Great Slave Animal Hospital

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Owner Review Summary

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👍What Pet Owners Praised

Owners consistently praised the vets and techs for their skill, compassion, and gentle handling, noting great outcomes, quick diagnoses, and attentive follow-up. Many highlighted above-and-beyond support in emergencies, the willingness to squeeze in same-day or short-notice visits, and clear explanations in person and over the phone. Several reviewers expressed long-term loyalty and called it the best option in town.

💬Common Feedback & Suggestions

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with only a few concerns. Some owners noted the clinic can be very busy and appointments may book up, and a couple of reviewers reported poor experiences with reception/phone communication. There were mixed views on pricing: while some found fees reasonable and nail trims affordable, one owner flagged prohibitive costs for long-term medications. Cleanliness was mentioned positively once and drew no complaints.

🏥Clinic Specialties

  • Emergency and after-hours care
  • Surgery and surgical recovery
  • End-of-life and euthanasia support
  • Chronic disease medication management (e.g., congestive heart failure)
  • Remote client coordination and phone support
  • Prescription medication and pet food supply

🏷️Keywords

#compassionateCare#skilledVets#emergencyCare#gentleHandling#friendlyStaff#professionalTeam#clearCommunication#remoteSupport#sameDayAppointments#shortWaitTimes#busySchedule#pricingValue#expensiveMeds#cleanFacility#receptionIssues#loyalClients

Overall Ratings

🐾Tips for Pet Owners

  • Book appointments early when possible, as the clinic can get busy; call ahead for urgent issues.
  • If you’re from out of town, phone in advance to coordinate care, medications, or to confirm pet food availability.
  • Discuss costs up front—especially for long-term medications—and ask about alternatives or estimates.
  • Be flexible with timing; the team has squeezed clients in on short notice (even during lunch) for urgent needs.
  • Ask about routine services like nail trims, which reviewers noted were affordable.
📊 **Overall Ratings** - Medical Expertise: 100% satisfied - Service Attitude: 86% satisfied - Convenience: 91% satisfied - Pricing: 67% satisfied - Cleanliness: 100% satisfied - Recommendability: 87% satisfied 👍 **What Pet Owners Praised** Owners consistently praised the vets and techs for their skill, compassion, and gentle handling, noting great outcomes, quick diagnoses, and attentive follow-up. Many highlighted above-and-beyond support in emergencies, the willingness to squeeze in same-day or short-notice visits, and clear explanations in person and over the phone. Several reviewers expressed long-term loyalty and called it the best option in town. 💬 **Common Feedback & Suggestions** Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with only a few concerns. Some owners noted the clinic can be very busy and appointments may book up, and a couple of reviewers reported poor experiences with reception/phone communication. There were mixed views on pricing: while some found fees reasonable and nail trims affordable, one owner flagged prohibitive costs for long-term medications. Cleanliness was mentioned positively once and drew no complaints. 🏥 **Clinic Specialties** - Emergency and after-hours care - Surgery and surgical recovery - End-of-life and euthanasia support - Chronic disease medication management (e.g., congestive heart failure) - Remote client coordination and phone support - Prescription medication and pet food supply 🏷️ **Tags** #compassionateCare #skilledVets #emergencyCare #gentleHandling #friendlyStaff #professionalTeam #clearCommunication #remoteSupport #sameDayAppointments #shortWaitTimes #busySchedule #pricingValue #expensiveMeds #cleanFacility #receptionIssues #loyalClients 🐾 **Tips for Pet Owners** - Book appointments early when possible, as the clinic can get busy; call ahead for urgent issues. - If you’re from out of town, phone in advance to coordinate care, medications, or to confirm pet food availability. - Discuss costs up front—especially for long-term medications—and ask about alternatives or estimates. - Be flexible with timing; the team has squeezed clients in on short notice (even during lunch) for urgent needs. - Ask about routine services like nail trims, which reviewers noted were affordable.

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129 Kam Lake Rd, Yellowknife, NT X1A 2P7

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Last updated: August 5, 2026