Dr. Wiehl was incredibly compassionate and kind when our senior dog was brought into her care. What was an extremely difficult and emotional time for our family was made a little more bearable because of Dr. Wiehl’s genuine care and compassion.
My husband and daughter were the ones who had the opportunity to meet with Dr. Wiehl in person, and they both spoke so highly of how much she helped make the best of an incredibly sad situation. Her kindness, empathy, and sincere concern meant more to us than we can put into words.
We cannot thank you enough, Dr. Wiehl. This world is truly lucky to have someone like you.
About VCA Canada Vancouver Animal Emergency and Referral Centre
VCA Canada Vancouver Animal Emergency & Referral Centre is an emergency veterinary hospital located near Downtown Vancouver. They provide urgent care and specialty consultations through referrals from regular veterinarians. The centre focuses on the health and happiness of pets, working closely with their owners and primary care veterinarians. The staff is praised for their professionalism, kindness, compassion, and careful approach to pet care. Clients appreciate the vets' ability to make sound decisions and prioritize pet safety without unnecessary procedures.
VCA offers a range of services including Internal Medicine, Surgery, Ophthalmology, and Cardiology. They have a triage system similar to human hospitals, prioritizing urgent cases. The centre is highly recommended for its excellent care, with some clients noting how quick and efficient they are, especially compared to other hospitals in the area. The team at VCA is known for their expertise and dedication, providing straightforward answers and advice, and ensuring pets are in the best hands during stressful situations.
Clients have praised the VCA team for their attention to detail and genuine care for the animals. The vets and nurses have demonstrated their willingness to go above and beyond, even for unusual cases like a client's bunny. Customers have felt reassured by the clear communication and thorough explanations provided by the staff, particularly Dr. Pearce, an eye specialist who made a client's cat's appointment a "very pleasant and informative" experience.
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The staff and doctors at this hospital were absolutely fantastic. My dog suffered an unexpected seizure and a second en route to the hospital. The staff came to the parking lot with a stretcher as we arrived and took him into treatment immediately. Dr. Shankel was very clear in her communication and reduced the stress of the incident. The discharge notes/instructions were the best I have ever seen: they included a summary of our discussion, the treatment options discussed and very specific go-forward instructions. I was very impressed and thankful for their responsiveness, professionalism and compassion.
Staff were so friendly, helpful and communicative. They took great care of my dog’s wounds and gave detailed explanations of what they did and how I should monitor and look after the injury. Thank you! 🙏
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2303 Alberta St, Vancouver, BC V5Y 4A7
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