We have all the feddbacks of real people who purchased the services of VCA Canada Calgary West Animal Hospital (Veterinarian) around Alberta territory (Canada).
As of day this firm gets a rating of 4.9 stars out of 5 and this rating was based on 127 reviews.
As you can read, the average score it has is nearly the best one, and it is founded on a very high number of opinions, so we can think that the valuation is quite faithful. If people have bothered to give their feddback when they've done well, it works.
As you know, we do not usually bother to place tatings when they are positive and we usually do it only if we've had a problem or incidence...
This Veterinarian belongs to the category of Animal hospital.
The staff and vets here are always amazing with our very anxious dog. We wouldn’t take her anywhere else.
I have been bringing my pets to Animal Clinic West since about 2006 and have never been disappointed. Dr. Cyfra has been wonderful over the years, and Dr. Harbour has been an excellent addition to the team. They both are very knowledgeable, and when needed, give a variety of options for diagnostic procedures and treatments that work for both me and my pets. Though the team of veterinary technicians and doctors have changed since 2006, as is bound to happen over time, the compassionate, positive, and welcoming environment has not. You can tell everybody there loves what they do, and it really shines through in their work.
Dr. Blessing was very helpful and really thorough. My cat wasn't eating kibble and was losing a lot of weight. She gave Mason a couple of shots of antibiotics and a shot of B vitamins. Mason is eating kibble again and I couldn't be happier! Thank you Dr. Blessing :)
I can say the first thing you will notice at Animal West Clinic is the friendly staff. The receptionists are extremely pleasant and engaging. You can tell everyone who works there truly cares about animals as they show a genuine interest in your pet, and it's well being. The doctors took the time to help me understand what was going on with my dog. We just got a new puppy and it had a cough (we assumed kennel cough). Dr. Cyfra explained to me on a whiteboard what kennel cough was, and other possibilities of the cough, he then had me listen to our dogs heartbeat and gave me his stethoscope and explained what I was hearing. He treated our pet for a chest cold and within 1 day our pup was better. a week later I came in for boosters, I dealt with Dr. Harbour who was equally as awesome. Dr. Cyrfa took the time to come ask me how our pup was doing and remembered who I was. I can say this is BY FAR the most educated, friendly, customer and pet focused animal clinic I have dealt with. The entire team at Animal Clinic West from reception to the Dr's are amazing. I can say they have a customer for life in us.
Love cats!!!
Everyone at this clinic cares so deeply about both their animal and human clients. They remember our 3 animals by name and take the time to ask how everyone is doing every time we are in. In 10 years of Animal Clinic West we have never had a single poor interaction and continued driving here even when we moved to Sage Hill for 3 years. Highly recommended.
Dr. Jodi Harbour is an amazing vet with a great wealth of knowledge. When we recently moved from Toronto to Calgary we were worried about finding another vet that we could trust, but luckily the stars aligned and we found Dr. Harbour. She listens to your concerns and makes sure to be thorough in her examinations as well as education. We have brought both our cat and our dog to see Dr. Harbour and will stick with her as long as we are in Calgary. The receptionists (Christine) as well as the vet techs are also wonderful. Thanks Animal Clinic West!
Great experience, took my kitten in to get a wellness check and some shots. They were very thorough and educated me on everything I needed to know. I will definitely be going back for any other animal concerns. You can tell they really care about the animals health and safety. I would recommend this place to anyone with an animal.
Husband took cat here for a checkup/ second opinion. He said Dr. Blessing was so personable, did not push services and gave quality care and answers to concerns. I will continue to book when my cat needs care.
Dr Blessing is a wonderful vet but seldom there. I would only attend the clinic if she was present to see my dogs which is not often enough to make it feasible to register as a client. McKenzie at Reception is wonderful at her job and very helpful and pleasant.
highly recommend Dr. Blessing and Dr. harper
We have been attending Animal Clinic West for 3 years. Not only do we appreciate the pet friendly environment and knowledgeable staff, but so does our Boston Terrier, Winston. He loves seeing the friendly faces at Animal Clinic West. The vet was attentive to Winston's needs and seemed genuinely concerned for his well being. The price was a little steep for the ear examine, Vet's information, microscope identification of bacteria, medication, and a cone; however, Winston's worth it! Thanks Animal Clinic West for a job well done!
