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To this day this business receives a rating of 4.3 stars over 5 and this score has been based on 127 reviews.
You must have seen that it has an average rating is quite high, and it's founded on a very high number of opinions, so we can conclude that the rating is very accurate. If many people have bothered to evaluate when they are pleased, is that it works.
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Used to get great service with our dog. Wasted my time and money with my cat though
The vet was very nice worked with us
Good caring staff. Very polite and friendly. Perhaps a bit over priced.
Stay away from Dr. Leti Chow. I brought my Maine Coon in for a respiratory infection 03/2012. This is NOT our regular vet as I live in Calgary but I was visiting my mom and brought him along. All she wanted to focus on was his weight!!!!! She kept calling him obese. I had to keep pointing out he was a MAINE COON and that my regular vet has NEVER been concerned by his weight. He weighs 22 lbs and is far from fat! Anyway after she finally got past his size she told me Gus had herpes! I followed up with my regular vet the next week and was told Gus was NOT OBESE and DID NOT HAVE HERPES. All medication Dr Chow gave us was discarded and new meds prescribed.
Dr Billsborrow is amazing with my pets. I won't see anyone else!
Very pricey.
Very caring staff who are always excellent if you need to get in at the last moment for an emergency.
This has been the primary vet clinic for my pets. This weekend I had to rush my 15 year old dog to emergency. It's hard going through something like that.... i was very emotional. This was our first time meeting Dr. Dana Madsen and she was fantastic. They had to sedate my baby girl and keep her for observation. Dr. Madsen contacted me throughout the day to keep me updated. I was able to bring my baby home on the weekend and first thing Monday, Dr. Madsen call me to see how my girl was doing. The love and care she has for animals and humans really shines through.
They were very nice and helpful.
Its worth the drive they even do surgeries for your pets and Dr. Howard is the best
Such a great vet, been taking my dog for the last 3 years as needed and he doesn't mind going at all. The staff is personable and clearly loves animals. Definitely will be where I take my animals for the foreseeable future
The staff are very knowledgeable and clearly love animals. They were detailed in their explanations.
Excellent place. Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Caring. Would return without a doubt.
Hobbes loves his vet! All the cuddles.
Awesome staff and great service
I have had nothing but great help from this clinic for treating my dog
They were very accommodating and the vet followed up with me a few days later.
Stuck up and too expensive
Took my sisters dog here once, was good. Instagram: jasonvanjason587
I've been going here for 6 years for my cat and dog. Competitive pricing but top notch doctors and care. I love Dr. Purcell and Dr. Howard
2 visits in 2 days. First was our kitten and then our dog. Our animals were cared for with compassion and our minds were put at ease. Great, friendly staff and reasonably priced.
they really care about what they do
Amazing vet clinic. Staff are fantastic, rates are reasonable (for a vet clinic). The vets are knowledgeable and don't try to sell you services you don't really need. They are open nights and weekends which is great for my busy work schedule. When my cat was sick and had to be put down, they didn't charge for the assessment and let us stay past closing to be with him until we were ready to let him go. They also gave us a Christmas ornament with his name on it to remember him by. I wouldn't trust my pets to any other vet clinic.
Great staff!!!
Took our pet in for treatment with very obvious symptoms, they run this place like a car dealership, everything is over priced to the point of profiteering. Antibiotics were charged at $133,00, when I could have got them at G&E Pharmacy for $69.00, and remember good profit is already being made at $69.00. Unnecessary tests and follow ups used to run the bill up even higher. This industry needs to have their fees regulated, so consumers don't get burned. We definitely will not be returning.
The vet and staff were.very helpful and reassuring when it came to seeing my senior cat.
After being disrespected by the vet after I was told one dog had a huge tumor and could not afford the $7000.00 operation, I vowed to never to return. As of today my other dog needed only a blood pressure done. Was told by the owner that (even he had a full exam on Wed,) he (my dog) would need another full exam at full cost (today May 17) plus extra for the blood pressure check. This clinic is only in it for the money.
Very professional clinic. Will.definately return.
Dr. Boddington was the vet for my cat from the time we moved to Edmonton until his passing. She interacted greatly with him, spending as much time talking to him as to me! The receptionist's we're always friendly and courteous. I like that they have a seating area for cat owners separate from dogs, helping to reduce stress in the animals. During a few unscheduled short notice visits I interacted with other veterinarians with satisfactory results.
Have been going there for the past 10 years Friendly staff and great service
Great staff! Always a good experience for myself and my dog.
Staff are friendly, and the vets who take care of my cat are above and beyond great. She's high maintenance and they've been helping me with her.
First visit there with our new kitty. The staff were great and the facility was nice.
I have been using them since I first adopted my husky. They are very friendly staff in the front. The staff is all very knowledgeable. Highly recommend this place !
Good service
Very attentive and informative staff. Made us feel at ease with our sick fur baby.
Excellent service.
Thank you to all the vets at Hermitage for the fine work that you do! Sophie says thank you for the anti-anxiety meds and for fixing her broken butt.
Best care anywhere
Prices for Cannisulin fluctuate every time we pick it up
These ladies are amazing. They have been so loving with all of my dogs, and they were so compassionate when I had to unexpectedly put down my chihuahua last year. I have been taking my other 2 dogs there for all their needs, and wouldn’t want to take them anywhere else.
Friendly. Busy.
Excellent care, friendly staff
Very nice and helpful
Any time I have to take my dog to the vet, there never has to be any stress because I know he will always be treated amazingly!
Extremely professional and polite front desk. Dr.Man was friendly and helpful, he explained everything I should know as a puppy owner. The clinic made sure I was set up for success. Thank you.
Very good vets
Great place
Well I left with more questions then I went in with. Maybe I didn't dress or even appeared correctly in there eyes. I feel they were.more worried about money then answering any questions. I feel I was treated like I was dirty the doctor was short with me made me feel inadequate. They mentioned money more then they would answer any questions. I am definitely not going back or will have to wear a suit next time I go in. I wait for a phone call couldn't even arrange a appropriate te for them to call me just sorry I spent the cash there.
