I can’t say enough good things about Dr. Jacqueline Pearce. When our 11-month-old French Bulldog, Winston, suddenly became blind, we were scared and overwhelmed. Due to a miscommunication with the emergency vet in Kamloops, Dr. Pearce actually came in on her day off to see Winston, and we are so incredibly grateful she did.
She was absolutely amazing with him and showed so much kindness, compassion, and care during such a frightening time for our family. What made her even more incredible was that she understood we live six hours away and went above and beyond to help us. She arranged for Winston to see a neurologist the very next morning so we could get answers and… read full review
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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I didn't give full marks because anytime I went there they told me there really busy come back another day even if there was nobody in the waiting room one time I needed help filling out the form cause im old in my sixties and I have diabetes I couldn't hold on to my dog and do the form at the same time I said I need help they just ignored me I gave a 4out of5 because they do help animals just not mine.
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.
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2303 Alberta Street, Vancouver, BC V5Y 4A7
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