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12864 Rose Prairie Rd, Fort St John, BC V1J 4M6
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👍What Pet Owners Praised
Owners consistently praised the compassionate, caring team and the way pets are treated gently, with clear explanations and honest, no‑pressure advice. Many noted successful outcomes for surgeries, dental procedures, wound repairs, and urgent cases, with quick scheduling and helpful follow‑up calls. Pricing was frequently described as fair or reasonable, and several long‑time clients said they would not go anywhere else.
💬Common Feedback & Suggestions
While reviews are largely positive, a number of owners reported instances of rudeness or a condescending tone from a vet or front‑desk staff. A few cited communication gaps such as delayed updates, phones ringing without answer, and difficulty accessing emergency care as a new client or over holidays. There were isolated concerns about diagnostic judgment or feeling pushed toward procedures, and a small minority felt costs were higher than expected.
🏥Clinic Specialties
- Dentistry and dental extractions
- Spay/neuter and soft‑tissue surgery
- Emergency and urgent care
- Wound care and suturing
- End‑of‑life and euthanasia support
- Orthopedic injury management and casting
🏷️Keywords
#compassionateCare#friendlyFrontDesk#clearCommunication#honestAdvice#fairPricing#emergencyAccommodations#quickAppointments#longTimeClients#followUpCalls#dentalCare#surgicalExpertise#cleanFacility#someRudeStaff#phoneIssues#newClientLimitations#highlyRecommended
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🐾Tips for Pet Owners
- Book routine visits ahead as the clinic can be busy, though they often fit in urgent cases quickly.
- For emergencies, call early to confirm availability and whether they are accepting new clients, and ask about holiday coverage.
- Discuss diagnostics, treatment options, and costs upfront—reviews note the team is clear and not pushy.
- If you or your pet have preferences (e.g., a specific vet or a nervous pet), mention this when booking.
- Bring prior medical records and follow the detailed aftercare instructions; the team provides follow‑ups to check recovery.
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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
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Rivers Animal Hospital is located at 10903 100 Ave, Fort St John, BC V1J 2C1. Public transit details were not available in the provided data, so check Google Maps or the local transit agency for current bus routes. If you are driving, parking is not confirmed from the available information, so check local signage or call ahead to ask about parking options.
Rivers Animal Hospital's opening hours are not listed in the provided data. Please call ahead or check the clinic's Facebook page before visiting, especially for urgent care or holiday availability.
A phone number was not provided in the source data. You can contact or check updates for Rivers Animal Hospital through its Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/people/Rivers-Animal-Hospital/100057331515504/.
To book an appointment at Rivers Animal Hospital, contact the clinic through its listed Facebook page or call to enquire if you have the clinic's current number. Reviews suggest the clinic can be busy, so routine visits should be booked ahead, while urgent cases may sometimes be fit in quickly.
Veterinary consultation fees vary by clinic in Canada and are not regulated by a government-published fee schedule, and provincial health insurance does not cover pets. Call the clinic for a current quote, and for procedures such as surgery, dentistry, wound repair, or casting, ask for an itemized written estimate before treatment. Because Rivers Animal Hospital is associated with emergency and urgent care, after-hours or urgent fees may be higher. Pet insurance and third-party payment-plan options may be worth comparing in general, but confirm directly with the clinic what they can accept or support.
Specific payment methods for Rivers Animal Hospital were not provided. In Canada, many veterinary clinics commonly accept Interac debit, Visa, Mastercard, and tap-and-go payments such as Apple Pay or Google Pay, and some may support pet-insurance claims or third-party payment plans. Call ahead to confirm before your appointment.
Rivers Animal Hospital is listed with emergency and urgent care among its clinic specialties, and reviews mention urgent cases being accommodated. Availability may vary, especially for new clients or over holidays, so call early to confirm whether the clinic can see your pet and whether after-hours coverage is available.
Rivers Animal Hospital has a 4.5 out of 5 rating from 198 reviews. Pet owners frequently praise the compassionate care, gentle handling, clear explanations, fair pricing, clean facility, successful surgical and dental outcomes, and follow-up calls. Some reviews mention concerns about staff tone, phone access, communication delays, emergency access for new clients, and occasional cost surprises.
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Last updated: July 28, 2026