Have been taking our pets here for years. Have nothing bad at all to say about our vet Dr.Howard but the support staff is pretty hit and miss. Today my dog got bit at daycare and had a bloody wound. Called hermitage and they told me to bring her in. Once they looked at her I was told they couldn't help her due to being understaffed and that I need to take her elsewhere. Why not just say that on the phone call and not have people waste their time and cause the pet that much more discomfort? I love Dr Howard but we are most likely gonna be done with this place
I've been bringing my dogs here for years and I've never had any problems. They take great care of my dogs. The facility is clean and the staff is always friendly and accommodating.
well, its tough to boil a pets health to a star rating. but from the minute Molly had gotten hurt to the post healing checkups, i was never worried about her care once i handed over the leash.
They were so nice and helpful. My regular vet was closed and they managed to get my dog in right away even though it was close to closing. If I didn't love my vet already I'd switch over to Hermitage.
My family has gone here for years and we’ve always seen Dr. Purcell. Everyone here is extremely compassionate and have you and your pets best interests in mind. In the future when we decide to get a cat again we will be coming back here no questions asked.
***UPDATE*** I'm changing my review from 5 STARS to 3 STARS. Because when you enter the front door you're greeted with this lovely HUGE WINDOW PICTURE of a Kid and dog. My dog goes from calm to all nervous, growling and will try to retreat back out the entrance. Because she's still afraid of kids. I understand that the company paid them to place their ad there. But I feel until they decide to remove it I will leave it at a 3 Star rating. I moved here last year and my Significant Other has been bringing her pets to Hermitage for the last 6 years. Naturally after we got our new puppy in January we brought her to Hermitage. We went for a no fee puppy visit intro with our Vet Dr. Miller. Included a consultation, nail clipping and discussion about health care for our new puppy. Couple of weeks after we went back to get her second set of shots (first ones was given by the breeder). Everything was fine, price was within range of other vets (I had shopped around just to make sure). We scheduled our next vet visit before we left for her 3rd set of shots. 2 days prior to our 3rd vet visit we had a vet emergency. She had ingested something foreign that made her very lethargic, dopey and out of it. We walked into the vet office with her. They right away took her right to the back and had her get checked by a vet. She stayed there for a couple of hours, while they ran some test to diagnose the issue, gave her some charcoal. We took her home that night monitored her and the next day she was fine. The vet called us in the morning to see how she was doing and if we had any questions or concerns about her. We came back and got our 3rd set of shots 2 days after our emergency drop in visit. We were not charged for another visit just for the vaccination which was fantastic, cause they had just seen her 2 days prior. We scheduled our next vet visit for her to be spayed before we left. We dropped her off in the morning to get spayed. She went in for surgery. Picked her up in the afternoon. Went through some Q&A's, gave us some pain meds for her. They called us the next day in the afternoon to see how she was doing and asked if we had any questions. Having had prior experience with other vet clinics. I've found the staff awesome, well informed and caring. Dr. Miller takes the time to examine our pet. Doesn't rush through anything and takes the time to answer any questions or concerns we had. She gave us pros and cons about anything we asked. Helping us make a decision that we felt was best.
I had came home from work to find my puppy no pun, sicker then a dog, so I called this place to see if I could bring her in, the gal on the other end should have been taking orders at Burger King.,..rude to say the least then I was told I would have to make appointment and it would be two weeks before I could bring her in.WTF I guess you have to make plans as to when your pet is to get sick..terrible service
Lovely open space, cat-only and dog-only spaces in the waiting room. Was looking at some cat toys while waiting, they were inexpensive and good quality. The employees were all friendly and funny, and the vet was incredible. Walked in at appointment time, got our kitten vaccines + dewormer, and got out in about 20 minutes. Very impressive. Edit: We took an older cat in for another appointment. They were absolutely fantastic with her despite her being a cranky old bat, and diagnosed her. They made us feel good about our options and seemed to genuinely care about the well-being of our animals.
Always good to my pet
The staff and the veterinarians are all wonderful! I take my two dogs and five cats once a year (or more if there's illness) to this clinic, and they take the time to say hi to my pets, give them a kiss, and interact with them. The staff are kind and compassionate towards clients and their pets and are always very friendly. I'm so glad to have an awesome vet clinic in Edmonton, close to where I live.
Great place to take your pets! The vet was really knowledgeable and gave me lots of tips about my puppy's health and progress. The staff is friendly and i would definitely recommend checking this place out to take your pets:)
They have the most caring Doctor and staff have used them for year. M
Take good care of my little girl
Very friendly and clean
Great doctors
Lots of excuses and justifying poor information. Would no longer recommend after being a customer for 10 years. Would like to know why they charge $100 for a wellness check when the doctor didn't do anything but look in one ear, take a 2 second glance at my dogs teeth, and 2 second listen on her stethoscope. Atmosphere of "woke culture" is concerning.
Very friendly staff that love the animals and take great care of our fur babies.
I have been going to Hermitage for the better part of 20 years. The staff genuinely seems to care about the animals in their care and always does their best to explain the options to us. Yes there is some pressure to have teeth cleaned and recommended shots but we do not feel pressured to agree and when we decline they do not offer resistance.
Every time I go here I her excellent service. So far I haven't had one bad experience walking through these doors. Friendly from start to finish.
Always friendly alway kept informed about pet care what is recommended what is needed and costs upfront.
