We had a terrible experience with Clayton Park Veterinary Hospital in the summer of 2023. For spending $2500.00, we: a) never got to speak in person with the vet who did the operation; b) were booked for a quick early morning checkup before we made the long trip home, but they "forgot" we had an appointment; c) they never called to check on how our animal was doing. What a joke this place is. Totally mismanaged. Left hand has no idea what the right hand is doing. Incompetent and rude staff. Would give zero stars if this were an option. Don't know how these grifters stay in business. This is a meat market veterinarian. STAY AWAY, for your pet's sake. Please! read more

I've come here for years with my dog, and always loved it here. They spayed my dog last December and were fantastic. I go monthly to get my dogs nails trimmed as I'm scared to do it myself and always trusted them. In June, they recommended I start working With her and trimming her nails myself, sent me info. I noticed in July my dog started suffering worse From arthritis so I call to get her looked at. They said they were too busy and sent me to a different vet, no problem. She then needed to go back to the vet once a week for 4 weeks. Naturally I call back to my go to vet- Clayton park. i leave a voicemail asking to book her in for her weekly shots and ask for a call back. Not returned. Ok. The new vet has been trying to get my dogs info, so I call Clayton park again and leave a voicemail asking for them to send over the info to the new vet and ask for them to call me back and confirm. No response. Ok. They call today saying she has had medication there (for anxiety for vet visits) and that I've yet to pick it up. I am not happy as I've been trying to get in contact with this vet for weeks and they refuse to return a phone call. Do not bother with this vet- they very clearly only care about selling you medication and care nothing about your pet considering they haven't asked once how my dog is. read more

We came to the Clayton Park Vet on the recommendation of my boyfriend's father, who had taken his cat there. The staff are friendly and attentive, and greet you warmly upon arrival. They always remember my pet's name (and try to pronounce it correctly!). Their technicians are unflappable, dealing with even the most reluctant kitten as if they'd been doing it their entire life. Their care for animals is evident in how they handle pets, always taking care to make procedures as low-stress and least-invasive as possible. The prices are reasonable and perhaps even a little better than their competitors. Plus, their hours are accessible to people working full-time, which can be difficult. Tip: Most times, they'll board your pet for free the night before a surgery. Check to see if you qualify. read more

Clayton Park Veterinary Hospital - Veterinarians Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

Grifters. I felt scammed twice going here $200 to be told to bring my pet in to be assessed, only to be told "just keep an eye on him" by the vet. Most recently I was charged $200 to drop off a urine sample. No Assessment (that was done at Metro Animal). No medication. "We will call you". It's been days and they still haven't called me, I have no medication, and they aren't answering their phone or taking messages. read more

Disappointing and terrible. I have had this vet for 2 of my cats. I booked a vaccination for my newly added kitten, it would be his 2nd needle, I spoke to the clinic earlier in the day to confirm the appointment and then they called me back an hour later to do their own confirmation (odd, I know). We drove the 20 minutes to get there and the receptionist came out and said they were sorry but they cant accept us because they cannot give an animal their 1st needle at this point, I said it was his 2nd needle, I told her I explained this on the original call and I am a long time client, she went back in and came out 5 minutes later saying because I didnt have papers to backup that it was his 2nd shot they wont take me. I had some complaint to her and told her to remove me from their client list and they care so much for their clients that she had no problem doing that, great customer care right? read more

I don't actually understand why this place has such a great rating. Maybe things are different now, but when I went there roughly 5 years ago, I had a very different experience. I took my two female kittens there to be spayed. I had a checkup with a different clinic beforehand and was informed that one of my kittens had an ingrown hernia. So, I was told that, wherever I got my kittens spayed, to let the vet know to avoid complications. I chose to get my kittens spayed at Clayton Park because I was foolishly trying to save money as a young adult on my own for the first time. I told the vet there that one of my cats had an ingrown hernia, as I was previously instructed. The vet acknowledged it, and all seemed well. The kittens went in for their operations (on separate days), and all seemed fine. However, the day after the kitten with the ingrown hernia had went in, she could hardly move and was definitely in a lot of pain. I thought for sure that she was dying. The stitches along her belly were being pushed out and the wound was bleeding. In a panic, I brought her back to Clayton Park. I was then sent home to wait for the results. When the office called me a little later, they told me that the kitten had an ingrown hernia. "Yes, I know. That's exactly what I told the vet before the operation." Me and the clerk argued a bit, but then the clerk actually responded with, "Oh, here it is. It was highlighted." My innocent kitten, in her personal file, had the fact that she had an ingrown hernia HIGHLIGHTED, which was ignored during the operation. I. Was. Furious. They fixed her up and that was it. Never again. I would NEVER recommend this place to any devoted pet owner. I was told that I should've sued, but I didn't. Maybe I really should've. read more

