Lynn Valley Veterinary Clinic

Back in the day when Dr Clark owned the clinic, I would have given this place top marks. Not anymore. I find the vets and staff to be indifferent and unfriendly. Not even a hello or recognition when they see you walk through the door or seated in the waiting room. I was not at all impressed with the consultations we had. They consistently push expensive treatments, prescription diets and dental work whose benefits to my pets I find questionable. We won’t go there again.

When our 16 year old Shitz Tzu had a growth on his lip, we asked a dog lover friend if he had a vet he would recommend. Without hesitation, he recommended Lynn Valley Clinic. Immediately upon meeting Dr Catharine Gardner, we knew we liked her. She was sincere and compassionate and although she did explain the surgical options for his newly diagnosed oral cancer, she also explained the truth about the numerous risks and reduced quality of life that a costly jaw removal procedure like that could pose on our senior dog. She allowed us to make the final decision but her heart was with us… let our dog live out the final few months of his life peacefully and painlessly. That was our final decision and we left her office with a prescription for pain killers to make those last couple months comfortable. I was also very pleasantly pleased at the cost. WAY less than I have ever paid for a vet visit and same if not better experience.
Today, we had to make the gut wrenching decision to put him down. When we called the clinic this morning, they got us in right away tonight so we wouldn’t have to wait. From the minute our entire family walked into the clinic, they were so sympathetic and caring. And again, the bill was less than half of what I thought.
I cannot recommend Dr Gardner and her team more.

Someone mentioned that Dr. Bratty was a really good vet and also Dr. Malone, who used to be at Cap Vet, is the other vet that now own this clinic. I thought I’d check it out after my French Bulldog tore off his nail when swimming at the river.
The clinic is in the plaza with the Dairy Queen and Liquor Store in Lynn Valley. Plenty of parking. The waiting area is no frills but comfortable, could use some updating but many clinics could. The receptionist was very sweet and I wasn’t waiting long for my appointment.
Dr Malone did a thorough exam and treated his wound. We headed home with some antibiotics and the cone of shame, lol. $ 115 included everything so I didn’t feel that was too pricey compared to some other vets I have gone to.
Really the only thing that could use improving is the lobby area, some updating and make it feel more warm and inviting. I think you’d find the service and expertise here to be really good and not rushed.