑ray) - Urgent care and same‑day appointments - End-of-life and euthanasia care 🏷️ **Tags** #compassionateCare #skilledSurgeons #accurateDiagnostics #sameDayAppointments #followUpCalls #friendlyStaff #clearCommunication #loyalClients #pricingConcerns #billingSurprises #upsellingConcerns #schedulingIssues #phoneCommunicationProblems #longWaits #turnedAwayInEmergencies 🐾 **Tips for Pet Owners** - For urgent issues, call ahead to confirm they can see your pet; be prepared that you may be referred to an out‑of‑town emergency hospital if they are at capacity. - Request a written estimate and clarify what is included (e.g., microchipping, bloodwork, nail trims) to avoid surprises at pickup. - Bring or have your previous records sent in advance—especially for prescription foods and ongoing medications—to prevent delays. - Order medication refills several days early and call to confirm they are ready before you go to pick them up. - If you have special requests (such as a paw print after euthanasia or a nail trim during anaesthesia), note them clearly and reconfirm at drop‑off.

Other areas this clinic treats

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Conditions commonly treated here

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Abortion, Spontaneous (Early Pregnancy Loss)-Cats

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Abortion, Spontaneous (Early Pregnancy Loss)-Dogs

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Abortion, Termination of Pregnancy

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Breeding, Timing

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Cryptorchidism

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Contact

Clinic phone
(613) 932-4094
Official website
slvah.com/

Opening Hours

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Map

Clinic Address

435 Pitt St, Cornwall, ON K6J 3R3

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Parking

Justice Building Lot

301m
Cornwall, ON K6J 3W4, Canada

Library Parking Lot - George Assaly

347m
Cornwall, ON K6H 2C7, Canada

Maxine’s Parking Lot

358m
Cornwall, ON K6J 3P8, Canada

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.

St. Lawrence Valley Animal Hospital is located at 435 Pitt St, Cornwall, ON K6J 3R3. The closest listed public transport option is Cornwall train station, about a 30-minute walk away, so it may be more practical to drive or check Cornwall local bus options in Google Maps or with the local transit agency; nearby parking options include Justice Building Lot, about a 4-minute walk away.

St. Lawrence Valley Animal Hospital asks pet owners to call ahead to confirm current opening hours. This is especially important for same-day, urgent, medication pickup, or surgery-related visits.

You can contact St. Lawrence Valley Animal Hospital by phone at (613) 932-4094. Calling is the best way to confirm hours, appointment availability, urgent-care capacity, medication refills, and current fees.

To book an appointment at St. Lawrence Valley Animal Hospital, call to enquire about available visit times. Reviews mention same-day or last-minute appointments in some urgent situations, but pet owners should confirm availability before going in.

Veterinary consultation fees vary by clinic in Canada and are not regulated by a government-published fee schedule; provincial health insurance such as OHIP does not cover pets. Call the clinic for a current quote, and for procedures such as dentistry, x-rays, ultrasound, fracture repair, or cruciate surgery, ask for an itemized written estimate; after-hours or urgent care, when available, is typically more expensive, and pet insurance or third-party payment-plan options may be worth asking about in general terms.

Most Canadian veterinary clinics commonly accept Interac debit, Visa or Mastercard, and tap-and-go payments such as Apple Pay or Google Pay, but St. Lawrence Valley Animal Hospital's specific payment methods are not listed in the provided information. Call ahead to confirm accepted payment options, insurance claim support, or any third-party payment-plan availability.

St. Lawrence Valley Animal Hospital is noted for urgent care and same-day appointments, but reviewers also mention that the clinic does not provide full emergency services and may turn pets away or refer them elsewhere when at capacity. For urgent issues, call ahead before travelling and be prepared for referral to an out-of-town emergency hospital if needed.

St. Lawrence Valley Animal Hospital is associated with orthopaedic surgery and cruciate repairs, fracture repair and plating, dentistry and dental extractions, diagnostic imaging such as ultrasound and x-ray, urgent care and same-day appointments, and end-of-life or euthanasia care. Call to confirm which services are currently available for your pet's condition.

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