Happy Tails Animal Hospital
Vets in North Vancouver
Happy Tails Animal Hospital in North Vancouver offers modern, clean facilities with a caring team led by Dr. Kamin, who provides thorough and professional veterinary care. Dogs are welcome, and clients consistently praise the kind staff, fair pricing, and availability of last-minute appointments.
- Address: 146 16th St W, North Vancouver, BC V7M 1T4, Canada
- Phone: (604) 971-2233
- Website: Visit website
- Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (289 reviews)
- Category: Vets
Okay so Happy Tails is on 16th Street West in North Vancouver, and honestly it's worth the trip if you're anywhere nearby. Dr. Kamin runs a pretty tight ship—the place is modern and actually clean, which sounds basic but you'd be surprised. The big thing people mention is that they'll fit you in for last-minute appointments, so if something goes sideways with your dog on a random Tuesday, call them first. They also break down pricing clearly before doing anything, which I appreciate since vet bills can get sketchy.
The staff is genuinely low-key about the animals, especially with nervous ones. There's this one review about a dog who'd had three dental surgeries and still goes in wagging its tail, which says something. Dr. Kamin's thorough but doesn't do unnecessary stuff—he'll tell you what actually needs to happen and what's optional. Valeria and the front desk people keep things running smooth and actually seem to remember your animal's situation between visits.
Location-wise it's walkable from Inter River Park if you're in the neighborhood, so it's not like you're driving out to the middle of nowhere. I've been going for a few years now and haven't found a reason to switch. Just call ahead if you can, but they usually have openings even when other clinics are booked out.
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