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654 Montréal Rd, , ON K1K 0T3
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👍What Pet Owners Praised
Owners consistently praised the veterinarian’s calm, patient manner and the team’s kindness and professionalism. Many highlighted thorough care with clear explanations and options, a conservative approach that avoids unnecessary tests, and fair, transparent pricing. Successes mentioned include management of chronic kidney disease, accurate diagnoses, and strong surgical outcomes (spay/neuter, pyometra, ACL), as well as prompt help with emergencies like swallowed objects. Staff were frequently described as friendly, accommodating with scheduling, and good with follow-ups.
💬Common Feedback & Suggestions
A small but notable minority reported concerns: a few felt exams were rushed or disengaged, especially when the clinic was busy. Some flagged pricing issues, including higher-than-expected euthanasia/cremation costs and a couple of disputes about charges or document fees. There were isolated allegations of misdiagnosis or poor outcomes, and one mention of a curt front-desk interaction. Overall sentiment is strongly positive, but several reviewers suggest confirming estimates and expectations up front.
🏥Clinic Specialties
- Chronic kidney disease management
- Soft-tissue surgery including spay/neuter and pyometra
- Orthopaedic ACL surgery and recovery
- Foreign body removal for dogs
- Compassionate end-of-life care and euthanasia support
- Low-stress handling of fearful or aggressive pets
🏷️Keywords
#compassionateCare#gentleHandling#friendlyStaff#clearCommunication#thoroughExams#conservativeTreatmentOptions#transparentPricing#fairPricing#accommodatingScheduling#quickAppointments#followUpCalls#surgeryExpertise#chronicKidneyManagement#anxiousPetsHandled#pricingDisputes#rushedAppointments
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🐾Tips for Pet Owners
- Book ahead when possible; reviewers note the clinic can get busy, though they may accommodate urgent same-day needs if you call.
- Ask for written estimates and discuss budget—the team often provides options and avoids unnecessary tests.
- If your pet is anxious or fearful, let staff know in advance; they’re frequently praised for low-stress, gentle handling.
- Bring prior records and a list of medications to support thorough diagnostics and follow-up care.
- For end-of-life or cremation services, request a full breakdown of options and costs beforehand to avoid surprises.
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Abortion, Spontaneous (Early Pregnancy Loss)-Cats
Abortion, Spontaneous (Early Pregnancy Loss)-Dogs
Abortion, Termination of Pregnancy
Breeding, Timing
Cryptorchidism
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Walkley Animal Hospital is located at 2679 Alta Vista Dr, Ottawa, ON K1V 7T5. The closest public transit option listed is Walkley light rail station, about a 7-minute walk away; Greenboro light rail station is also nearby at about an 18-minute walk. No nearby paid parking lot was found, but street parking is typically available in the area, so check local signage before leaving your car.
Walkley Animal Hospital's current opening hours were not provided, so please call ahead to confirm before visiting. This is especially important if you need an urgent appointment or are planning to arrive outside typical daytime clinic hours.
You can contact Walkley Animal Hospital by phone at (613) 695-7400. Calling is the best way to confirm hours, ask about appointment availability, and enquire about current fees or estimates.
To book an appointment at Walkley Animal Hospital, call the clinic to enquire about available times. Reviewers note the clinic can get busy but may accommodate urgent same-day needs when possible, so book ahead when you can and mention if your pet is anxious, fearful, or needs extra handling support.
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 the clinic for a current quote, and for procedures or end-of-life services, ask for an itemized written estimate before care begins. Pet insurance and third-party payment-plan options may be worth researching in general, but confirm directly with the clinic before relying on any specific option.
Most Canadian veterinary clinics commonly accept Interac debit, Visa or Mastercard, and tap-and-go payments such as Apple Pay or Google Pay, but payment options can vary. Call ahead to confirm which methods Walkley Animal Hospital currently accepts, and ask whether any pet-insurance claim support or third-party payment-plan options are available.
Walkley Animal Hospital is noted for chronic kidney disease management, soft-tissue surgery including spay/neuter and pyometra surgery, orthopaedic ACL surgery and recovery, foreign body removal for dogs, compassionate end-of-life care, and low-stress handling for fearful or aggressive pets.
Pet owner feedback for Walkley Animal Hospital is strongly positive overall, with high satisfaction reported for medical expertise, service attitude, convenience, cleanliness, and recommendability. Owners often praise the veterinarian's calm manner, clear explanations, conservative treatment options, fair pricing, surgical outcomes, follow-up care, and kindness with anxious pets. Some reviewers recommend confirming estimates, fees, and expectations up front, especially for euthanasia, cremation, or document-related costs.
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Last updated: July 28, 2026