Bow Bottom Veterinary Hospital veterinary clinic reviews
Bow Bottom Veterinary Hospital
veterinary clinic
Treats:
Cats
Treats:
Dogs
Services:
Boarding
Services:
Dental
Services:
Reproductive
Services:
Surgery
Website:
bowbottomvet.com 
Phone:
+1 403-278-1984
Profile updated: 7/14/13
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Rating: 4.2 (1-5)
based on 10 reviews.
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8/15/18 |
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We have brought our 3 pets (2 dogs and 1 cat) to Dr Schell for almost 9 years and absolutely love the service and care offered. Our pets even love going to see the staff and get treats and cuddles.
Amazing for routine checkups, scheduled procedures, emergency care or injury follow up and even daycare/boarding.
The prices are a bit more than other vets, however this has never deterred us. Dr Schell always gives a low (basic) and high (extensive) estimate on any recommended options and has always been very open to dialogue with me when I've sought more information before making a decision. I have never felt pressured or judged to include treatments that I didn't support either.
Our youngest dog has much anxiety and behavioral issues and the whole team has been very supportive, helping us figure out a combination between natural and medical remedies as well as training technique
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10/27/14 |
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While we found the staff and Dr. Schell to be wonderful with our beloved cat, he was ailing and near death. We were not even given the option of euthanasia even though that was clearly the best option for our boy. We were instead given 4 "options" ranging from $350 - $1200 for various treatments (again, out pet was CLEARLY too far gone). We ended up agreeing to $400 worth of tests after false hope was given to us. Our cat died at home that same evening. The humane and compassionate decision should have been to euthanize. Instead we watched our cat suffer and struggle to breath for hours before finally passing away. It was absolutely awful. Part of compassion is knowing when to advise your clients that it's okay to say goodbye and euthanize. The false hope and ordering of tests etc was the wrong choice and the test results provided us with NO peace of mind at all. It definitely felt like a cash grab by the vet clinic.
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2/7/14 |
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Dr. Schell is a good salesperson. I believe she utlizes scare tactics and false promises to increase your vet bill. I brought my dog into her clinic for a fairly simple problem (UTI), and I left feeling overwhelmed, exhausted and scared due to her jumping from one topic to another, recommending every possible vacinnation and telling me my dog could have a rare (.1%) condition and that we should probably send her for a CT scan ($1000). But "it was ok because pet insurance should cover most of it". I refused but still left with a $1500 bill, and still required further visits. Upon follow up visits, she continued to recommend additional testing after we knew the infection had resolved and even added prescriptions to my bag without consulting me prior. She's a very passionate and knowledgeable vet, but not trustworthy in my opinion.
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7/25/13 |
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My pets have been seeing Dr. Schell for 9 years now. She's a very passionate and compassionate veterinarian who cares about all of the pets that go to her establishment as if they were her own. Her staff is amazing on both the hospital side and the boarding side. She helped to diagnose our dog with insulinoma (pancreatic cancer) and I am proud to say that he survived and is thriving on the care that she and her staff provide. I am very satisfied with the work that they do for my pets.
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7/10/13 |
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Bow Bottom Veterinary Hospital is an excellent place to take pets. My dogs and cat love it here. they run into the door. I love their daycare centre for my dog. Dr Julie Schell is very skilled and caring. The staff is friendly and very helpful. Very clean hospital- smells good and fresh. Always seems clean. Very good value and they explain everything well. I learn a lot each time I come. Great website too. I'll be happy to bring all of my future pets here.
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4/13/13 |
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I had been a client of this practice for a few years but then moved to a different part of the city and tried a couple neighborhood vets. However, my new experiences were not good. I will be returning my pet care back down to Bow bottom. The time they spend the me. the emails and communication I receive from them have set the bar high for my expectations. There is a positive vibe, from the moment you walk in the door. For me it is a no brainer and am happy to make the drive across the city as I know me and my pets are in the best care. These $ ratings shock me as I really did not find the prices any different from the 2 other clinics I went to. The experience with the Dr Schell and staff were incomparable. Worth the Drive!
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4/5/13 |
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I took my dog to two different animal hospitals for a diagnosis one told me he's was going to die. I spent over $1500 in 24 hours and faced spend thousands more just to get an answer. I took him to Bow bottom and in under 12 hours they had it figured out for a 1/4 of the cost. I'm not saying its was cheep I'm just saying I got what I payed for and more importantly I got my pet back. Plus the the knowledge of natural herbs and medicens helped save from unessary medication. Best Vet hospital I've been to! - 30 year pet owner
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4/4/13 |
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This clinic quoted us at almost $500.00 to have our cat put down. That is outrageous. Thank goodness we are smart enough to call around. Buyer Beware
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8/10/12 |
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Outstanding Veterinary Hospital. Dr. Schell is a talented and gifted Veterinarian who has an extremely qualified staff. They offer us a full range of services including diagnosis, surgery, alternate methods, day and overnight care, high quality food and most importantly love for your all our pets. On several emergency situations they willingly assisted our pets. Their prices are fully worth the professional care that has extended the quality of life of our pets.
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5/7/12 |
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Our experience with bow bottom and our two dogs has been very good - with one major exception. The staff and Dr. are friendly and welcoming - we appreciated it very much. You can really tell the Dr. loves animals. Their costs on the other hand are not only unreasonable, they are completely unacceptable. Although I like the staff I will never be going back to Bow Bottom. It is a complete rip off - you can find the same services at another clinic that will charge at least 1/2 the cost (speaking from experience, I was quoted over $900 from Bow Bottom for something, when I called around, the first clinic I called quoted me $315). I learned the hard way - shop around. You can find great vets, staff and clinics for reasonable rates. Owning a dog doesnt have to leave you broke!
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