Parkside Animal Hospital

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Owner Review Summary

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👍What Pet Owners Praised

Owners repeatedly praise the team’s compassionate, highly skilled care across routine, emergency, and surgical cases. Many note low‑stress handling for anxious or reactive pets, clear explanations, quick responses, and animals that actually enjoy visiting. Reviews highlight strong feline expertise, up‑to‑date medicine, and a modern, well‑kept facility. End‑of‑life support is described as exceptionally kind and respectful.

💬Common Feedback & Suggestions

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with only a few minor concerns. A handful of comments mention administrative hiccups such as an unhelpful phone interaction, delays faxing prescriptions, and one instance where promised euthanasia keepsakes were missed. A couple of reviewers felt prices for certain services (e.g., a nail trim) were high, and there were isolated capacity/availability limits at busy times. Overall sentiment remains strongly favourable.

🏥Clinic Specialties

  • Feline specialty and cat‑friendly medicine
  • Emergency and urgent care
  • Soft‑tissue surgery and laparoscopic procedures
  • Endoscopy and advanced diagnostics
  • End‑of‑life and euthanasia support
  • Low‑stress, fear‑free handling for anxious or reactive pets

🏷️Keywords

#compassionateCare#catSpecialist#emergencyCare#surgicalExpertise#endOfLifeSupport#lowStressHandling#clearCommunication#friendlyStaff#quickResponse#thoroughExplanations#modernFacility#cleanClinic#pricingTransparency#adminHiccups#prescriptionRefillIssues#limitedAvailability

Overall Ratings

🐾Tips for Pet Owners

  • If your pet is anxious or reactive, call ahead—staff routinely arrange low‑stress, quiet arrivals and handling.
  • Ask for written estimates and options up front; reviewers note the team is transparent about pricing and choices.
  • For end‑of‑life visits, confirm any keepsake requests (paw print, fur clipping) clearly before the appointment.
  • When requesting prescription refills or faxes to another clinic/pharmacy, follow up to ensure they were sent.
  • In emergencies, phone first—this clinic often accommodates urgent cases quickly or will triage after hours.
📊 **Overall Ratings** - Medical Expertise: 97% satisfied - Service Attitude: 95% satisfied - Convenience: 90% satisfied - Pricing: 74% satisfied - Cleanliness: 97% satisfied - Recommendability: 98% satisfied 👍 **What Pet Owners Praised** Owners repeatedly praise the team’s compassionate, highly skilled care across routine, emergency, and surgical cases. Many note low‑stress handling for anxious or reactive pets, clear explanations, quick responses, and animals that actually enjoy visiting. Reviews highlight strong feline expertise, up‑to‑date medicine, and a modern, well‑kept facility. End‑of‑life support is described as exceptionally kind and respectful. 💬 **Common Feedback & Suggestions** Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with only a few minor concerns. A handful of comments mention administrative hiccups such as an unhelpful phone interaction, delays faxing prescriptions, and one instance where promised euthanasia keepsakes were missed. A couple of reviewers felt prices for certain services (e.g., a nail trim) were high, and there were isolated capacity/availability limits at busy times. Overall sentiment remains strongly favourable. 🏥 **Clinic Specialties** - Feline specialty and cat‑friendly medicine - Emergency and urgent care - Soft‑tissue surgery and laparoscopic procedures - Endoscopy and advanced diagnostics - End‑of‑life and euthanasia support - Low‑stress, fear‑free handling for anxious or reactive pets 🏷️ **Tags** #compassionateCare #catSpecialist #emergencyCare #surgicalExpertise #endOfLifeSupport #lowStressHandling #clearCommunication #friendlyStaff #quickResponse #thoroughExplanations #modernFacility #cleanClinic #pricingTransparency #adminHiccups #prescriptionRefillIssues #limitedAvailability 🐾 **Tips for Pet Owners** - If your pet is anxious or reactive, call ahead—staff routinely arrange low‑stress, quiet arrivals and handling. - Ask for written estimates and options up front; reviewers note the team is transparent about pricing and choices. - For end‑of‑life visits, confirm any keepsake requests (paw print, fur clipping) clearly before the appointment. - When requesting prescription refills or faxes to another clinic/pharmacy, follow up to ensure they were sent. - In emergencies, phone first—this clinic often accommodates urgent cases quickly or will triage after hours.

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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
(705) 223-3404
Official website
parksidevet.ca/

Opening Hours

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Map

Clinic Address

6 Lakeshore Dr, North Bay, ON P1A 2A2

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Parking

E Park

481m
800 Memorial Dr, North Bay, ON P1A 1T6, Canada

Frequently Asked Questions

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Parkside Animal Hospital is located at 6 Lakeshore Dr, North Bay, ON P1A 2A2. The closest listed public transport option is North Bay train station, about a 29-minute walk away, so it may be more practical to drive or check a local bus route through Google Maps or the local transit agency. Nearby parking is listed at E Park, about a 6-minute walk from the clinic.

Parkside Animal Hospital's current opening hours are not listed in the provided information. Call ahead to confirm today's hours before visiting.

You can contact Parkside Animal Hospital by phone at (705) 223-3404. No website is listed in the provided information.

To book an appointment at Parkside Animal Hospital, call the clinic directly. If your pet is anxious, reactive, or needs a quiet arrival, mention this when booking so the team can advise on low-stress handling options.

Veterinary consultation fees vary by clinic in Canada and are not regulated by a government-published fee schedule; provincial health insurance such as OHIP does not cover pets. Call Parkside Animal Hospital for a current quote, and ask for an itemized written estimate for procedures. After-hours or urgent-care fees are typically higher. Pet insurance and third-party payment-plan options may be available in Canada generally, but you should confirm any specific billing options 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. Some clinics may also support pet-insurance direct claims or third-party payment plans, but you should call ahead to confirm what Parkside Animal Hospital currently accepts.

The provided review summary mentions emergency and urgent care, and says the clinic often accommodates urgent cases quickly or triages after hours. In an emergency, call first so the team can advise whether to come in, wait, or seek another emergency option.

Parkside Animal Hospital is noted for feline specialty and cat-friendly medicine, emergency and urgent care, soft-tissue surgery, laparoscopic procedures, endoscopy, advanced diagnostics, end-of-life and euthanasia support, and low-stress handling for anxious or reactive pets.

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Last updated: July 28, 2026