Avenida Pet Clinic

113 reviews

12445 Lake Fraser Dr SE #607, Calgary, AB T2J 7A4, Canada

www.avenidapetclinic.com

+14032711121

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Avenida Pet Clinic is a Veterinarian located at 12445 Lake Fraser Dr SE #607, Calgary, AB T2J 7A4, Canada. It has received 113 reviews with an average rating of 4.6 stars.

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Hours

Monday8:30AM-6PM
Tuesday8:30AM-6PM
Wednesday8:30AM-6PM
Thursday8:30AM-6PM
Friday8:30AM-5PM
SaturdayClosed
Sunday8:30AM-3PM

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  • The address of Avenida Pet Clinic: 12445 Lake Fraser Dr SE #607, Calgary, AB T2J 7A4, Canada

  • Avenida Pet Clinic has 4.6 stars from 113 reviews

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  • "Wonderful service, there's very few vets that treat fish in Calgary (2 including this one to my knowledge) and because of the medication ban you can no longer get meds for your fish without a prescription"

    "I've been taking my cat, a Siamese/Ragdoll cross named Ivy, to Avenida for years"

    "We took our very sick cockatiel to this vet a year ago"

    "I had to make a very tough decision with my beloved pet bunny"

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Reviews

  • Taselty

Wonderful service, there's very few vets that treat fish in Calgary (2 including this one to my knowledge) and because of the medication ban you can no longer get meds for your fish without a prescription. These guys did an excellent job of getting me a quick appointment, assessment, and prescription. The desk lady was kind, friendly and understanding, especially compared to the very different experience I had with the Calgary Avian and Exotic Pet Clinic (phone lady was condescending and rude; talked to me like I was a little kid and said "no, we can't just hand medication for fish over the counter" even though I didn't ask that and just wanted to know what they treated for). Even though they don't advertise to or treat specifically for fish, they still listened and said they would be able to help with some issues, which they could for the ones my fish had. Dr. Milcius is kind, concise, and easy to talk to- he told me all the info I needed to provide and got straight to the point for treatment as we both saw what the issue was clearly. Another great thing about this clinic compared to the other exotic one is that I didn't even have to bring my sick fish in! I was very grateful as I would have felt really bad for stressing out an already suffering animal, and they were able to book me in for a phone consultation even a day after calling! Compare this to the exotic one where they told me I would have to physically bring my fish in, as if I were lying about my fish being sick or too ignorant to guess at the sickness (I doubt an ignorant fish owner cares enough to notice and be willing to pay for and bring their fish to a vet), and also that they could only book for the next week- my fish could've died by then, and the consultation really wouldn't be that long because like 99% of fish diseases are easily identifiable, and the rest show no symptoms in early stages until they become bad enough to be easily visible.

  • Heather Skrapec

I've been taking my cat, a Siamese/Ragdoll cross named Ivy, to Avenida for years. Though I've always had hesitations with Dr. Phillips, the assistants and office ladies that work there have always been such dream to me, so I've always known Ivy would be well taken care of. Well, Ivy and I went in today to have her annual check up and found out that Dr. Milcius had taken over. AND OH MY GOD WHAT AN AMAZING VET!!! He was personable, respectful and above all really listened to me and addressed all of my concerns with so much compassion! He was very down to earth and reasonable with some of the issues that were not a concern and came up with a step by step, cost effective plan for the issues that were more pressing. He explained everything so well and was SO AMAZING with my baby!! The best part was when I went out to the lobby to pay, he brought out his wife, who evidently loves cats. I let her hold Ivy and she was just in awe over her saying how beautiful and friendly she was. Everyone stood around talking about how much they loved Ivy and Ivy couldn't have been more content! I was almost in tears!!!! To know that your furry companion is so adored by the staff at their vets office is the most humbling feeling! I wouldn't take her anywhere else!! :)

  • Kristi McKay

We took our very sick cockatiel to this vet a year ago. The vet had some ideas but seemed to think it was minor. When she didn't get better after two visits, we tried to take her in right away and they couldn't fit her in. We decided to take her to the Avian and Exotic Pet Clinic and they were able to fit her in right away. I tried to obtain our birds records from Avenida and they refused. Said it would cost me and it would take a few days. I offered to come in and copy the file myself, or take pictures and they refused. This made it very difficult for the next vet to continue her care. In the end, we found out she had a cancerous mass in her stomach and she passed away. Avenida clinic never called to check up on her but a year later I continue to receive emails looking for a review, reminding me to book her next check up and postcards in the mail. I have contacted them 3 times and told them that she passed away yet we continue to be reminded of her death with their stupidity. I would never take my animal family members to this clinic again.

