Calgary Cat Clinic

First and second time I went everyone was super friendly, helpful, and it stresses my cat out less being at a cat only facility.
Third time I went (I plan to give them another try because of the good first two experiances) The vet refused to listen to my sudjestions for handling my cat. (and just a quick note I have a vet tech diploma so yes I do know a couple things about animals, and I also know my cat better then anyone else)
After they put a towel over her head (yes this works for alot of cats but mine HATES it) after I asked them not to she became crazy (which always happens if you cover her face) and then they refused to treat her without putting her under.
My cat is 8 years old, we have been to the Vet at least once a year for the past 8 years and she has NEVER needed to be put under, and if they would have listened to my advice (instead of laughing me off acting like I dont know anything) the exam would have gone perfectly fine. Needless to say I did not scheduel her in to be knocked out for an exam, however I do plan to go again when she needs her shots, and hopfully the Vet will be more willing to listen.

We’ve recently been to this clinic numerous times with our new kitten. The staff is nice and 2 out of the three vets are good, but it’s the third vet that will prevent us from ever returning. We’ve seen Dr. Hope twice, firstly, she never introduced herself when she walking in the room, she has no compassion, is very rough around the edges, wreaks of cigarette smoke and is less than informative. We took our kitten in for spraying issues and when questioned if this spraying could be a one time issue, her reply was «I don’t know». Could it be our dog isn’t fixed? Her reply ‘maybe’. Seriously! After taking a urnine sample and $ 220 later, I left FUMING, vowing never to return. If this vet clinc wants to maintain a 5* rating they need to start by axing this vet.

I’ve been a customer for many years. The staff are very friendly, the appointments are punctual, they send you timely reminders, and they don’t push a lot of extra products on you. They also show you how to clip nails, administer pills, etc. as a matter of course. The consultation rooms are ready when you get there, so you don’t need to leave your cat in a carrier long, as you might at a larger, mixed vet clinic.