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It’s never easy dealing with a pet emergency, but their professionalism and genuine care made a tough situation much more manageable. I’m grateful for the support we received and wouldn’t hesitate to return if needed in the future.

It is a difficult job to have to manage some of peoples worst days but it’s a job that has to be done. So I’m incredibly thankful for everyone who does it and does it with grace and kindness. I find comfort knowing that Roman got lots of pets and cuddles by lots of sweet people before his last moments and he adored that for sure

Thank you again from the bottom of my heart, and the handwritten card from all the staff was beautiful Continue to lead with your hearts and use your gifts to take care of all the precious animals, as they bring a unique joy and goodness everywhere they go.

I went to Barlow Trail Hospital instead and they charged $1500 with no overnight stays. It cost nothing to talk to a vet at this hospital and the vet texted us everyday about my pet to check on his health. They also gave free urinary food. This vet went above and beyond and I would recommend Barlow Trail Hospital if you can go there during opening hours. The vet there also said we should keep my cat out of there as much as possible because my cat hates the vet, while VCA wanted my cat to stay longer after surgery.

I called the VCA to ask about the prices of the same urinary food that I got from Barlow Trail Hospital. When I asked about the prices and I misheard her and was wondering why the prices were so high, the woman on the phone yelled at me as she corrected me on the price. She apologized in person when I went to get the food, but I still feel like this behaviour is unacceptable and rude, especially since I just went through such a hard experience with my pet. I work with clients with addictions and people on the street and I do not treat my clients this way, burnt out or not. It’s incredibly unprofessional. I will say the receptionist did mean her apology and tried to make it up to me, but it still was an uncomfortable situation.

I love my cat so much. Peanut Butter is a good cat and he is a smart cat that knows tricks. This was such a difficult time for me.

I ended up signing up for their care club, which covers all the vet visits, her spay, and a bunch of other things for the first year, definitely worth it. As a bonus, the first visit was completely free thanks to their puppy promotion. I’m super happy with the whole experience. Dr. Erfani is amazing and I highly recommend her if you’re looking for a vet who truly cares.

They help you with payment options and make everything as easy as possible with your pets care as their number one focus.

They explain everything very well and try to keep the cost at only what is really needed.

I have no doubt Marshmellow received the best possible care and we took him to the right place.

If you are worried about your pets health and not being about to afford it doesn’t matter take them in! They will help you. I cannot thank them enough. It’s rare to find such great care and as someone that has a family member that runs their own veterinarian clinic in Manitoba I greatly appreciate great service.

A medical emergency is always very scary! Please remember to treat the staff kindly regardless of the situation.

My wife and I have been bringing our pets to Legacy Vet for almost 10 years now, and we can’t say enough great things about the care they’ve provided. Jason, Jackie, Katherine and Julie at reception are always warm, welcoming, and go above and beyond to make every visit smooth — they’ve become familiar faces we genuinely look forward to seeing.

Dr. Maryam and Dr. Gaiana have been absolutely amazing throughout Frankie’s diabetes journey over the past year. We’ve felt fully supported, informed, and reassured every step of the way. Frankie is thriving thanks to their attentive care and compassion.

And our other pup, Piper, who’s always been anxious about vet visits, is treated with such patience and understanding by the entire team. They truly take the time to make her feel safe and seen.

Legacy Vet isn’t just a clinic — they’re extended family to us and our dogs. We’re so grateful for their years of consistent, exceptional care. ❤️

I always look forward to taking Chester here and they will take amazing care of you and your pet

We have sincere and abundant gratitude for the Oncology team and their treatment of our Sully and Winnie. We so appreciated the kindness and understanding that we received with each visit. Dr. Larson’s candid yet gentle approach to very difficult questions and delivery of difficult news was valued. At all times we felt that they had our babies’ interests ahead of all else. They gave us a clear understanding of our options but made it clear what was best for Sully and Winnie. We never felt like we were pushed into anything. Dr. Larson’s honesty was invaluable in deciding when it was time for us to let go. As difficult as it was, we knew it was best for our babies when the time came.

Winnie was diagnosed first with lymphoma and actually went into remission twice within an 18-month period before we lost her to other circumstances. Sully was diagnosed later with a very aggressive form of MAST Cell cancer. Should you ever have questions about the value of their treatment, I would be happy to talk to you. I was also skeptical in the beginning, but Dr. Larson’s team gave us an additional 18 months or so with our Winnie and a little extra time with our Sully. Time we cherished and used to send them over the rainbow bridge as spoiled and loved as possible and we will be forever grateful for that. Of course, the price of that extra time is high, and we had pet insurance, so we were able to do it. Not everyone can.

The oncology team sent flowers and cards with personal, thoughtful messages after each passed. The messages in the cards made us all shed a tear, but it was touching to know that they all found Sully to be the gentle «goofball» and Winnie to be the quirky lovable pooch that we knew and loved.