Took one if my cats here once
Great hours a little expensive but good staff
Bad place I called there about my cat I told them the situation and they said it would cost 210 and then once I got there they said 1000 dollars because she had pyrometra
Nice place
Switched to this vet years ago due to its location and where we live. At first I was impressed with the service, seemed quick and easy to get in with fair prices. Recently the service has gotten so bad we will be finding a new vet for our pets. Our dog lives with a life long condition and receives monthly injections. Today he had a flare up and I needed the injection quickly to reduce his discomfort/suffering. My first call today ended up with message being passed onto the vet to call me back, I waited over an hour. I then had to phone the vet back for them to tell me to take him to the emergency vet clinic. This is not an emergency and would be easily handled with the injection he has gotten for well over a year now. Very unhappy with "passing the buck" attitude we experienced.
Dr Miller is great
Staff are always friendly and excited to see my pooch.
They need to brush up on FOIP laws. They collect unnecessary personal information on basic purchases.
Just wanted send a big thank you for staying late yesterday as we rushed our sweet Zoey in right at closing as she was dying. The care and attention you gave my mom and our dog was amazing. Thank you so much for everything. I know it is not easy to stay open after hours when you have worked a full day and want to get home to your family. It is very much appreciated and your action yesterday prove that your clinic is compassionate and caring. Thank you again for waiting for me to come and say good bye to my dog.
Excellent staff, recently had to put a fur child down. They answered all our questions and offered all the support we needed to get through a difficult time. Unfortunately we will be doing the same to our second fur child very soon, cancer really sucks. We could not do this without Hermitage Veterinary staff.
The Staff are kind, Positive, show compassion! The place is kept very clean. Caring for the Health and Wellness for my Furbabies is always The Vet's top priority! All my questions are answered in a manner that I feel comfortable having some difficult conversations. If I would ever have any concern on how My Furbabies and or myself! I would voice my concerns directly to the person/s! I would not post for public review! ✌️♥️????????
I just moved to Edmonton and one of my dogs had fallen very ill for 3 days. They took us in right away. They were very understanding of our situation and sadly we had to put our dog down. The staff and Dr Romanufa were very kind and compassionate. 2 Days later I had to bring our other dog in as he was showing signs of illness (similar symptoms of the first dog). Luckily, his seemed to be more stress related . Again, the staff were very understanding, knowing that I had just been in there 2 days earlier and didn't make me feel like I was over reacting to my dogs aliments. Dr. Boddington took good care and time with my him. I never felt pressured into paying for unnecessary testing or up selling of any products, etc. I highly recommend this clinic to anyone.
The people are always so nice and seem genuinely caring of the job. Mind you, I've only ever been there to grab prescription food for my cats, but if I ever need to worry about taking them anywhere, I'll definitely be bringing them here
Love Hermitage I've dealt with them for over 20 years, with only one exception me and my animals have been treated very well. Thank you
Took concerns seriously, happy its open on Sundays.
Have been a customer here since 1983. Dr. Purcell is fantastic.
The staff was very friendly and caring. I unfortunately had to put my beloved kitty down recently and the doctor and staff were very kind and accommodating. They let me and my family take all the time we needed to say goodbye to our dear furbaby. My only issue was how much it all cost. The bill was huge and there was no offer to make payments so that added to the obvious stress of losing our loved one. Besides the obvious stressful situation we were in that day, I have always been impressed with the treatment my pets and my family have been offered.
Has been our go to vet for over 20 years. Always quality service and you can see they care deeply about any animal that comes in.
The staff are very friendly and gentle with the pets. They show they genuinely care about the well-being of your pet. Dr Romanufa is very thorough and kind. I highly recommend this clinic!
Friendly buy perscription cat food here
Love them they are really sweet. Dr Chow is the best ???? thank-you
Friendly staff, compassionate vets. Great place to bring your fur babies!!
Good to visit
No real care for animals here. Polite folks, unfortunately too keen on selling their prescription food and supplements. A genuine 5 second “diagnosis” from the doctor based on looking at the dog. I left and went to Sifton animal hospital. Miles and miles better
Wonderful place to take your pets
Had an appointment at 6:30 pm and due to an increment weather i got home late from work and got in the clinic at 6:45pm. Upon entering the clinic, one staff doesn't look happy. She told the other staff that our appointment's cancelled since we're late. So, the other lady looked at me and said that we need to reschedule our appointment. I asked why are they cancelling our appointment, she didn't say anything. I asked if there's no doctor anymore then she just simply said that we need to reschedule it. When I said that our appointment got cancelled because we are late, the lady apologized. On our previous visits, we're always on time or earlier but didn't complain on those days that we were assisted late. Just felt bad with the other staff who acted unprofesional, atleast try to be polite. I would appreciate it if she just talk to me straight and explain to me rather than telling the other person to talk to me, knowing that I am just infront of her.
They took care of my boy demon and my other dog mya
Highly expensive but they treat people's animals with dignity and respect
Super friendly and helpful staff.
I've been taking my pets here for years. Truly wonderful, caring, and efficient staff all around.
Simon loves all the awesome staff!!
I have been taking my pets for years. They have seen the end of three and the start of two. Everyone is there for you and your peeps.
Great care and quick service.
So compassionate and caring. Experienced the best care for my friends furbaby and they treated her like she was theirs
Absolutely wonderful veterinarian they are so friendly and they aren't too expensive and they're close to home
i have been going here for a year now with my frenchie. all staff have been so polite and helpful. dr.howard was very helpful answering ALL my questions! thank you ☺
Nice staff, expensive though
I went to the Hermitage Veterinary Hospital a few months ago because my elderly cat (my heart & soul) had to be euthanized. I was handled by the veterinarian Dr Leti Chow - she was professional & she was also kind & extremely gentle with my cat. she showed me genuine compassion far beyond what her job required. all of the nursing staff Were empathetic to a degree that i remain very impressed with. on my absolutely hardest day, the hermitage veterinary hospital made it as smooth and not-traumatic as it could possibly have been.
Great staff!!
The receptionist was super friendly, and the vet was excellent - she answered all our questions as if we were her only clients, no rushing through answers and asked us questions to make sure she gave us the correct information. Our dog also barely noticed his shots she was so loving and quick.
