Tele-Vet
Vets in Vancouver Bc
This Vancouver telemedicine app connects pet owners with veterinarians for convenient virtual consultations without the stress of travel. Users praise the easy-to-navigate platform, knowledgeable vets, and quick appointment scheduling for dogs, cats, and other pets.
- Address: 161 W 7th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1L8, Canada
- Phone: (604) 230-6162
- Website: Visit website
- Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (11 reviews)
- Category: Vets
So Tele-Vet is basically a video call with a vet, and honestly it's clutch if your dog hates car rides or you just can't be bothered with the clinic wait room. It's right on W 7th Ave in Fairview. You upload health records before the appointment, which speeds things up—they actually look at that stuff instead of asking you a million questions. Sign-ups are fast and the app interface isn't clunky like some medical apps. Most people say getting connected happens within minutes, and the vets actually listen instead of rushing through a checklist.
Fair warning though: appointment slots fill up quick, so don't wait until your dog's limping to book. There was one review about someone getting charged and ghosted, which is obviously brutal, but most people had solid experiences. The vets give real advice on care and nutrition, not just "come in for an exam." It's especially good if you've got an older dog with chronic stuff and the stress of traveling isn't worth it, or if it's 9pm and something seems off but probably isn't an emergency.
Only real downside is that it's limited to consultations—if your dog needs actual hands-on examination or blood work, they'll tell you to hit a physical clinic. But for quick questions, follow-ups, or figuring out if something's urgent? Solid move. You're basically just saving yourself a drive to wherever the nearest vet is, plus the whole ordeal of getting them into a carrier or the car.
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