Animal Medical Hospital
4.9 (81) 2459 Bellevue Ave, West Vancouver, BC V7V 1E1, CanadaHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Animal Medical 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
We've been seeing Dr. Sharp since Reggie was 13 weeks old and 13 lbs at the Georgia location. For some of the bigger surgeries like neutering, we've gone over to the West Vancouver location and met with Dr. Wilkie and Dr Crofts as well. All of the vet techs, vets, and staff are just so wonderful and helpful. Reg wasn't an easy puppy with digestive problems, hip problems, and allergies so we were frequent flyers back in the day. Thankfully with the help of the staff at Animal Medical he's a happy healthy dog. We would 100% recommend trusting your fur babies with this wonderful team!
posted: 06/17/2023
These angels saved my dog’s life, no doubt. Dr. Alexine Crofts was amazing. She obviously cares a lot and it comes across in everything she does. Scooby have a cancerous tumour removed. It was a complicated procedure and they handled it like pros. He’s alive and well because of them. Highly recommend them. Scoobers and I can’t thank you enough!
posted: 10/17/2023
We have a dog that requires extensive medical attention with long term illness and have spent lots of time in the vet. We thank Animal Medical Hospital for taking care of our Mika. We feel like we really lucked out finding this business after jumping around to different vets over the years. Hands down we trust Doctor Crofts she has been steering us through our care journey.
posted: 01/23/2024
Dr Wilkie made time at the last minute to see Keesha who was in pain. Turned out to be a neck injury. Really grateful she was able to deal with this so quickly. My dog is feeling better and so am I. Mike Butterfield
posted: 07/05/2024
We were referred by a friend to see Dr Wilkie when we got Buster, an English bulldog, in 2016. Since then we have also visited with Dr Sharp and Dr Crofts and he loves ALL of them! He is usually anxious at first but once they enter the room he calms down. They have nothing but love and care for their pawtience. I 100% trust them with Buster.
posted: 02/11/2023
Veterinarians in West Vancouver, British Columbia
Ambleside Animal Hospital
1455 Marine Dr, West Vancouver, BC V7T 1B8, Canada(604) 922-4157
Animal Medical Hospital
2459 Bellevue Ave, West Vancouver, BC V7V 1E1, Canada(604) 926-8654
Caulfeild Veterinary Hospital
5319 Headland Dr, West Vancouver, BC V7W 3C6, Canada(604) 922-2344
Hollyburn Veterinary Hospital
1365 Marine Dr, West Vancouver, BC V7T 1B6, Canada(604) 922-6011
West Vancouver Veterinary Hospital
100 Park Royal S, West Vancouver, BC V7T 1A2, Canada(604) 913-8387