Start to finish, our nervous senior miniature schnauzer, settled in and had a full work up without any concerns. I believe he has a “not so secret” crush on Dr. Blessing ❤️ Clean and efficient clinic, reasonably priced and I highly recommend for your fur babies ????
First visit with our new puppy went great. All the staff were so kind and seemed very knowledgeable.
The staff went above and beyond to make my pet's visit comfortable and stress-free (I have a cat by the way). The services were fair-priced as well, and client services is top quality as well. Appointments and reminders are done online and by phone so you will not miss your pet's next visit. Would highly recommend to my friends and family.
Best veterinary visit we've ever been too. The entire staff works well as a team to show how much they love our puppy. This clinic is now a favourite place to visit for us and our pup! Doctor Jodi Harbour is knowledgeable and educated us on the best care and upbringing for our labrador and it is very apparent she adores animals. Rachelle makes the perfect addition to Dr. Harbour's office, we were thrilled at how much they care about our pet's experience. On behalf of our dog Jake, he says they're very generous with treats!
We’ve been going to Animal Clinic West for nearly 8 years, and absolutely love it. The staff is amazing and friendly, and we have 100% trust in them regarding our dogs health. Thank you so much for everything you do and accommodating us when we have anything urgent to address!
Dr Harbour has been taking care of my kitties for 7 years now, and is lovely to deal with. She's pragmatic with their care, and is great at explaining things she is doing or saying to make sure I fully understand. The entire staff is super friendly and welcoming. I recently moved to Airdrie, and will still gladly make the trip back to keep receiving her care. I'll never go anywhere else!
Friendly staff. We didn't like the older male vet though. Sorry. When we had a healthy cat we loved this place, but things went downhill when we bought another (non-healthy) cat. Our new cat was diagnosed with a disease after several tests. Then our cats were put on special medicated diets which did not fix some additional issues, issues that no matter how many times I brought up were not addressed. Those issues should not be linked to the disease they have. Or at least it was never specifically addressed by the vets. The final straw for us to no longer go here was because of the increased costs from tests the doctor would do without stating the cost up front (bill shock) and the proposed costs (regular vitamin B shots, raw rabbit diet, etc). It's a good place, just not for our situation. ps. Elliott doesn't like this place because they took his balls.
What a wonderful experience! Front desk staff were friendly, attentive and punctual. Brought in my dog, Teddy for his annual check up & vaccinations and had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Blessing for our first visit at this clinic. Dr. Blessing was so kind and was generally attentive to my concerns with his overall well being. She was very patient and took her time with the examination, asking questions and making sure I understood everything she was going over. Teddy remained calm and was not one bit anxious for the first time at a vet clinic!
Dr. Jodi Harbour is an amazing vet and person...she is so great with my kitten and always takes the time to explain everything in great detail to me. I highly recommend her - she is very passionate about what she does! The clinic has a great vibe. My only complaint, which is more of a minor irritation (and not their fault!) is that there is no parking lot.
Amazing! This is the place you and your pet want to be at. They are not only very professional but honestly interested in the wellbeing of your pet. I visited a couple of times and people would always be attentive, proactive, and their service is the best. I needed to take my pet on an international travel and they helped greatly. From Kyle investigating forms and printing and noting for me details of the complicated process, to the doctor's great service and flexibility during our visit. Give your pet and yourself the benefit of visiting them.
I was referred to Dr. Blessing by the owner of Unleashed and chose to switch to her after hearing about her knowledge and experience in the raw meat diet. I have a french bulldog puppy and have done my research on the risks/benefits of a raw meat diet and it make me feel extremely at ease having a Veterinarian who has experience in this area. We visited Dr. Blessing to get my puppy her rabies shot but her and her team took the time to answer all of my questions about raw meat and how much I should be feeding my puppy, about getting spayed, preventative nasal surgery, teeth, rashes, and even a free nail clipping. We were there for over an hour and didn't feel rushed at all. We had 3 attendants the whole time and was given top notch service. We would definitely recommend this clinic!
I have been taking my cats to Animal Clinic West since I first moved to Calgary 2 years ago. The staff are amazingly friendly and even know my cats and I by name. The vets always make you feel like your pets are the cutest things they ever seen (which of course they are), and I am never worried to leave them in their capable hands. I highly recommend Animal Clinic West!
