Veterinarians in Victoria, TX

They will all take their own call. I don’t know if any will do house calls, but call each of the clinics. Dr. Beck owns Hillcrest Animal Hospital, and is who I used to work for. He takes all of his own after hours calls. 573-6131 Dr. Mark’s office recently expanded! He owns Crossroads Vet Clinic. They take call too! 575-3692

I very highly recommend Glenview Animal Hospital (in Langford at the end of Jacklin) and their sister clinic, Eagle Rise Animal Hospital, in Colwood above Lee Valley Tools. Their vets are amazing (especially the vet-owner, Dr. Collis) and will go out of their way to fit you in for urgent care. Between the two locations they're open late weekdays and on weekends I know I'm sounding like a corporate shill here, but they've done some amazingly complicated surgeries for me and diagnosed some really weird stuff. I'm so thankful to have these guys in Victoria:)

Call the SPCA and ask for recommendations, Or Dr. Patrick Gregory (viper@uvic.ca, 250-721-7103) studies snakes at UVic and should be able to recommend a snake doc in town.

Try asking the BC reptile club.

Or go into Creatures Pets on Bay street and ask. They sell snakes there so they might be able to help you

I can personally recommend Dr. Google.

I saw a sexy show at a strip club once and the lady used a snake in her show. It looked healthy though.

Victoria has a lot of good vets, and to be fair having to spend a lot of money doesn't mean your vet was necessarily bad. Pets sometimes cost a lot of money. But vets are human and do make mistakes, and if they didn't treat you well that sucks too. I'll vouch for [ELVH](http://www.elvh.ca) personally - a great family-owned practice with very skilled vets and wonderful staff.

I'm exclusively a dog owner, and last year switched to McKenzie Veterinary Services at 3888 Carey Rd. I have had excellent service from a variety of veterinarians there. I really appreciate that they are open to 9 pm many days of the week, which makes getting the dog in outside of regular business hours a lot easier. Previously I was at Hillside Vet, but when the veterinarian we loved left the practice, the quality of care took a serious nose dive. I loved the front desk staff there, but had serious issues with several of the veterinarians, so now I'm happier elsewhere.

We always took our cats to Pacific Cat Clinic.

I moved to the mainland but when I lived in Victoria I went to Kindred Spirits. Can’t thank them enough for helping save my dog. It was touch and go and eventually had to go to Central hospital for a few weeks. When I left Central they said he might live a few weeks, months no more than a year. When I went back to Kindred Spirits they came up with a treatment plan and 3 years later he’s still going strong. I still travel back to Victoria for his yearly check up. They are a pretty progressive Vet.

Elk lake vet hospital is by far the best

I really like Hillside Vet clinic. I have a number of friends who go there (some with cats) who also love them. I find them very compassionate and like that they give you options and give you all the pros and cons to help make the decision.

I am a fan of central Saanich hospital

Central sannich animal hospital is wonderful. Dr. Hauer is amazing. I've exclusively gone to her for about 4 years now. She always provides great care and service, as well as goes beyond her duties. This includes texts and pictures of how my pet is doing if it's a surgery visit, and friendly chats during exams. Not to mention free advice, and she goes out of her way to find out options and recommendations for training/ diet/ enrichment. The front counter girls and technicians are incredibly friendly too. They offer pet insurance through TruPanion as well, so any unforeseen problems are easily covered financially.

I’ve not had a great experience at Hillside Vet. Switching to downtown vet on a recommendation from a friend.

I have a dog, but we go to CityPets clinic near hillside. We've only had positive experiences!

Hillside vet is a good one

Dr. Rolfe at Thetis Heights Vet Clinic in Langford is THE BEST. I have a dog and a cat. I drive to Langford just for him and we live on the other side of Vic. I’ve had terrible experiences at McKenzie Vet. Good luck!

I am a huge fan of Vic West Pet Hospital. Dr. Shergill has been absolutely wonderful to all of my pets, and his staff is super lovely, too. I went there when I found a dog last year and my usual vet didn't have any time available to check for a microchip, and Vic West Pet Hospital had just opened up on Esquimalt Rd. Since then, I've only gone there. Between my partner, myself, and the friends I have directed there, he's seen two dogs and 10 cats that I personally know, and the care has been exemplary in every case.

McKenzie Vet is amazing!

