Downtown Animal Hospital

iBegin Toronto URL:
http://toronto.ibegin.com/misc/downtown-animal-hospital

Rating

Overall:
0 people have marked this place as a favorite.

Reviews & Ratings (Showing Latest 3 of 4)

janesar Reviews: 1 Badges: 0	Overall:	November 5, 2007
	4 out of 4 people found this review helpful. I just had the most horrible experience with this place. My little Yorkie had a sore tummy and the vets totally scared me into doing all kinds of unnecessary tests that cost over $1000.00 in less than 24 hours. I told them that if she responded to just antibiotics and some zantac that they wouldn't go ahead with all the other tests. They did anyway! She was fine all she needed was some Imodium. I am mortified that this has happened and have been asking around the neighbourhood and found that many people have had this same thing happen. This is not pet care, this is totally taking advantage of me, my pet and my bank account! The man who is at the front desk is not welcoming and very bad for business. I do not recommend this place.

---

Tanya	Overall:	November 17, 2006
	0 out of 0 people found this review helpful. It's funny, I've had the exact opposite experience in terms of follow-up. After every visit I've received very detailed follow-up phone calls. I first used this clinic years ago because it was the only place I could find to treat my pet rats who had giant tumours. I brought them in to be put down, and the vet explained that they weren't in pain and could live a long time with some changes. So I took them home, and for the next 3 months she e-mailed me several times with a full diet plan, new information, etc. And the tumours shrunk! I was totally blown away! I have boarded my dog there and my cat goes in for grooming every 2 months. She always comes back happy, and she's a very sensitive kitty, so I know they treat her well. If the cat had any problems one visit, they will often call and see how she's doing a week later. My only beef with the place is that I usually spend way more money than I'd anticipated. But I've had that problem at other clinics and really... aren't our little guys worth it? I recommend this place.

---

AhmedF Reviews: 79 Badges: 15	Overall:	October 23, 2006
	10 out of 12 people found this review helpful. When we first got our puppy, and looked up vets near us (on iBegin of course), this was the first one we considered. Having lived nearby, we had walked by this place quite a few times. The overall experience was satisfactory. The vet was very nice, and very patient and explained things great. She did try selling us pet insurance, but wasn't too pushy about it. The support staff are friendly but overworked. Every time I go there they are always busy with phone calls, other people, or what not. It is a successful business - that is good, but hire some more people to help out. Been there about 5-6 times, and always the same - very rushed. As we had a puppy, we did give stool to test. We were told that unless there is something wrong, we won't get a phonecall. Unfortunately we did - he had some worms. We did give the medication as required, and after giving his stool, did not hear back. In retrospect (and reading Mick's review) perhaps we should have called just to make sure. The one problem was when we were driving through the US (and taking our puppy), we called to ask if we could get the necessary paperwork. The woman I talked to was completely confused, and would not get a hold of someone who would. Instead of arguing with her, I just waited and called back an hour later. That time the guy who picked up knew what was going on, and was very helpful. So - the vets are nice, and they do seem to genuinely care about pets. Just beware of how everything feels very hectic. I recommend this place.

---