92 reviews
596 Government St, , ON P8N 0A2
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👍What Pet Owners Praised
Owners consistently praised the compassionate, hands-on care and skilled vets who take time to explain X-rays, bloodwork, and treatment options. Many recount life‑saving or urgent help, including late‑night, weekend, and holiday emergencies, as well as smooth surgeries such as spays/neuters, dental procedures, C‑sections, and obstruction removals. Staff are described as friendly, patient, and responsive, with helpful phone and email follow‑ups. Pricing is frequently called fair and significantly lower than in neighbouring cities, with no pressure to add unnecessary services.
💬Common Feedback & Suggestions
Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, but a few concerns were noted. A couple of reviewers said the facility needed a deeper clean. One person reported a post‑anaesthesia hand‑off/communication issue, and another found pricing high despite most citing affordability. One reviewer also wished after‑hours contact details were easier to find.
🏥Clinic Specialties
- Emergency and after-hours care
- Spay/neuter and reproductive surgeries (including C-sections)
- Dental surgery and dentistry
- Soft-tissue surgery (e.g., foreign body/obstruction removal)
- Mixed-animal care including livestock and small mammals/exotics
- Diagnostic imaging and labwork with clear explanations
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#compassionateCare#friendlyStaff#clearCommunication#thoroughExplanations#emergencyCare#afterHoursAvailability#affordablePricing#worthTheDrive#quickAppointments#noUpselling#skilledSurgeons#phoneSupport#longTermClients#cleanlinessConcerns#processConcerns#multilingualSupport
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🐾Tips for Pet Owners
- For urgent issues outside regular hours, call ahead—multiple reviewers were seen late at night, on weekends, and even holidays.
- If travelling from Thunder Bay or Kenora, book in advance and allow extra travel time; many clients say the trip is worth it.
- Request a written estimate—many clients report significantly lower costs than in nearby cities and appreciate the lack of upselling.
- Bring your questions; the vets are known for walking clients through X‑rays, bloodwork, and post‑op care, and they follow up by phone or email.
- If English isn’t your first language, let the team know—one reviewer noted staff were helpful in navigating a language barrier.
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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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Hillcrest Animal Clinic is located at 195 Grand Trunk Ave, Dryden, ON P8N 2X1. No subway, light-rail, or train station was found within walking distance, so driving is likely the easiest option; street parking is typically available nearby, but check posted signage. For transit, check Google Maps or the local transit agency for the nearest bus route.
Hillcrest Animal Clinic asks pet owners to call ahead to confirm current opening hours. This is especially important before travelling from outside Dryden or planning a same-day visit.
You can contact Hillcrest Animal Clinic by phone at (807) 223-3520. Call ahead for current hours, appointment availability, urgent-care instructions, and cost estimates.
To book an appointment at Hillcrest Animal Clinic, call the clinic to enquire about availability and the right visit type for your pet. If your pet has an urgent issue, describe the symptoms clearly when booking so the team can advise on next steps.
Veterinary consultation fees vary by clinic in Canada and are not set by a government-published fee schedule; provincial health insurance such as OHIP does not cover pets. Call Hillcrest Animal Clinic for a current quote, and for procedures such as surgery or dentistry, ask for an itemized written estimate. After-hours or emergency visits typically cost more than regular appointments. Pet insurance and third-party payment-plan options may be available in Canada generally, but confirm any payment support 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; some also support pet-insurance direct claims or third-party payment plans. Call ahead to confirm the payment methods Hillcrest Animal Clinic currently accepts.
Reviews mention urgent help at night, on weekends, and on holidays, so Hillcrest Animal Clinic appears to have experience with emergency and after-hours care. Call ahead for current after-hours instructions before going to the clinic, because one reviewer noted that after-hours contact details were not always easy to find.
Hillcrest Animal Clinic is described as offering emergency and after-hours care, spay/neuter and reproductive surgeries including C-sections, dental surgery and dentistry, soft-tissue surgery such as obstruction removal, mixed-animal care including livestock and small mammals or exotics, plus diagnostic imaging and labwork with clear explanations.
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