Mountain Animal Hospital

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Owner Review Summary

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👍What Pet Owners Praised

Owners consistently praised the vets and staff for being compassionate, gentle, and thorough, with clear explanations of options and follow-up by phone or email. Many highlighted quick access for urgent issues, successful surgeries and procedures, and an evidence-based, conservative approach that avoids pushing unnecessary tests. Reviewers also appreciated upfront cost discussions, reasonable pricing, and help with insurance and travel paperwork. Long-time clients noted years of reliable, caring service for both cats and dogs.

💬Common Feedback & Suggestions

While the sentiment is strongly positive overall, a few reviewers mentioned inconsistent front-desk interactions, describing some reception experiences as rude or unprofessional. Isolated concerns included a perceived push for costly testing and reluctance to dispense medications without it, one report of a misdiagnosis, and uncertainty around parasite products for a very young puppy. A small number felt prices were high, and one very old comment referenced a washroom issue. These were outliers compared to the many positive accounts.

🏥Clinic Specialties

  • Emergency and urgent care
  • Soft-tissue surgery and spay/neuter
  • Senior pet and end-of-life care
  • Feline medicine
  • Ophthalmology for corneal ulcers

🏷️Keywords

#compassionateCare#thoroughExams#clearCommunication#followUpCalls#emergencyAccommodations#gentleHandling#quickAppointments#evidenceBasedMedicine#conservativeApproach#reasonablePricing#upfrontEstimates#helpfulWithPaperwork#friendlyStaff#rudeReceptionOccasionally#occasionalMisdiagnosis#longTermClients

Overall Ratings

🐾Tips for Pet Owners

  • Ask for an estimate and treatment options up front—the team is transparent about costs and conservative plans.
  • If your pet is anxious, mention it when booking; reviewers say staff are gentle and help keep pets calm.
  • For urgent concerns, call ahead—they often accommodate same-day or rapid appointments and emergencies.
  • Bring prior records and insurance details; staff are helpful with claims and travel documentation.
  • If you have budget constraints, discuss them—owners report the vets explain necessary versus optional tests.
📊 **Overall Ratings** - Medical Expertise: 91% satisfied - Service Attitude: 86% satisfied - Convenience: 95% satisfied - Pricing: 80% satisfied - Cleanliness: 88% satisfied - Recommendability: 93% satisfied 👍 **What Pet Owners Praised** Owners consistently praised the vets and staff for being compassionate, gentle, and thorough, with clear explanations of options and follow-up by phone or email. Many highlighted quick access for urgent issues, successful surgeries and procedures, and an evidence-based, conservative approach that avoids pushing unnecessary tests. Reviewers also appreciated upfront cost discussions, reasonable pricing, and help with insurance and travel paperwork. Long-time clients noted years of reliable, caring service for both cats and dogs. 💬 **Common Feedback & Suggestions** While the sentiment is strongly positive overall, a few reviewers mentioned inconsistent front-desk interactions, describing some reception experiences as rude or unprofessional. Isolated concerns included a perceived push for costly testing and reluctance to dispense medications without it, one report of a misdiagnosis, and uncertainty around parasite products for a very young puppy. A small number felt prices were high, and one very old comment referenced a washroom issue. These were outliers compared to the many positive accounts. 🏥 **Clinic Specialties** - Emergency and urgent care - Soft-tissue surgery and spay/neuter - Senior pet and end-of-life care - Feline medicine - Ophthalmology for corneal ulcers 🏷️ **Tags** #compassionateCare #thoroughExams #clearCommunication #followUpCalls #emergencyAccommodations #gentleHandling #quickAppointments #evidenceBasedMedicine #conservativeApproach #reasonablePricing #upfrontEstimates #helpfulWithPaperwork #friendlyStaff #rudeReceptionOccasionally #occasionalMisdiagnosis #longTermClients 🐾 **Tips for Pet Owners** - Ask for an estimate and treatment options up front—the team is transparent about costs and conservative plans. - If your pet is anxious, mention it when booking; reviewers say staff are gentle and help keep pets calm. - For urgent concerns, call ahead—they often accommodate same-day or rapid appointments and emergencies. - Bring prior records and insurance details; staff are helpful with claims and travel documentation. - If you have budget constraints, discuss them—owners report the vets explain necessary versus optional tests.

Other areas this clinic treats

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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) 385-5354

Opening Hours

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Map

Clinic Address

738 Upper James St, Hamilton, ON L9C 3A2

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Mountain Animal Hospital is located at 738 Upper James St, Hamilton, ON L9C 3A2. The closest listed public transport option is Hamilton GO Centre, a train station about a 34-minute walk away, so it may be easier to drive or check local bus options through Google Maps or Hamilton transit. No nearby paid parking lot was found; street parking is typically available in the area, but check posted signage.

Mountain Animal Hospital's opening hours are not listed in the provided information. Please call ahead to confirm today's hours before visiting.

You can contact Mountain Animal Hospital by phone at (905) 385-5354.

To book an appointment at Mountain Animal Hospital, call the clinic directly. If your pet is anxious, needs urgent care, or has prior medical records, mention that when booking so the team can advise on next steps.

Consultation fees vary by clinic in Canada and are not regulated 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 ask for an itemized written estimate before procedures or testing. If urgent or after-hours care is available, those fees are typically higher. Pet insurance and third-party payment-plan options exist in Canada, but confirm directly with the clinic what they can process.

Most Canadian veterinary clinics commonly accept Interac debit, Visa or Mastercard, and tap-and-go options such as Apple Pay or Google Pay. Some clinics may also support pet-insurance claims or third-party payment plans, but call ahead to confirm what Mountain Animal Hospital currently accepts.

The provided information lists emergency and urgent care among Mountain Animal Hospital's specialties, and reviewers noted quick access for urgent issues. After-hours availability is not confirmed, so call ahead if your pet needs urgent attention.

The available review summary is strongly positive, with high satisfaction for convenience, recommendability, medical expertise, cleanliness, service attitude, and pricing. Pet owners praised compassionate and gentle care, clear explanations, follow-up by phone or email, urgent appointment access, conservative treatment planning, and upfront cost discussions; a few outlier comments mentioned inconsistent reception experiences and concerns about pricing or testing.

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Last updated: July 28, 2026