Your vet is one of the few relationships you can't afford to get wrong. The good Edmonton vets explain what they're doing, don't push products you don't need, and are reachable when something's actually wrong. These are the clinics Edmonton pet owners keep going back to.
Best veterinarians in Edmonton
Edmonton West Animal Hospital: 4.6 stars, 2,330 reviews. West Edmonton. The most reviewed vet in the city. Full service clinic with a big team, which means they can usually fit you in. Diagnostic imaging on site.
Glenora Family Pet Clinic: 4.8 stars, 965 reviews. 124 Street. Small, family feel. Owners say the vet actually calls back the same day. Great for first time pet owners who need patient explanations.
Crestwood Veterinary Centre: 4.7 stars, 830 reviews. West Edmonton. Known for honest treatment plans rather than upselling. Multiple vets so you can book around schedules.
Century Park Animal Hospital: 4.7 stars, 783 reviews. South Edmonton. Convenient for south side pet owners. Clean clinic, consistent staff.
Hermitage Veterinary Hospital: 4.5 stars, 993 reviews. North Edmonton. Good north side option with a full dental and surgical suite.
Ambleside Veterinary Hospital: 4.9 stars, 640 reviews. Windermere. One of the highest rated vets in the city. Especially good for cats and nervous animals.
Best vets by area
North Edmonton: Hermitage Veterinary Hospital, Oxford Animal Hospital in Castle Downs.
South Edmonton: Century Park Animal Hospital, Ambleside Veterinary Hospital in Windermere.
West Edmonton: Edmonton West Animal Hospital, Crestwood Veterinary Centre.
St. Albert: Tudor Glen Veterinary Hospital.
Sherwood Park: Park Veterinary Centre.
Spruce Grove: Spruce Grove Veterinary Clinic.
Low cost spay and neuter
The Original Spay Clinic: 4.6 stars, over 1,000 reviews. Edmonton. Spay, neuter and vaccinations at lower prices than full service clinics. If cost is a factor, this is the first place to try.
What to ask on your first visit
A good vet relationship is built on these:
- Will one vet see your pet consistently, or will it be whoever is on shift?
- Do they email a written estimate before any treatment over a set amount?
- What's their after-hours policy? Who do they refer you to for emergencies?
- Do they stock the usual medications on site, or will prescriptions be a separate trip?
- How do they handle anxious or reactive pets?
Emergency vets
Most Edmonton clinics close at 6 or 7 pm. For nights, weekends and holidays, the Guardian Veterinary Centre and VCA Canada emergency hospitals cover emergencies. Your regular clinic should give you a referral card. Save the number before you need it.
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