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107 Lakeshore Rd, , ON L2N 2T6
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Glenridge Animal Hospital and Referral Center
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Owner Review Summary
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👍What Pet Owners Praised
Owners consistently praised the team’s kindness, empathy, and clear communication, noting that vets and staff take time to answer questions and explain options thoroughly. Many highlighted excellent outcomes and gentle handling across species, including birds, reptiles, small mammals, and cats/dogs, with successful surgeries and urgent/same‑day care. Reviewers also appreciated prompt follow‑ups, accommodating last‑minute appointments, and a clean, welcoming, modern facility.
💬Common Feedback & Suggestions
Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with only a few concerns. A small number of owners reported issues around pricing transparency, unexpected costs or deposits, and perceived high bills, with one comment alleging inconsistent payment accommodations. One reviewer felt a staff member handled their cat’s limb too roughly. Setting cost expectations in advance and continuing the clinic’s emphasis on gentle handling could address these isolated concerns.
🏥Clinic Specialties
- Exotic and avian medicine
- Rabbit and small mammal care
- Reptile care
- Soft‑tissue and emergency surgery
- Dentistry and dental surgery
- Compassionate end‑of‑life care
🏷️Keywords
#compassionateCare#friendlyStaff#clearCommunication#thoroughExams#gentleHandling#followUpCalls#sameDayAppointments#acceptsNewPatients#exoticPetExpertise#surgicalExpertise#reasonablePricing#pricingTransparencyConcerns#cleanFacility#highlyRecommended#patientWithNervousPets#longTermClients
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🐾Tips for Pet Owners
- If cost is a concern, request a written estimate and ask about all potential fees or deposits before treatment to avoid surprises.
- Mention if your pet is anxious; staff are patient and can adjust handling to keep visits calmer.
- For birds, reptiles, and small mammals, note that the clinic sees exotics and can often accommodate short‑notice visits.
- Bring your pet’s medical history and a list of questions; vets here provide detailed explanations and emailed summaries when requested.
- Call early for urgent issues—many reviewers were offered same‑day appointments when their regular vet couldn’t see them.
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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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748mBurgoyne Woods, 70 Edgedale Rd, St. Catharines, ON L2R, Canada
Frequently Asked Questions
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Glenridge Animal Hospital and Referral Center is located at 224 Glenridge Ave, St. Catharines, ON L2T 3J9. The closest listed public transport option is St. Catharines train station, about an 18-minute walk away; there is also a nearby parking lot about a 9-minute walk from the clinic.
Glenridge Animal Hospital and Referral Center asks pet owners to call ahead to confirm current opening hours before visiting. This is especially important if your pet needs urgent or same-day care.
You can contact Glenridge Animal Hospital and Referral Center by phone at (905) 688-1996. Call ahead to confirm hours, availability, appointment options, and current fees.
To book an appointment at Glenridge Animal Hospital and Referral Center, call the clinic to enquire about availability. Reviews mention accommodating last-minute and same-day appointments, especially for urgent concerns, but availability should be confirmed directly with the clinic.
Consultation fees vary by clinic in Canada and are not set by a government-published veterinary fee schedule; provincial health insurance such as OHIP does not cover pets. Call Glenridge Animal Hospital and Referral Center for a current quote, and for procedures or surgery, ask for an itemized written estimate that includes potential fees, deposits, and follow-up costs. Pet insurance and third-party payment-plan options may be available in Canada generally, so ask the clinic what options apply before treatment.
Most Canadian veterinary clinics commonly accept Interac debit, Visa or Mastercard, and tap-and-go payments such as Apple Pay or Google Pay, but you should call ahead to confirm Glenridge Animal Hospital and Referral Center's current payment methods. Some clinics may also support pet-insurance claims or third-party payment plans, so ask in advance if cost planning is important.
Glenridge Animal Hospital and Referral Center is described as offering exotic and avian medicine, rabbit and small mammal care, reptile care, soft-tissue and emergency surgery, dentistry and dental surgery, and compassionate end-of-life care. Call to enquire which service is appropriate for your pet's condition.
Pet owner feedback for Glenridge Animal Hospital and Referral Center is strongly positive in the provided review summary, with high satisfaction for medical expertise, service attitude, cleanliness, convenience, and recommendability. Owners often praise the team's kindness, clear communication, gentle handling, follow-up calls, clean facility, and care for birds, reptiles, small mammals, cats, and dogs; a few concerns mention pricing transparency and unexpected costs, so asking for estimates in advance is recommended.
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