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272 Main St E, , ON L3M 1P8
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👍What Pet Owners Praised
Owners consistently praised the team’s compassion, clear communication, and thorough, unrushed care. Many noted that vets take time to explain diagnoses and treatment options, provide practical at‑home advice, and follow up after visits or procedures. Nervous pets are handled gently, and several reviewers highlighted successful urgent or same‑day appointments and long-term trust built over many years.
💬Common Feedback & Suggestions
Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with only a few concerns raised. A handful of owners mentioned pricing feeling high or paying for tests/meds they felt were unnecessary, including one misdiagnosis and a case where the main issue wasn’t addressed. A few reports cited difficulty with reactive pets or being turned away when a specific vet wasn’t available to prescribe, and there were isolated communication missteps (e.g., excessive reminders or an upsetting follow-up call after a euthanasia). Overall, these appear to be exceptions rather than the norm.
🏥Clinic Specialties
- Emergency and same-day care
- Senior care and compassionate euthanasia
- Behaviour counselling and anxiety management
- Nutrition and therapeutic diets
- Orthopaedic injury assessment and home rehab
- Wound care and post-procedure follow-ups
🏷️Keywords
#compassionateCare#clearCommunication#thoroughExams#gentleHandling#anxietySensitive#emergencyAccess#sameDayAppointments#followUpCalls#fairPricing#transparentCosts#noPressureSales#longTermLoyalty#highlyRecommended#reactivePetHandlingConcerns#occasionalMisdiagnosis#adminReminderOverload
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🐾Tips for Pet Owners
- Call ahead for urgent issues—reviewers frequently report being squeezed in for same-day or emergency visits.
- Bring a list of questions or concerns; the vets are thorough and welcome discussion to ensure you understand your pet’s care.
- If your pet is anxious or reactive, mention it when booking and ask about accommodations such as gentle handling, owner presence, or pre-visit anxiety plans.
- Discuss treatment options and costs up front; the clinic is described as transparent and mindful of budgets when asked.
- If your pet requires a special diet or prescription food, request it in advance so the clinic can order it for timely pickup.
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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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Livingston Animal Hospital is located at 42 St Andrews Ave, Grimsby, ON L3M 3S2. The closest listed public transport option is Grimsby train station, about a 10-minute walk away. If you are driving, street parking is typically available in this area; check local signage before leaving your vehicle.
Livingston Animal Hospital asks pet owners to call ahead to confirm current opening hours before visiting. This is especially important if your pet needs urgent or same-day care.
You can contact Livingston Animal Hospital by phone at (905) 309-9600. Calling is the best option for confirming hours, booking availability, urgent-care guidance, and current pricing.
To book an appointment at Livingston Animal Hospital, call the clinic to enquire about availability. If your pet needs urgent care, mention the symptoms clearly when booking, as reviewers have reported successful same-day or urgent appointments.
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 Livingston Animal Hospital for a current quote, and ask for an itemized written estimate before procedures, tests, medications, or treatment plans. After-hours or emergency care, where available, is typically more expensive. Pet insurance and third-party payment-plan options may exist in Canada, but call ahead to confirm what applies to your visit.
Most Canadian veterinary clinics commonly accept Interac debit, Visa/Mastercard, and tap-and-go options such as Apple Pay or Google Pay, and some may support pet-insurance direct claims or third-party payment plans. Call ahead to confirm the payment methods Livingston Animal Hospital currently accepts.
Livingston Animal Hospital is associated with emergency access, urgent issues, and same-day appointments in the provided review summary. Call ahead before going in so the team can confirm availability and advise whether your pet should be seen there or directed to an emergency hospital.
Pet-owner feedback for Livingston Animal Hospital is overwhelmingly positive in the provided review summary, with strong satisfaction for medical expertise, service attitude, convenience, cleanliness, and recommendability. Owners often praise compassionate care, clear explanations, gentle handling of nervous pets, follow-up after visits, and long-term trust, though a small number mentioned concerns about pricing, communication, reactive-pet handling, or specific treatment decisions.
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Last updated: July 28, 2026