Can not even begin to describe the AMAZING service this clinic provides. We recently moved and needed a new vet, they went above and beyond to help us schedule an appointment when we needed it. The vet did an outstanding job at explaining everything in "non medical" terms to us, cuddled with our dog, took over an hour to talk about all of our concerns (not just medical but also behavioural). The appointment was followed up with a phone call and detailed email with a plan to work on our dogs anxiety, diet, allergies. Our second visit (due to an ear infection) was as good as the first one, both vets really took the time, they showed interest, they did not push for additional expensive services but recommended what they thought was necessary. I also appreciated the fact that the vets are open to raw diets, most vets I have seen in Calgary do not recommend them and struggle to work with you if your pet is on a raw food diet.
The staff is so friendly and professional! They make people and their pets feel welcome and valued. As first time cat owners, Dr Blessing has been so helpful in answering all of our questions and offering advice. Highly recommend this clinic.
When we were looking for a vet for our first cat we were happy to see that there was one so close to our home. We figured we would try it out and if need be move to another if the service wasn't what we were expecting. Now, a year and a half later, and with a second kitty as well, we couldn't be happier with our decision to take them to Animal Clinic West. We have predominantly seen Dr. Harbour and she is just so wonderful with both of them and also extremely thorough. She makes sure we are completely informed about what is going on with them and will explain anything we don't understand. I also feel like there is never pressure to take a medication or treatment unless absolutely needed, they are always presented as options and she very transparently explains the benefits or risks. Our cats are very loving but rarely sit still on a lap or in arms and my husband and I are always impressed with how she calms them and can hold them for almost their entire appointment! We have also seen Dr. Blessing who was wonderful and we find all the other staff to be extremely pleasant and kind.
Incredible staff and experience. Right from booking over the phone to the appointment. All the staff truly cares. I recommend going here if you love your furry family member. Thank you so much!
I started taking my puppy to Animal Clinic west on a recommendation from a friend. Everyone there is extremely personable and kind from the front desk to the Veterinarians. Each time I needed to book an appointment I was able to get in quickly and at the time that worked best for me. My puppy loves the people there because of how well they do with him and I would highly recommend going there. Great overall experience.
We can't say enough amazing things about Dr Harbour and the team at Animal Clinic West. We first saw her for a puppy wellness exam and she went over a ton of info with us and talked vaccine schedules and nail clipping and answered all of our new puppy parent questions. Then when we had issues with our puppy shortly after bringing her home, Dr Harbour took the time to thoroughly explain all of our options, gave us realistic treatments to get our little puppy feeling better and answered all of our many, many questions. The test results came in on a day she wasn't working and so Dr Cyfra took time out of his day to go over the results with us and provide a plan until we could talk to Dr Harbour the next day. BEYOND happy that we brought our little puppy Stella to Animal Clinic West where she's already been taken such good care of. We've seen other vets for other pets in the past and none have ever been as helpful or as supportive as Dr Harbour and the team at Animal Clinic West. We would absolutely recommend Dr Harbour to anyone in need of an incredibly smart, caring and kind vet.
My 3yr old Male Tabby had quite the irritated lower front tooth. I was able to get in for an exam quickly as a new patient, and his surgery and dental cleaning was scheduled for a week later. I was a nervous wreck, and the staff called me to let me know how he was doing and how it went and put my heart at ease. When it came time to pick him up, the Dr was very thorough with going over post op, the specifics, and handed me the teeth removed in a little tube for a keepsake! I will be bringing my other 2 here and so happy I found you guys!
Dr. Harbour went above and beyond to accommodate my fierce Rosie for her annual check up and shots. My dog is extremely reactive and can be a handful. The team worked together with Rosie and I. The results were perfect. Thanks you guys! See you next year.
An absolutely great experience. It was my first time taking a pet to the vet in Canada; the staff and vet were incredibly friendly, I can wholeheartedly recommend this clinic. They give you all the information you need and educate you in every sense. Parmesan says thank you for all the compliments!
Wow! I am so blow away at the level of exceptional service I've always received at Animal Clinic West! All the staff must truly love the work they do because they are so professional and always go above and beyond. It's not easy leaving your pet with strangers but I knew my kitty was well looked after and felt very at ease. I've always seen Dr. Harbour and will always recommend her for her knowledge, passion, and care. Thank you Animal Clinic West!!
