Clappison Animal Hospital

370 reviews

780 Hwy 6, Hamilton, ON L8N 2Z7, Canada

www.clappisonvet.com

+19056898005

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Clappison Animal Hospital is a Veterinarian located at 780 Hwy 6, Hamilton, ON L8N 2Z7, Canada. It has received 370 reviews with an average rating of 4.7 stars.

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Hours

Monday7AM-7PM
Tuesday9AM-3PM
Wednesday9AM-3PM
Thursday7AM-7PM
Friday7AM-7PM
Saturday7AM-7PM
Sunday7AM-7PM

F.A.Q

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The address of Clappison Animal Hospital: 780 Hwy 6, Hamilton, ON L8N 2Z7, Canada

  • Clappison Animal Hospital has 4.7 stars from 370 reviews

  • Veterinarian

  • "October 23/23 brought my miniature shitzu in for itching issues"

    "This is Jackpot"

    "I brought my dog Brody in to Clappison animal hospital with no knowledge about them or experience with them"

    "Horrible vet"

    "Wouldn’t take my little Henri anywhere else!!! I have been with this vet for a little over two years"

Reviews

  • ursula dredge

October 23/23 brought my miniature shitzu in for itching issues. After exam she was in good health for he age. Prescribed Vanectyl P. 2weeks after taking medication started vomiting, diarrhea and tremors. Took her back on November 8th after much pleading. By this time she had difficulty breathing and bleeding from mouth. X-rays done. Was told she had enlarged heart. She went from 13 pounds to 22 pounds in just over 2 weeks. Sulcrate Plus prescribed to stop bleeding plus 2 other shots. That afternoon at 4:22 pm called vets office to state she was a lot worse. Bottom line is was told to keep on Sulcrate. After trusting vets recommendation my little girl died at 12:20 am November 9th in my arms. Side affects of dug should have been stressed about underlying conditions. Vet gave me hope she medication would help her. Always question the drugs prescribed to your pet. Nobody can afford to have X-rays and blood work done every time a medication is prescribed. I have video of how she was struggling. Never again at this animal hospital!

  • Kathleen Brogan

This is Jackpot. He was found as a stray but had too many health problems to be adopted out. He was less than 1 yr old and he had such a loving personality so I asked permission to take him home. He had a very large hernia that needed to be repaired but because of his other issues he was a very high anesthetic risk and it was almost impossible to intubate him to put him under a gas anesthetic. But the surgical team at Clappison was willing to try. Dr Hamilton, Kristin and Kristy (RVTs), and Aislin (ACA) were just amazing! They prepared in advance for any anesthetic emergency that might happen and Dr Hamilton was actually able to place an ET tube! Dr Hamilton worked fast and efficiently and the RVTs and ACA monitored him closely all during his surgery. He was recovered without incident and is now home and back into mischief. I can't overstate how impressed I was with the entire team's skill and care for my little Jack. Thank you so much Clappison!

  • Tanya West

I brought my dog Brody in to Clappison animal hospital with no knowledge about them or experience with them. I had called ahead to ask if they took emergencies and they were to friendly and helpful. When I got there they set someone to help me get my dog inside. They were quick to get us in and get things figured out. Within a matter of minutes we were on the right page of figuring out what was wrong with him. They weren’t out of the money and were very kind to keep me updated on what things would cost. They didn’t push me to just dump as much money in as they could get out of me like some places. They fast diagnosed what was wrong and explained in great detail what it was and what to expect. They were spot on because even today I’m seeing an improvement. I can’t say enough good things about the staff and Dr. hamilton. I will for sure recommend them to anyone I know and return back there anytime I need. Thank you so much to the wonderful team

  • Amanda Redford

Horrible vet. My last experience was less than pleasant. Christine (the owner) basically said my dog was a burden on her day off. She was less than pleasant to deal with. I’m shocked how she owns that place and treats people that way. They don’t thoroughly check your dog… if they even touch your dog, you’re lucky. They basically make random guesses and send you home with almost no help or answers. They will just suggest you keep coming back to spend your hard earned money. I don’t feel any vets there are personable and SOME of their receptionist are rude and extremely short with answers. Some of their receptions are nice. 9 times out of 10, my dogs come home with the exact same issue as we went there with. I post about how awful they are often on my business page, and the amount of people who reply with their horror stories from this place is overwhelming. I wanted to make others aware. There are much better vets out there.