Very kind bunch
Great doctors
I couldn’t thank them for how kind and consoling the staff were when we put our cat down. They gave us time to grieve before and after I disturbed even after they closed. Amazing service.
This covid pandemic is frustrating. Pet owners have to sit in their car while pet is taken to see vet. If I am trusting my pet to someone they should at least look me in the eye so I decern who this person is so that I feel comfortable handing them my pup.
They took in my sick puppy in short notice and were very thorough and communicated very well with their findings and options. I received a follow up call from the Dr. The following day and was so thankful for the treatments offered. Truly would recommend this Veterinary Clinic for anyone looking.
Great vet clinic. Looking after this guy.
Booked the appt for our dog that had an ear issue , knew that he had to be sedated, when arrived at1000 am, when they first open and not our first time here they have his file, we’re told didn’t have the time,yet the person after us there dog was sedated,p:ss poor job, Lazy, very disappointing , not coming back hello vet emergency …
The clinic is very clean and well laid out with separate waiting areas for cats and dogs. The staff are friendly and professional. I highly recommend this clinic.
Lovely and caring staff.
I wish I could give this vet clinic 0 stars! My dog had 2 lacerations on one of her front pads. I called and they said to bring her in as a walk-in. Once arriving we were put in a room FOR AN HOUR. An hour where my dogs injury was bleeding thru the bandage. Just as my husband was going to get somebody a tech walked in. She looked at my dogs paw and took some pics to show the vet. We didn't even get to see a veterinarian. She then rebandaged the paw and left to show the pics. When she returned she told me that we would have to go to an emergency vet as they didn't have the staff and they were closing soon. I complained to the technician of their poor service and she told me she was aware and the staff member who stuck us in the room had been spoken to. I DO NOT RECOMMEND this vet.
The staff here went above and beyond to help me and my senior dog, very friendly and helpful, 100% recommended.
Great service reasonable prices
Always compassionate and helpful
Been using Dr. Miller for quite a few years, she is amazing and wouldn't take my cats anywhere else.
Excellent service
The restaurant buffet staff were awesome with our big group. It was unfortunate that there was a one lobster per person limit, but there was plenty of dessert to choose from. The casino is too smokey. The hotel allowed us to convene in the lobby for our hiking event and they even allowed dogs on leash to accompany their owners while we waited to depart.
Took care of our dog quickly because he was at Groomers and found a tick.
They were very respectful
Great staff. One of the more reasonably priced vets in my opinion.
Clean. Lots of staff and doctors on duty. Late hours for emergencies. Very good place.
The Vet unfortunately does not know how to treat animals or people. I will never return!!!
I have been taking my dog here since I brought him home from the breeder. I love how he has an online profile, they really care about your pet. I had my Rottie neutered and microchipped a couple weeks ago and it was a great experience. My boy is back to his normal self and I am very happy. The best part was when I was notified that my boy growled at them and that they suggested he should get some training. I never really thought his low growl was a problem but since they pointed it out, I can see that he needs a little more training. Their team are compassionate, helpful and full of knowledge. They have a very clean establishment and are very professional. For example, before they brought my dog out to me, staff checked to see if there were any other dogs in the waiting room. Smart!
Great friendly staff and really caring for your animals.
The best veterinary clinic I have been to with my 2 dogs. The hours are perfect. The ladies at the reception are always welcoming and friendly. The whole process is so quick and efficient. The nurse checks you in, weighs the pup and asks the appropriate questions. The doctor comes in immediately. She is very knowledgeable. Every visit i leave feeling positive and happy my dogs are healthy. The prices for exams and prescriptions are great. Looking forward to keep foing back to this clinic. Keep up the great work!
Great place
I’ve been going to this hospital for 20 years. The staff and vets are very friendly. The vets are very knowledgeable and will help you with anything. Definitely the best veterinary clinic in this area. Highly recommend
Went there while my regular vet. takes two weeks waiting for ear infection got my appointment from there in two days with a bill of over $200.00 . Today I went back to my regular vet. for the same thing plus-++ two vacin shoots for a total of $135.00 I don't know what to say about value?
I have gone there for a very long time. Now there pricing has got to point that I can't afford to go there any more.
My husband and I have been long standing customers of this clinic and I am appalled by the lack of service and compassion. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THEM TO ANYONE. The interaction we have had with them is below (I have removed the office manger's name): Response from Clinic: Good afternoon Kurtis, My name is BLANK- I am the office manager whom you spoke with in regards to our mask policy Aug 12, 2021. I am currently away on holiday with little to no cell phone reception, so unfortunately I am unable to call you directly right now. I have spoken with our legal team and have been informed that we are not under any obligation to share our internal policies, which includes our mask policy. As mentioned above I am currently away on vacation with little to no cell service but would be happy to speak with you when I return on Aug 30th,2021. At this time we feel it is best for you to seek veterinary care elsewhere that might better fit you and your pets needs. You will find 2 attachments below. The first is a legal letter stating that the Hermitage Veterinary Hospital will no longer accept you as a client. The second attachment is your medical records for Dixie. Please feel free to reach out once I return should you have any questions in regards to this matter. We wish you the best of luck in your future veterinary care. Sincerely, Our Response: Good Afternoon Blank, It is unfortunate that your decision is to deny service to a long standing customer of 9 years. I am saddened at this clinic's lack of customer service and care. Not only have we dealt with short notice appointment cancellations on your clinics' part. I have personally experienced Dr. Boddington's unprofessionalism and flippant attitude. Our now deceased dog, Kamazaki, was seen at your clinic in January 2020 and then suddenly and traumatically died of a heart attack 4 months later. At the January 2020 appointment he was given a clear record of health, and no advice on caring for a dog who was entering his senior years. And just so we are clear, Dr. Boddington came to my vehicle unmasked on May 25, 2021. This was prior to the Alberta Government lifting mandatory masking. It seems you have a very confusing internal policy and my husband was asking for clarification - which you were unable to provide at the time of the August appointment and now refusing to provide after the fact. In your letter you mention clear and open communication, we have not received that from you. You also mention lack of trust on our part, it is obvious that after Kamzaki died we are hesitant to fully trust this clinic. I would like my entire client file, including our deceased dog's medical records (Kamakazi Sehn). We will gladly take our business and referrals to another, more client focused, Veterinary clinic. Regards, They have sent the records as requested and nothing else. If I could rate them zero I would.
