A few years ago a veterinarian here allowed a stranger to put down my cat without my permission or knowledge. I went out for the afternoon and my unhinged and unwell downstairs tenants stole my cat and brought him here where I had been a long time client, and the vet put him down without contacting me first or following up at all. I came home that afternoon to find my beloved elderly cat gone with no explanation until the tenants finally confessed. This was so deeply wrong and frightens me for others. read more

I can't thank Dr Negrea enough for the care and attention he gave to my dog Boomer, during a traumatic visit. He went above and beyond to give him the best treatment and make him comfortable as well as set my mind at ease. Without a doubt I would recommend him to anyone looking for a kind, compassionate and knowledgeable veterinarian that that will have your animals best interest at heart. read more

I highly recommend Dr Victor Negrea. His approach to my cat (and to other animals who walked in the clinic) was so respectful, kind and friendly. I feel he is very competent and trustworthy. He was helpful and answered all my questions, even took time to phone me at home. Thank you Dr Negrea! read more

This team of Doctors and Assistants is outstanding in their care and attention. We brought our two elderly house cats in for a geriatric exam and were treated with the utmost respect and care. When things took a turn for the worse as is inevitable with older animals, Dr. Veronica and Lindsay helped us get through the end of life for our sweet girl, with respect and compassion. We cannot speak highly enough about our experience at the Beacon Cat Hospital. Thank you. read more

We were on our boat in Port of Sidney Marina on a Saturday when our elderly cat suddenly became ill. We found the Beacon Cat Hospital in a telephone directory. The doctor and assistants at Beacon Cat Hospital worked overtime, tested and diagnosed a chronic illness, but one that can be treated. We were sent on our way with hope, calming collars, and a new type of food. The treatment has been successful. We appreciated the staff's professionalism and warmth. We felt welcome right from our first contact. Our cat was coddled. We wish we lived closer, so we could make BCH our own vet. read more

We have 4 indoor cats that we absolutely adore and have been seeing Dr. Negrea since the previous doctor sold the business, which was later in 2016. When we met him, we could tell immediately that he had a true love for animals and was very tender and caring toward our cats. Since that first visit we have had a handful of other visits as one of our aging cats needed some help and we also adopted a young rescue kitty who came from out of province and needed some added care. As cat owners for nearly 20 years and who have had 4 different vets over that time, we can absolutely state that Dr. Negrea is hands down the most caring, friendly and pleasant person we have had the pleasure of tending to our cats. His office staff are exceptional and they really enhance his ability to provide care. We also purchase food from them and when needed medicine from his well stocked location. We also want to add, that we are always reluctant to medicate our cats unless absolutely required and what we appreciate about Dr. Negrea is that before he looks to prescribe a medicine, he looks to food options and more natural remedies. As an example, we had an older cat who had the makings of crystals in his urine. He could have prescribed medicine, but instead he recommended starting with cranberry pills and a diet adjustment. This really meant a lot to us as he was clearly looking at the best way for our cat and in the end, the changes really helped without going to a medicine. The other thing we witnessed has been his willingness to help cats that literally are in rough shape and abandoned. He looks to give them a new lease on life and the care and dedication he shows and how he talks about them is nothing short of touching. This is a man who really cares and loves animals and it shows in how he conducts himself at all of our visits. We trust the doctor and his advice. He is pragmatic, friendly and really considers the best for the fuzzy patient, while giving you all of the options to make the best choice. I know it was mentioned earlier in the review, but the office staff are just such a delight to work with and are all so caring as well, often calling to follow up on how our cats are doing. The local community is so lucky to have such an exceptional team available to care for their animals and I know he sees more animals than just cats, such as dogs and many smaller creatures too. We would highly recommend him to anyone who has animals that they love as they can rest assured that he will care for them in the way that you would want and he is someone who truly has a passion and love for all of his patients. read more

I want to tell you a story that will demonstrate the exceptional care your feline babies will receive from Doctor Victor Negrea and his team at Beacon Cat Hospital in Sidney, BC. A week ago Monday I call the hospital at 8:30 am. Blossom was continuing to sneeze and had stopped eating. Doctor Victor answered the phone himself. He told me to bring her right in. She was a very sick kitty needing fluids and hospital care. During the week that followed, he and his staff accepted me onto their team. I was able to feed and love her up three times a day. Doctor Victor stayed late so I could feed her after supper. At night he monitored her from home using a Web Cam. He pulled out all the stops to heal my tiny beautiful lilac Siamese. He ordered special antibiotics from a compounding pharmacy for her and even considered an oxygen tent. On her last day, with his approval, I took Shana, an Oriental Shorthair, and Blossom's best friend, to visit thinking it might spark her. They had a great chat. Blossom died in my arms that Sunday morning with Shana nearby. The kind doctor and I were both shocked. One rarely gets the opportunity to really know your vet. During Blossoms illness I learned that Doctor Victor is a skilled, knowledgeable and innovative clinician, dedicated to his profession. But more than that, he treats his furring patients with such tenderness and dignity and his clients with respect and compassion. I will be forever grateful to Doctor Victor and his staff for the care they gave Blossom. I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Doctor Victor Negrea and BCH. I trust him implicitly with the health and wellness of the two remaining members of my furry family, Shana and Dmitri. Have a look at their web site Beaconcathospital.ca and read their vision, mission, and values statements. They live by it. read more

I found this vet clinic to be extremely caring and attentive with my two cats and I highly recommend Dr. Negrea as a vet along with his staff. Pet owners can fully rely on top notch medical care here. read more

If you are reading this review right now then you are probably trying to decide which cat hospital is the best for your pet. You don't need to look any further. Beacon Cat Hospital is the absolute best hospital ever from the most amazingly talented and huge hearted vet Dr Ellen Guttormson to Molly at the front desk that took my frantic call on August 20th. On August 19th, my wife and I were bicycling from Fulford Harbour on Salt Spring Island to Ruckle Beach for some end of summer camping when we discovered two very small abandoned kittens in a blackberry bush. We tried to get them to a vet hospital but it was already late in the day and no one was open. Including the emergency shelter which just had an answering service. By sheer miracle we had some canned tuna with us so we were able to keep them alive until we could get a ferry out in the morning and get to Schwartz Bay. By that time they needed medical attention right away I tried calling one hospital near Schwartz Bay but they were closed. I tried another in Sydney but was told that the doctor was fully booked! This was an emergency darn it! I then called Beacon Cat Hospital and spoke to Molly. What a Jem she is. She told me yes, please bring these little kitties in right away and they will do everything they can to help out. We did and not only did they help feed them and clean them up but Ellen even brought them to her home to recover!! Unbelievable service! You tell me of another vet you know that would take care of your kitty with love and compassion like this. Even though we live on the North Shore of the mainland. We will definitely be back! Give these amazing people a chance at taking care of your loved ones. If you are like us, you will be totally amazed by the level of service you will receive and your kitty will agree. read more