  • katie Royle

Wouldn’t take my little Henri anywhere else!!! I have been with this vet for a little over two years. I appreciate their commitment to quick appointment bookings, to their care during the appointment and their honest assessment and options and price ranges for services. I wouldn’t take my dog (frenchie) anywhere else. The staff are beyond friendly and professional. They take the time to make you feel valued and important. My dog goes to doggie daycare which has been a lifesaver! It’s not only affordable they do photo shoots during special times of the year and so racial gifts to and from your pets. Honestly can’t speak more highly of this vet and their staff. It’s a pleasure knowing them and Henri is so lucky to be cared for by amazing people!!!

  • Sue Haskins

We are so appreciative of the employees and especially the “nail expert” at CAH. My sons dog almost ripped her dew claw off yesterday. He called this morning (Sunday) to see if he could make an appointment for tomorrow, thinking that it was going to be extremely expensive today. They took her in this morning and quickly removed the claw (cutting paw fur, sterilizing, numbing, bandaging and trimmed her nails). We really thought is was going to be an expensive bill involving anesthesia. It’s happened twice before and both times it was hundreds of dollars at a different vet up north. We were shocked when they only charged us for a nail trim! Great service, compassionate employees, very thankful customers!

  • Gigi Meis

Almost 13 years ago, one of the vets told me my pup who hadn’t turned one yet, had a life expectancy of the age of two without a diagnosis other than elevated liver enzymes. I was being milked of money and stopped at the next request of a $600 ultra sound that may or may not show something. I can tell you that the $310 ultra sound done last month by a different vet didn’t provide good news but my dog had the BEST quality of life for 13+ years. This is a business, not a hospital. Shame on you for seeing a loving pet owner willing to spend any amount… until I had a second opinion and milk thistle from Shoppers fixed her right up. Good job to my dog for proving this clinic wrong.

  • Kelly Stevenson

We have had our fair share of visits in the past few months due to our puppy getting spayed, breaking her leg etc. Every time each of the vets have been truly excellent. They're informative, realistic and take the time to talk to you and come up with plans that work. Techs and admin are also all very polite, quick to respond to emails and lovely to talk to! Hours are fantastic, and every time they have managed to get us in to the clinic whenever we needed it. Despite all the issues our puppy has had, she LOVES to go see everyone at the clinic. Highly recommend and appreciate all their care so far, won't be going anywhere else!

  • Leah Shepherd

Very friendly service with Dr. Merry and all the staff I've met so far at the clinic. First time puppy owner here and she took time to give advice and make sure my dog was healthy and happy. We took him to different vet closer to us when he started having multiple symptoms of an illness, this vet just threw medications at us multiple times instead of trying to find out what was actually wrong. I decided to go back to Dr. Merry for her opinion and it was the best decision I made. She was able to diagnose him right away and with the right treatment he started improving immediately. We are very thankful for our experience here.

  • Amy Quinlan

We moved our vet care to Clappison, following our move to the Burlington area. Our wonderful experience at Country Tails Doggie Daycare led us there. Our experiences with the staff at Clappison have been nothing but great and we recommend their facility for vet care to everyone we meet. They are caring, reliable and very organized when it comes to scheduling. It is also very convenient that our dog can visit daycare and receive the vet care he needs during his visit. Thank you for your ongoing hard work and the highest level of care, particularly during these unprecedented times (covid-19 pandemic!)

  • Samantha O’Hara

I had to finally put my 14 year old Chow to sleep and the staff was so compassionate and kind during the entire process. They also privately cremate for a fee so you can keep the ashes of your pet in an urn or a pine box with his name on it. Because of the costs of how much both were they were very helpful in allowing us to split the payments by like 3 weeks so we could afford to do it all and didn't give us any issues about it at all. They also sent us a card with his paw print in it for free which was totally not expected but such a heartwarming gift.

  • Anabessy Quintanilla

Mylo love's his vet! We did a lot of research before picking a vet. The reviews on Clappison were so helpful but what really did it for us was when we called, no one pressured us to come in before getting a breakdown of charges and fees and their hours work great for someone like myself who works from 8am to 5pm. I didn't need to take a day off to get my puppy looked at. The vet's are all loving and caring. They definitely care more about his well being then us, which is how it should be. No hidden fees after the fact, everything is upfront!

  • Christine Bonus

Honestly I was a little apprehensive to go to a new vet (my usual vet couldn't get me in for quite awhile) but I am so glad I did! From the initial phone call to my pups appt, tests, surgery and his aftercare, everyone I have spoken to has been nothing short of amazing! A special thank you to Dr. Merry and Dr. Longridge for the amazing care my dog received and to Christine (the office manager) for being so kind and patient with me with my millions of questions and probably just as many phone calls. Thank you all again.

