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1111 Braidwood Rd, , BC V9N 3S1
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👍What Pet Owners Praised
Owners consistently praised the compassionate, friendly team and vets who take time to explain procedures and provide helpful follow‑up. Many cited strong outcomes, from successful surgeries and accurate diagnoses to effective emergency and after‑hours care, including farm calls. Long‑term loyalty is common, with several saying it’s worth the drive and that the clinic has become their go‑to for multiple species. A number of reviewers also appreciated reasonable or affordable pricing and transparent guidance.
💬Common Feedback & Suggestions
A minority reported concerns about pricing transparency, including quotes that increased after exams or bills higher than initial estimates. There were a few serious care complaints, such as one dental extraction that resulted in a broken jaw and another routine procedure that became a stressful, costly experience. Convenience issues came up occasionally: late arrivals without notice, delayed or missed callbacks (including one emergency call), distance from town, and a non‑regular client being declined for urgent help. One reviewer also felt lectured and had a spay declined due to pre‑op diet requirements; cleanliness was rarely mentioned but not raised as a problem.
🏥Clinic Specialties
- Equine and farm animal veterinary care
- Emergency and after‑hours services
- Dentistry and dental procedures
- Soft‑tissue surgery
- Preventive care and vaccinations
- End‑of‑life and euthanasia support
🏷️Keywords
#compassionateCare#friendlyStaff#thoroughExplanations#followUpCalls#emergencyAvailability#farmCalls#multiSpeciesCare#reasonablePrices#priceTransparencyConcerns#quoteDiscrepancies#schedulingIssues#outOfTownLocation#responsiveService#highlyRecommended#lifeSavingCare#professionalism
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🐾Tips for Pet Owners
- Request itemized written estimates before procedures and ask about possible cost ranges to avoid surprises.
- If you may need urgent or farm visits, consider registering as a client in advance to improve availability during emergencies.
- For time‑sensitive issues, call early and confirm callback expectations; have a backup plan in case of delays.
- Plan extra travel time if you’re coming from town, as several owners noted the clinic is a bit out of the way.
- Ask about medication pricing and loyalty programs (e.g., Metacam) that reviewers found cost‑effective.
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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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Frequently Asked Questions
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Country Animal Hospital is located at 6096 Ledingham Rd, Courtenay, BC V9J 1M5. No public transit stop or station data was provided, so check Google Maps or the local transit agency for current bus routes; if driving, note that parking has not been confirmed, so call the clinic or check local signage when you arrive.
Country Animal Hospital's opening hours were not provided in the source data. Please call ahead or check the clinic's website before visiting, especially for urgent or after-hours needs.
The source data did not provide a phone number for Country Animal Hospital. You can visit the clinic's website at https://www.countryanimalhospital.ca/ for current contact details.
To book an appointment at Country Animal Hospital, use the contact options on the clinic's website or call the clinic to enquire. If you may need urgent care or farm visits, consider registering as a client in advance because availability may vary.
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 ask for an itemized written estimate; after-hours or emergency care is typically higher, and pet insurance or third-party payment-plan options may be worth asking about in general terms.
Specific payment methods were not provided for Country Animal Hospital. Canadian vet clinics commonly accept Interac debit, Visa/Mastercard and tap-and-go options such as Apple Pay or Google Pay, and some support pet-insurance claims or third-party payment plans, but call ahead to confirm.
Yes, the provided review summary lists emergency and after-hours services, and pet owners mentioned emergency availability, after-hours care and farm calls. For time-sensitive situations, call early to confirm availability and callback expectations, and keep a backup plan in case of delays.
Country Animal Hospital has a 4.2 out of 5 rating from 54 reviews. Pet owners often praised the compassionate team, clear explanations, follow-up, successful surgeries, emergency support and multi-species care, while some raised concerns about pricing transparency, scheduling delays and a few serious care complaints.
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Last updated: July 28, 2026