Bridgeway Veterinary Specialists of Vancouver
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How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Bridgeway Veterinary Specialists of Vancouver
Preventive care
Routine wellness exams can help identify health issues early, often before they become more serious or expensive to treat. Regular checkups are one of the most effective ways to manage long term veterinary costs.
Compare prescription pricing
Some pet medications prescribed at veterinary clinics may also be available through local or online pharmacies. It can be helpful to compare pricing when appropriate to reduce ongoing medication costs.
Consider pet insurance
Pet insurance may help cover a portion of eligible veterinary expenses depending on the plan, including accidents, illnesses, and in some cases preventive care. Coverage details, reimbursement levels, and deductibles vary by provider.
Why Pet Insurance Information Appears on This Page
Looking for information about Bridgeway Veterinary Specialists of Vancouver? This page also includes pet insurance resources to help pet parents understand how to prepare for unexpected veterinary expenses.
Veterinary care costs can vary widely depending on the type of visit, treatment, or emergency. Many pet parents explore pet insurance before they need it so they are better prepared when unexpected situations arise.
How to Choose a Pet Insurance Provider
Pet Insurance Review helps pet parents compare insurance providers using verified customer reviews and real-world experiences. Our tools make it easier to evaluate providers based on claims experience, service quality, and overall satisfaction.
We have collected more than 220,000 reviews from pet parents, creating one of the largest independent databases of pet insurance feedback available.
How rankings are determined
Unexpected veterinary expenses can happen at any clinic. The providers below are ranked using verified reviews submitted by real pet parents through Pet Insurance Review. Results reflect overall satisfaction, claims experience, and value based on real world feedback. Rankings are updated regularly as new reviews are submitted.
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | Desjardins | 1 |
| 4.1 | Fetch Canada | 1,551 |
| 4.9 | Furkin | 351 |
| 5.0 | OVMA | 1 |
| 3.3 | Peppermint | 3 |
| 4.0 | Pets Plus Us | 884 |
| 2.5 | Petsecure | 226 |
| 4.1 | PHI Direct | 33 |
| 4.2 | Sonnet | 5,628 |
| 4.7 | Spot Canada | 277 |
| 4.8 | Trupanion Canada | 27,190 |
Compare Pet Insurance Plans
You can compare coverage options from multiple providers to find a plan that fits your budget and your pet’s healthcare needs.
Getting to Know Your Veterinarian
Choosing a veterinarian is an important decision for pet parents. A strong vet relationship is built on trust, communication, and understanding your pet’s individual needs.
Experience
Ask whether the clinic has experience treating your specific type of pet, since care can vary between dogs, cats, and pocket pets.
Emergency Care Procedures
It’s helpful to understand how the clinic handles after-hours emergencies, including whether they provide emergency services or refer to nearby emergency hospitals.
Communication Preferences
Ask how the clinic communicates with pet parents, including updates, test results, and follow up questions.
Breed Specific Health Considerations
Some breeds may be more prone to certain health conditions. Early awareness can help with prevention and early treatment.
Facility Tour
If available, touring the clinic can help you and your pet feel more comfortable before the first visit.
Final Note
Pet care decisions often involve both medical and financial considerations. Having access to trusted veterinary information alongside pet insurance comparisons can help pet parents feel more confident when planning for their pet’s health and wellbeing.
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Reviews from Google
19 reviews
My cat, Walter, had to have an FHO surgery. Dr. Mark Smith was amazing. He did such a wonderful job on my boy. The surgery was done beginning of October 2024 and Walter is doing so well since then. Nicole, the RVT was great as well. Thank you so much for helping my boy run around and play like the cat he is! Have a happy New Year 🎊
Dec 29, 2024
Dr. Jitender (Happy) did so much to keep us informed, investigate, diagnose, and understand our journey with our family pet - Mina (1year old) who had a very unfortunate accident that occurred to her hind left leg four days ago. The contentious efforts in reviewing and exhausting every possible scenario for her initial prognosis was discussed. To then doing his own exam, x-rays and avoiding an unnecessary surgery that would limit Mina immensely and be quite costly. He came up with two plans for Mina for best and worst case scenarios and explained both in detail that were way less invasive in previous diagnosis by other clinics. Honest, compassionate, professional, and genuine from start to finish. Our pets are part of our family, so we’re extremely grateful to the whole team today that helped us. Within two hours of leaving the clinic we received a follow up message checking up on Mina well after business hours. We left with the best case scenario!! Thank you! Joseph & Teresa
Aug 15, 2024
we have a dog who has been sick with an cyst in his pancreas. we went to a few vets trying to figure out the best option and the risks involved . once we found Dr Smith it was a no brainer. he was amazing , he was kind, explained everything so we could understand, was so caring and we wish we had gone to him from the beginning. so Mark did the surgery and wow, for a surgery that could have gone either way it was amazing. our dog recovered in no time. they understood that our dog was reactive to being touched so no stitches to remove , the work was so professional we didn't even have to put a cone on my dog. the scar , which was huge is invisible now. our dog is back to being his normal self and it's been over a year of this. thank you Mark and your amazing team. Jagger loves his new found life
Nov 29, 2024
We were referred to Dr Smith by our regular vet at Queensborough Veterinary after discovering that or dog, Rocky, had a 6cm by 8cm tumor in his colon that would have been fatal if left untreated. This was not a simple or routine surgery. Dr Smith was excellent about communicating the risks and possibilities. I would say he has a great balance of being able to "tell it like it is" and not sugar-coat anything while still being sensitive to the emotional side of our experience. He made no promises to us, but made us confident that he would do everything he could. They spent a full day operating on Rocky and the difficult surgery was a great success! They removed the tumor completely. The communication and assistance from the Bridgeway team was above and beyond the whole way through including the days after the surgery. It has been two weeks now and Rocky is 100% back to his normal self. Because of Dr. Smith, the Bridgeway team and Dr. Clark and the Queensborough Vet team, we get a chance at many more great years with our boy and we couldn't be more greatful. Thank you.
May 3, 2024
Mark was AWESOME!! Was very calm and patient with my Daisy Dog making her comfortable with her visit. Was very helpful and honest with the treatment needed and didn’t suggest unnecessary treatment…would recommend him to everyone!!…thanks again Mark!!
Jul 24, 2024
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1011 Royal Ave, New Westminster, BC V3M 1K3, Canada(604) 239-4722
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