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2801 10th Ave NE #51, , BC V1E 2S3
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👍What Pet Owners Praised
Owners consistently praised the compassionate, patient veterinarians and friendly front‑desk team. Many highlight clear explanations, follow‑up calls, and thoughtful options, with strong outcomes from surgeries (including TPLO), dental work, and urgent cases like toxins, trauma and choking. Reviewers also note they’re often accommodated on short notice—including travellers—and that end‑of‑life care is handled gently and respectfully.
💬Common Feedback & Suggestions
While the tone is largely positive, several reviewers raised concerns. Common themes include high or inconsistent pricing and occasional pressure to add services, difficulty getting appointments at busy times (limited weekend/after‑hours coverage), and refusals to see non‑clients in emergencies. A few reports cite long waits or brusque interactions at reception, and isolated cases mention misdiagnosis, poor outcomes, or lack of overnight monitoring. Overall feedback is strong, but expectations around access and costs should be managed.
🏥Clinic Specialties
- Orthopaedic TPLO surgery
- Emergency and urgent care
- Dentistry and dental procedures
- Compassionate euthanasia and end-of-life care
- Equine and farm animal care
- Exotic and small mammal care
🏷️Keywords
#compassionateCare#friendlyStaff#clearCommunication#thoroughExams#emergencyHelp#endOfLifeSupport#fitsInOnShortNotice#knowledgeableVets#largeAnimalServices#dentalCare#tploSurgery#busyClinic#hardToBook#pricingConcerns#afterHoursLimits
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🐾Tips for Pet Owners
- Book ahead when possible, as the clinic is busy and weekend/after‑hours availability is limited.
- Ask for a written estimate and discuss budget up front; reviewers noted both fair pricing and some cost surprises.
- If your pet needs to stay overnight, confirm in-clinic monitoring hours and what supervision is provided.
- If you’re travelling or new to the area, call early—many visitors were fit in on short notice, but priority can go to existing clients.
- Bring your questions; vets here are praised for explaining options, medications and aftercare clearly.
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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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Frequently Asked Questions
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Shuswap Veterinary Clinic is located at 1050 4 Ave SW, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 1T1. No public transit station data was provided, so check Google Maps or the local transit agency for current bus routes; if driving, parking is not confirmed, so call ahead or check local signage when you arrive.
Shuswap Veterinary Clinic's opening hours were not provided, so please call ahead to confirm the current schedule before visiting. This is especially important because reviewers mention busy periods and limited weekend or after-hours availability.
No phone number was provided in the source data for Shuswap Veterinary Clinic. You can visit the clinic website at http://www.shuswapvet.com/ for current contact details.
To book an appointment at Shuswap Veterinary Clinic, contact the clinic directly through its website or current listed contact details. Book ahead where possible, as reviews suggest the clinic can be busy and appointments may be harder to get at peak times.
Consultation fees vary by clinic in Canada and are not regulated by a government-published fee schedule; provincial health insurance does not cover pets. Call the clinic for a current quote, and for procedures such as dentistry, TPLO surgery or urgent care, ask for an itemized written estimate; after-hours or emergency fees are typically higher, and pet insurance or third-party payment-plan options may be worth asking about in general terms.
Most Canadian veterinary clinics commonly accept Interac debit, Visa/Mastercard and tap-and-go payments such as Apple Pay or Google Pay, but the source data does not confirm Shuswap Veterinary Clinic's specific payment methods. Call ahead to confirm accepted payments, pet-insurance claim options or any third-party payment-plan arrangements.
Shuswap Veterinary Clinic is associated with emergency and urgent care in the provided summary, and reviewers mention urgent cases involving toxins, trauma and choking. However, feedback also notes limited weekend or after-hours coverage and possible restrictions for non-clients, so call to enquire before relying on availability.
Shuswap Veterinary Clinic's listed specialties include orthopaedic TPLO surgery, emergency and urgent care, dentistry and dental procedures, compassionate euthanasia and end-of-life care, equine and farm animal care, and exotic and small mammal care. Contact the clinic directly to confirm whether a specific service is available for your pet or animal.
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