This place is excellent! All the staff are very caring and give the best customer service! I had to take my cat in for an emergency exam on Monday morning. The first vet I went to told me basically that I had to "wait in line" for over 2 and 1/2 hours before any vet could examine my cat. Wait that long with a cat with an oozing sore on her face - not likely!! So off I went to CP Vet Hospital where I was told they almost always have a couple of emergency appointments available most days for emergencies like mine. A technician examined my cat first and told me that a vet was due to arrive in about 30 mins which is a far cry from 2 1/2 hours. Upon arrival the vet examined my cat promptly and made a diagnosis and recommendations for treatment and medicine. He was very caring and kind to my senior cat of 16 years. The staff made sure I understood completely about how to give the medicine my cat needed and to call anytime if I had questions. It is a no-brainer for me that this place will always get my vet business! By the way if you have any leftover towels, sheets, pillowcases and blankets your vet or shelter can use these for the animals - they appreciate it! read more

I adopted 2 little abandoned kittens from this clinic 13 years ago. The staff were careful to ensure both kittens were healthy before we took them home. Also, they spayed the 2 of them for the price of one, when it was time to have that done. The cats had a 2 night sleepover at the vet during that time, and when they came home, they were ready to bounce around the house. Today, I still have 2 happy cats, and although one of them has had a tougher time health-wise than the other, they have received great care from this vet. read more

I have been bringing my dog to this clinic for the past 6 months. The clinic is relatively clean, the staff are friendly, and the numerous PetFocus clinics across the city ease the process of making last-minute appointments. For example, the Clayton Park clinic was unable to schedule a same-day appointment, but directed me to their new Larry Uteck clinic where they scheduled an appointment for our sick pup within the hour. However, I was inclined to create a yelp account and write a review after reading a post that mentioned the clinic's option of allowing your pet to be boarded for free the night before a surgery. In my experience of having my puppy spayed at this clinic, they do offer to 'board' your pet overnight following the surgery. And yes, it's 'free' (or included in their much-higher-than-average surgery price?). Importantly - the animals are left ALONE from 8 pm (these surgeries are typically booked on Fridays) until 9 am the following day (their opening time on Saturday). Despite being reassured that they 'leave a light on' for the animals, I opted out of this offer. The experience of a first surgery can be troubling enough for the dog, without adding in the stress of being left alone and to potentially pee (with her puppy bladder, she did this three times within the 13 hours she would have been crated) and poop (TMI, I know, but she did do this once as well) in their crate. While my pup is crate-trained and actually quite enjoys her crate, we would never expect her to be left alone in her crate for 13 hours. In any case, this is my opinion, and I wanted to put this bit of knowledge out there for others to be aware of. Based on this experience, and their relatively expensive pricing, I am exploring my options for a new veterinary clinic. read more

They may have good customer service but the almighty dollar wins out before the life of your animal. I may have to watch my daughter's 3 year old cat die this weekend because I dont get paid for another 2 weeks and he is lethargic and not eating today. The receptionist told me that they had insurance plans that I could apply for which I tried before and we didnt succeed in getting. I take all my animals to this vet for as long as I can remember,because Dr. Abrams is a fantastic vet but it is clear to me now that it is strictly a business and your animals are dollar signs. Imagine if our health care system was a strictly pay or not be seen kind of place. We wouldnt let humans die...shame on you! PS The receptionist really did say to me that I could call around to other vets to see if one of them could help me. I mean my god I live right in the area and get all of my pet care and meds from them. I just need help until my payday to have our family pet seen today before he gets worse and dies. read more

My son's cat became extremely ill over a short period of time and when I called to ask if any emergency appointments available I was told to come immediately. ( I had never been to this vet before). When we arrived our cat was taken inside at once for examination. I won't go into details but suffice to say after an examination we were presented with options and we decided, with difficulty, that it would be best to say "goodbye" to our Audrey. My son and I were overwhelmed by the kindness, sensitivity and generosity of the staff. It made a horrible day much less horrible. read more

