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1632 Main St W, , ON L8S 1G4
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👍What Pet Owners Praised
Owners consistently praised the clinic’s compassionate, patient team and clear explanations. Many noted rapid access—same-day or weekend/holiday emergencies were accommodated—and thoughtful follow-up calls. Reviewers highlighted strong outcomes and thorough diagnostics for dogs and cats as well as excellent care for exotics like rabbits, birds, guinea pigs and rats, all in a clean, modern facility.
💬Common Feedback & Suggestions
While most feedback is positive, cost was the biggest concern: several reviewers felt prices were high or that testing and add-ons were excessive, and a few described the clinic as money-focused. A small number reported disappointing outcomes (including losses after procedures) or exams/handling they felt were rushed or too forceful, and a couple said they were turned away unless paying an emergency fee. One pet owner suggested better exam-table setup for jump-prone small pets. Overall sentiment remains highly favourable despite these concerns.
🏥Clinic Specialties
- Exotic and avian medicine
- Rabbit spay/neuter and care
- Small mammal surgery and medicine (guinea pigs, rats, gerbils, degus)
- Emergency and after-hours care
- End-of-life and euthanasia support
- Diagnostic workups and internal medicine
🏷️Keywords
#compassionateCare#friendlyStaff#clearCommunication#thoroughExplanations#emergencyAvailability#openSevenDays#sameDayAppointments#exoticsAndAvian#rabbitCare#smallMammalExpertise#lifeSavingCare#cleanFacility#followUpCalls#reasonablePricing#expensiveForSome#pricingTransparency
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🐾Tips for Pet Owners
- Call ahead for urgent or weekend issues; they frequently fit pets in the same day.
- Ask for an itemized estimate and discuss which tests or medications are essential to manage costs.
- For rabbits, birds, and other small pets, bring a secure carrier and mention the species when booking so the team can prepare.
- If your pet is nervous or jump-prone, request handling accommodations to keep them safe during the exam.
- Bring prior records and be aware that after-hours or last-minute visits may carry an emergency fee.
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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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Governors Road Animal Hospital is located at 2 Castlewood Blvd Unit#4, Dundas, ON L9H 7M8 in Hamilton. The closest listed public transit stop is GOVERNOR'S at MOSS, a bus stop about a 3-minute walk away. No nearby paid parking lot was found, but street parking is typically available in the area; check local signage before leaving your vehicle.
Governors Road Animal Hospital’s opening hours are not listed in the provided information. Please call ahead to confirm current hours before visiting, especially for urgent, weekend, or holiday care.
You can contact Governors Road Animal Hospital by phone at (289) 238-8666. A website was not provided in the source information.
To book an appointment at Governors Road Animal Hospital, call the clinic directly to enquire about availability. If you are booking for a rabbit, bird, guinea pig, rat, or other exotic pet, mention the species when booking so the team can prepare appropriately.
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 or diagnostic workups, ask for an itemized written estimate. Because the clinic is associated with emergency and after-hours care, urgent or after-hours visits may cost more. Pet insurance and third-party payment-plan options exist in Canada, but availability should be confirmed 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, while some may support pet-insurance direct claims or third-party payment plans. Call ahead to confirm which payment methods Governors Road Animal Hospital currently accepts.
The provided information indicates that Governors Road Animal Hospital is associated with emergency and after-hours care, including same-day and weekend or holiday emergencies being accommodated in some cases. For urgent concerns, call ahead to confirm availability, timing, and whether an emergency fee applies.
Governors Road Animal Hospital is described as offering exotic and avian medicine, rabbit spay/neuter and care, small mammal surgery and medicine for pets such as guinea pigs, rats, gerbils, and degus, diagnostic workups and internal medicine, emergency and after-hours care, and end-of-life and euthanasia support.
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