  • Robb Nelson

Great experience - friendly and knowledgeable staff. I called them on a Sunday because my dog was exhibiting abnormal behaviour, with several alarming symptoms. We were given an appointment in 30 minutes from when we called. We waited an additional 15 minutes, but considering we were a walk-in, totally understandable. The vet was great, super professional and detailed with her diagnosis and explanation. I would definitely recommend this animal hospital for regular visits and definitely for emergency care.

  • Sabrina Ferreira

The staff and doctors here are fantastic at what they do. They are always accommodating, and so patient and loving to our Tyson. Will be forever grateful for the medical care they provide to my fur baby. I appreciate their honesty and transparency, and the convenience of location and hours. I applaud how well and organized they operated during the pandemic closures, still providing quality care to their patients! Thank you, to all the hard working staff and Vets!!!

  • Tj Manchios

The veterinarians and support staff at this hospital really are an exceptional group of dedicated professionals. My wife and I have been taking our fur children here for the last seven years and have been very satisfied with the care provided by Dr. Longridge and his team. We highly recommend his care, especially if you have a cat -- the entire team is very cat friendly and compassionate towards this sensitive species. We cannot recommend Clappison's enough!

  • Kate L

We have two dogs and one who is quite medically complicated. I cant say enough how amazing the entire staff at Clappison are, not only with our sweet little girl and her health complications, but also with us. Their pricing is fair, hours are excellent, knowledge of the veterinary team is top notch. We are so fortunate for this fantastic veterinary clinic and the service they provide.

  • Shawn LaCourse

We've been to a few different vets over the course of our dog ownership, and Clappison outshines them all. What I love most is that a) they are animal lovers of course, and b) they do not try to upsell you, or use fear tactics to get you to spend more money. They are super honest people, who only care about the health of your animal.

  • Fionn Smyth

My family had been taking our beloved family dog there for a while and when she was ready to cross the rainbow bridge the staff at this vet were simply amazing. Mid pandemic we were able to say goodbye to our beloved newf. So now my entire family never hesitates to take out pets here. I’d never dream of going somewhere else.

  • Tina Street

We have used this vet since 1979. Needless to say with several dogs. We have always received caring service. Our most recent encounter was a covid experience and it went very well. I actually think the dog seemed calmer by being dropped off at the door than when we go in with her (a bit like toddlers at a day care).

  • Diana Adams

My dog was injured camping, took a chance and brought him to Clappison Animal hospital. The receptionists/vet techs were kind and caring. Dr Hamilton was amazing--and when I told him my dog was completely deaf, he said 'l'll talk to him anyway". Enough said--if only I lived closer I would switch vets in a minute-

  • Erin Agro

Dr. Meagan Barrett was so kind and compassionate when our dog Davey was experiencing pain issues with his neck. She was communicative and really took the time to evaluate Davey. She even called to check in on him after she had prescribed medication. Thank you Clappisons and Dr. Barrett for your great service!

  • Christine Brooks-Cappadocia

Clappison’s has taken great care of our pets over many years. From daily phone calls from the vet to check on a dog who ate chicken wings to compassionate advice at the end of our beloved cat’s life, we’ve really appreciated how our pets have been cared for. The photos from the dog daycare make my day.

  • Charlene Pinto

Our rescue dog was terrrrifed of everything when she arrived in Canada. We brought her in for a simple check up and (even though it was over the phone) we felt all our questions and concerns were remedied. We have continued to go to Clappison Animal Hospital for our pooch Dora.

  • Sabrina Ferreira

I love the knowledge and care all the staff provide. They are gentle and patient with our anxious dog. I have nothing but good things to say about Clappison and with that I would highly recommend and trust their care for your pet! Thank you for continued service, and care!

  • Mary Devereux

My last dog was treated here, and also put asleep. We have been loyal and our new puppy is also patient, Attending the daycare program. We had our puppy's nails trimmed today, five mins $47.00. Come on that's ridiculous we will be changing vets. and

  • sharon kemp

So grateful the clinic was able to help our very sick little dog on a Sunday. The doctor was very kind and skilled, vet tech and all staff very friendly and professional. Attending was an excellent experience, and made both of us feel better.

  • Julie McLean

We started going to Clappison’s in September 2022. We’ve seen a number of different people and they are all kind and caring. Our puppy recent got spade and they were great and followed up the next day to check on her. Jessie is in good hands!

