Hemlock Animal Hospital Vancouver

Vets in Vancouver Bc

Hemlock Animal Hospital provides compassionate veterinary care with a team known for going above and beyond to ensure pets' health and happiness. They offer both in-clinic services and house call visits, earning trust through professional emergency care and gentle support during difficult times.

  • Address: 1314 W 4th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6H 0B1, Canada
  • Phone: (604) 558-1400
  • Website: Visit website
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 (573 reviews)
  • Category: Vets

Hemlock Animal Hospital is on W 4th Ave in Kitsilano, and based on what I've found, they handle everything from routine checkups to emergency surgery and house calls. The 4/5 rating across 573 reviews is solid, but what actually stands out is their in-home euthanasia service—multiple recent reviews specifically mention Dr. Harry coming to people's homes for end-of-life care, which honestly isn't something every clinic offers. If that's something you might need down the road, it's worth knowing they do it with what seems like genuine attention to making it peaceful.

The surgery and emergency capabilities matter if something goes wrong. One review mentioned they did emergency surgery that "literally saved" a dog's life, and another person said they trust the team completely because they "go above and beyond." Dr. Makkar apparently even responds to texts while on vacation, which tracks with what people say about the level of attention here. Before booking anything, call ahead to confirm what services they're currently offering and get a sense of their appointment wait times—the "call ahead" note in their description suggests availability can be tight.

Location-wise, W 4th and Hemlock puts you near Emery Barnes Dog Park if you need a place to burn energy before or after a visit. The clinic's in an accessible neighborhood but I'd confirm parking details when you call since that's something other reviews always mention but the clinic description doesn't specify. Go in with specific questions about what you need rather than expecting them to volunteer everything.

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