Kerrisdale Veterinary Hospital

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Owner Review Summary

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👍What Pet Owners Praised

Owners consistently praised the veterinarians’ compassion and skill, with many long‑term clients trusting them for years. Nervous or anxious pets were handled gently and patiently, and people valued the clear explanations and efficient visits. Reviewers highlighted strong outcomes in dental procedures and appreciated convenient touches like quick appointments and an easy online food store. Several also noted capable care for small mammals and birds.

💬Common Feedback & Suggestions

A minority reported customer‑service and communication issues, including standoffish or rude reception, difficulty obtaining records, and one case of a procedure moving ahead without clear consent. Pricing drew complaints about high or unexpected charges (e.g., emergency or sedation fees) and costly quick checkups or nail trims, though some felt fees were fair. Pandemic protocols sometimes meant waiting outside and limited face‑to‑face contact with vets. There were isolated concerns about pushy recommendations and one case of a missed issue in a rabbit.

🏥Clinic Specialties

  • Dentistry and dental extractions
  • Small mammal and pocket‑pet care
  • Avian care and humane euthanasia
  • Preventive care and vaccinations
  • Dermatology for chronic skin issues
  • Boarding and overnight care

🏷️Keywords

#compassionateCare#knowledgeableVets#gentleWithAnxiousPets#friendlyStaff#thoroughExplanations#exoticsWelcome#dentalCare#quickAppointments#onlineFoodOrdering#strictCovidProtocols#pricingConcerns#pushyUpselling#rudeReceptionist#recordsTransferDelays#waitOutside#longTermClients

Overall Ratings

🐾Tips for Pet Owners

  • If you have a preferred veterinarian or a nervous pet, request that vet when booking and mention any handling preferences.
  • Ask for written estimates and consent details before any procedure, and clarify potential fees (e.g., emergency surcharges, sedation, nail trims).
  • Use the clinic’s online food ordering for prescription diets to save time and ensure availability.
  • Build in extra time during busy periods, as you may be asked to wait outside or receive updates by phone.
  • If transferring records, follow up proactively and ask your new clinic to request them as well to avoid delays.
📊 **Overall Ratings** - Medical Expertise: 84% satisfied - Service Attitude: 77% satisfied - Convenience: 74% satisfied - Pricing: 33% satisfied - Cleanliness: 67% satisfied - Recommendability: 86% satisfied 👍 **What Pet Owners Praised** Owners consistently praised the veterinarians’ compassion and skill, with many long‑term clients trusting them for years. Nervous or anxious pets were handled gently and patiently, and people valued the clear explanations and efficient visits. Reviewers highlighted strong outcomes in dental procedures and appreciated convenient touches like quick appointments and an easy online food store. Several also noted capable care for small mammals and birds. 💬 **Common Feedback & Suggestions** A minority reported customer‑service and communication issues, including standoffish or rude reception, difficulty obtaining records, and one case of a procedure moving ahead without clear consent. Pricing drew complaints about high or unexpected charges (e.g., emergency or sedation fees) and costly quick checkups or nail trims, though some felt fees were fair. Pandemic protocols sometimes meant waiting outside and limited face‑to‑face contact with vets. There were isolated concerns about pushy recommendations and one case of a missed issue in a rabbit. 🏥 **Clinic Specialties** - Dentistry and dental extractions - Small mammal and pocket‑pet care - Avian care and humane euthanasia - Preventive care and vaccinations - Dermatology for chronic skin issues - Boarding and overnight care 🏷️ **Tags** #compassionateCare #knowledgeableVets #gentleWithAnxiousPets #friendlyStaff #thoroughExplanations #exoticsWelcome #dentalCare #quickAppointments #onlineFoodOrdering #strictCovidProtocols #pricingConcerns #pushyUpselling #rudeReceptionist #recordsTransferDelays #waitOutside #longTermClients 🐾 **Tips for Pet Owners** - If you have a preferred veterinarian or a nervous pet, request that vet when booking and mention any handling preferences. - Ask for written estimates and consent details before any procedure, and clarify potential fees (e.g., emergency surcharges, sedation, nail trims). - Use the clinic’s online food ordering for prescription diets to save time and ensure availability. - Build in extra time during busy periods, as you may be asked to wait outside or receive updates by phone. - If transferring records, follow up proactively and ask your new clinic to request them as well to avoid delays.

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Conditions commonly treated here

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Acral Lick Dermatitis

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Alopecia, Noninflammatory-Dogs

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Contact

Opening Hours

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Map

Clinic Address

5999 West Blvd, Vancouver, BC V6M 3X1

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Parking

Impark - 2121 West 44th Ave Lot 388

77m
2121 W 44th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6M 2G5, Canada

EasyPark Parking

185m
5351 East Blvd, Vancouver, BC V6M 3V2, Canada

Lot #1358

225m
5790 East Blvd, Vancouver, BC V6M 2B4, Canada

impark London Drugs - Lot #1358

261m
2071 W 42nd Ave, Vancouver, BC V6M 1C3, Canada

Kerrisdale Parkade

285m
Kerrisdale, Vancouver, BC V6M 3W9, Canada

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are the questions pet owners ask most often — tap a question to read the full answer. For other concerns, please consult a licensed veterinarian.

Kerrisdale Veterinary Hospital is located at 5999 West Blvd, Vancouver, BC V6M 3X1. Public transit details were not available in the source data, so check Google Maps or the local transit agency for current bus routes; if you are driving, nearby parking includes Impark - 2121 West 44th Ave Lot 388, about a 1-minute walk away.

Kerrisdale Veterinary Hospital asks pet owners to call ahead to confirm current opening hours. Hours can change on holidays, during busy periods, or when staffing and appointment availability vary.

You can contact Kerrisdale Veterinary Hospital through its website at http://www.kerrisdalevethospital.com/. No phone number was provided in the source data.

To book an appointment at Kerrisdale Veterinary Hospital, contact the clinic through its website or call to enquire if you have current contact details. If you have a nervous pet or a preferred veterinarian, mention that when booking and ask whether quick appointments are available.

Veterinary consultation fees vary by clinic and are not regulated by a government-published fee schedule in Canada, and provincial health insurance does not cover pets. Call the clinic for a current quote, and for procedures such as dental work, sedation, or euthanasia, ask for an itemized written estimate and consent details before treatment; pet insurance and third-party payment-plan options may be worth discussing in general terms.

Most Canadian veterinary clinics commonly accept Interac debit, Visa or Mastercard, and tap-and-go options such as Apple Pay or Google Pay, but payment methods should be confirmed directly with Kerrisdale Veterinary Hospital before your visit. Some clinics may also support pet-insurance claims or third-party payment plans, so call ahead to confirm what is available.

Kerrisdale Veterinary Hospital is noted for dentistry and dental extractions, small mammal and pocket-pet care, avian care and humane euthanasia, preventive care and vaccinations, dermatology for chronic skin issues, and boarding or overnight care.

Kerrisdale Veterinary Hospital has a 4.1 out of 5 rating from 135 reviews. Pet owners often praise the veterinarians' compassion, skill, gentle handling of anxious pets, clear explanations, dental outcomes, and care for small mammals and birds, while some reviews mention concerns about pricing, communication, reception service, records transfer delays, and unexpected fees.

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