VCA Yaletown Animal Hospital
4.5 (672) 893 Expo Blvd, Vancouver, BC V6B 1C4, 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 – 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
How to Save Money at VCA Yaletown Animal 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 | 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.
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
Vet techs referred to the wrong blood work data (recalling results from 2024) when the most recent results were from 2025 to inform us we were not monitoring electrolytes for my dog appropriately. My dog is experiencing no discomfort, no change in appetite and no change in activity, with stable results for 3 years. We have sequentially reduced bloodwork from every 2 months to every 3 months then 6 months with stable results each time. We had mentioned to the clinic we would like to wait a year before the next bloodwork because of her consistent results. They refused to book an appointment for regular monthly shots for her condition without updated bloodwork. Previously they changed my dog’s medication without asking or providing us a reason why, when my dog has been stable on the same medication for 3 years. Mistakes happen, things get overlooked but own up to it before vilifying patients, we will be going to a different vet.
posted: 12/08/2025
I would highly recommend Dr.Nicole Yu. I was referred to her by my friend. She went above and beyond to help me for my dogs check up and was very kind to Kazu! All of the staff there were very kind to Kazu as well and helped me a lot too. Will come back for sure
posted: 06/12/2025
Moved from Maple Ridge a couple of years ago & found that this hospital is a block from home, so seemed like a logical place to try for my two, now senior cats. Over the years, all previous cats had the same trusted vet for 20 years, so it was hard choosing a place to start fresh that felt comfortable, & with reasonable prices. I like Yaletown because I trust more than one doctor here. Each one we've seen is equally talented & friendly. At first, it was unusual for me to see their large list of Doctors on staff because I've had a relationship with only one, who felt like family. I didn't think seeing different doctors, with different schedules would be great, but when the doctors I'm familiar with at Yaletown aren't working, I'm always pleasantly surprised with a "new to us" doctor, & their excellent skills, for the issue of the visit... and with the added bonus of being able to give me multiple personal opinions & advice, to enable me to feel well informed & vigilant with my 14, & 16 year old senior fur-babies 😸
posted: 10/25/2025
Dr. Rachel Barker was incredible in helping us transport our dog from Vancouver to Dublin. She went through all the paperwork with meticulous care and attention to detail, making sure every step was handled correctly. I truly appreciated her thoroughness, knowledge, and expertise throughout the entire process. Thanks to her, my dog and I arrived safely, and I am extremely grateful! I couldn’t have done it without her!
posted: 09/01/2025
Gavin Myers is an excellent vet and a clear communicator. He recognized our cat needed specialized testing and advised us to go to emergency, which ended up being exactly right. Very grateful he was our vet!
posted: 12/06/2025
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