My dog hates it here... but they do great work
Good vet saved the youngest of our cats life when he had pan leuk thank you so much
I would not recommend this clinic because reception/front desk staff is dishonest regarding bills, and they would not tell you hidden fees until end of your visit. Dr. Leti Chow is professional and friendly, I would recommend her as good vet, but not the clinic itself including staff. The assistance of Dr. Chow makes you feel condescending and not welcoming at all. This pet assistance commented regarding the treat (organic sea food for kittens, which bought from Petsmart store)I was giving to my kitten. I only give treats when we go to see a vet for reward of good behaviour and also gives calming effects as well, since my kitten is hyperactive/hyper energetic. The assistance of Dr. Chow commented saying "I would not give too much treats to your kitten , otherwise he will get fat". My kitten slim and long bengal, it's not only based on diet cats/kittens get "fat" , also influences how they are active, how they stay hydrated, etc. I give treats once a week or depends on the day things we do to my kitten.. I'm myself RN and trust me I have good understanding when comes to general health of my kitten and his diet as well. My kitten Bengal is 4.5 month old and weighs only 2.78 kg(thats pretty healthy kitten). I brought him in December/21 for wellness check(which was fine since that was ever his first appointment with Dr.. ), and he got his booster vaccine. The first shot was given by breeder (found out later, it was not given). Then in January/22 he had his next booster vaccine for FRCP and he got rabies vaccine as well($30 each for vaccine). But before my second appointment I called them and asked the receptionist the charges will be, and the lady said "only for vaccine", I asked specifically about "wellness check" since he had already in December, and she said "No charge for exam, only for vaccines". Ofcourse, guess what?! They charged me for "Wellness exam", which cost was $99, I understand for annual exam you do once a year, but mine was only one month apart, even though I'm aware it is new year-2022, still, one month apart. When I brought up to the reception lady and she said "We/Dr. want to make sure your pet is healthy", kidding me he is indoor kitten plus one month only passed. Just be cautious out there that not all vet clinic is honest and reliable. I'm not going back to Hermitage clinic anymore because there is no trust left.
always great service !!!!
Worst place to take an animal if you enjoy being double billed.......this is the second time they had asked to do blood work on my cat only to refer me to a vet emergency clinic where the procedure is required again at an additional cost... so what's the point of putting my cat through all this discomfort if you know the other clinic needs to run the same test..."MONEY" that's why....so what should have cost $200 to $300 ended up costing twice that....very underhanded .....won't be going back here.
This is the best Vet in the city my dog had a mass on her rear end and we were so afraid it was cancer... the vets did all of the the testing required and removed the mass completely and our dog is now happier than she has been in a long time!! They made it all very affordable and if anything ever happens to our beloved dog again she will be brought back here without any questions!!! Thank you Hermatige vet hospital!!!!
I have a co-worker who has taken her cat and dog there. Her opinion of the place is not good. Over priced reception is rude . Doctors are short with answers don't go close to closing cause they rush you and try to get rid of you but still charge full price and tell you to go for other tests elsewhere
Great staff, friendly, and dealing with Covid 19 the best way they know how. I'd recommend (and have recommended) them to everyone.
This is the worst vet in the world. This guy thinks he is a pet detective but he is not, he is supposed to help diagnose and treat your pet. The worst! better to just go throw your money in the North Saskatchewan River, it is about the same service you will get from that clown.
One of the best, kindest, and helpful Vet offices I have ever had the pleasure of dealing with. They are very knowledgeable, very understanding and make you and your pet feel welcome and cared for.
Awesome people.
Not the best vet in town. The staff aren’t overly friendly, they also charge way to much, just call around there are better vets out there. Cheaper and nicer.
Great place my dogs love the people that work there.
Great staff. Vets care about your animals health. Always have the supplies in need for my cats. If they run out of something, it's ordered immediately and they'll call you in a day or two when it arrives. Thanks for the great service. Keep it up!
I have nothing but good things to say about Dr. Purcell and his staff. Anytime I have taken my dog in they have shown us nothing but care and compassion! After he was neutered they made a follow-up call later in the evening to see how he was doing and ask if I had anymore questions. Dr. Purcell has guided us through the long process of finding a food that works for our guy. Testing out different foods and alternative supplements to see what will work for him. Anytime we have called with questions or concerns we have received prompt feedback. I have recommended Hermitage Veterinary Hospital to many people and will continue to do so!
I don't have any experience with the vets at this location as I take my pets to a different vet, but this location is most convenient for me to pick up my dog's veterinary diet food. They almost always have it in stock and are great about checking for me if I call ahead. Their price for it is right in line with every other clinic I've purchased it from. They have a wide selection of foods and products available in their lobby, and the staff are usually very friendly and welcoming. I'm glad they're nearby so I can make sure my dog always gets the food she needs!
Terrible vet overcharges and causes damage to make the charges. Poor animals please consider taking your pets somewhere els do not give buisness to this terrible vet.