  • Mandi Hammill

I had to make a very tough decision with my beloved pet bunny. I was dreading going in to put her to rest all day. The Dr. was kind and empathetic. He had treated her previously and has such knowledge on bunnies. I trust and recomened him if you have a small animal. When I took her in I was crying as I was about to lay my loving bunny to rest. He made the atmosphere very warm and comforting. Even though my husband could not come in due to CoVID restrictions I still felt comfortable. She went very peacefully and I could not push more on the fact that the whole clinic was comforting. The receptionist was kind and warm and the Dr. was as well. Kind words were said. He explained the procedures thoroughly and I know my sweet friend will be taken care of. I got to be with her and then when she was ready they took her to another room to prepare her for cremation. Would recomened this place 110% and always will go there for any future small animals i may have. Thank you Avenida All Pet Clinic ♥️

  • Nathan Baron

Dr. Mindaugas was absolutely great after I found my Bearded Dragon developed tail rot. It was a stressful time as I didn’t know the future of my little guy, but the team at Avenida Pet Clinic made me feel comfortable about the situation and helped me to relax. The pricing for the initial assessment and treatment were very competitive, they offered the most affordable assessment cost I found anywhere and they didn’t directly go to surgery. A medicated option that was quite cost effective and ensured my little guy could keep most of his tail was offered and I was beyond happy by this outcome. I was provided a worst case scenario quote in the event surgery was required and that too quoted almost $250 less than the next vet option. I will definitely be moving all my exotic vet needs to Avenida, the service and care is top notch! (My little guy does not like or cooperate with vets in general and I have never seen him so comfortable at the vet before). Thanks to everyone at Avenida!

  • B Foote

Don't bring your pet here. Quick summary: Vet told us to hit our dog. we have an aggressive dog (he is a teddy bear) 3 people pinned him down to clean his ears, when he actually loves his ears cleaned. She body checked our dog in to the wall because he didn't sit right away, so hard that she fell over on him. Picked him up by his collar from laying down because he didn't sit right away (hes long lanky puppy and doesn't move fast) The Vet is clearly scare of large dogs. apparently he is a lost cause and so aggressive we might not be able to train him back (hes a 1 year old and pretty much the kindest dog youll meet. all happy ECT) After all the BS we dealt with these people, when we tried to leave...it costs us $40 to get our records to another vet hospital..... by the way this is the only clinic is the ONLY ONE IN CALGARY THAT CHARGES YOU!!!!! if you like your animal, don't bring them here. seriously considering reporting the vet for how she treated our dog.

  • Noah Lowey

If this was a completely free country, you best believe id go handle whoever in that establishment decided a $212 price tag for neutering a male cat. The very poorly spoken woman was not wearing a mask as I entered the lobby, but was sure quick to throw one across her useless face once in. Asking this woman a simple question was worse than chewing broken glass for dinner, and i assure you im not attempting to sound extra whatsoever.. All she could answer with were raised arms at her sides and eyes rolling both ways. I'm sure she make good in a circus, and most likely not at the front desk of a clinic. I promise you take your pets here if you want to spend double the money, have some circus lady attempt to act 11 with you for zero reason, and im sure they don't even practice safely after just doing paper work with them and seeing how they go about themselves. Thanks for providing Avenida with Garbage.

  • Jay Don

I will never take another exotic pet to this clinic. I brought my 7 month old mouse to get checked because she was having issues with her eye and Calgary Avian and Exotic was booked up. The doctor had no idea how to handle a mouse and hesitated to touch her. When I offered to scruff her for him he refused and pinned her down with his hand to the point that she got stressed and played dead. I have taken my mice to 2 emergency vets and Calgary Avian and Exotic and have never had my mice handled so rough. He said she just had an eye infection and gave us drops. Less then a week later she had no improvement and I had to take her into emergency where they found she had a bad infection and had to be put down. This clinic says they handled exotics. Do not believe them.

  • Ali R

Went here with my dog recently, and I am very pleased with the service I received! Front desk girl was nice, the doctor was nice and laid back, he did everything for my dog in front of me -which I prefer. I dislike it when my dog is taken into the back alone and you never see what’s going on. The vet gave us the most cost effective solution, was prompt and knowledgeable in my dogs problem, answered all my questions, and I was given her medications right there on the spot. Pricing was much less than I’ve been charged in the past for a simple issue, very reasonable. Office was very clean as well. I will definitely be returning to this vet as the future requires it!

