I have had nothing but great service here. Doctor Dibilee for my bunnies was always fantastic- and fixed issues other vets (before i found her) couldn't. Yes it's pricey, but that's an issue with buying bunnies. Also, most recently Dr. Draper saw (immediately, I might add) my kitty who broke his leg. He was quick, took him for surgery right away, showed me the x-rays, explained the process, drew up an estimate (insanely expensive, but to be expected) and took him in for surgery right away. My only wish is that there was some sort of payment plan for underwaged and students. But they were great about taking a credit card that wasn't mine. Overall, I always have a great experience. Welcoming staff, helpful technicians, and top notch doctors. I was told by another clinic that Dr. Draper is the best surgeon in Halifax, and not to look any further. And he definitely was. The follow up appointment was great- he just wanted to check on the progress, which put my mind at ease. A Fantastic clinic for sure! read more

Well! I just took my Ball Python to the vet this morning for a check up, and I'll say, this place is perfect. VERY friendly staff, they loved my snake to death, all took pictures of him and took turns holding him. The doctor was wonderful, Dr Suzette Dibblee. She gave him a good exam, handled him with care and kindness, checked him over from top to bottom. He's in a great bill of health. Appointments and registering was so simple, I called over the phone, they took all mine and Jormungandr's (snake) information to register him into the system, and booked me an appointment for two days later. The price was good, for an overall exam/diagnoses was $85, which is REALLY good for an exotic pet. I know most people are going to be taking out other pets, like cats and dogs, and while I was out there, the staff was loving up everyone's pets, giving them treats, taking really good care of them, and the customers seemed REALLY happy with the staff and visit as well, it's good to see that for a change. As for my appointment, I didn't even have to wait, they took me in as soon as I walked in the door. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8-nrvYRha8&feature=youtu.be This is a video of my vet trip, I recorded it since it was his first time there. See for yourself how his exam went. I trust these people with my pet, and so should you. read more

You could call this one visit, two points of view: My rabbit was in for a full physical exam including dental with Dr. Suzette Dibblee, the exotics specialist who was recommended by a friend that runs a small animal rescue. Dr. Dibblee and her technician were very knowledgeable about rabbits and spoke to us at length about a reoccurring condition and at home treatments. Dr. Dibblee dispensed an oral gut motility drug for future use and even calculated dosages for the Metacam and Critical Care we keep at home. This is the only vet clinic I know of in Halifax that carries specialized rabbit supplies including Oxbow's Critical Care. That being said their fees are quite high at $83 for exam and $135 for blood work. read more

I took my 10 year old cat in to have his teeth looked at, the vet was short and abrupt with me, and did not console or comfort me when I was in obvious distress. She said they need to be pulled and that is it. She was cold and rude. The vet told me there was an infection in the tooth and DID NOT send me home with antibiotics, instead sent me home with a strong pain med for 3.5 months until they could remove the teeth. The bill was absolutely insane! They charged me enough to have my teeth and my partners pulled out. I was not happy with them and went to another hospital where I was treated amazingly. Fairview animal hospital gouges there Client's and takes advantage of them when they are trying to take care of their pets. My cat, had I not got a second opinion 10 days later, would have to have been sent in for emergency extraction because of the negligence of the vet at Fairview. His teeth are infected and got much worse in the 10 days since they saw him and again DID NOT PRESCRIBE ANY ANTIBITOICS when it was abundantly clear there was an infection. And to book surgery 3.5 months out is insane. AVOID THIS VET AT ALL COSTS. THEY ARE TERRIBLE read more

I am tired from nursing a sick bunny so I have to make my update short. I have been to see Dr. Suzette Dibblee again for gut issues. I should point out stright away from my last review being 1 year and 5 months old the fees have all changed and the clayton park clinic now charges exotic fee to see rabbits so the difference is only 15 bucks more to see Dibblee at Fairview at 85 for the exam. I was at the clinic for 1.5 hours today for an exam, x rays, fluid therapy, and drugs. Overall it was a good experence the vet and techs took time to explain everything and showed us the x-ray results as well. Dibblee also saw us 45 mins after we called so it was lucky I guess she had the opening. The Clayton park vet who takes care of bunnys was not in until 5pm today and we did not feel our situation could wait that long at the time when we called. read more

I highly recommend avoiding the Fairview Animal Hospital if you are an exotic pet owner. Not only did they lie by saying that they had the "only" licensed exotic veterinarian in HRM (they don't; Sunnyview Animal Clinic in Bedford has at least two), but they also prescribed an antibiotic used in horses and a lethally toxic drug, Matacam, for my sick rat which destroyed her liver and killed her in just three days out of her 30-day expected treatment period. All for the low, low price of $150.00. If you have an exotic pet, my recommendation is Sunnyview Animal Clinic in Bedford, NS; they saved a pet mouse of mine in a timely, accurate and affordable manner. AVOID Fairview at all costs, even as a last resort (as it was mine; by a stroke of awful luck, my regular vet at Sunnyview was out of town until Monday). read more

Admitedly I have zero experience with other vets as I am a first time pet owner. However! I took in one of my rats after she started bleeding from an ear after I'd only had her for a few weeks. New pet mom over here was worried sick. Dr. Dibblee and her staff simply loved her (she is a very friendly and active little rat). The tech soothed my rattie when she got nervous at being held down so Dr.Dibblee could examine her ear. Dr. Dibblee reassured me that it was only an ear infection and prescribed some meds, and even advised me on how to administer them. A few days after my appointment, someone from the clinic even called me to check on how my rat was doing, which I thought was so nice. Last week I took that same rat back for the same issue (it's a recurring thing) and the Dr even prescribed pain meds after I expressed concern my rattie was in pain. She also had lice, so I had to take in my other three rats because they all have to be weighed and prescribed Revolution. I was not charged for the exam for the other three (only the meds) because the techs did the work, which I really appreciated as the expenses were starting to pile up. They took them out back without me to weigh them, and came back saying that all four ratties were healthy, friendly and social. They're usually shy and skittish, which can only mean the staff was extra careful. I was so grateful! I spoke with the tech a few minutes; she told me how she'd only recently started doing exotics and had never handled rats before, and that she loved getting that experience, and a positive one at that. I would recommend this clinic to anyone. read more

I am very unimpressed with how they manage this business. I took my cat in after he had been quite severely injured. After 2 days of costs amounting to $1700 I was finally able to get the cost of surgery (approx. $1900) as well as the expectations for after surgery. Had any of this been properly communicated when I took my cat in at first I would never have put him through all of this. read more

I just had the most unsatisfactory telephone discussion around setting up an appointment for my dog. I spoke to one receptionist who was helpful and polite. It seems that the office was booked solid, so she went to see if something could be done to fit my dog in, who is in a bit of pain, I expect. I explained that. While I was waiting for her return someone else picked up the line and asked to help me. I said I was waiting for someone else. She said :" Well, I am here now" and I had to explain all over again what was wrong. At that point, I was told there were no appointments open tonight or tomorrow. Fair enough there were no appointments; I really object to the manner/tone of whoever it was I was speaking with. read more