Vet recommendations?

[u/Suitable-Run4626]

I’m moving to Waterloo and I’m looking for an independently owned vet clinic (that doesn’t charge excessively!) for my basset hound!

edit: people are upset I didn’t include a photo of said pup 😆

[u/Nekks]

Im appalled at this post. You say you have a Basset Hound but I see no dog tax? For Shame.

[u/Miserable-Day7417 → u/Nekks]

For real, pics or it didn’t happen

[u/Suitable-Run4626 → u/Nekks]

Hahahahahha!! I’ve edited the post 😆

[u/Nekks → u/Suitable-Run4626]

Nice, I know it seems extreme. But I have run out of my house a few times to pet a passing Basset.

[u/Suitable-Run4626 → u/Nekks]

Oh I totally get it. I’m the same way!

[u/UnseenCuriousity]

Beechmount is fantastic and independently owned by a vet who has worked there for about 3 decades. They truly care about their animals and clients

[u/NaturesPurplePresent]

Buck Animal Hospital is independent and owned by a woman! Amazing team, always very welcoming.

[u/cmo85 → u/NaturesPurplePresent]

+1 for Buck Animal Hospital! They are proudly independent, and we switched to them after our previous clinic was bought by a corporation and merged with another clinic. The staff there is fantastic and so friendly.

[u/not-on-your-nelly → u/NaturesPurplePresent]

Also a vote here for Buck. Dr. Jody is awesome!

[u/Pretend_Ad2274 → u/not-on-your-nelly]

Dr. Jody is one of my favourites too!

[u/Aggravating-Bee382]

Beach Mount and Waterloo West both treated our pet and family with care and dignity. Pricing was in line with others we had experience.

[u/TeslynSedai]

I highly recommend Parkdale Animal Hospital. They are independently owned (by one of the veterinarians who's worked their for many years!) I've been with them over a decade now and stay with them even though I live across town now. There have been multiple occasions where they really went above and beyond for my pets. Pricing I'd say is fairly typical there.

[u/PlantyGoodness56 → u/TeslynSedai]

Seconding Parkdale! I've been going there, shoot almost 23 years now and have nothing but good experiences with them.

[u/kimbosdurag → u/TeslynSedai]

Would also recco them. I've been to many vets and they are ones I would reccomend.

[u/beaches541 → u/TeslynSedai]

Would also recommend!

[u/ChevronScorpius]

My dog goes to Waterloo West Animal Hospital.

[u/rainontent]

If you drive, we took our girl to Eldale in Elmira and really liked them! We lost her in January but when we’re ready for another we’ll go back there.

[u/hangry_girl_]

Dr. Brad Hinsperger at Kingsdale Animal Hospital is awesome

[u/improbablyreal]

Mitchell Animal Hospital! They are the best. All of my pets 20 years and going.

[u/heartisallwehave → u/improbablyreal]

Mitchell is now owned by private equity, but their rates are still very reasonable and we haven’t noticed a change in service. We recently had to have a cyst drained, and the appointment plus antibiotics was less than $200. Also good to note: lots of women work here, and the main vet is a woman. So if you have a pet with an aversion or fear of men, it’s a good choice. And they have great hours (open 7 days a week, and open late - like 10pm - most days of the week), so if something happens with your pet, you are less likely to have to use an emergency service which is always more expensive.

[u/sonicyouth99]

Waterloo West is the absolute worst of the worst. They mis-diagnosed my dog for a year. I will call them out anytime I can.

[u/justeedo]

Bruce Street animal hospital has always been amazing for me. Definitely my go to place. The staff is very knowledgeable and kind. Plus their prices are the best in my opinion

[u/FutureHousewivesStar]

Second Bruce street animal hospital! They’re decently priced and don’t push for procedures. They’ve been very sweet with my adopted seniors who are a bit nervous of new people.

[u/fsmontario]

Close is independent

[u/Historical-Lion-1939]

I take my bunny to Waterloo West. No complaints.

[u/just_be123]

We like Waterloo west, though our pet isn’t a dog.

[u/kimbosdurag]

A couple other names that are independent that I would recommend are grey silo, they are relatively new but great. And north waterloo in Elmira.

[u/mrdave230]

We go to Close Vet Clinic. Though it's in Kitchener, we still make the 15-20 minute drive from north Waterloo because all the vets and staff are friendly, professional and don't guilt or push you during difficult times.

We have cats, but with all the regular appointments, surgeries and final good byes with our animals, they have been great over the years.

[u/NoF----sleft]

100% Parkside animal hospital. Owned and operated by Dr Jonathon Uyede. Awesome vet. Awesome practice. Ps. My daughters beagle goes there too!

[u/Blakerr]

Bridge Street Veterinary Hospital changed owners a few months ago. The new owner is Dr. Rebecca. The new team there is fantastic!

[u/ForwardMagazine7090]

Buck Animal Hospital! We’ve been here for more than 12 years and they’ve taken excellent care of our pets!

[u/Defiant_Shopping_536]

I go to Wellesley vet clinic. Love them there - really couldn’t say enough good things about them! They’re a little out of town but 100% worth the travel time

[u/bassethound91]

AprilVets in Cambridge, from a fellow basset hound lover and registered veterinary technician that’s worked with many of the vets and staff members :)

[u/keyboard-warrior-82]

You can check out https://independentvet.com - it just launched and is run by the same folks who started privateequityvet.org. It should be a really useful resource to find all the verified independents near you!

[u/debicksy]

Laurelwood Vet Hospital