Lakehill

The one in tuscany village? Charged me $140 to look at my cat and tell me they don't know and hand me a perscription for some anti fungal cream. When I went to Feltham gordon head they charged me $70 for the check up and to give my cat a shot because she got into something and was puking. Never had a problem with them in the four years Ive been bringing my cat.

Dr Helen Rae at Mckenzie vets. She’s the best

Downtown Vet Clinic is great. Was highly impressed with how the vets greeted my dog on the floor. Other vets in town that I have gone to didn't feel as personal. Previously was at hillside but wouldn't recommend that vet.

Pacific Cat Clinic (same complex as the Save-on by Uptown) and Hillside Vet is where we take ours.

My recommendation is for Grace Veterinary at 4228 Glanford. Don't be confused with 4217 Glanford. Dr. Russell is awesome.

McKenzie vet 100%

Ocean Reef vet in Heathridge are amazing, Stuff are fantastic. We had a very sick kitty that had cancer gave up plenty of options to try to suit the cats needs. The vet even rang us on a Saturday to see how thing where going.

Dr Gavin Friedlieb@St Francis Vet Hospital. 5 Main Street Osbourne Park. 9444 9266. Always been awesome with our dogs, honest and very inexpensive.

I'm another who highly recommends Bruce Young at Wanneroo - he's treated 4 of my dogs over the last 12 years & is a very compassionate & caring man. Most of his staff have been there for a long time & are excellent too.

I'm another person to highly recommend Wanneroo Vets. They are all very lovely and caring with your animals.

Wanneroo vets are very good, being with assistance dogs we used many vets and Bruce Young always cane out the best, i travel from Yanchep to see them . My old girl used to cry if we drove pass and she didn't get to see Bruce

Dr Clare middle is a holistic vet

Clare Middle is excellent. She's in Bibra Lake.

Hi Laura I'm happy to agree with Benjamin John - I have always been very satisfied with Wanneroo Vet. They have always suggested a conservative approach before trying the expensive, high-tech alternative.

If you don't mine the drive I use Bedford Dianella vet. They're always going with the cheapest and best option. They talk me through the options and they've never jumped the conclusion where as vet west in currambine is a hit and a miss. The south African vet at vest wet in currambine is the only one I trust the rest have been useless.

A third here for Bruce and his team at Wanneroo Vet. An alternative if you don't mind the drive is Swan Vet. They are very cheap but you can wait awhile as its no appointments. We use them quite a lot with rescue and they are far cheaper for surgeries etc.

Laura, Bruce Young is the best and I wouldn't take my dogs anywhere else. He even gets down on the ground with them to examine. Them. Good luck

Stay away from Shaw Pet Hospitals and Clinics. They will go to every effort to rip you off.

Hillside vet. http://www.hillsidevethospital.com

We use Anicare Pet Hospital on Mt. Newton, and they've been great for our dog (10 years!)

What vet is right for you cannot be answered easily. There are many factors I consider when using Veterinary services. Core values is a big one for me. I ask questions about Vaccine protocols and if they do Titer tests or yearly vaccinations. I also ask about their ideas on nutrition and this one is a real stickler for me. If they say single source commercial foods only I run and I run far away. Some Veterinary offices are pet food and drug companies running under the banner of health care facilities. I find that somewhat distasteful. I've used Anicare Pet Hospital, Kindred Spirits and East Gate Veterinary services and all seem like good options.

Mckenzie Veterinarian is where I go. I love them, and they always give top notch service. You can tell they really care about all their patients.

I like Elk Lake Vet

I like Breadner Veterinary. The doctors are nice and genuine in their care for your pet. My kitten just finished getting all his vaccines and they took great care of him and helped answer any of my questions. I definitely recommend them! I asked and they do surgeries and dentistry's and some lab tests. so i won't have to worry about going to another clinic for procedures. The staff is very friendly too!

Kindred Spirits Veterinarian Clinic on Fort is really good, I've taken my pup there a few times now and they're great in person, and super helpful on the phone as well. Any further questions let me know!

Where do you live? I've had good experiences bringing my cat to the Fairfield Pet Hospital, but I wouldn't say that they are worth driving across the city for. I have heard good things about Hillside from a few people, so it might be worth checking out.

I really like both the vets at Lakehill - they've been great to us, and they do what they can to minimize costs. Whatever you do, do not go to Oak Bay Vet Clinic - the vet there is insane, hurt my cat because she was angry at me (over fighting bogus charges) and they rip you off in every way they can.

