Reviews of Woodgrove Animal Hospital (Hospital)

J. Diaz

Dr. Goldman and his staff are professional, experienced, and caring. They truly care about the health of your pet. Highly recommended.

Renato Anacleto

Incredible Service!

Susan Ozembloski

They have looked after my pets for over 20 years. Very pleased with care and customer service.

Debra McLarty

We are from Alberta, our fur baby wasn't feeling well. We got in right away and the Dr. reassured us ????

Comrade Misner

Very friendly and considerate. Cautioned me about the procedure (neuter) after seeing the pet for a checkup as it may not correct the problem (aggression) and there can be other complications due to the small size (pet rat). I love to see that they will consider deterring business when it may not be beneficial to the animal.

Jonathan Hines

Poor place gave wrong diagnoses

Hope Leith

Excellent service able to see urgent cases on short npticd

Kyla Ritchie

I won't take my cat and dog anywhere else. The staff are so kind and caring. Dr. Goldman has guided us through some challenging pet health issues over the years including epilepsy and IBD. He is super knowledgeable and attentive. You can trust him to give your pet friends the highest standard of veterinary care

Theresa Sutton

We had a terrible experience with this vet. We went along with all the tests, care and medications Dr. Goldman advised for months and spent thousands in the process. We were scared for our dog and had always thought 'doctor knows best' so we kept listening and paying. We watched our dog slip away, stop eating, stop moving, vomit and have uncontrolled nosebleeds. We brought up his side effects every visit and we were encouraged, despite our concerns, to continue administrating a medication that he was clearly having a severe adverse reaction too. We saw Dr. Goldman for tests and check ups 2-3 times per week at our pups worst. His incorrect diagnosis lead us down a spiral of multiple inconclusive blood tests, urine tests, x rays & ultrasounds. Multiple times we called very concerned regarding his daily medication administration and were told to stay the course. We decided to consult specialists and other vets for second, third, fourth opinions and we were never sent our pup’s file or statements to keep a linear account of the specific costs and tests we had already paid for. We took our dying dog to the emergency in Victoria where they ran a joint fluid test and had results within the hour. We were told to ‘stop the medication immediately that is causing the severe side effects’. It was terrible how simple this statement was and how long we had waited to hear it. Our pup is now on the correct care plan and is slowly recovering to his new normal. We should have trusted our judgement and left with our dog when his symptoms dramatically worsened and stopped the medication immediately. We know this now and it was not fair to let our dog suffer so long because of a hunch diagnosis by Dr. Goldman. His assessments were not thorough, he missed so many signs along the way, he charges you for his time whether you request it or not and he does not provide copies of test results or discuss his interpretations. All in all, we will never let this vet near our dog ever again as I have zero confidence in his practice.

Scott Neis

Friendly and knowledgeable

Ian Reynolds

Super friendly. Great for all your animals ????

Danny Gain

Both my kitties come here. Dr.Goldman and staff are very friendly and always welcoming and they always show my babies lots of love. I appreciate everything they do, whether it’s an scheduled appointment for vaccines or a check up, to even an emergency visit. Thank you!

Trish Young

The entire staff is incredibly knowledgeable, kind and caring. They are in this business for the right reasons - a genuine love of animals.

Lilia Riabets

4.5 years with the vet, happy with the service. Dr. Goldman has been very helpful with the puppies and Bella

Hannah Lanuk

We started bringing our fur baby here last year and have had nothing but good experiences! All of the staff are positive and genuine. Dr. Jeff Goldman is honest, easy going, always willing to answer questions, and great with our dog! Thank you guys for always being so helpful!

Christian Jule

Helpful good service up front. Knowledgeable doctors and nursing staff. Fair pricing. Have a good selection of vet grade food products and other needs in lobby as well.

Janis Bates

Woodgrove Animal Hospital has been the best place I have taken my Charlie. Ever since he was a pup. 10 years. Dr. Goldman is the nicest Vet. He is very professional and doesn't sugar coat things.

mark nieuwejaar

My budgie died...mites from outdoor Chickadees tracked inside off our deck... they're both givin a dose of ivervectin a day late @ $294.00

Trishna Shienh

Good service and our vet gives great advice

Tayah Demedeiros

I had to take my budgie in for a beak trim and the staff are so nice. My bird wasn’t at all traumatized even though he’s not a people bird. I will definitely go there again.