The staff at Calgary West Animal Hospital are amazing and make you feel like your pet is at the top of their priority list. Dr. Harbour is the most wonderful Veterinarian and I will continue to recommend this clinic, especially Dr. Harbour, to anyone I know!
Awesome experience at this clinic! Dr. Jodi Harbour, along with the other staff members, are extremely knowledgeable. They make your appointment as enjoyable as possible for both your pet, and you. Our pup will be excited to revisit. :)
Always they do the great job
I can't recommend this vet clinic enough! Dr.Blessing was so kind and gentle with my kitty Hansen who has bad anxiety. She gave me numerous tips, took her time, and made the whole experience enjoyable. Her vet tech was also lovely and took the time to teach me how to properly clip his nails.
I take my cat and dog to Animal Clinic West to see Dr Harbour. Having been to the clinic a few times over the year and a half I have been here, my expectations of excellent service, personable, funny and extremely good bedside manner are always exceeded. Dr Harbour is in a class of her own when it comes to being able to translate her profound bet knowledge to layman’s terms. Plus she’s hilarious. I am blown away by how consistently fantastic this clinic, vets and staff, are with absolutely every interaction I have with them. I would never go elsewhere.
I have never had a better interaction with a service than with Animal Clinic West. Everyone has been welcoming and friendly, and they truly care about my cat’s wellbeing. After her spay surgery, there were some complication we had to deal with, and Dr. Harbour personally called to check in. I have no doubt that each time we go, my cat will receive the love and attention she deserves during her appointment. She thinks the vet is a great field trip and purrs the entire time we are there, even during her shots. I could not recommend this clinic more highly.
Such a great place! The team is so friendly and made my dog feel so at ease during her visit. 100% recommend this vet to any pet owner.
Amazing vet there! Finally found someone who can actually understand my dog and not just guessing things!
Love Dr Jodi, so informative and open, answered all my questions and beyond. The staffs are wonderful, effective service, and the doctor really looks after the owner and the pet as a unit. Thank you!
I've had the amazing opportunity to meet Dr. Blessing last night with my Doberman and she was very helpful, informative, and went above and beyond asking me question to try and paint the best picture as to what was going on with my dog. For the first time I feel like I've met a doctor that doesn't try to pressure you into buying a bunch of medications, but instead tried to find the root problem! Thank you!
Extremely friendly and competent staff. Was able to get my cat in for an emergency appointment at a moment’s notice. Felt very confident in their abilities. Would definitely recommend them to anyone for their pet’s needs.
This placed used to be our go to for our animals but as of late it just seems to be a money grab. Everything is extremely expensive without merit. Our estimate for a neutering cost was around $600 dollars, when for the exact same surgery and services provided we only payed $130 at Deerfoot spay and neuter (which I highly recommend.) And for a $40 allergy shot for my dog, it costed us $220 (because of the “checkup” where they didn’t actually do anything but tell us that he allergies, which we already knew.) The service here is usually pretty good but no service is worth the high prices you pay here.
I have been immensely impressed with the consistent quality and care that the staff at Animal Clinic West have shown. They went to great efforts to make sure that I understood what's going on with my cat and what options I had for treatment and care. When I expressed concerns over the affordability of the care my pet needs, the vet helped develop a treatment plan that made the best of my budget. I would recommend this clinic to anyone in a heartbeat.
Such a great first experience with this clinic. Myself and my puppy felt instantly welcomed the second we walked in the door. The staff was super friendly, professional and made me feel like I was in a safe place that would care well for my dog. Thank you as well to Dr. Cyphra and Gina for sharing their knowledge with me and starting my pup off on the right paw. I highly recommend!
Every single person that works here is amazing!! I’ve moved around a lot so I’ve taken my little guy to tons of vets and he has always hated them but I’ve never had a better experience at the vet than I have had here. Dr. Harbor and everyone else there always take the time to answer all my questions, they try and make my cat (and my new dog) feel very comfortable and they make an effort to make it a positive experience for us each time we visit, even if it’s only for a quick checkup. I have been recommending this vet to everyone that has pets!!