Lakehill vet clinic. They are a cat and dog only clinic.

We're very happy with Dr. Julia Braaten at Countryside Animal Hospital on West Saanich Road near Beaver Lake Road. They have a website.

For Grooming: Tails to Nails! They did a great job on Maddie and Romeo! :) http://www.tailstonailsgrooming.webs.com/

When I lived there I took Olivia to Crossroads Vet Clinic, they were really good. As far as grooming you and Lola, you got me there sis!

Vet: crossroads vet clinic!! Dr. Mark is awesome and was so good with Max at the end. Tell him I sent you!!!

Yep! Courtney Jones is the best! She can be tough to get in with tho for that reason... so just call ahead!

We use Koala Park Vet at Viccy pt and they have been great with our 2 dogs.

Best place is acres of animals..she'll even go to your house..she's all about the animals NOT about money...573 4002

Hi Valleypark Quarter Horses, we have participating Vets in Warragul (Gippsland) and Maffra (Melbourne) - not sure if that helps. If you hold a concession card you can apply on line or contact us on 1300 368 992 and we can issue a voucher for you.

Cobble Hill Vet, worth the drive. Bunch of the staff have cattle dogs too.

Tom...even though Dr. Russell has moved? You still recommend? Thanks

so...so far Otter Point in Sooke and/or Grace Pet Hospital as well as Elk Lake vet,with the number one being Cobble Hill vet. Any others?

Alot of people like Chris Collis from Eagle Rise in Colwood. He is friends with Erik and they both worked at Saseenos at one time. A lot of people also like Nigel from Sidney. So?

Anicare on Mt. Newton...Dr. Smith is a holistic vet...wonderful

I don't recommend Saseenos in Sooke. We went there when Luna was a puppy, the two doctors never agreed and gave very different advice, super frustrating. Now we see Dr Thompson at Lakehill on Quadra. He's awesome. Highly recommend him.

I used to take my last heeler to Lakehill on Quadra.. I would describe it as a walk in clinic, you got the basic treatment with them collecting money from you. The answer to fixing anything was just throw medication at her for the pain to make her stoned. When I got Brodie I asked the question of what Vet to take him too and everyone I talked to with a heeler recommended ELK LAKE VET. ( Dr Gaunt and Nancy ) In the few visits I've had to take Brodie in they have gone above and beyond every time. There not just about your money. When Brodie was really sick I had to take him in and the next day they called to see how he was doing. If they didn't have an answer for any of my questions they would get the Vet to call me directly for I didn't have to bring Brodie back in for something minor. Even when he got fixed and had his back dew claw removed they called me to see how he was doing and gave me instructions of taking the bandage off and what to look for to make sure it was heeling nicely.

Dr. Malcom MacKenizie on Burnside is fabulous and has looked after all 4 of my Heelers past and present over the last 20years.

I like Dr Adrian Russell. He worked for years at Elk Lake but had started his own practice. Grace Pet Hospital. But I agree with Shiny Bateman.

Dr. Erik at the otter point vet clinic in sooke, he is a godsend!

I live in Duncan and go to cobble hill, I was driving all the way to sooke but that was simply too far so I was fortunate to find those guys...you in Vic? Dr. Erik is incredible and helps us, not his wallet...he's an incredible advocate of our fur babies:)

Andrew Turner!

Andrew Turner is the only way to go!!!

Oooops Robin Stanley in east Malvern but I've seen him operate at Werribee

Andrew Turner and Simon Hurn at eye services Mt Waverley

Barb Doquile who did we use for Bos

Andrew Turner and his colleague are excellent.

Dr Andrew Turner is fantastic. Was an equine vet before he became an eye specialist. All animal eye specialist.

Dr Turner - best of the best.

Me, Sue and Felix, vet out

Gina got through. Georgie VO.

Sue VO Russell VO Dennis withdrew after the First leg as boss got hurt but he and Dennis are ok. Kim got through. That's about all I know Jen Green

Kindered Spirits on Fort. They are reasonably gentle in my wallet

A Do not go to Shaw!!! Mill Bay Chris Forbes is awsome and worth tye drive if she is on call. Only her though...dont bother if yiu can not get Chris.

Dr Lynda at Canterbury vets you are AMAZING

Go Alice Gough!

Stephanie Nalls, Dr. Cochan out at Acres of Animals is the cheapest place to take cats. You won't find any of the vets that will meet her prices.