Granville Island Veterinary Hospital
4.7 (347) 1635 W 4th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6J 1L8, CanadaHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
How to Save Money at Granville Island Veterinary 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 | 863 |
| 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
I can’t speak highly enough of Dr. Rose and her incredible team. Every visit to the clinic is a reminder of how fortunate we are to have found such dedicated and compassionate care for our pets. Dr. Rose not only shows genuine concern for the well-being of our animals but also takes the time to connect with us as pet owners. Her thoughtful approach, combined with the professionalism and kindness of her staff, truly sets this clinic apart. We always leave feeling confident that our pets are in the best possible hands. Highly recommend!
posted: 08/15/2024
Being a first time puppy/dog owner, I’ve asked many friends and relatives on what vet clinic they recommended in combination with reading reviews and asking public forums. They all recommended Granville Island Vet and I’m glad I decided to go here. Pixie came here for her vaccinations and checkups and the first time she met Dr. Rose, she was greeted with lots of cuddles and treats! Dr. Rose is always very patient when I ask her a list of questions and she’s also very personable and easy to talk to so I appreciate her great bedside manner in dealing with both Pixie and me! Front desk staff are also very nice and one time when I called Into the office to ask about whether I should bring pixie in immediately due to some stomach issues she was having versus trying some home remedies to see if it might help, they were able to get a vet (can’t remember who) to call me back later in the day and she suggested the home remedy first. The reason this sticks out to me is that with other vets I’ve visited, the first thing they’d tell me to do when my Pixie was experiencing stomach issues was to bring her in for an exam and then they’d immediately issue her medication which for a puppy as young as she is (at the time, she was only 11 weeks old), I was concerned about giving her more antibiotics since she had already been on a week’s worth of medication prior to me picking her up from her breeder and then an additional week’s worth when I brought her home as her stomach issues were so persistent. I appreciate that the staff took my concerns into account and suggested we try a more natural remedy before needing to use more medication and didn’t charge me for a vet visit to tell me this information (which I can very easily see other vet offices doing).
posted: 05/21/2022
Best hospital I have been in Vancouver, specially Dr.Ignacio! He is such a kind, caring and compassionate person. He will give you the best advice and options for your pet. I have been to many vets with my boston terrier and all her issues, and he is by far the best in my eyes. The staff is also very friendly and caring!
posted: 08/12/2023
Thanks to Dr Chan, our Momo regained her health. The clinic was clean. All staff of the clinic were knowledgeable, kind, caring and professional.
posted: 12/11/2024
Granville island Vet hospital is the best. It is worth the wait list! Dr Cynthia Rose is a lovely human and she has been so amazing with our dog, we have been with her for years. Highly recommend!
posted: 06/16/2024
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