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945 Lorne St, , BC V2C 1X1
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👍What Pet Owners Praised
Owners consistently praised the vet’s calm, patient manner and strong clinical skills, including life‑saving care after toxin ingestion and successful surgeries. Many highlighted compassionate, clearly explained care from friendly, helpful front‑desk staff who accommodate urgent bookings. Several long‑time clients say they’ve been coming for years and even call it the best vet in town, and a few noted the clinic is tidy and calm.
💬Common Feedback & Suggestions
A minority of reviews reported concerns with customer service, including being ignored at the desk or interactions they felt were rude or insensitive. A few care issues were mentioned: a painful nail trim and a strongly negative reptile case alleging poor technique and unclean equipment, plus disappointment over a paid paw‑print memento not being delivered as requested. Some also felt prices were high or inflexible for small pets. Overall sentiment is largely positive, but reviewers suggest clarifying species expertise and costs up front.
🏥Clinic Specialties
- Soft‑tissue surgery and postoperative care
- Emergency and urgent care
- Poisoning and toxin ingestion treatment
- Euthanasia and end‑of‑life support
- Care for rabbits and small mammals
- Behaviour advice and handling of anxious pets
🏷️Keywords
#compassionateCare#skilledSurgery#lifeSavingTreatment#clearCommunication#friendlyFrontDesk#accommodatingScheduling#lastMinuteAppointments#tidyClinic#longTermClients#pricingValueMixed#rudeInteractions#exoticPetConcerns#emergencyCare#patientWithNervousPets#memorialKeepsakeIssue#nailTrimIssue
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🐾Tips for Pet Owners
- Call ahead for urgent issues—multiple reviewers were fit in the same or next day.
- If you have an exotic pet (especially reptiles), confirm the clinic’s experience or consider a dedicated exotics vet.
- Ask for written estimates and discuss budget or cost‑saving options before treatment.
- For euthanasia or keepsakes, confirm exactly what you want on the invoice and check items before leaving.
- Tell staff if your pet is anxious or has sensitive nails so they can plan gentle handling and take breaks as needed.
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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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Columbia Summit Veterinary Hospital is located at 1590 Summit Dr, Kamloops, BC V2E 1R5. No transit station data was provided for this clinic, so check Google Maps or the local transit agency for current bus routes; if driving, parking is not confirmed, so call ahead or check local signage before your visit.
Columbia Summit Veterinary Hospital's opening hours were not provided in the source data. Please call ahead to confirm current hours before visiting, especially for urgent care or same-day appointments.
You can contact Columbia Summit Veterinary Hospital through its website at https://columbiasummitvethospital.ca/. No phone number was provided in the source data, so use the clinic website for the most current contact details.
To book an appointment at Columbia Summit Veterinary Hospital, use the clinic website or call to enquire once you have the current contact details. Reviews mention that some urgent or last-minute appointments were accommodated, but availability should always be confirmed directly with the clinic.
Consultation fees vary by clinic in Canada and are not set by a government-published fee schedule, and provincial health insurance does not cover pets. Call the clinic for a current quote and ask for an itemized written estimate before procedures; if after-hours care is available, those fees are typically higher. Pet insurance and third-party payment-plan options may help some owners generally, but confirm any clinic-specific billing options directly.
Most Canadian veterinary clinics commonly accept Interac debit, Visa or Mastercard, and tap-and-go payments such as Apple Pay or Google Pay, but the source data does not list this clinic's specific payment methods. Call ahead to confirm accepted payments, pet-insurance claim support, or any third-party payment-plan options.
The review summary lists emergency and urgent care, including care for poisoning and toxin ingestion. Call ahead to confirm whether the clinic can handle your pet's situation, how quickly they can see you, and whether after-hours care is available.
Columbia Summit Veterinary Hospital has a 4.4 out of 5 rating from 71 reviews, with strong satisfaction for medical expertise and generally positive comments about calm, compassionate care, skilled surgery, and helpful staff. Some reviewers raised concerns about pricing, customer-service interactions, and exotic-pet expertise, so it is sensible to clarify costs and species experience before treatment.
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Last updated: July 28, 2026