Spencer Creek Animal Hospital

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Owner Review Summary

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👍What Pet Owners Praised

Owners consistently praise the compassionate, friendly team and knowledgeable vets who take time to explain diagnoses and treatment options clearly. Many note gentle, low‑stress handling that keeps nervous pets calm, along with thorough exams and thoughtful follow‑ups. Reviewers highlight strong care across species—including rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, reptiles, and cats/dogs—plus solid outcomes with surgeries and dental work. Long‑time clients and frequent “highly recommend” comments reflect strong trust and loyalty.

💬Common Feedback & Suggestions

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with a few concerns noted. Some owners reported difficulty reaching the clinic or securing same‑day emergency appointments, including being kept on hold during an urgent call. A small number felt judged during consultations or unsupported around a pet’s passing, and one account described a troubling diagnosis that led them to advise seeking a second opinion. While most find prices reasonable, a couple of comments questioned medication costs.

🏥Clinic Specialties

  • Exotic and small mammal medicine
  • Dentistry and dental care
  • Spay/neuter and soft‑tissue surgery
  • Ultrasound and diagnostic workups
  • End‑of‑life and palliative care

🏷️Keywords

#compassionateCare#knowledgeableVets#friendlyStaff#thoroughExams#clearCommunication#exoticsExpertise#gentleWithAnxiousPets#reasonablePricing#quickAppointments#longTermClients#highlyRecommended#phoneCommunicationIssues#limitedSameDayAvailability#supportAtEndOfLife#cleanFacility

Overall Ratings

🐾Tips for Pet Owners

  • For urgent concerns, call early and ask about same‑day availability; if they’re full, request guidance or a referral.
  • If you have an exotic pet (rabbit, guinea pig, rat, reptile), mention the species when booking to be scheduled with an exotics‑savvy vet.
  • Bring your questions—vets here explain options well; ask for written estimates and discuss medication pricing when applicable.
  • Let staff know if your pet is anxious or senior so they can plan gentle, low‑stress handling that many reviewers appreciated.
  • If approaching end‑of‑life decisions, discuss aftercare and support needs in advance to align expectations.
📊 **Overall Ratings** - Medical Expertise: 92% satisfied - Service Attitude: 90% satisfied - Convenience: 84% satisfied - Pricing: 90% satisfied - Cleanliness: 94% satisfied - Recommendability: 95% satisfied 👍 **What Pet Owners Praised** Owners consistently praise the compassionate, friendly team and knowledgeable vets who take time to explain diagnoses and treatment options clearly. Many note gentle, low‑stress handling that keeps nervous pets calm, along with thorough exams and thoughtful follow‑ups. Reviewers highlight strong care across species—including rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, reptiles, and cats/dogs—plus solid outcomes with surgeries and dental work. Long‑time clients and frequent “highly recommend” comments reflect strong trust and loyalty. 💬 **Common Feedback & Suggestions** Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with a few concerns noted. Some owners reported difficulty reaching the clinic or securing same‑day emergency appointments, including being kept on hold during an urgent call. A small number felt judged during consultations or unsupported around a pet’s passing, and one account described a troubling diagnosis that led them to advise seeking a second opinion. While most find prices reasonable, a couple of comments questioned medication costs. 🏥 **Clinic Specialties** - Exotic and small mammal medicine - Dentistry and dental care - Spay/neuter and soft‑tissue surgery - Ultrasound and diagnostic workups - End‑of‑life and palliative care 🏷️ **Tags** #compassionateCare #knowledgeableVets #friendlyStaff #thoroughExams #clearCommunication #exoticsExpertise #gentleWithAnxiousPets #reasonablePricing #quickAppointments #longTermClients #highlyRecommended #phoneCommunicationIssues #limitedSameDayAvailability #supportAtEndOfLife #cleanFacility 🐾 **Tips for Pet Owners** - For urgent concerns, call early and ask about same‑day availability; if they’re full, request guidance or a referral. - If you have an exotic pet (rabbit, guinea pig, rat, reptile), mention the species when booking to be scheduled with an exotics‑savvy vet. - Bring your questions—vets here explain options well; ask for written estimates and discuss medication pricing when applicable. - Let staff know if your pet is anxious or senior so they can plan gentle, low‑stress handling that many reviewers appreciated. - If approaching end‑of‑life decisions, discuss aftercare and support needs in advance to align expectations.

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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
(905) 627-5510

Opening Hours

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Map

Clinic Address

45 Cootes Dr, Dundas, ON L9H 1B5

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Parking

Centennial Park Parking lot

220m
124 King St E, Hamilton, ON L9H 1V3, Canada

Impark - 140 King East Lot 79

303m
140 King St E Main Floor Unit #20, Hamilton, ON L8P 4Y5, Canada

Frequently Asked Questions

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Spencer Creek Animal Hospital is located at 45 Cootes Dr, Dundas, ON L9H 1B5, in Hamilton. No subway, light-rail, or train station was found within easy walking distance, so driving is likely the simplest option; nearby parking includes Centennial Park Parking lot, about a 3-minute walk away, and Impark - 140 King East Lot 79, about a 4-minute walk away. For transit, check Google Maps or the local transit agency for the nearest bus route before you travel.

Spencer Creek Animal Hospital’s opening hours were not listed in the provided information. Please call ahead to confirm today’s hours before visiting.

You can contact Spencer Creek Animal Hospital by phone at (905) 627-5510. A website was not provided in the source data.

To book an appointment at Spencer Creek Animal Hospital, call to enquire about availability. If your pet is urgent, exotic, anxious, senior, or needs a specific service such as dentistry, surgery, ultrasound, or palliative care, mention that when booking so the team can advise on timing and next steps.

Consultation fees vary by clinic in Canada and are not set by a government-published veterinary 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 before treatment. Pet insurance and third-party payment-plan options exist in Canada, but you should confirm directly what payment support is available.

Most Canadian veterinary clinics commonly accept Interac debit, Visa or Mastercard, and tap-and-go options such as Apple Pay or Google Pay; some may also support pet-insurance direct claims or third-party payment plans. Call ahead to confirm the payment methods currently accepted by Spencer Creek Animal Hospital.

Spencer Creek Animal Hospital is noted for exotic and small mammal medicine, dentistry and dental care, spay/neuter and soft-tissue surgery, ultrasound and diagnostic workups, and end-of-life and palliative care. Reviews also mention care for rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, reptiles, cats, and dogs.

Pet owners describe Spencer Creek Animal Hospital as compassionate, friendly, knowledgeable, and gentle with anxious pets, with strong satisfaction for medical expertise, cleanliness, pricing, and recommendability in the provided review summary. A few concerns were noted around phone communication, same-day urgent availability, medication costs, and support during difficult end-of-life situations.

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