Foothills Animal Hospital

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👍What Pet Owners Praised

Owners consistently praised the caring, compassionate team and knowledgeable vets who take time to listen, explain options, and follow up after visits. Many highlight excellent outcomes with surgeries (especially spay/neuter), dental work, chronic disease care, and standout behavioural support for anxious or reactive pets, with staff adapting visits to keep animals comfortable. People also noted efficient appointments, clear discharge instructions, and that pricing is often reasonable compared with other clinics. Long-time clients say they won’t go anywhere else and frequently recommend the clinic.

💬Common Feedback & Suggestions

Critical feedback centred on pricing transparency: a few owners reported unexpected add‑on fees (e.g., weight- or age‑based surcharges), quotes not being honoured, or feeling pressured toward costly procedures. A small number mentioned communication lapses such as missed or delayed call‑backs, and isolated experiences with curt front‑desk interactions or long waits. There were rare clinical concerns, including one report of a retained suture and a case where a pet’s deterioration required urgent referral. Overall, reviews are strongly positive, with concerns focusing mainly on clearer estimates and more consistent follow‑up.

🏥Clinic Specialties

  • Behaviour medicine and anxiety/reactivity
  • Spay/neuter and soft‑tissue surgery
  • Dentistry and dental extractions
  • Senior and end‑of‑life care
  • Diabetes management for cats
  • Puppy and kitten wellness and vaccinations

🏷️Keywords

#compassionateCare#knowledgeableVets#behaviourExpertise#accommodatesNervousPets#thoroughExams#clearCommunication#followUpCalls#efficientAppointments#easyAppBooking#reasonablePricing#priceDisputes#quoteChanges#longWaits#endOfLifeSupport#postOpCare#friendlyStaff

Overall Ratings

🐾Tips for Pet Owners

  • Use the clinic’s app to request appointments and message the team—owners report fast responses and easy booking.
  • For surgeries like spay/neuter, confirm weight- and age-based pricing tiers in writing and re-weigh if your pet is near a threshold to avoid surprise fees.
  • If your dog is anxious or reactive, ask staff to manage entry/exit so there are no other pets in the lobby during your arrival and departure.
  • Bring videos and a detailed history for behaviour consultations to help tailor the treatment plan.
  • Before leaving, have a technician demonstrate how to give any medications and review home‑care; request a clear timeline for follow‑up calls.
📊 **Overall Ratings** - Medical Expertise: 92% satisfied - Service Attitude: 90% satisfied - Convenience: 89% satisfied - Pricing: 62% satisfied - Cleanliness: 95% satisfied - Recommendability: 93% satisfied 👍 **What Pet Owners Praised** Owners consistently praised the caring, compassionate team and knowledgeable vets who take time to listen, explain options, and follow up after visits. Many highlight excellent outcomes with surgeries (especially spay/neuter), dental work, chronic disease care, and standout behavioural support for anxious or reactive pets, with staff adapting visits to keep animals comfortable. People also noted efficient appointments, clear discharge instructions, and that pricing is often reasonable compared with other clinics. Long-time clients say they won’t go anywhere else and frequently recommend the clinic. 💬 **Common Feedback & Suggestions** Critical feedback centred on pricing transparency: a few owners reported unexpected add‑on fees (e.g., weight- or age‑based surcharges), quotes not being honoured, or feeling pressured toward costly procedures. A small number mentioned communication lapses such as missed or delayed call‑backs, and isolated experiences with curt front‑desk interactions or long waits. There were rare clinical concerns, including one report of a retained suture and a case where a pet’s deterioration required urgent referral. Overall, reviews are strongly positive, with concerns focusing mainly on clearer estimates and more consistent follow‑up. 🏥 **Clinic Specialties** - Behaviour medicine and anxiety/reactivity - Spay/neuter and soft‑tissue surgery - Dentistry and dental extractions - Senior and end‑of‑life care - Diabetes management for cats - Puppy and kitten wellness and vaccinations 🏷️ **Tags** #compassionateCare #knowledgeableVets #behaviourExpertise #accommodatesNervousPets #thoroughExams #clearCommunication #followUpCalls #efficientAppointments #easyAppBooking #reasonablePricing #priceDisputes #quoteChanges #longWaits #endOfLifeSupport #postOpCare #friendlyStaff 🐾 **Tips for Pet Owners** - Use the clinic’s app to request appointments and message the team—owners report fast responses and easy booking. - For surgeries like spay/neuter, confirm weight- and age-based pricing tiers in writing and re-weigh if your pet is near a threshold to avoid surprise fees. - If your dog is anxious or reactive, ask staff to manage entry/exit so there are no other pets in the lobby during your arrival and departure. - Bring videos and a detailed history for behaviour consultations to help tailor the treatment plan. - Before leaving, have a technician demonstrate how to give any medications and review home‑care; request a clear timeline for follow‑up calls.

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Clinic Address

34 Southridge Dr #6, Okotoks, AB T1S 2G5

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Foothills Animal Hospital is located at 34 Southridge Dr #6, Okotoks, AB T1S 2G5. No public transit station data was provided, so check Google Maps or the local transit agency for current bus routes; if driving, parking availability is not confirmed, so check local signage or call ahead to enquire.

Foothills Animal Hospital's opening hours are not listed in the provided information. Please call ahead or check the clinic website before visiting to confirm current hours.

A phone number was not provided in the source data. You can contact Foothills Animal Hospital through its website at https://www.foothillsanimalhospital.ca/.

You can request an appointment through Foothills Animal Hospital's app or website. Reviews mention easy app booking and messaging, with owners reporting fast responses from the team.

Veterinary consultation fees vary by clinic in Canada and are not regulated 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 for procedures, especially surgeries or dental work; pet insurance and third-party payment-plan options may be worth researching in general, but confirm any payment support directly with the clinic.

Specific payment methods were not provided for Foothills Animal Hospital. Canadian veterinary clinics commonly accept Interac debit, Visa/Mastercard, and tap-and-go payments such as Apple Pay or Google Pay, and some support pet-insurance claims or third-party payment plans; call ahead to confirm what this clinic accepts.

Foothills Animal Hospital is noted for behaviour medicine and anxiety/reactivity support, spay/neuter and soft-tissue surgery, dentistry and dental extractions, senior and end-of-life care, diabetes management for cats, and puppy and kitten wellness and vaccinations.

Foothills Animal Hospital is rated 4.7 out of 5.0 from 262 reviews, with strong praise for compassionate care, knowledgeable veterinarians, clear communication, surgical and dental outcomes, and support for nervous pets. The main concerns in reviews relate to pricing transparency, quote changes, occasional delays in call-backs, and isolated long waits.

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