  • Breanna Eliasson

Highly recommend this clinic. I was worried about the health of my new ball python thinking he has a respiratory infection and the doctor did a thorough exam to make sure he was okay. There was also a lot of conversation and advice regarding his care moving forward that made me feel very confident as a pet owner. I went in extremely worried and left with peace of mind and honestly felt so relieved and happy. As well the receptionist was super friendly and welcoming from the get go which helped ease my anxiety about my little guy as I was waiting to see the doctor.

  • eternity751

Great vet. Also the only place I could find that carries the non-adjuvant Purevax rabies vaccine for cats. My cat has kidney disease and all other vaccines aside from Purevax have adjuvants that inflame and damage the kidneys. I was happy to find this vaccine there. The vet was also very helpful in providing information about a website with homemade cat food recipes instead of trying to discourage me from feeding homemade food (which my cat does best on) like other vets have done. Really liked this vet clinic.

  • May W

Staff were very nice but I believed the vet didn't got enough experience for guniea pig, he said he didn't feel my pig has tumor when doing the exam. The vet told me come back to do a full oral clean up that it will be helpful, if not then do the x-ray or blood test. I went to the animal hospital this morning, the vet can easily find that here was a lump in his liver even though no x-ray is required. I have wasted time and money at Avenid Pet Clinic, very sad & disappointed!

  • Amara Rojas-Schupp

I took my rabbit here when I found her limping on one leg and losing movement in the other as well. The Dr had a lot of knowledge about rabbits I was very impressed and happy with our experience. The front desk was extremely accomodating and kind. If you have a rabbit, I highly recommend this vet office. He did not try to gouge us either by pushing unnecessary tests (xrays , ct scan, blood work, etc). My rabbit is already showing signs of recovering and doing well.

  • Mitch

Great vet clinic. Our dog seemed to feel comfortable around the vet which is very important to me as she’s not a big fan of some people. The vet we saw recommended some treats for teeth cleaning and explained that most aren’t actually tested for plaque and tartar, showing us the label to look for to verify they will actually help. Prices are fair and around the same as our old vet before moving to Calgary. Would definitely recommend to bring your animals here!

  • John Harrison

All of the negative reviews are from the previous animal clinic at this location 2 or more years ago. This small clinic is a great place to take your pet. The staff is friendly and Dr. Milcius is a great Vet. He takes great care and always takes the time to explain everything and makes the time to answer ALL your questions. Our dog is a little nervous initially but calms down quickly when he examines her due to his great bedside manner.. a true pet whisperer!

  • Nancy Olfert

My previous experience with the prior female vet was horrible with my rabbit and was never going to go back again however I found out that the female vet left so I decided to try the new vet. The new vet is very knowledgeable and was very kind to my rabbit and had a great experience. Would highly recommend the new vet if you haven't tried him yet. He is extraordinary compared to the old vet and I will continue to bring my rabbit here as long as he is there.

  • Sandy Pitaoulis

If I didn't have a long time vet, I would 100% be a client of Avenida!!! I adopted my Winnie from BARCS and she needed to be spayed and Avenida is where I took her. Not only is the staff so wonderful to deal with but the vet also did an amazing job with her spay and follow up. In addition to their professionalism and tremendous level of service, they also help and support local rescues by donating their services. Bravo Avenida Pet Clinic...10 out of 10!!!

  • Ellie Sparkz

The clinic is accessible for all sorts of animals which includes guinea pigs (a lot of vets only usually do cats and dogs). The staff were all very friendly, and they have helpful and affordable advice. My guinea pig had a good experience, loved the medicine which was easy to use, took well to the oxbow tablets, and did not feel any pain well being checked by the vet. I was very impressed. Good job avenida pet clinic

  • jambers 88

the vet here is amazing and honestly everyone who works here is so sweet and caring I took my hedgehog in for a simple problem and they got me in super quickly, i was in and out in maybe 10 mins. the lady at the front desk was so easy to talk with and very kind. she kept complimenting my little quills and it was easy to see how much they care about these animals would highly recomend this vet for your hedgehogs

  • Jackie Hind

Just want to say what a great group of people you are!!! Thank you for getting my Guinea Pig in on such short notice and props to the Dr for being honest, caring and straight to the point. Kiera (I believe her name was) at the front desk was extremely accommodating and dealt professionally with my chaotic state over the phone handling my million questions. I'll definitely be back in the future. Thanx guys!