We had to put down our beautiful fur baby. I made the appointment 2 weeks before so we could spend as much time as possible with her while not being cruel to the fact she was in pain. The day of the Euthanasia, my husband got a call from the vet asking “How is your dog, have you chosen what steps to take next?” In which my husband replied her euthanasia appointment is in 2 hours at your office.. so there was clearly a lack of communication between the staff at the vet. That was disappointing. But we shrugged it off. During the appointment the ladies were great. The vet was empathetic and explained everything. Heartbreak and lots of tears followed. We were given a pet loss package which I was too broken to read. I was able to spend as much time saying goodbye as I needed. I was informed I would receive my dogs paw print in ink complimentary. This was something to look forward to. We left and started our grieving process. Today I received a sympathy card from the vets office. It was thoughtful and nice to see, however it was empty. I thought maybe the prints come separately. I called just in case. When I phoned I was told they didn’t have any prints on file for her and it apparently wasn’t done. Although she said they usually do it for all the pets. My heart is broken once again. My original 4 star review has dropped drastically. It hurt more receiving an empty sympathy card than it would’ve not receiving one at all. Please don’t tell clients they will be receiving complimentary ink paw prints from their beloved fur babies if you don’t intend on following through. I feel like once we left, our babygirl was probably pushed off to the side and forgotten about. This was the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do and today’s empty card caused so so much more pain.
Love the doctors here
Dr Boddington is an incredibly kind and gentle veterinarian who is truly gifted at what she does. The vet techs/assistants were all very sensitive and communicative with us as well on the day we had to say goodbye to our dog of 14 years. Thank you to the staff at Hermitage Vet Clinic for helping and supporting us through a very difficult day. Your kindness and compassion won’t be forgotten.
Buy our cats food there. Nice service.
Been bringing my dogs here since 1995. I have complete trust in the Doctors and all the support staff. Obviously they enjoy working there since we have seen many of the faces for years. Xo
Always friendly and helpful.
I have been with them for years, me and my cat's. No place is more professional or caring. GOD BLESS THEM!
Excellent Vets. What more to say?! They have always taken good care of our pets, & been kind to us. When we couldn't afford dental work for our pet 3 years ago, they gave a list of other resourses out of town. When I recently had to put down my dog, they were very good with me & my dog. Professionals for sure. As you may see, we have a new puppy, named Honey-Wind. We are truly blessed by God & the vet clinic. They are seeing to our dogs needs & have been very informative. Thanks Dr. Armstrong.????????????
I have been taking my dog here for 5 yrs and took my dog that passed here for 13 yrs. the staff is always nice to deal with and very friendly. i do find the actual vets do not take the time to talk to you and actually provide a full physical exam. i am always rushed out within 15 minutes. i have taken my dog to a new vet and received a great experience with information provided to me about my dog that was not given to me here, important information that was missed in the "yearly physical exams". the doctors are not thorough or helpful when it comes to answering questions and concerns, they just send you off with medicine.
Overcharge
I have brought my pup Benny here since his first puppy check up, to his neuter surgery. The staff are incredibly warm and kind. Benny isn’t fearful at all to go to the vet here, great staff and service!
Dr Boddington is the best lady ever! My kitten feels nice and relaxed and there's always treats that the end
Excellent vets
This is the best vet that I have ever seen. There is so much care for animals at the facility. Dr. Ted knows his stuff, and is so gentle. My cat usually bites when people touch his paws, but with Dr.Ted he is relaxed. I would recommend this clinic to anyone.
That staff is amazing!
Favourite vet to go to, the veterinarians are so personal with my baby and they make me and her feel safe. (My cat never shakes at this vet) They also have done really nice stuff for me in the past. For something like a check up this place is good. Also it is always clean when I go there.
Sad time made easier with their compassion and understanding. No pressure.
Really like all of the vets that I have seen over the years. The reception staff can be awful. I have heard them gossip about patients behind the patient's back, they have been sarcastic and snippy with clients and don't seem to be able to handle busy times with any degree of confidence. They were unable to book a follow up appointment for my dog within the time frames the vet prescribed and didn't seem concerned that my dog would miss the time frame that the vet set out.
They take great care of our beautiful animals and us.
Staff were really friendly, caring, took their time and was very reasonable
Great service from Dr Ted Purcell. For my english bulldog Thanks. Deb
Awesome peeps...especially dr boddington.
Best staff
great staff feel very welcome
Called about my sick cat. Told within first 3 minutes it would be an extra $150 for a same day appointment. They clearly dont care about animals, just money.
Amazing Staff who clearly love their jobs. My new newfie mix puppy had ate a nylabone antler chew two weeks ago and after puking for a few days and small stool i brought him to our vet who gave us laxatives and sent us on our way. Pups attitude and eating habits hadn’t changed but he was still puking almost daily. Just when a few days had passed without puke he puked up three more bites of the chew. I live over a hr away from this vet but chose it specifically because i wanted a ultrasound to be 100% sure the chew was gone. I do alot of googling but when i asked the vet all my questions she was so nice and didn’t make me feel crazy for all the things I’ve read. She put my mind at ease about everything. Pup received ultrasound and i was sent home with piece of mind. He was the star of the day as everyone was bragging about his looks and temperament and giving him love. What used to be me pulling him into the vet now he walks happily through the door. I will be making the commute for this to be my regular vet as my current one traumatizes him. Oh also they file the claim with trupanion health care for you. Which is a huge convince.
I live on the west side of the city now and I drive all the way over their just because of the way they treat me and my animals.
Dr. Howard has taken care of my golden retriever most of his puppy life as he dealt with an autoimmune disorder. Being a first time puppy owner they put me at ease and assured me everything would be ok with proper direction and care. Wish I could give more stars!