If you own an exotic, avoid this place - along with Fairview Hospital, (They already have a bad rating, so I won't bother commenting) The man there who I refuse to call a specialist is clueless, he repeatedly dismissed my explanations, and gave me random medications for my baby. I went to a forum for help, and explained there that my vet wasn't helpful, (The forum was very helpful though) Unfortunately I eventually had to return to the vet.. and the 'doctor' said he'd been told I was slandering him online. First of all, I don't know who these people have googling their reputation 24/7, but it's extremely unprofessional. From there, after 8 months of back and forth, he gave me a medicine he claimed had no ill side effects. 8 months of unnecessary bills and suffering. My baby likely just needed something called Reglan, but instead, this.. new medicine he barely described, was given to me. I don't know why I trusted him after all of that, but I gave the medication as prescribed. My baby clearly had something similar to IBS, chronic bloat. What causes bloat, even in humans? Backed up, or binded food in the intestines would definitely do the trick. I gave him this medicine, and then asked the forum about the medication, "It can cause food to bind in their intestines" I was told. I got scared, and for good reason. Within hours, my baby bloated so badly he couldn't even move. He could barely breathe. I had to watch him suffer all night, and then was forced to put him down. I had no choice, he couldn't be saved at that point. He was a child to me, and to this day I haven't been the same. If you have your goons browsing for slander again Tim Farrow - Good, you should know how you've destroyed my life. Your exotics license should be revoked. Knowing the side effects of a drug and telling the patient / owner is rule #1. read more

Went to Clayton Park Vets for years and always had great service. When our dog passed, we were able to sit with her in a quiet, private, comfortable place that made it a bit easier. read more

The staff at Clayton Park Veterinary Hospital are wonderful. The vet I dealt with seemed genuine in the care of my dog. She didn't try to up sell me any ridiculous procedures or medication. Just the basics, which I loved. I would highly recommend this facility. read more

Awesome customer service every time! They always swoon over my dog and offer treats and even a fresh bowl of cold water on a warm day. Dr. Brown gladly accepted many kisses from my dog and gave lots of pets and praise. Very knowledgeable and not rushed. Offers excellent advice. I've tried another clinic with much cheaper prices in the past but you get what you pay for. My dog was not well cared for at all at the other clinic and was in a lot of pain after her spay operation. She was left on a concrete floor with no blankets and smelled of urine / feces when I picked her up. I will never go any other place. read more

We brought our cat here for a couple years. He was very healthy and usually just needed a nail trim or checkup to have his anal glands expressed, which we were told should happen every couple months. Every time we visited they provided us an estimate for a dental cleaning that was well over $1200 (+tax) but our cat is getting older and we weren't sure we wanted to go that route. The last time we were here, we were told that he needed root canals on 2 teeth and that our cat was in extreme pain. At this point we decided we needed to get a second opinion since he seemed to have no problem chewing and biting his food/toys and seemed very active and happy. Thank goodness we did because we have found a vet who is truly interested in the welfare and health of animals. We found out he didn't need to have his anal glands expressed at all, and his teeth were in great shape, with the exception of some tarter and plaque. We asked for an estimate for the cleaning and it was $450. We still have the estimate from Clayton Park and can't believe the difference in price for the same service. We were also shocked how much cheaper all the services were, including a checkup. To this day, every time we pass this place, we wonder how many people are getting ripped off and told misinformation. Never again will we ever bring our animal here, and I do not recommend this place to anyone. Save your money and head over to Cobequid Animal Hospital where they will take wonderful care of your pet, and your wallet. read more

Took my cat to this clinic for an second exam and her booster vaccination.. The DVM looked at my cat's eye, said there was no issue then he left. I then asked the VA if I could just get my needle, at this point she was confused and running back and forth to the front desk and back to the exam room where I waited. Apparently I wasn't there for an exam and needle, so I had to pay for an exam I didn't want. So I said fine, I'll pay for him to look at her eye because he had already done it without asking me, the person who pays for all of it. I made myself very clear I had very little money and that I am a struggling student. For some reason these people are just money grabbers. I'm done with this Vet Clinic, and my cat still didn't get the needle that I went there in the first place for!!!! I literally gave these people my grocery money to pay for the bill with tears in my eyes. I am studying to become a Vet Assistant and this experience made me sick, I would NEVER treat a client the way I was treated at Clayton Park Veterinarian Hospital. read more