  • Shannon D

Always a great experience at this clinic! Dr. M and his staff are fantastic with humans and animals alike. The pricing is much more affordable than other vet clinics as well. I no longer live in SE Calgary, but I still drive my pets all the way across the city to remain on file at this excellent clinic. My cats hate the drive, but the excellent care they receive makes up for it :)

  • Chelsea O.

Exceptional care given to my reptiles! When they need to go to the vet, I rarely feel vets understand their unique physiology and health. But not here, I learned a lot from my appointment, and will be bringing all my reptiles to them from now on! As an additional bonus they were more affordable then other exotic clinics and got us in sooner! Highly recommend.

  • Tom Dashwood

Great clinic for exotic pets. The staff are all great, the veterinarian is very friendly and is willing to personally answer any and all questions we ever have. One of our rabbits was fixed here and we bring both of our rabbits in every year for a checkup and never have any problems. The environment in the clinic is warm and inviting to people and pets alike.

  • Haley M

Fantastic, family-ran vet clinic. We brought our rabbit here and Dr. Milcius was thorough yet gentle, and made the often stressful experience a breeze. We've called on several occasions to make last minute appointments and they are always quick to help fit us in. Would recommend to anyone that has rabbits and is looking for a great rabbit-savvy veterinarian.

  • Kristy Leavitt

We've visited this clinic a number of times for our cats and always have a great experience! The staff are friendly, kind, and genuinely care about their furry patients. The vet is thorough and provides you with all of the necessary information in order to make an informed decision about the care of your pet. Thank you, Avenida Pet Clinic! :)

  • Karina Erhardt

Dr Minda is an amazing doctor for my kitty. He's very patient with your questions and takes the time to make sure you understand the plan for treatment and is kind and gentle with my fur baby to ensure that the experience is as comfortable as possible for her. Highly recommend this veterinary clinic ❤

  • Indre Kringelyte

Only the best experience! Always very helpful staff. Going there for a last few years. I like it because a veterinary doctor is always trying to find the best treatment plan for your pet, offering different solutions and discussing every step, every option the best for your pet. Highly recommending!

  • Natalia L

Lovely front desk staff, and excellent vet. My cats both feel quite comfortable there, and I feel confident that they are in very good hands. My older cat just had some tooth extractions, and was in surprisingly good spirits with nice shiny fur afterwards (she loses clumps of fur when stressed).

  • Dave Thompson

Me, and more importantly, my 6 month old puppy love coming to this clinic. The staff are very friendly and have been very helpful with all my puppies vaccinations, checkups, and a recent illness. I don't live close but I still drive to this clinic specifically for the great service.

  • E Dy

I've been taking my kitties here for years and the staff are always so amazing and helpful. Dr. Milcius is very thorough and puts me and my pets at ease when I bring them in or go in with questions or concerns. I would definitely recommend this clinic to anyone and their pets!

  • Laura Martin

I Highly recommend Dr Milcius and the Avenida pet clinic. The environment is welcoming, and the staff are all wonderful people. Dr. Milcius is great at what he does, and very accommodating to his patients and their owners. I wouldn’t bring my reptiles anywhere else.

  • Bobbie-Jo Gahan

We took are Leopard Gecko here and I'm glad we did. The staff was friendly and the vet new his stuff and answered all are questions. After being all fixed up buy the vet are Leopard Gecko is all better. I would highly recommend coming here if you have a reptile.

  • Anastasiia Slobodianyk

Great service, lovely people and fast visit. Appointment was informative, efficient and respectful. You can really tell that the staff care about you and your pet. Clean and comfortable space, and easy to make and reschedule appointments over the phone.

  • Kristi H

Clinic was very clean, quiet and had us in and out quickly. The vet was so helpful and kind, handled our rabbit gently and it was obvious how well he knew rabbits, their care and potential problems. Will have our rabbit here again when needed.

  • Mariah Mitchell

It can be hard to find a clinic that will see and treat rabbits. I was so happy to find an alternative to the exotic pet clinic. They were so friendly and knowledgeable here. Prices were very reasonable. Definitely will be visiting again.

  • Jeff Marois-McKenzie

Amazing staff, and they care very well for your pets. They also specialize in exotic animals, which is amazing as we have quite a few lizards, and it's nice to have a vet nearby that can do the checkups and care that they need.