Friendly, knowledgeable staff
I would not recommend this clinic because reception/front desk staff is dishonest regarding bills, and they would not tell you hidden fees until end of your visit. Dr. Leti Chow is professional and friendly, I would recommend her as good vet, but not the clinic itself including staff. The assistance of Dr. Chow makes you feel condescending and not welcoming at all. This pet assistance commented regarding the treat (organic sea food for kittens, which bought from Petsmart store)I was giving to my kitten. I only give treats when we go to see a vet for reward of good behaviour and also gives calming effects as well, since my kitten is hyperactive/hyper energetic. The assistance of Dr. Chow commented saying "I would not give too much treats to your kitten , otherwise he will get fat". My kitten slim and long bengal, it's not only based on diet cats/kittens get "fat" , also influences how they are active, how they stay hydrated, etc. I give treats once a week or depends on the day things we do to my kitten.. I'm myself RN and trust me I have good understanding when comes to general health of my kitten and his diet as well. My kitten Bengal is 4.5 month old and weighs only 2.78 kg(thats pretty healthy kitten). I brought him in December/21 for wellness check(which was fine since that was ever his first appointment with Dr.. ), and he got his booster vaccine. The first shot was given by breeder (found out later, it was not given). Then in January/22 he had his next booster vaccine for FRCP and he got rabies vaccine as well($30 each for vaccine). But before my second appointment I called them and asked the receptionist the charges will be, and the lady said "only for vaccine", I asked specifically about "wellness check" since he had already in December, and she said "No charge for exam, only for vaccines". Ofcourse, guess what?! They charged me for "Wellness exam", which cost was $99, I understand for annual exam you do once a year, but mine was only one month apart, even though I'm aware it is new year-2022, still, one month apart. When I brought up to the reception lady and she said "We/Dr. want to make sure your pet is healthy", kidding me he is indoor kitten plus one month only passed. Just be cautious out there that not all vet clinic is honest and reliable. I'm not going back there anymore because there is no trust left.
Really good Service !! Medusa our Kitty has been here twice and I’ve never had a complaint ! A little pricey but worth every penny!! They make her feel welcome and she seems to be calm after leaving ! We had a bad experience at another Vet Clinic so it’s so refreshing to know she’s getting taking care of and treated well at her visits . Thankyou guys so much ♥️
Trust no one else with our pets. Treated like family. ????
An amazing great vet clinic. Very understanding, compassionate and caring doctors and staff. Very reasonably priced as well. Will be taking my next dog there.. ☺
Good price, great pet care.
The staff is wonderful here! Highly recommend for your four legged friends.
Always loved this place take care of my dogs like they're family
Wonderful caring people
We buy our prescription cat food here all the time. staff is always amazing. Covid restrictions prevent people from going inside but it's almost preferable to be able to stay in your vehicle and everything is brought to you by the wonderful ladies who work there. I appreciate you all so much!
Hermitage Vet Clinic is excellent, I've had my dog there for all of his shots & have had to take him there on two other occasions. I highly recommend this location to friends and family. They are very knowledgeable and friendly.
Left my pet without meds for 2 days because they forgot to call when I gave ample notice. Receptionist was very unhelpful when I was trying to book an appointment for my dog who needed to be seen right away and she giggled that the wait times are so long, told me to go somewhere else. Then when I tried to get a hold of them their hours are not posted properly and they were closed with no notice, also said they opened at 8am but the phones are shut off until 10am. Not acceptable when you give ample notice for your dogs seizure medication and they forget to call...my poor dog was having symptoms of not having it for 2 days and when we tell the Receptionist she says "oh no, have a nice day" wonderful, so caring.
We chose Hermitage because it had good reviews on Reddit. Our puppy (german shepherd mix) is "difficult" patient in that he gets very anxious and even aggressive during vet visits. Dr. Boddington always takes the time to make him feel more comfortable and extra steps to make things easier on us/him. She is also very friendly and helpful if I have follow up questions or concerns.
Just a giant money scam. They care for the animals but they care about getting your money more.
Very thorough and informative, but very expensive! Blood tests shouldn't have to cost hundreds of dollars for little dogs.
Can get in fairly quick. Professional service. Prices higher than outside metro communities
They helped when I had an emergency with my dog....but a very expensive place to bring your pet....the animal clinic in Wetaskwin way cheaper...almost 3 pets for the price of one
Luv this vet very knowledgeable and helpful. Caring and understanding of my pet
I would not recommend this veterinary hospital to anyone with high anxiety cats. They are not a welcoming environment at this clinic. My cat is high anxiety/high stress, has always come out of there with some sort of other problem then he had. He needs to go for his needles right now, i need to be in the room with him & i am unable to wear a mask for medical reasons, i have a note explaining it from my doctor. This clinic has refused me service and said i must do curbside if i’m unable to wear a mask. Because of my past experiences with this clinic, i wouldn’t trust them at all to do curbside for my high anxiety cat, who knows what their going to do for his stress problems. The clinic should not be allowed to discriminate against people with medical conditions unable to wear a mask. They should be able to accommodate me outside of hours even, to help and keep my cat healthy, but they are unwilling to work with me at all, very unprofessional. I’ve placed a complaint with 3-1-1 also, hopefully they are able to educate this clinic alittle better for future experiences.
Dr. Chow is a wonderful vet! I have had dogs for over 30 years and her thorough, caring nature is second to none! I highly recommend her.
The people that work here are very caring.
Very friendly. Great with my cat and other pets. Excellent service and quality. And they don't over charge use. It's the best quality and cheapest place I've been. Love this place.
Very friendly staff, open and honest
Been going here for almost 10 years. Dr. Chow is amazing! Love all the staff here.
Prices are too high compared to other vets. The staff lack compassion, and will not give the time of day unless your ready to pay up. I say that acknowledging that it is a business, that requires a profit. Today, I was forgotten after my pooch had a simple blood test. Which had me sitting in the waiting room for nothing.
We have been taking our fur babies to them for 34 years, my dog and numerous cats don’t mind going there at all. Their staff is very kind and compassionate.
Great staff who never make you feel rushed and the gals at the front desk are super friendly and take the time to snuggle your fur babies!
