Vancouver Island Veterinary Surgery

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Owner Review Summary

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👍What Pet Owners Praised

Owners consistently praised the clinic’s surgical expertise, especially for canine orthopaedics like TPLO and patellar luxation repairs, with many noting excellent outcomes and smooth recoveries. Reviewers highlighted clear, thorough explanations before and after surgery, compassionate care from the whole team, and proactive follow-up calls—including evenings and weekends. Many felt their pets were in very good hands and repeatedly said they would highly recommend the clinic.

💬Common Feedback & Suggestions

Reviews are almost entirely positive, with no recurring complaints. Few people commented on pricing, wait times, or facility details, so new clients may want to ask about costs, scheduling, and what to expect day-of. Most feedback centres on surgical cases, particularly orthopaedics, so prospective clients seeking non-surgical services might confirm scope beforehand.

🏥Clinic Specialties

  • Canine TPLO and cruciate repairs
  • Medial patellar luxation surgery
  • Shoulder surgery (canine)
  • Small animal orthopaedic referrals
  • Post-operative follow-up and recovery guidance

🏷️Keywords

#surgicalExpertise#orthopaedicSpecialists#tploExperts#patellaSurgery#compassionateCare#thoroughExplanations#greatCommunication#followUpCalls#afterHoursSupport#reassuringTeam#excellentOutcomes#trustworthyStaff#clearDischargeInstructions#highlyRecommended#transparentProcess

Overall Ratings

🐾Tips for Pet Owners

  • Prepare questions in advance—reviews note the team spends significant time explaining procedures, risks, and recovery steps.
  • Expect proactive follow-up; keep your phone handy for evening or weekend check-in calls after surgery.
  • Ask about after-hours availability and who to contact with concerns during recovery.
  • Bring any prior imaging and be ready to review x‑rays and recovery plans with the team.
  • Plan for strict post-op care (crate rest, activity limits) as the clinic provides detailed instructions to support healing.
📊 **Overall Ratings** - Medical Expertise: 100% satisfied - Service Attitude: 100% satisfied - Convenience: 100% satisfied - Pricing: 92% satisfied - Cleanliness: 90% satisfied - Recommendability: 100% satisfied 👍 **What Pet Owners Praised** Owners consistently praised the clinic’s surgical expertise, especially for canine orthopaedics like TPLO and patellar luxation repairs, with many noting excellent outcomes and smooth recoveries. Reviewers highlighted clear, thorough explanations before and after surgery, compassionate care from the whole team, and proactive follow-up calls—including evenings and weekends. Many felt their pets were in very good hands and repeatedly said they would highly recommend the clinic. 💬 **Common Feedback & Suggestions** Reviews are almost entirely positive, with no recurring complaints. Few people commented on pricing, wait times, or facility details, so new clients may want to ask about costs, scheduling, and what to expect day-of. Most feedback centres on surgical cases, particularly orthopaedics, so prospective clients seeking non-surgical services might confirm scope beforehand. 🏥 **Clinic Specialties** - Canine TPLO and cruciate repairs - Medial patellar luxation surgery - Shoulder surgery (canine) - Small animal orthopaedic referrals - Post-operative follow-up and recovery guidance 🏷️ **Tags** #surgicalExpertise #orthopaedicSpecialists #tploExperts #patellaSurgery #compassionateCare #thoroughExplanations #greatCommunication #followUpCalls #afterHoursSupport #reassuringTeam #excellentOutcomes #trustworthyStaff #clearDischargeInstructions #highlyRecommended #transparentProcess 🐾 **Tips for Pet Owners** - Prepare questions in advance—reviews note the team spends significant time explaining procedures, risks, and recovery steps. - Expect proactive follow-up; keep your phone handy for evening or weekend check-in calls after surgery. - Ask about after-hours availability and who to contact with concerns during recovery. - Bring any prior imaging and be ready to review x‑rays and recovery plans with the team. - Plan for strict post-op care (crate rest, activity limits) as the clinic provides detailed instructions to support healing.

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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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Contact

Opening Hours

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Map

Clinic Address

152 Dallas Rd, Victoria, BC V8V 1A3

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Parking

Parking Lot

67m
1 Montreal St, Victoria, BC V8V 1Y6, Canada

Ogden Point & Breakwater Parking

162m
226 Dallas Rd, Victoria, BC V8V 1A5, Canada

Robbins Parking

226m
95 Dallas Rd, Victoria, BC V8V 0A6, Canada

Frequently Asked Questions

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Vancouver Island Veterinary Surgery is listed in Saanich at 152 Dallas Rd, Victoria, BC V8V 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 options include Parking Lot about a 1-minute walk away, Ogden Point & Breakwater Parking about a 2-minute walk away, and Robbins Parking about a 3-minute walk away.

The available information says to call ahead to confirm Vancouver Island Veterinary Surgery's opening hours before visiting or planning an appointment.

No phone number or website was provided in the source data for Vancouver Island Veterinary Surgery. Use the clinic's current directory listing or map profile to find the most up-to-date contact details.

To book an appointment at Vancouver Island Veterinary Surgery, use the clinic's current contact details from its directory or map listing and ask about referral requirements, surgical consultation availability, and what records or imaging to bring.

Consultation fees vary by clinic in Canada and are not regulated by a government-published veterinary fee schedule, and provincial health insurance does not cover pets. Call to enquire about the current consultation fee, and for surgery or procedures, ask for an itemized written estimate; pet insurance and third-party payment-plan options may be available generally in Canada, but you should confirm directly with the clinic or provider.

Most Canadian veterinary clinics commonly accept Interac debit, Visa/Mastercard, and tap-and-go payments such as Apple Pay or Google Pay, while some may support pet-insurance claims or third-party payment plans. Call ahead to confirm which payment methods Vancouver Island Veterinary Surgery currently accepts.

Vancouver Island Veterinary Surgery is described as focusing on small animal orthopaedic referral surgery, including canine TPLO and cruciate repairs, medial patellar luxation surgery, shoulder surgery, and post-operative follow-up and recovery guidance.

Vancouver Island Veterinary Surgery has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 28 reviews in the provided data. Pet owners especially praise the clinic's surgical expertise, clear explanations, compassionate team, proactive follow-up, and strong outcomes for orthopaedic cases such as TPLO and patellar luxation repairs.

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Last updated: July 28, 2026