Dean Park Pet Hospital
4.6 (20) 1700 McTavish Rd, North Saanich, BC V8L 5T9, CanadaHours:
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Dean Park Pet Hospital
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:
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | Fetch Canada | 166 |
| 4.9 | Furkin | 348 |
| 4.1 | Pets Plus Us | 862 |
| 4.3 | PHI Direct | 31 |
| 4.8 | Spot Canada | 149 |
| 4.8 | Trupanion Canada | 25,888 |
| 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.
Thinking of insuring your pet?
Get Quotes & CompareGetting 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
In the heart of North Saanich area, we have been taken our dogs and cats to Dean Park Pet Hospital for over 10 years. Doctors Susan, Nicky and Christina are three of the most conscientious and loving practioners of vetenairy medicine you will find anywhere. The whole staff are dedicated to the proposition of giving your pet the best care possible. An honest, fair and compassionate vet team lets you know how your pet is doing with phone calls to go over test results and check up on how our fur babies are doing after they go home. They truly care about you and your pet...you won't be disappointed. "Thank You Dean Park Pet Team for All that You do" 😸🐶❤️
posted: 09/17/2023
This is the absolute best vet clinic around, and the only place I trust fully with my bunnies. The vets, especially Dr. Christina who has helped my family more often, are so kind and knowledgeable, and take a really collaborative approach to helping your pet, making decisions, and teaching you about their anatomy and medical concerns. The staff and Dr. Christina have also, several times, squeezed our bunnies in when they are sick (with bunnies, illness can turn fatal quite quickly) and are always so kind about doing so. Huge shout out to Angie at the front desk especially. Lastly, there is literally no one better for rabbit care than Dr. Christina. She is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about the small ones, and the clinic is one of few that keeps rabbit-specific medications/the right forms of medications and critical care on hand.
posted: 06/13/2023
This is the best vet clinic I have ever visited in my life. The care and compassion that every single staff member showed me is next to none. They diagnosed and treated my dog in her final time. I literally cannot say enough good things about this clinic. Dr McTaggart is the best vet I have EVER met. She is so amazing! Smart, compassionate, professional and willing to go above and beyond. The staff she has cultivated are also all of these things. Every single vet and staff member I dealt with (which I think was all of them) was absolutely a delight. The helped me during some of the hardest moments of my life. I will never forget the kindness and understanding Dr McTaggart and her staff showed me. Thank you so much for everything that everyone at Dean Park did for me! I appreciate you all so much!
posted: 01/14/2022
My Pom was sent to dean park vet for his teeth and he can’t wait to go see dr mctagget he. Runs to the door to see her I would send anyone there for any care but for dental for sure they have have a board certified dentist and the latest in technology the staff is great
posted: 03/12/2021
I can not say enough good things about Dr McTaggart and this incredibly caring veterinary service. Covid has created a disturbingly frantic situation for all vets here and I recently went through an extremely upsetting time trying to find a vet to help my little dog who had an unexplainable medical condition and was suffering. No vets here were taking new clients and really didn't seem to care. I spent over $6000 at an emergency vet hospital with no positive results and they also were disinterested in any follow up. My own local vet brushed us off and no follow up. Despite being extremely busy Dr McTaggart and her team were genuinely concerned for my dog and took us in right away. I have never met a vet so caring and kind. Dr McTaggart has incredible knowledge and she deeply cares about her patients wellbeing. Her follow up was outstanding and she called even on her day off to see how my dog was doing! A shining star in an otherwise dark and difficult time. The staff there are super kind and pleasant, and the anticipated costs were fully disclosed to me and I signed off on them. Very professional service and well organized. I will always be extremely grateful and would recommend Dean Park Pet Hospital whole-heartedly.
posted: 02/20/2021