My Mom took her dog here when he was having digestive issues and I accompanied her to help her to describ his symptoms and history. The treating vet we had was Dr. Maan who was polite and professional to us in the room. Sadly, I overheard him and 2 of his female support staff bad-mouthing our dog in the back area. It was very audible and rude. The dog had been quite sick and was irritable and his bum was a little dirty from recent sickness. We just wanted them to diagnose him and treat him as needed and were apologetic for his fur being a bit dirty and his bad attitude. We muzzled him as precaution Could've done without hearing the rude comments in the back room. Made me wonder how well he was being treated back there. To me you have to love animal to work in this industry even when they are sick and grumpy. We will not be returning.
Excellent vet doctors
Treats all animals like their own fantasia service right from the minute u arrive until you leave
Have the right food for my dog and good service
Hermitage vet is my go to clinic. The staff are very attentive, they are knowledgeable and really care for your animals. My dogs never seem to have a bad experience when we take them to this clinic. Very clean and they have lots in store to purchase for your animals.
Took my dog in immediately with no appointment as it was an emergency. Staff are very friendly and nice. The vet spends lots of time answering any questions so you don't feel rushed.
Started just buying cat food here. The staff is so fantastic, I've made them my vet for both my pets as well.
I called for info. on ear mites in kittens. Didn't realize our kitten had them and passed them ???? onto our other cat. Was told to wait til the kitten was 3 mths old to put the drops in the ears. He is now 5 mths old and doing great ????
I get my pet food here and our pets vet checks done here. The staff is always helpful and professional.
Great experience here. The people here are very experienced and deeply caring individuals. Brought our cats here and they were treated wonderfully!! Awesome people and a really excellent Veterinary hospital.
The doctors are amazing and friendly as well as the other staff members. I would recommend this place to friends.
Socially shaming someone because their 9 week old puppy isn't perfect is bull puckies.
Warm hearted care for your furry family members.
Very considerate when it comes to final arrangements for a member of your fur-family
Was fast and courteous.
They are awesome and very good with furbabies they also work with the pound
Very friendly staff in person and on the phone. Was open on Sunday which helped me when I was in a pinch.
I don't understand how an animal runs into a vehicle and I bring it to the vet and because it is not my animal, I don't know the owner and I refuse to sign agreeing to pay the bill this veterinary clinic turns the animal away without even a look but a low income family with cats that are so ill they should be euthanized and the cost of the cats care is causing the owners to not eat properly because it is either care of the cats or food they choose the cats health and the clinic just keeps taking the money. Sorry, I love animals but there is a time when an animal needs to be euthanized and any decent clinic would recommend it but I guess it's all about money.
Very fast and efficient. But can be pricy
I had my puppy go here since she was a baby 13 years ago. Before your fur baby gets sick, do some research on google as what it is you want to do, as bloodwork or any lumps you want tested are costly and then you need surgery. It was hard taking my fur baby in when she got really sick, she lost an eye years back and she had a lump on her stomach. I was in tears trying to figure out what to do with the cash I had. I put her to sleep because the Vet said she must be in pain and it was in her best interest, also I could see my baby was responding at all. Hardest moment in my life but the respect and patience of the Hermitage Vet is priceless. Molly my puppy had the best vets around and she is in a better place now. I cannot replace my fur baby life is hard but I have 3 fur baby cats and I am more grateful then ever to take better care this time around. I made some poor decisions and I reccomend people do the research early on and get the help they need before it's to late.
Not impressed, on their website, you can request an appointment and I did for Fri. @ 1pm., sent request on a Tues. or Wens., was not contacted back, so assumed appointment was booked, I showed up with my cat on Fri. @ 1pm., I called to inform them that we arrived, I was told no appointment because they been to busy to check emails, she then wanted info. on my cat, I said no, if they are busy/unorganized and don't check emails from days before, I would be concerned about care my pet gets, to bad we live down the street from there, 5 mins. away. I called Delton Vet. Clinic, dealt with them 20 yes. ago and wow, still impressed, my cat got proper care it/I wanted. I give up on Hermitage Vet. Clinic, wasn't first bad experience with them.
I have nothing but good things to say about the Hospital. The staff are uniformly polite, helpful, and very considerate during delicate situations. I was there last summer when my kitty had reached the end of her life and they helped make a tragic situation much easier. On a happier note, I was there a few weeks ago when I needed something for my cat to help her get through a flight across the country, and they were able to accommodate me on short notice. I highly recommend their practice.
Kind and caring staff
Great staff
This place is so good to my dogs.
My boy has allergies... Needed to get his prescription renewal.
The staff is very helpful. Dr Smith made my dogs surgery an easy process to go through and she was absolutely amazing throughout the whole time, walking me through the steps and outcomes. So happy to have her as our Vet!
Very friendly staff .
Awesome staff , they care for the pets .
DO NOT GO HERE! The worst vet we have ever been to, both Dr. Chow and Dr. Howard lack compassion and knowledge when it comes to animals. We realized our dog had a rare heart condition when he was just a puppy and Dr. Howard was unbelievably disrespectful not only to our pup, but to us as well, she should not be allowed to work with animals. We have had nothing but troubles since we first came and will be taking our pet somewhere else for his care. It is over priced compared to other vet hospitals. If I could give it a 0 Star review, I would.
Very good place. They take good care of my kitty. Highly recommend.
The best place in the world to take your dog. They bend over backwards for you. They care.
Seriously the best vet in the city. I won't go anywhere else for my four legged friends
All staff very friendly and nice to my pup!
My dog is my everything and they treat her so well. My family has been going there for over 20 years and you cannot ask for kinder staff.
Very friendly and kind staff. Clean building
Best vet in Alberta
Very good place and the vets are awesome. Abit pricy but we'll worth it.
This has been my Vet for over 20 years! Amazing staff and doctors. They are so kind and caring. I trust their advice. because they are a hospital, they can do many procedures on site. They have been considerate of my pricing limitations, nonjudgemental and offered alternatives where possible. I've had to say goodbye to my elderly pets here previously, and the staff make a hard time easier by giving us all the time we needed. thanks for everything!
Very good ????????????