How I Love Our Vet!

[magikof7]

I go to the one on Mcknight and Edmonton trail. as my Emerg and regular Vet. I like them there. They are willing to listen to you and discuss treatment.

The staff there are great and they all get tight lipped and dissaproving faces when you mention 4th st. Another Vet my parents go to said they are always always cut first fix the problem later. There is a big medical facility with specialists that are also owned by the same chain. (associated vets) My Newfy has Hip displaysia and at 6 months old they wanted to cut her hips in 3 segments and plate it back together I said no way! he wouldn't talk to me anymore about any other options.

It is an awful thing when vets become about the money and not the animal.

What an unforgivable thing to do to someone with a sick animal that they KNOW is just too old and sick to treat with an owner who's heart is breaking. They should have someone to answer to just like human Doctors do.

[Enigma]

I read a review online that indicated there are several places in Calgary that are now owned by the same folks who own Calgary North. What facilities are associated with them hasn't been specified, though.

I just got a phone call from the emergency vet. Each one of the blood tests run on Robby require further testing and evaluation. I asked that they forward the results to our regular vet. They also wanted to know when I'd be booking his dental.

I responded that since he had just had a seizure (presumably brought on by a wasp sting), that his regular vet wanted to wait at least six months before anesthetizing him for any reason. Her reasoning being that if he had just had a seizure, he was clearly not a good candidate for anesthesia. Apparently the anesthesiologist at the emergency clinc is so good that it isn't an issue.

Yeah, I'll definately try the one on Edmonton Trail and McKnight next time!

[Coralgurl]

Associated vet has their clinics listed on their website if you want to know which clinics are owned by them. They buy existing clinics so usually keep the same staff and doctors. I don't know if their pricing is the same across the clinics or not tho. Totally agree there should be some governance but unfortunately there isn't and they are free to set their own pricing for services.

Sorry your pup is not doing well. Seizures are horrible to watch them go through. I can't believe they told you he'd be fine to continue treating, shows exactly what they are all about. I hope he feels better soon

Small town vets are also another option. We take our dog to didbury for regular treatment, shots etc. costs are significantly lower, service is excellent, just a bit of a drive, but well worth it.

The vet on McKnight, I haven't had to use them yet, but I have spoken with them. They understand the cost of pet ownership and want to ensure all animals have an opportunity for treatment regardless of the financial background of the owners. Their clinic isn't fancy but it is family owned. The 4th street clinic protested them opening as they are direct compition and they are taking a lot of their clients.