Alpine Veterinary Clinic

4.4 (296)
321 61 Ave SW #7, Calgary, AB T2H 2W7, Canada

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Sunday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

How to Save Money at Alpine Veterinary Clinic

Schedule Regular Vet Visits

One of the best ways to save on vet bills is to prevent expensive health issues before they develop. By scheduling regular wellness checkups, your vet can detect health issues early, helping you to avoid costly treatments and surgeries down the road.

Price Shop for Pet Prescriptions

Oftentimes our fur babies are prescribed human drugs off-label. Your vet is apt to charge more for these medications than you would pay at your local pharmacy. In fact, big-box or chain pharmacies can offer steep discounts. So it’s best to price shop.

Pet Insurance

Most pet insurance providers will pay between 80% and 90% of the vet bill. You can even get coverage for routine care and things like vaccinations and dental cleanings. If you do the math, you’ll most likely find that pet insurance makes financial sense in the long run as well as gives you peace of mind.

How Do You Choose the Right Pet Insurance Provider?

Pet Insurance Review makes it incredibly easy for pet parents to select an insurance provider they feel good about. You can use our handy comparison tool to get the gist of what a company offers. We’ve also collected over 150,000 reviews of insurance companies from real pet parents like you to rank the top providers in the market. Here is the current ranking of each:

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2026
Rating Provider Total Review
4.9 Fetch Canada 167
4.9 Furkin 348
4.1 Pets Plus Us 868
4.1 PHI Direct 33
4.8 Spot Canada 149
4.8 Trupanion Canada 25,889
1.0 Desjardins 1
5.0 OVMA 1
3.3 Peppermint 3
2.5 Petsecure 226
0.0 Sonnet 0

Or, you can simply get a fast quote from multiple providers and go from there.

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Getting to Know Your New Vet: Essential Questions to Ask

Choosing a new veterinarian is an important decision for any pet owner. You want to find someone who is competent, compassionate, and a good fit for you and your fur baby. To help you get the most out of your first appointment, here's a list of essential questions to ask your new vet:

Tell me about your experience with [pet type].

Different vets have different areas of specialization. Some are experts with cats, some dogs, some pocket pets, and some horses. Knowing that your vet has vast experience treating your specific type of pet can bring you peace of mind.

How do you handle emergencies?

You must know what to do in case of a pet medical emergency. Inquire what after-hours policy the clinic has, whether they have on-site emergency care available, and if they have a relationship with any nearby emergency animal hospitals.

How do you communicate with pet owners?

Good communication is key to building a trusting relationship with your vet. Ask how they prefer to communicate (phone calls, emails, online portal) and how often you can expect to hear from them.

Are there any breed-specific health concerns I should be aware of?

Some breeds are predisposed to certain health conditions. Knowing what to watch out for can help you catch problems early and get your pet the treatment they need.

Do you have any questions for me about my pet?

This is a great question to ask because the answer will show that the vet is interested in getting to know your pet as an individual and is willing to listen to your concerns.

Bonus question: Can I take a tour of your facility?

Getting a feel for the clinic's environment can help you and your pet feel more comfortable during your visits. Remember, you’re not just looking for a veterinarian, you’re looking for a partnership. Do not be afraid to ask these questions and any others you can think of. Any vet worth their salt will be happy to answer them. Because the more informed you are, the better equipped you'll be to make decisions about your pet's care! And that should be every vet’s top priority.

Reviews from Google

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Sammy Hobbit

Amazing Vets and Techs. A very unexpected emergency visit with our 9 yr old Havanese Molly. Unfortunately she didn’t make it home. The staff were absolutely amazing! They were so comforting, understanding our absolute devastation. Literally taking over the care of us and Molly. Thank you Thank you.

posted: 12/09/2025

Andrew Durling

I would like to thank everyone at Alpine for making the hardest decision of my life, a seamless process. Compassion, care, and the best doctor I have ever dealt with, Dr. Wedin.

posted: 07/28/2025

Meabh Heskes

Fantastic experience there today with our cat Heidi. A very through examination I left with total confidence. The vet was a natural animal lover. My kids were apprehensive about their kitty being examined and Vet totally put them at ease and involved them in every way. We all left happy and will certainly be going back.

posted: 07/19/2025

Courtneykitten73

Everyone that works here is truly amazing, they have saved my fur babies life on multiple occasions, he suffers from a few medical problems, and they keep working with me and doing everything they can for both me and my baby. I can’t thank the staff here enough for everything that they’ve helped me with, I’ve been to a few other pet hospitals with different animals in my life and since I found Alpine, I will never take my animals to another hospital. They truly care about your fur babies life, and will do everything in their power to ensure the best experience you could ever hope for in a terrible situation. Thank you all so much for everything you do!

posted: 07/05/2023

Ambra Tescione

What a wonderful experience here! I had adopted a cat and did not have a pet carrier and they gave me one for free. I took my cat for a booster and the vet checked everything to ensure she was healthy. Not only that, the care and love provided by Dr. Val Vukovic was heartwarming. Seeing someone being so sweet to your furry baby is the best.

posted: 07/24/2025