It would be remiss of me not to mention the same caring and kindness from Dr. Genovese and the Dermatology team (Winnie), Dr. Little and her surgical team (Sully), and the ER veterinarian (I did not get his name) that helped us through Winnie’s chaotic end of life. As well all of their receptionists were always pleasant, sympathetic, and kind. I have nothing negative to say about anyone in the CARE Centre whatsoever.

My dog Meesha has a suspected lung tumor. My veterinarian submitted a full and thorough referral, including all relevant medical records, history, and lab work. Everything was done correctly on our end. I then personally spoke to a staff member at VCA Care Centre and clearly explained that we were dealing with a possible cancer diagnosis. I even asked directly about CT imaging.

And yet — despite all of that — they booked us into the wrong department.

Let that sink in.

A pet with a likely cancer diagnosis… and they scheduled us with the completely wrong team because no one bothered to actually read the referral or listen to what I said. And instead of owning that mistake, they tried to deflect and blame my vet — who did his job perfectly.

To make things even more outrageous, I waited an hour and a half to speak to the manager in person, only to be met with coldness, defensiveness, and absolutely zero accountability. Not even an apology. No urgency. No plan to fix it.

This wasn’t a mix-up about nail trims or routine bloodwork. This is a case involving a potentially life-threatening condition, and their complete failure to act responsibly may have cost my dog valuable time.

If you care about your pet and expect a specialty care center to treat urgent cases with the seriousness they deserve — stay far away from VCA Care Centre in Calgary. The system is broken, the staff is careless, and the leadership lacks even the most basic empathy or professionalism.

They should be ashamed.

Dr. Joe was not only incredibly knowledgeable, but he was also very gentle and patient with Scooter. He took the time to thoroughly examine my cat and address all of my questions.

I can tell that he genuinely cares about the well-being of his furry patients.

The clinic itself was immaculate – very modern and the staff is very friendly.

Five stars without a doubt!

Our dog trusts them completely. He’s never anxious going in, and that says a lot. We’ve had nothing but consistent, compassionate care, and they’ve truly earned our trust. If you’re looking for a vet that actually cares, this is the one.

Today I rushed to this clinic with my dog Tymon, who had been attacked, he was bleeding from the neck and had a head injury. I chose this clinic because Tymon was already their patient. When I arrived, the receptionist, who didn’t seem very concerned, told me I could sit and wait about 45 minutes because they had scheduled appointments and no one could help me right away.

I had no issue waiting, I simply asked if a vet could quickly come out and assess whether my dog was stable enough to wait that long. The receptionist told me that it wasn’t possible either.

I left immediately and called the next closest clinic. They asked how fast I could get there and said a vet would wait for me at the emergency entrance. I arrived in 7 minutes and the help was already at the door.

I never imagined an animal clinic could treat suffering animals with such a lack of compassion. The receptionist didn’t even think to ask a vet for advice, it felt like we were just brushed off.

When you spend so much money at a place like this for a beloved companion, you expect it to be trustworthy and caring. Sadly, Ramsay Animal Clinic proved to be the opposite.

I do not recommend this clinic. If they’re unable to respond appropriately in an emergency, I truly doubt they can provide reliable care in normal situations either.

After about 2 weeks we noticed the lump had virtually disappeared and became almost non-existent. We decided to take her to another vet for a second opinion and he was able to let us know surgery wasn’t needed, and to make sure to keep an eye on the spot in the future. If it does come back there is an option for a minimally invasive aspiration; a procedure that was not brought up at Ramsay. When we called to cancel the surgery, we were not asked any follow up questions or information, they simply just said «okay» and hung up.

Instead of giving us options and information, this doctor immediately chose the most invasive and expensive option for our 2 year old otherwise healthy dog. After reading a recent review from someone who went through a similar experience, I can with 100% confidence tell you to go elsewhere when your animal is in need of veterinary care, even if it costs a bit more. With low costs brings lower standards of care and unfortunately that seems to be the case at Ramsay Animal Clinic.

Both the vets at this place were very knowledgeable, patient, and compassionate yet practical. I always felt like my best friend was in great hands, and trusted their advice. I’ve never felt like they pushed anything unnecessary on us.

My dog has always been extremely stressed out by vets, protesting and thrashing around at times. Repeated visits to this clinic, where the vets handled those situations in an extraordinarily calm and professional manner have served to lessen that response in him and made trips to the vet these days much less stressful. I have also been there with cats and they were handled equally well.

The front desk staff has always been very friendly and professional.

Thank you Ramsay Animal Clinic!

Came in for vaccinations and the staff are fantastic at sending me email reminders and communicating for all my appointments and follow ups. Always great service and accommodating friendly staff.