First, let me say that I’m a new puppy parent and my anxiety about taking quality care of him is dialed up to say the least. ACW was recommended to me by a friend and I couldn’t be happier with the care my Kevin (and I) receive. Dr. Blessing and Dr. Harper have been so patient and good to us. My Kevin is a lemon (but he’s my lemon!) and has been sick since the day I brought him home. The clinic is very responsive to my calls and emails, and trust me, there are a lot of them. They have taken the time to go over how I should care for him, everything from how to trim his nails, clean his ears, to evaluating his diet. They really do care. The vets are honest with me about Kevin’s situation, never telling me what I should do, but giving me the options and being supportive. I have never been made to feel rushed, ignorant or judged. I couldn’t ask for a better clinic. The vets and staff are top-notch.
Very kind and caring staff, they really treat my pup like a family member. They are also really great at being non-judgmental and make me comfortable with the treatment options I have chosen. Can't say enough about this vet clinic and I'm so grateful to have found animal clinic west!
Excellent customer service from everyone at the clinic. Vet was very understanding and professional. Surgery on my dog went well and they even called me the next day to ask how my dog was doing.
My cats have seen Dr Harbour and Dr Blessing. Clearly, the vets here really care about helping animals as they spend a lot of time with them to ensure they are getting quality medical attention. I wish human medicine was this good ;)
I love these guys! Dr Harbour and her team are very professional and experienced, yet with a youthful energy that is refreshing. Small business values of integrity and caring abound, this is not your large corporate experience. You and your pet matter to this team, in a word they care; thank you from myself, my wife and our 3 fur friends.
I LOVE Animal Clinic West!! My thirteen and a half year old dog, Arthur has been a regular at this wonderful facility for about nine years. ALL the staff are wonderful. I believe that they really care for and love my Arthur and are continually working towards improving his quality of life. I am forever grateful to them.
Animal Clinic West is an awesome Veterinary Clinic in Calgary. The staff are highly trained and just wonderful people - my dogs are obsessed with them. The vets are knowledgeable and well-rounded. Dr. Blessing is my vet, she offers holistic alternatives as well. I can not express enough how amazing she is. She is one of the nicest, kindest and smartest people I have ever met. I am so lucky to have found Animal Clinic West.
I can’t say how great this clinic is. I’ve been a loyal client for over 16 years and even though I’ve moved further away, I still bring my dogs here. A special shout out god to Dr. Blessing who is a wonderful veterinarian and human being. I highly recommend to anyone to bring their beloved pets to be cared for here.
Dr. Harbour and the team at Calgary West Animal Hospital were amazing to deal with. They helped us through the toughest experience we have had to face with our dog. Dr. Harbour was incredibly knowledgeable, insightful, and caring through our painful time. She took the time to make sure we understood everything that was happening, and I feel she went above and beyond what she was required to do. Dispite having to have COVID protocols in place, the entire team did a great job of making us feel comfortable. This is a place that truly cares about the pets the people that come through their door. Thank you again Dr. Harbour!
If you have all the time available this place could work for you. What is funny is that they call you to verify the appointment several times but when you get there they make you wait for a long time and after waiting they tell you that they are going to take longer. This is disrespectful of people's time. In the end I had to leave without completing the appointment for my dog.
We have been bringing our family dogs to Dr Emery Cyfra since 1988 and wouldn't go anywhere else! One of the best things Emery did for us was euthanize our 16-yr old dog at home, so that she didn't have to go through the trauma of going into the clinic on her last day. Thank you to all the staff for your compassionate care for 31 years.
Great vets, very caring and friendly! Appointments easy to book and always on time. Reasonable fees. Always follow up after an illness or event. I'm happy that our little Coco is in good hands!
Staff at animal clinic west are superb! They take the time to ensure our furry buddies are comfortable before doing any tests or treatments. They also ensure that the humans understand and give time to ask questions. We’ve received phone calls after procedures to check up on our pets which really impressed me. I really feel comfortable with all of the staff. I’ll keep on taking my hairy buddies there!!
The entire team at Animal Clinic West has been amazing - Dr. Harbour has been our vet for our golden retriever. She makes visiting the vet an enjoyable experience and helps us to understand all recommendations. We love Animal Clinic West!
