High River Veterinary Clinic

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Owner Review Summary

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👍What Pet Owners Praised

Reviewers consistently praised the clinic’s compassionate, patient-centred care and the way vets take time to listen, explain options, and follow up. Many noted thorough, honest medicine that avoids unnecessary procedures, fair and often lower-than-city pricing, and staff who are gentle with anxious dogs and difficult-to-handle cats. Numerous clients said they were fit in quickly for urgent needs and several mentioned kind, unhurried support during end-of-life care. People frequently travel from Calgary, calling the service worth the drive.

💬Common Feedback & Suggestions

While most feedback is positive, a few reviewers reported communication gaps, such as not being called before multiple dental extractions or feeling dismissed during consults. There were occasional complaints about front-desk rudeness, delays sending medical records, and one-off scheduling issues (e.g., cancellations or longer waits for imaging). A small number cited misdiagnosis or disagreement with treatment plans (including splinting advice), and one owner perceived breed-related concerns around a spay booking. These issues appear infrequent compared with the overall trend of satisfied clients.

🏥Clinic Specialties

  • Dentistry and dental extractions
  • Orthopaedic and soft‑tissue surgery
  • Spay/neuter for cats, dogs, and rabbits
  • Chronic and complex feline care
  • End-of-life and euthanasia support
  • Handling anxious dogs and fractious cats

🏷️Keywords

#compassionateCare#friendlyStaff#knowledgeableVets#thoroughExplanations#fairPricing#worthTheDrive#quickAppointments#followUpCalls#endOfLifeSupport#anxiousPetHandling#dentalCare#surgeryExpertise#clearCommunication#communicationGaps#recordsDelays#occasionalRudeStaff

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🐾Tips for Pet Owners

  • If your pet is booked for a procedure (e.g., dental), ask the team to call you before doing any unexpected additional treatments.
  • For urgent issues, call ahead—reviewers were often accommodated the same day or very quickly.
  • Request a written estimate and discuss breed/size-related surgical risks and staffing needs in advance of spay/neuter or other surgeries.
  • Bring previous records or initiate record transfers early to avoid delays, especially if seeking a second opinion.
  • Let staff know if your pet is anxious or hard to handle; reviewers found the team patient and gentle with nervous animals.
📊 **Overall Ratings** - Medical Expertise: 86% satisfied - Service Attitude: 91% satisfied - Convenience: 88% satisfied - Pricing: 91% satisfied - Cleanliness: 94% satisfied - Recommendability: 90% satisfied 👍 **What Pet Owners Praised** Reviewers consistently praised the clinic’s compassionate, patient-centred care and the way vets take time to listen, explain options, and follow up. Many noted thorough, honest medicine that avoids unnecessary procedures, fair and often lower-than-city pricing, and staff who are gentle with anxious dogs and difficult-to-handle cats. Numerous clients said they were fit in quickly for urgent needs and several mentioned kind, unhurried support during end-of-life care. People frequently travel from Calgary, calling the service worth the drive. 💬 **Common Feedback & Suggestions** While most feedback is positive, a few reviewers reported communication gaps, such as not being called before multiple dental extractions or feeling dismissed during consults. There were occasional complaints about front-desk rudeness, delays sending medical records, and one-off scheduling issues (e.g., cancellations or longer waits for imaging). A small number cited misdiagnosis or disagreement with treatment plans (including splinting advice), and one owner perceived breed-related concerns around a spay booking. These issues appear infrequent compared with the overall trend of satisfied clients. 🏥 **Clinic Specialties** - Dentistry and dental extractions - Orthopaedic and soft‑tissue surgery - Spay/neuter for cats, dogs, and rabbits - Chronic and complex feline care - End-of-life and euthanasia support - Handling anxious dogs and fractious cats 🏷️ **Tags** #compassionateCare #friendlyStaff #knowledgeableVets #thoroughExplanations #fairPricing #worthTheDrive #quickAppointments #followUpCalls #endOfLifeSupport #anxiousPetHandling #dentalCare #surgeryExpertise #clearCommunication #communicationGaps #recordsDelays #occasionalRudeStaff 🐾 **Tips for Pet Owners** - If your pet is booked for a procedure (e.g., dental), ask the team to call you before doing any unexpected additional treatments. - For urgent issues, call ahead—reviewers were often accommodated the same day or very quickly. - Request a written estimate and discuss breed/size-related surgical risks and staffing needs in advance of spay/neuter or other surgeries. - Bring previous records or initiate record transfers early to avoid delays, especially if seeking a second opinion. - Let staff know if your pet is anxious or hard to handle; reviewers found the team patient and gentle with nervous animals.

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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

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highrivervet.com/

Opening Hours

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Map

Clinic Address

938 Centre St S, High River, AB T1V 1E7

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Frequently Asked Questions

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High River Veterinary Clinic is located at 938 Centre St S, High River, AB T1V 1E7. No public transit station data was provided for this clinic, so check Google Maps or the local transit agency for current routes; if driving, parking has not been verified, so check local signage or call ahead to enquire.

High River Veterinary Clinic’s opening hours were not provided. Please call ahead to confirm the clinic’s current hours before visiting.

A phone number was not provided in the source data. You can visit the clinic’s website at http://highrivervet.com/ for contact details and current information.

To book an appointment at High River Veterinary Clinic, use the contact options on the clinic’s website or call to enquire if you have the clinic’s current number. For urgent concerns, reviewers noted that the team often fit pets in quickly, but availability should be confirmed directly.

Consultation fees vary by clinic in Canada and are not regulated by a government-published fee schedule. Provincial health insurance does not cover pets, so call the clinic for a current quote and ask for an itemized written estimate before procedures; pet insurance and third-party payment plans may be worth discussing in general terms.

Payment methods were not listed in the provided data. Canadian veterinary clinics commonly accept Interac debit, Visa/Mastercard, and tap-and-go options such as Apple Pay or Google Pay, but call ahead to confirm what High River Veterinary Clinic accepts.

High River Veterinary Clinic is associated with dentistry and dental extractions, orthopaedic and soft-tissue surgery, spay/neuter for cats, dogs, and rabbits, chronic and complex feline care, end-of-life support, and handling anxious dogs or difficult-to-handle cats.

High River Veterinary Clinic has a 4.5 out of 5 rating from 150 reviews. Pet owners often praise the compassionate care, thorough explanations, fair pricing, quick appointments, follow-up calls, and gentle handling, while a smaller number mention communication gaps, records delays, scheduling issues, or front-desk concerns.

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Last updated: August 4, 2026