Apple Creek Animal Hospital

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👍What Pet Owners Praised

Reviewers consistently praise the veterinarians for being compassionate, patient, and thorough, taking time to explain options clearly and answer questions. Many note excellent outcomes with surgeries and ongoing management of chronic conditions, plus thoughtful follow‑ups. Owners of shy or anxious pets appreciated gentle handling, and long‑term clients frequently say they would recommend the clinic to others.

💬Common Feedback & Suggestions

Concerns centre on rising prices and occasional billing confusion, especially noted after a corporate takeover, with a few owners feeling pushed into unnecessary tests or being nickel‑and‑dimed. Several reviews cite front‑desk issues—disorganization, unfriendly interactions, missed or lost bookings, and poor callbacks. Waits can be long and the clinic is often fully booked, making urgent same‑day access difficult at times, with a few reports of emergency turnaways. Overall sentiment remains strongly positive, but recent administrative and cost issues were the most common suggestions for improvement.

🏥Clinic Specialties

  • Soft-tissue surgery (spay/neuter, mass removal, bladder stones)
  • Internal medicine and chronic disease management
  • Dentistry and dental cleaning
  • Dermatology and skin conditions
  • Acute and urgent care (same-day fit-ins when possible)
  • Senior pet care and end-of-life support

🏷️Keywords

#compassionateCare#patientVets#thoroughExplanations#skilledSurgery#gentleWithTimidPets#noUpselling#followUpSupport#strongRecommendations#frontDeskIssues#priceIncreases#billingErrors#longWaits#hardToBook#limitedEmergencyAccess

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🐾Tips for Pet Owners

  • Book well in advance and confirm your appointment, as the clinic is frequently fully booked and delays can occur.
  • For urgent needs, call early and be persistent; have a nearby emergency clinic in mind in case same‑day access isn’t available.
  • Ask for written estimates and itemized invoices upfront to avoid surprises and to clarify costs or potential add‑ons.
  • Arrive a little early to allow for check‑in and potential wait times.
  • If your pet is anxious, let the team know—reviewers found the staff very gentle and patient with timid animals.
📊 **Overall Ratings** - Medical Expertise: 90% satisfied - Service Attitude: 83% satisfied - Convenience: 52% satisfied - Pricing: 60% satisfied - Cleanliness: 90% satisfied - Recommendability: 86% satisfied 👍 **What Pet Owners Praised** Reviewers consistently praise the veterinarians for being compassionate, patient, and thorough, taking time to explain options clearly and answer questions. Many note excellent outcomes with surgeries and ongoing management of chronic conditions, plus thoughtful follow‑ups. Owners of shy or anxious pets appreciated gentle handling, and long‑term clients frequently say they would recommend the clinic to others. 💬 **Common Feedback & Suggestions** Concerns centre on rising prices and occasional billing confusion, especially noted after a corporate takeover, with a few owners feeling pushed into unnecessary tests or being nickel‑and‑dimed. Several reviews cite front‑desk issues—disorganization, unfriendly interactions, missed or lost bookings, and poor callbacks. Waits can be long and the clinic is often fully booked, making urgent same‑day access difficult at times, with a few reports of emergency turnaways. Overall sentiment remains strongly positive, but recent administrative and cost issues were the most common suggestions for improvement. 🏥 **Clinic Specialties** - Soft-tissue surgery (spay/neuter, mass removal, bladder stones) - Internal medicine and chronic disease management - Dentistry and dental cleaning - Dermatology and skin conditions - Acute and urgent care (same-day fit-ins when possible) - Senior pet care and end-of-life support 🏷️ **Tags** #compassionateCare #patientVets #thoroughExplanations #skilledSurgery #gentleWithTimidPets #noUpselling #followUpSupport #strongRecommendations #frontDeskIssues #priceIncreases #billingErrors #longWaits #hardToBook #limitedEmergencyAccess 🐾 **Tips for Pet Owners** - Book well in advance and confirm your appointment, as the clinic is frequently fully booked and delays can occur. - For urgent needs, call early and be persistent; have a nearby emergency clinic in mind in case same‑day access isn’t available. - Ask for written estimates and itemized invoices upfront to avoid surprises and to clarify costs or potential add‑ons. - Arrive a little early to allow for check‑in and potential wait times. - If your pet is anxious, let the team know—reviewers found the staff very gentle and patient with timid animals.

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) 474-5611
Official website
acvets.com/

Opening Hours

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Map

Clinic Address

20 Apple Creek Blvd, Markham, ON L3R 5Z1

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Parking

Parking lot

408m
60 Renfrew Dr #3200, Markham, ON L3R 9R6, Canada

Parking lot

432m
100 Renfrew Dr #110, Markham, ON L3R 9R6, Canada

Parking lot

512m
140 Renfrew Dr, Markham, ON L3R 6B3, Canada

Parking lot

588m
Markham, ON L3R 8B7, Canada

80 Frontenac Dr Garage

724m
80 Frontenac Dr, Markham, ON L3P 0A1, Canada

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.

Apple Creek Animal Hospital is located at 20 Apple Creek Blvd, Markham, ON L3R 5Z1. The closest listed public transport stop is Woodbine Av / Highway 7, a bus stop about a 10-minute walk away; nearby parking lots are also listed about 5 to 6 minutes away on foot.

Apple Creek Animal Hospital's opening hours are not listed in the provided information, so pet owners should call ahead to confirm current hours before visiting.

You can contact Apple Creek Animal Hospital by phone at (905) 474-5611.

To book an appointment at Apple Creek Animal Hospital, call the clinic directly and book well in advance where possible. Reviews suggest the clinic can be fully booked and that confirming your appointment ahead of time may help avoid scheduling issues.

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 Apple Creek Animal Hospital for a current quote, and for procedures or dental work, ask for an itemized written estimate before treatment; pet insurance and third-party payment-plan options may be worth asking about in general, but availability should be confirmed directly with the clinic.

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 provided data does not list Apple Creek Animal Hospital's specific payment methods. Call ahead to confirm accepted payments, insurance claim options, or any third-party payment-plan availability.

Apple Creek Animal Hospital is described as offering acute and urgent care with same-day fit-ins when possible, but reviews also mention limited emergency access and occasional emergency turnaways. For urgent needs, call early to enquire and keep a nearby emergency clinic in mind in case same-day care is not available.

Apple Creek Animal Hospital's listed areas include soft-tissue surgery such as spay/neuter, mass removal, and bladder stone procedures; internal medicine and chronic disease management; dentistry and dental cleaning; dermatology and skin conditions; acute and urgent care when possible; senior pet care; and end-of-life support.

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