L D

I've seen various vets around Nanaimo over the years and have to say Dr. Goldman is the best, in my opinion. He really really cares, not only about your fur-baby but, you as well. He tells it like it is and doesn't sugar coat things. He takes the time to explain everything in detail and will happily dumb things down as and when needed (as in my case, as I was severely stressed out by my fur-baby having to have surgery) The staff are just as amazing and will go over things again. Very patient and accommodating.

Jackie Dial

When we brought in our cat, who had not been eating, in checking her teeth Dr. Goldman missed the broken one and the loose one. The next week, when her lack of appetite persisted and I took her to another vet, in addition to the broken and loose tooth, abscesses were found. Some time later, when a friend brought her dog to Woodgrove to have fatty tumors removed, the dog died on the operating table. Although 'these things happen' sometimes, in both cases professionalism was lacking.

Bubba Baxter

Over priced and miserable front end staff. Not a smile to be seen and with the amount of money I forked out, they all should have been grinning ear to ear.

Cherylyn Milford

Seems okay, front desk friendly, vet strict instructions

Rolf Haufler

Very kind and caring staff would highly recommend them

René Cusson

This veterinary clinic has provided many years of exceptional service in North Nanaimo. They continue to do so and are a valued member of the community. I am very pleased to recommend them to anyone with an animal in need. You will be pleased with the service you receive.

fae bugz

Dr. Goldman is a kind soul. My axolotl isn't eating, and it's hard to find a vet who will see an amphibian. He took the time to listen empatheticly to what happened to my lotl and gave me advice and reassurance, and offered to see her if she doesn't improve over the weekend or if I can't find someone who specializes. He spoke about her with the same respect you would expect to get for your dog, like she is a conscious being who's feelings matter. He made me feel 1000x better and even managed to get us both laughing on the phone. Thank you Dr. Goldman, the world needs more people like you

Mary Jane Katz

Professional, efficient and knowledgeable. They resolved a long standing issue with my FrEnch Bulldog in one visit.

Paul Tsantilas

Do not let Dr. Goldman do surgery on your animals! Post operation half of the stitches fell out, took months to recover from his terrible job.. He would not take any responsibility and would blame it on my dog, very uncaring doctor with an inflated ego. Thumbs down

Jane White

Very friendly staff.

Gillian Beatty

Dr Goldman is very informative and sensible on his advice for our little dog Sadie. She is 12 and has heart problems and I feel confident that all the advice Dr. Goldman gives on medications is practical and is helping Sadie live a comfortable life for as long as she has. Thankyou Dr. Goldman ..... your telephone call yesterday made us feel better.

Mike Wood

Lovely people, very knowledgeable doctors. Covid makes things so difficult. It is hard to get that personal touch we all rely on when your child is involved. We're all doing the best we can though.

Heather Walker

I love the staff - they helped me with my very ill cat who had to be eutnanized

Ken D

The vets make more .money than a medical doctor for humans!!

Judith Sequeira

I am only giving 4 stars because so far I have only dropped in to get cat food at this veterinarians office. Everyone I have spoken to has been very pleasant. I will likely be taking my cat in one day and feel comfortable that she would receive good care.

Sloane Waldie

Always great care for our dogs

Carole Tootill

Dr. Goldman is compassionate, caring, and unbelievably giving! When I called to inquire about our rodent's issues, he got on the phone, asked the right questions, and gave excellent advice - no charge. He cared for us and our pet for two full days including phone calls where he listened, asked questions, watched an emailed video, and helped in so many ways. He went over and beyond with his care and time and even came back after hours to put our friend out of misery (the first vet we went to overlooked the obvious causing this poor creature and us to suffer all weekend, not to mention expensive prescriptions that went to waste). Dr. Goldman helped us through a very difficult time, and his kindness, generosity, and thoughtful words will remain with us forever.

Debra Woodward

Friendly staff, reasonable prices

joe wilcock

Extremely friendly staff, clean enviroment and fair prices. They were able to cater to my dogs needs safely and friendly.

marc april

So friendly and our pup Ķoba loves them????????????????

Christina Bunyan

Amazing Vets, recommend completely!!!

Frederika

This vet practice is basically what it would be like to be American and not have medical insurance. They charge you an arm and a leg to run multiple useless tests, and even after spending $1000 all you will receive is a diagnosis. But you already googled everything and came up with the same diagnosis a month prior..... WASTE OF MY TIME