Western Animal Clinic

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Owner Review Summary

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👍What Pet Owners Praised

Owners consistently praised the clinic’s compassionate, patient team and knowledgeable veterinarians. Reviewers highlight clear explanations, options and cost discussions before treatment, thoughtful follow‑ups (even postcards), and gentle handling of nervous or reactive pets. Many long‑time clients note excellent outcomes across routine care, surgery, and complex cases, with several accounts of pets’ lives being saved. End‑of‑life care is repeatedly described as kind, unhurried, and supportive.

💬Common Feedback & Suggestions

Most concerns centred on pricing, with some finding vaccines or treatments expensive or feeling unclear about certain charges, while others felt fees were fair for the care provided. A few reviewers reported booking challenges such as waits for non‑urgent appointments, not accepting new patients, or occasional long waits, plus sporadic negative interactions with reception. There was an isolated but serious report of misdiagnosis. Overall sentiment is strongly positive, with critiques focused mainly on cost transparency and appointment availability.

🏥Clinic Specialties

  • End-of-life and palliative care
  • General and soft-tissue surgery (spay/neuter, ear hematoma procedures)
  • IVDD and mobility/neurologic case management
  • Low-stress handling for anxious or reactive pets
  • Senior pet care and chronic disease management
  • Weight management and nutrition counselling

🏷️Keywords

#compassionateCare#clearCommunication#friendlyStaff#knowledgeableVets#gentleHandling#patientWithAnxiousPets#endOfLifeSupport#longTermClients#responsiveFollowUp#sameDayAccommodations#fairPricing#priceConcerns#bookingDelays#notAcceptingNewPatients#cleanFacility#renovatedClinic

Overall Ratings

🐾Tips for Pet Owners

  • Book routine or non-urgent visits well in advance; reviewers mention occasional two‑week waits and periods when new clients aren’t accepted.
  • Ask for an itemized estimate and discuss options before proceeding—staff frequently review costs up front and can tailor plans.
  • If your pet is anxious or reactive, let the team know ahead of time; they use gentle, low‑stress handling and can make accommodations.
  • For urgent issues, call first—several owners were fit in the same day or within 24 hours.
  • If facing end-of-life decisions, ask about available supports and memorial options; reviewers describe compassionate guidance and keepsake choices.
📊 **Overall Ratings** - Medical Expertise: 94% satisfied - Service Attitude: 92% satisfied - Convenience: 78% satisfied - Pricing: 62% satisfied - Cleanliness: 92% satisfied - Recommendability: 94% satisfied 👍 **What Pet Owners Praised** Owners consistently praised the clinic’s compassionate, patient team and knowledgeable veterinarians. Reviewers highlight clear explanations, options and cost discussions before treatment, thoughtful follow‑ups (even postcards), and gentle handling of nervous or reactive pets. Many long‑time clients note excellent outcomes across routine care, surgery, and complex cases, with several accounts of pets’ lives being saved. End‑of‑life care is repeatedly described as kind, unhurried, and supportive. 💬 **Common Feedback & Suggestions** Most concerns centred on pricing, with some finding vaccines or treatments expensive or feeling unclear about certain charges, while others felt fees were fair for the care provided. A few reviewers reported booking challenges such as waits for non‑urgent appointments, not accepting new patients, or occasional long waits, plus sporadic negative interactions with reception. There was an isolated but serious report of misdiagnosis. Overall sentiment is strongly positive, with critiques focused mainly on cost transparency and appointment availability. 🏥 **Clinic Specialties** - End-of-life and palliative care - General and soft-tissue surgery (spay/neuter, ear hematoma procedures) - IVDD and mobility/neurologic case management - Low-stress handling for anxious or reactive pets - Senior pet care and chronic disease management - Weight management and nutrition counselling 🏷️ **Tags** #compassionateCare #clearCommunication #friendlyStaff #knowledgeableVets #gentleHandling #patientWithAnxiousPets #endOfLifeSupport #longTermClients #responsiveFollowUp #sameDayAccommodations #fairPricing #priceConcerns #bookingDelays #notAcceptingNewPatients #cleanFacility #renovatedClinic 🐾 **Tips for Pet Owners** - Book routine or non-urgent visits well in advance; reviewers mention occasional two‑week waits and periods when new clients aren’t accepted. - Ask for an itemized estimate and discuss options before proceeding—staff frequently review costs up front and can tailor plans. - If your pet is anxious or reactive, let the team know ahead of time; they use gentle, low‑stress handling and can make accommodations. - For urgent issues, call first—several owners were fit in the same day or within 24 hours. - If facing end-of-life decisions, ask about available supports and memorial options; reviewers describe compassionate guidance and keepsake choices.

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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
(519) 672-1210
Official website
westernanimalclinic.ca/

Opening Hours

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Clinic Address

455 Wharncliffe Rd S, London, ON N6J 2M8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Here are the questions pet owners ask most often — tap a question to read the full answer. For other concerns, please consult a licensed veterinarian.

Western Animal Clinic is located at 455 Wharncliffe Rd S, London, ON N6J 2M8. The closest listed public transport point is London train station, but it is about a 33-minute walk away, so driving or checking a local bus route through Google Maps or the local transit agency may be more practical. Street parking is typically available in the area, but check posted signage before leaving your vehicle.

Western Animal Clinic asks pet owners to call ahead to confirm current opening hours. Hours can change, so checking before you visit is the safest option.

You can contact Western Animal Clinic by phone at (519) 672-1210.

To book an appointment at Western Animal Clinic, call to enquire about availability. Pet owners have reported occasional waits for routine or non-urgent visits and periods when new clients may not be accepted, so it is best to book ahead when possible.

Veterinary consultation fees in Canada vary by clinic and are not regulated by a government-published fee schedule, and OHIP does not cover pets. Call the clinic for a current quote, and ask for an itemized written estimate before procedures or treatment plans. Pet insurance and third-party payment-plan options may be available in the broader Canadian market, but confirm any options directly with the clinic.

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 direct claims or third-party payment plans, so call ahead to confirm what Western Animal Clinic currently accepts.

Western Animal Clinic is noted for end-of-life and palliative care, general and soft-tissue surgery, senior pet care, chronic disease management, weight management, nutrition counselling, low-stress handling for anxious or reactive pets, and IVDD or mobility-related case management.

Pet owner feedback for Western Animal Clinic is strongly positive overall, with high satisfaction for medical expertise, service attitude, cleanliness, and recommendability. Reviews commonly praise compassionate care, knowledgeable veterinarians, clear explanations, gentle handling, follow-up, and supportive end-of-life care, while concerns mainly relate to pricing clarity and appointment availability.

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Last updated: July 28, 2026