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457 reviews
1800 Bowen Rd, , BC V9S 5W4
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Owner Review Summary
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👍What Pet Owners Praised
Owners consistently praised the compassionate, professional care and clear explanations from the vet and team, noting they don’t push unnecessary tests. Many highlighted fast access—same-day or weekend appointments and emergency squeeze-ins—and strong outcomes from treatments and surgeries. Reviewers also appreciated the gentle handling of anxious or small pets, transparent communication about plans and costs, and a clean, bright facility.
💬Common Feedback & Suggestions
Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with only a few concerns mentioned. One reviewer reported a negative interaction with a staff member, and another described a poor experience during a traumatic after-hours visit, expressing dissatisfaction with clinic policies. One person noted the clinic was very busy at the time of their visit, though they were still seen.
🏥Clinic Specialties
- Spay and neuter surgeries
- Emergency and urgent care
- Soft-tissue surgery and foreign body removal
- Dentistry and dental extractions
- Diagnostics and imaging
- Preventive care and vaccinations
🏷️Keywords
#compassionateCare#friendlyStaff#clearCommunication#explainsTreatment#noUpselling#affordablePricing#transparentEstimates#emergencyAccommodations#weekendHours#quickAppointments#gentleHandling#goodWithAnxiousPets#cleanFacility#thoroughDiagnostics#lifeSavingSurgery
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🐾Tips for Pet Owners
- For urgent issues or weekends, call ahead—reviews say they often squeeze in same-day, including Sundays.
- Ask for an itemized estimate before treatment; staff are described as transparent about costs and options, and some reviewers mentioned discounts for unexpected expenses.
- If your pet is anxious or small, let the team know; reviewers found the handling to be gentle and calming.
- When booking surgeries such as spays or dentals, request postoperative instructions and follow-ups—they’re reported to provide clear guidance.
- If switching from another clinic or travelling, bring prior records to help the team act quickly and appropriately.
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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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Parking
6551 Aulds Rd Parking
273m6561 Aulds Rd #101, Nanaimo, BC V9S 4E6, Canada
6581 Aulds Rd Parking
381m6581 Aulds Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9S 4E6, Canada
Frequently Asked Questions
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Hammond bay animal hospital is located at North, 6560 Island Hwy #101, Nanaimo, BC V9V 1A3. No public-transit station data was provided, so check Google Maps or the local transit agency for current bus routes; if driving, nearby parking includes 6551 Aulds Rd Parking, about a 3-minute walk away, and 6581 Aulds Rd Parking, about a 5-minute walk away.
Hammond bay animal hospital's opening hours were not provided in the source data. Please call ahead or check the clinic's website before visiting, especially for same-day, weekend, urgent, or after-hours needs.
A phone number was not provided in the source data. You can contact Hammond bay animal hospital through its website at https://www.hammondbayanimalhospital.com/.
To book an appointment at Hammond bay animal hospital, use the clinic's website or call to enquire about current availability. Reviews mention fast access, including same-day, weekend, and emergency squeeze-in appointments, but availability should be confirmed directly with the clinic.
Veterinary 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; after-hours or urgent-care fees are typically higher, and pet insurance or third-party payment-plan options may be worth asking about in general terms.
Specific payment methods were not provided for Hammond bay animal hospital. Canadian vet clinics commonly accept Interac debit, Visa or Mastercard, and tap-and-go options such as Apple Pay or Google Pay, and some support pet-insurance claims or third-party payment plans; call ahead to confirm what is accepted.
Hammond bay animal hospital is associated in the review summary with emergency and urgent care, including emergency accommodations and urgent squeeze-ins. Pet owners should call ahead before arriving for urgent, weekend, or after-hours needs so the clinic can confirm availability and advise on next steps.
Hammond bay animal hospital is rated 4.9 out of 5.0 from 56 reviews. Reviewers praised compassionate professional care, clear explanations, gentle handling of anxious or small pets, transparent communication about plans and costs, clean facilities, and strong outcomes from treatments and surgeries.
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