I looked around for a new vet after my previous clinic did not deliver, for example they missed things on my oldest dog that this clinic found in 1st checkup! The vet my dogs see is Dr. Harbour. She is accommodating, clear, concise, knowledgeable and above all does not push products or up sell. It is refreshing to have vet techs that care and remember names of my dogs. I would recommend this clinic in a heart beat.
I bring all of my pets to Animal Clinic West. I have a dog and 2 cats. Dr. Harbour loves them all and it shows when we are there! All of the staff are friendly, helpful, and animal lovers! I would recommend anyone with pets to go to Animal Clinic West!!
Everyone is sweet and accommodating. I love how they treat my old dog. Thoughtful of treatment and fees. It is always a pleasure.
Dr. Cyfra, Dr. Harbour and all the staff at Animal Clinic West are superb! They have been so accommodating and kind while taking care of our dog. They also take the time to fully explain procedures, even when they are busy. We were actually so impressed that we’ve fully switched over to their clinic for future services.
We have received exceptional service at every visit (and after through follow up phone calls). Everyone working at the front end is always so pleasant and helpful and we feel so comfortable bringing our 11 year old pomeranian here. We have seen Dr. Blessing and Dr. Harbour and they are both so caring and knowledgeable and truly go above and beyond.
LOVE all the staff at Animal Clinic West! They remember my dog by name each time we come in and accommodate her sensitive nature so well. I was recommended to their clinic by a friend when I moved to the area and will continue taking my pup to them even if we move. Highly recommended!
this clinic is simply outstanding. I took my new cat there, and all the staff were friendly, professional, caring. Dr. Harbour was our vet, and she, and the tech working with her, were amazing. Dr. Harbour examined my cat top to bottom, and made me and my kitty feel relaxed throughout. She is very knowledgeable, friendly, definitely loved her profession,gave very sound advice, very personable, the best vet I have seen in the 40 years I have owned pets. She took the time to listen to all my concerns, and answered every question I had. She was so nice on how she pointed out all the good qualities of my cat. The owner of the clinic took the time to shake my hand and welcome me and the kitty to the clinic. All the staff were amazing. The location and parking is horrendous, but Dr. Harbour and the Animal Clinic West will be our vet from now on.
I loved my experience here and so did my dog. When I got her home she was bouncy and happy. She came home from a different vet sulking. Great staff. Very friendly. Super clean environment. I have now been there 3 times each with a different vet.. each one has been awesome
We are consistently impressed with everything about Animal Clinic West. Both Dr. Cyfra and Dr. Harbour are outstanding. They truly care about the well-being of our dogs, and take the time to really get to known us and our pets. The staff at the clinic are all welcoming and warm.
Have utilized the veterinary services at Animal Clinic West for years - actually since it opened. Have always been so impressed with the service, the expertise and how my animals were treated. You would be hard pressed to find a better clinic in Calgary
Excellent care is given to your pet and vets and staff very friendly and knowledgable . I've been going there for years and highly recommend it.
We love animal clinic west! Staff are always amazing to my dog and so are the vets. I'd recommend this clinic for anyone looking for a professional, friendly and super competent group for animal care needs.
Staff is always pleasant and the doctors really know their stuff. I'd trust them with my pets anytime!
Open, honest and straightforward. Great care for my dog. Just brought him there for a simple checkup. He received a good, thorough inspection that wasn't rushed at all, and the price was more than fair. In fact, it was just a hair over $100 as I recall, which is much less than other places I've been. I'd highly recommend this place.
Our dog had his first appointment at Calgary West Animal Hospital. We felt the positive vibes right away, from the moment we were welcomed at the door. The staff were all exceptionally kind and thoughtful. We could tell that our dog felt safe and comfortable there. Thank you for the amazing experience and for putting our minds at ease.
What a great clinic!! Dr. Blessing and Kyle (and all other front desk staff) were amazing. I was given the costs upfront before anything was done and all of my questions were answered thoroughly. Dr. Blessing even took the time to call me to check up on my cat and email me a list of suggestions. I would highly recommend this clinic to anyone!
This is a very user friendly clinic. I had to find a new vet and found this clinic to be very friendly/ down to earth/ easy to talk to and ask questions/ not to mention good with dogs -in my case. In addition, very accommodating. So one of my dogs eats a full box of chocolate on Christmas eve and I call in a panic and they make room for us and handle the situation! Just an all round dependable clinic. Highly recommend them.