  • Susmita Srinivasan

Parents of small animal pets like Rabbit etc. Avendia clinic is good to take ur lil pet to. Dr & staffs r friendly. There r do less clinics for small animals & great that Avendia Clinic is there with there hood treatments.

  • Sharon Niles

Brought our corn snake to this vet. Very friendly and caring staff, very knowledgeable vet. He takes the time to explain and listens to concerns. Very impressed! I guess we found a great vet for our pets! :)

  • Andrew L.

All of the staff here are amazing; friendly and knowledgeable. This is the clinic that I go to for all of my veterinary needs, which includes vet-specific foods for my cat.

  • Ron McLaren

My budgie was very sick. Went down to the clinic and got barked at (no pun intended) by the Vet for not making an appointment and then spoken to like I was an idiot.

  • Robotic Cupid06

An absolutely beautiful place. The staff and environment are welcoming and very sweet. I would recomend them to anyone looking for a place to take their pet!

  • shawn donnelly

Absolutely the greatest, have walked me through a serious blister with my ball python even calling to follow up on her progress. Definitely recommend them.

  • Kyle Roesler

Have nothing but good things to say about Dr. Milcius since he has taken ownership of the Avenida Pet Clinic. He’s knowledgeable, thorough, and attentive.

  • Angélique Orr

Great veterinary clinic. Helped me to understand all of the treatment options, and worked within my budget. Non-judgmental. Definitely recommend!

  • Lisa Bailie

I've been taking my cat here for a long time. Staff are always very friendly, knowledgeable, and upfront. Would recommend to friends or family.

  • Ashley Neufeld

Very friendly, helpful, sympathetic and understanding. They treat your animals well, are educated, and have all the means for most procedures.

  • Samantha Hussey

Excellent, compassionate pet care (I have a snake). The Dr was excellent with diagnosis, and treatment options. He works within your budget.

  • Simona Lipskaite

We love Avenida Pet Clinic. Dr. Mindaugas and his team always goes above and beyond with the animal care. Highly recommending to everyone.

  • Jackie Figiel

After 16 years with my girl, and many vets. I would not recommend. Try out of city vets who don't charge a fortune.

  • jana Brodkin-Singh

Both rabbits are seen right away. It is very easy to get an appointment. Closer south location with exotic vets.

  • Jane S Kusal

Really like the new vet who has taken over the business. Very personable, caring and knowledgeable. Great staff.

  • Ana Cecilia Utrilla

The only vet in town that I trust. They are amazing with exotics and their rates are very competitive.

  • Alison Johnson

Love this vet clinic can take my dogs or my black throat Monitor and they are good with all of them

  • Shorty Reaper Loyalty Over Everything

Haven’t went yet but prices seem good like 16.00 for trimming is the best price I found but so far

  • Kathi Ewen

First Rate. Very friendly and efficient. My pet got good care and the rates are fair.

  • Angela Dore

Highly recommend! They are knowledgable, kind, patient, and affordable.

  • Jonathan Spin

Doctor Mindaugas is an excellent, knowledgeable vet 5/5 would recommend

  • Lisa Hellstrom

It sucked the people that worked there were very rude in unprofessional

  • Mia Ostere

I only bought Pangea Gecko food here, but they were super helpful!

  • Jason Clevett

Compassionate and knowledgeable vet team. Excellent with exotics.

  • Sarah Yurchevich

Wonderful vet. I feel very confident bringing my animals here.

  • Paul Rintoul

Great personal service by a owner practitioner clinic.

  • Ana Thelma Navarro

Dr. Milcius is very experienced, kind and reasonable.

  • Kris Marsh

Will never go to a different vet! Best in the city!

  • Lorraine Hartley

Very satisfied with the care and help with my dog.

  • Bryan Schubert

Excellent vet, very caring and down to earth

  • Dragan Ivancevic

Great people. Constantly improving services.

  • Jay Brown

They did a great job with our dog's neuter.

  • Dustin Lawrence

Great, helpful staff and very affordable.

  • Natasha Twomey

Great staff. Always great service.

  • Stew Krysko

Great Vet and a wonderful staff!

  • Kiara Lauren Czeto Valerio

Great but no student discount

  • Sharon R

Professional, caring staff.

  • Helen Carpenter

Terrible customer service

  • Glen Greep

Helpful and friendly

  • chris bost

Awsome as always

  • Sarah Yurchevich

Great clinic

  • Alannah Little

Great place

  • Derek Stratton

Excellent!

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