  • Sara A

Wow! Thank you so much to Clappisons Animal Hospital. We just got a new puppy. They were sooooooo nice. The elephant toy you gave him in his puppy package is his favorite. Were so lucky to have found such an awesome vet for our little man♡

  • Melanie Thompson

The vets and staff at the clinic, are just amazing. My pets have been patients at Clappison since 2006, Charlie my sheepdog, and currently Rodger my cat. I have never been kept waiting, as is the case at other clinics. Rodger appreciates

  • Vanessa W

Due to staffing shortages at our regular vet we were asked to attend this location for our dogs vaccines. Our dog had been extremely ill for almost year and was finally well enough to get her yearly vaccines. The vet we saw was extremely

  • Ashley Corp

I have been to Clappisons a few times now and could not be happier with the care my dogs have received! All the staff are friendly and professional. Dr Barrett really took her time and answered all of my questions even though I was only

  • Cheryl Brown

We've been long time clients. Care is fantastic. Over the years we've had to send our fur babies to the rainbow bridge, compassion from all of the staff has been wonderful. Special thanks to Dr. Longridge for his knowledge and kindness.

  • C. Lawrence

Clappison's rocks. They have been awesome with all four of my dogs over the years. Most recently Dr. Hamilton was fantastic (again) helping me with my oldest dog. Most of my guys have been easy. He's not - physically or mentally. Can't

  • Anne Smith

Brought my 15 yr old cat in to have her dew claws trimmed. Fearing it couldn't be done turns out it was no problem at all. Staff were very kind to my old girl and it was done painlessly too! Highly recommended Clappison Animal Hospital.

  • Brad Montgomery

Dr. Hyland and her associates were extremely professional and compassionate. Top notch customer service and very reasonably priced. Our family and friends will hear of the service provided. All the best and thank you again Dr. Hyland!

  • Martin W

We switched from our other vet of almost 20 years to these guys have not had a bad experience yet we still haven't picked a favour vet yet the vet techs have all been great and all the girls working behind the counter been awesome too

  • RICK ILL GIVE HONEST REVIEWS

I feel that I can go and not feel iam being ripped off or told to do something I don't want too, they always give honest options.. my dogs also as old as they both are , love the girls and Vets and staff... thanks from Cora and cola

  • Katie Mac

We had such a great experience taking our dog to Calppison for dental surgery, they have the best customer service of any vet I've been too and made us feel so comfortable dropping Chunk off for surgery. We are grateful for them

  • Annette Myers

Dr. Merrie is the best. I went in with my kitty, both of us super stressed! I felt 100% better after she took care of us. Would have been a 5 star visit but wow, vet visits are expensive. Oh well, our kitty is worth it.

  • Corey McLaughlin

Dr. Barrett and the front desk staff are always fair and attentive in their care for my pups. Clappison’s Animal Hospital is a pet first vet clinic which is such a relief after years going to profits first clinics.

  • Steve Thacker

Great with animals. My dog is a rescue and very jittery around people she doesn't know well. No problem here. She loves everybody. They have been very good to us and our dogs over the years.

  • Ariane Wagner

Dr. Mary is the best !!! She took us right away without an appointment when Harley was very sick and called us the next day to see how he was doing. This place really cares about

  • meredith attridge

All members of the staff treat every fur patient and their owner with respect. The staff go above and beyond to make sure that all their patients get the care they deserve

  • Lilja

This the best vet I’ve been to. The staff are always friendly and able to be reached, the vets all truly care about the animals, and my pet has no issue going there.

  • Nico Cookson

The Team at Clappison was accommodating and extremely helpful with my Dog's emergency visit. Professional and knowledgeable team. Highly recommend.

  • Keli Lonergan

So down to earth, friendly, and give you advice on how to keep your pet healthy! They really love what they do and it shows …

  • Michelle M

Great staff that are very welcoming and patient with pets. I come here for all my vet needs as I have two cats myself.

  • Chris Edward

Dr Hamiton has gone above and beyond I highly recommend this vet and will never take my dogs anywhere else

  • Catie Campbell

Wonderful staff and great with our kids. This was our first kitten visit and they learned so much.

  • Lindsey

I have been taking my dogs here for years. Great service and pricing and good business hours!!

  • Allison Leblovic

Such a great place to Have my doggo cared for. So attentive and always there if u need them

  • Mike Madole

Compassionate care for your pets, thorough and knowledgable staff, and always friendly.

  • Tharaga Balasingham

Our puppy LOVES coming here, everyone is super friendly and patient and kind.

  • Ally Gibbs

Very friendly staff. Got my Guinea pigs nails trimmed with no hassle

  • Thangaraja kannan

Love this place and very kind staff. They are open on Sunday

  • Kelsey Dobbin

Always caring and compassionate staff with very fair prices!

  • Janette Heckman

The staff are Wonderful!! Worth the drive from brantford!!

  • Eleanor Lorden

Really nice staff. Took care of my dog in an emergency.

  • Karen

Friendly staff, great vets. Been going there for years.

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