Killarney Animal Hospital Vancouver

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Owner Review Summary

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👍What Pet Owners Praised

Owners frequently praised the vets and techs for being compassionate, patient, and thorough in their explanations. Many highlighted smooth experiences with spays/neuters, dental cleanings, cyst/tumour removals, and urgent surgeries, often arranged quickly or same day. Several reviewers noted reasonable or competitive prices compared with other clinics and said their pets were handled gently, including anxious dogs and rabbits. Long‑time clients mentioned consistent, caring support over many years.

💬Common Feedback & Suggestions

Concerns centred on front‑desk interactions, with multiple reports of rudeness, poor communication, and inconsistent follow‑up or call backs. A number of reviewers felt pressured by upselling or experienced surprise/unauthorized charges, billing confusion, or appointment mix‑ups and occasional waits. Some reported diagnostic and handling issues (e.g., painful injections, rough restraint, ordering tests before basics), and a subset alleged serious outcomes including misdiagnoses or pet deaths; continuity of care and euthanasia bedside manner were also raised. Overall sentiment is mixed, with many positive experiences alongside repeated complaints about communication, consent, and clinical consistency.

🏥Clinic Specialties

  • Spay and neuter surgeries
  • Dentistry and dental cleanings
  • Emergency and urgent surgical care
  • Soft‑tissue procedures and wound care
  • Rabbit and small‑mammal care
  • Urinary issues and UTIs in cats

🏷️Keywords

#compassionateCare#thoroughExplanations#gentleHandling#emergencyAvailability#quickAppointments#reasonablePricing#spayNeuter#dentalCare#smallMammalCare#rudeFrontDesk#surpriseCharges#upsellingConcerns#inconsistentFollowUp#diagnosticConcerns#mixedExperiences#longTermLoyalty

Overall Ratings

🐾Tips for Pet Owners

  • Ask for an itemized estimate and give explicit consent before any add‑on treatments (e.g., deworming) to avoid surprise charges.
  • If you prefer a specific vet or continuity across visits, request it when booking and at check‑in.
  • For urgent issues, call ahead—many reviewers were accommodated same day, even near closing.
  • Discuss the diagnostic plan up front (what’s necessary now vs. optional) and ask about costs and alternatives.
  • Confirm your appointment time and arrive a bit early to avoid scheduling mix‑ups or delays.
📊 **Overall Ratings** - Medical Expertise: 76% satisfied - Service Attitude: 74% satisfied - Convenience: 79% satisfied - Pricing: 51% satisfied - Cleanliness: 100% satisfied - Recommendability: 49% satisfied 👍 **What Pet Owners Praised** Owners frequently praised the vets and techs for being compassionate, patient, and thorough in their explanations. Many highlighted smooth experiences with spays/neuters, dental cleanings, cyst/tumour removals, and urgent surgeries, often arranged quickly or same day. Several reviewers noted reasonable or competitive prices compared with other clinics and said their pets were handled gently, including anxious dogs and rabbits. Long‑time clients mentioned consistent, caring support over many years. 💬 **Common Feedback & Suggestions** Concerns centred on front‑desk interactions, with multiple reports of rudeness, poor communication, and inconsistent follow‑up or call backs. A number of reviewers felt pressured by upselling or experienced surprise/unauthorized charges, billing confusion, or appointment mix‑ups and occasional waits. Some reported diagnostic and handling issues (e.g., painful injections, rough restraint, ordering tests before basics), and a subset alleged serious outcomes including misdiagnoses or pet deaths; continuity of care and euthanasia bedside manner were also raised. Overall sentiment is mixed, with many positive experiences alongside repeated complaints about communication, consent, and clinical consistency. 🏥 **Clinic Specialties** - Spay and neuter surgeries - Dentistry and dental cleanings - Emergency and urgent surgical care - Soft‑tissue procedures and wound care - Rabbit and small‑mammal care - Urinary issues and UTIs in cats 🏷️ **Tags** #compassionateCare #thoroughExplanations #gentleHandling #emergencyAvailability #quickAppointments #reasonablePricing #spayNeuter #dentalCare #smallMammalCare #rudeFrontDesk #surpriseCharges #upsellingConcerns #inconsistentFollowUp #diagnosticConcerns #mixedExperiences #longTermLoyalty 🐾 **Tips for Pet Owners** - Ask for an itemized estimate and give explicit consent before any add‑on treatments (e.g., deworming) to avoid surprise charges. - If you prefer a specific vet or continuity across visits, request it when booking and at check‑in. - For urgent issues, call ahead—many reviewers were accommodated same day, even near closing. - Discuss the diagnostic plan up front (what’s necessary now vs. optional) and ask about costs and alternatives. - Confirm your appointment time and arrive a bit early to avoid scheduling mix‑ups or delays.

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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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Abortion, Termination of Pregnancy

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Contact

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Clinic Address

2649 E 49th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5S 1J9

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Parking

Impark - 2605 2689 East 49th Ave Parking Lot 2302

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2689 E 49th Ave #2605, Vancouver, BC V5S 1J9, Canada

Frequently Asked Questions

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Killarney Animal Hospital Vancouver is located at 2649 E 49th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5S 1J9. No public-transit station data was provided, so check Google Maps or TransLink for current bus routes; if driving, Impark - 2605 2689 East 49th Ave Parking Lot 2302 is listed nearby, about a 1-minute walk from the clinic.

Killarney Animal Hospital Vancouver's opening hours were not provided in the source data. Please call ahead or check the clinic website before visiting, especially for urgent care or same-day appointment needs.

A phone number was not provided in the source data for Killarney Animal Hospital Vancouver. You can visit the clinic website at https://killarneyanimalhospital.com/ for current contact options.

To book an appointment at Killarney Animal Hospital Vancouver, use the clinic's website or call to enquire if a phone contact is available there. For urgent issues, reviewers suggest contacting the clinic ahead of time because some pet owners reported same-day or quick appointments.

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 before procedures; after-hours or urgent-care fees, when available, are typically higher. Pet insurance and third-party payment-plan options may exist generally in Canada, but confirm directly with the clinic before relying on them.

Most Canadian veterinary clinics commonly accept Interac debit, Visa or Mastercard, and tap-and-go payments such as Apple Pay or Google Pay, but specific payment methods were not provided for Killarney Animal Hospital Vancouver. Call ahead to confirm accepted payment types, pet-insurance claim options, or any third-party payment-plan availability.

Killarney Animal Hospital Vancouver is associated in the provided data with spay and neuter surgeries, dentistry and dental cleanings, urgent surgical care, soft-tissue procedures, wound care, rabbit and small-mammal care, and urinary issues or UTIs in cats. Ask the clinic which veterinarian is available for your pet's specific condition when booking.

Killarney Animal Hospital Vancouver has a 4.0 out of 5.0 rating from 370 reviews, with mixed owner feedback. Many reviewers praised compassionate vets, gentle handling, clear explanations, and smooth surgical or dental visits, while others raised concerns about front-desk communication, follow-up, consent around charges, billing clarity, and clinical consistency.

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