Edmonton's best vets for small pets
Your pets are a part of your family and, when they're sick, you want to make sure they get the best care. Finding a veterinarian you trust can be stressful, but the professionals at these clinics take extra time to ensure both you and your pet are happy.
Ellerslie Pet Hospital Ltd
2943 Ellwood Dr SW, Edmonton, AB T6X 0B1Ellerslie Pet Hospital cares for your pets and for the community. The full-service facility is equipped with environmentally-friendly digital radiographic technology, which requires no chemicals for x-rays. The four doctors on staff here specialize in diagnostic medicine, which is so important when the patients can’t say where it hurts. The hospital has even established a trust fund that financially helps pet owners who can’t afford treatment.
Companion Veterinary Clinic Dog Training Ltd.
8 Blackburn Dr SW, Edmonton, AB T6W 2K5This is a complete care facility where the focus is not only on physical health, but also on behaviour consultations, puppy socialization classes and dog training. The low-stress environment calms your pets so the staff can more effectively earn their trust. The clinic tailors anesthetics to the patient so pain can be better controlled and animals can go home comfortable after surgical procedures.
Capital City Animal Hospital
11104 102 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T5K 2H4Capital City Animal Hospital is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, so there is always someone to take your pet when an emergency arises. Eight doctors run practices out of the hospital, providing a wealth of experience. They offer a wide range of services, from dentistry and surgeries to an in-house lab to quickly do diagnostic tests. They handle exotic pets and have special pediatric cribs and incubators for the smallest pets. State-of-the-art monitoring equipment keeps staff up to date on your pet’s health.
Capilano Animal Clinic
107-9945 50 St NW, Edmonton, AB T6A 0L4Capilano Animal Clinic provides complete companion care for small animals, as well as services for exotic pets and birds. They have an in-house lab and pharmacy, making it possible to start your pets on therapy and medication right away rather than running around and making multiple stops with a sick animal. They offer dental and x-ray services and, when the time comes, grief counselling to help you and your family cope with the loss of your beloved pet.
Animal Medical Centre Edmonton Ltd
2308 Parsons Rd NW, Edmonton, AB T6N 2B2Since 1976, the vets at Animal Medical Centre have been treating pets with love, compassion and skill. They use the most advanced medical procedures available, including laparoscopy, laser surgery and k-laser treatments so healing is faster and less painful. The accredited hospital has their own building with large windows making for a bright, sunny environment. They have also opened a boarding facility with heated floors and an outdoor exercise area.
The Spay Clinic
10575 111 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 3E8As the name suggests, the clinic specializes in spaying and neutering pets, but it is also a full-service veterinary clinic that performs dentistry, vaccinations, soft-tissue surgery and general health procedures. The clinic has been around for more than 30 years and has the experience to put your pet at ease if it is stressed about a visit to the doctor. They use laser technology to minimize post-operative pain and have two fully-equipped surgery suites to reduce wait times.
Granville Veterinary Clinic
7183 Winterburn Rd NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4K2Located in deep west Edmonton, off Stony Plain Road, Granville Veterinary is easy to get and takes pets from Edmonton, as well as Parkland County. The small pet clinic takes care of your vaccinations, performs wellness exams and does surgical procedures, such as removing lumps or dental surgery. They have the latest technology in diagnostic equipment and can have x-rays done and in the hands of their qualified vets in minutes. They will also sit down with pet owners to advise them on preventative care and answer other health-related questions.
South Side Animal Hospital
6003 104 St Nw, Edmonton, AB T6H 2K6This was the first small animal practice in Edmonton when it set up shop in 1952. Today, it is one of the few in the city to be accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association. Sick pets can be hospitalized with 24-hour care, and many procedures and tests can be performed in-house. The team of skilled and caring doctors at South Side take care of all pets, even exotic companions and wildlife – they work closely with the Wildlife Rehabilitation Society of Edmonton.
Rosslyn Veterinary Clinic
13540 97 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5E 4E2This family-owned clinic treats every pet that comes through the door as part of their family. Dr. Calin Catarig has taken extra training in ultrasound technology and uses his state-of-the-art mobile ultrasound system to perform tests both on and off site – he even helps out other veterinarians that need imaging done. The ability to get images quickly helps diagnose potential problems at earlier stages when they are more treatable. The in-house pharmacy will also help you get out the door and back to your home more quickly.
River Valley Veterinary Clinic
8744 149th Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5R 1B6The team at River Valley Vet Clinic takes care of all aspects of your pet’s health from annual checkups to orthopaedic surgery and cancer treatments. The veterinarians put an emphasis on prevention and teach pet owners how to keep their pets healthy well into their senior years. The clinic has added physical rehabilitation, fitness evaluations and fitness training to their stable of services. They are a microchip implant facility and have their laboratory in-house reducing the wait time for test results.
