A Full Service Companion Animal (Dog and Cat) Veterinary Clinic, focusing on Excellence of Pet Care and Client Education, in a compassionate environment. Tailored / triaged Wellness protocols for each individual patient is our mandate. Laser surgery, Therapeutic laser, full pet dental services including digital dental x-ray.
Reviews
karen elliott
10 Jul 2018
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We are beyond grateful for this clinic! Our dog has had 2 cruciate surgeries over the last year and a half. Dr. Dain did both surgeries with wonderful success. Dr. Rick is so kind and accommodating... Read More
We are beyond grateful for this clinic! Our dog has had 2 cruciate surgeries over the last year and a half. Dr. Dain did both surgeries with wonderful success. Dr. Rick is so kind and accommodating. When we emailed on a Sunday, he responded with in minutes. The staff is wonderful too. Can't say enough about this clinic...they really do care!! 10/10 Read Less
Michelle Heustis
10 Jul 2018
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Good vet, Dr Rick can even get my chihuahua to calm down and that doesn’t happen with too many people.
Mikaela Benn
15 Jun 2018
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Dr. Rick is absolutely amazing with my animals. Wouldn't use anyone else!
Dan Saklofske
6 Jun 2018
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We live in Calgary but this is our go to vet and more than worth the short drive. When I've had to use other vets for quick drop ins, it always seems like I'm having unnecessary product pushed on me. ... Read More
We live in Calgary but this is our go to vet and more than worth the short drive. When I've had to use other vets for quick drop ins, it always seems like I'm having unnecessary product pushed on me. At Big Rock, I definitely feel like my pets are in good hands. Read Less
Jo-Anne Morin
3 May 2018
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Loving and caring Vet and Tech staff. Our pooch enjoys her annual visits
Kelly Funk
2 May 2018
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Absolutely wonder staff. Starting from the phone call, greating me at the door, educating us on the situation with what was going on with our dog, answering all of question, and even picked up a bag o... Read More
Absolutely wonder staff. Starting from the phone call, greating me at the door, educating us on the situation with what was going on with our dog, answering all of question, and even picked up a bag of treats for the dog at the end of it because vet bill was extremely reasonable. Read Less
Jennifer McMullen
26 Apr 2018
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The staff here are wonderful. Very caring and considerate.
Chantal L
7 Apr 2018
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This is still the best veterinarian office I have come across. I drive from Calgary to see Dr Dain for my cat's treatment. I trust his knowledge and insight as to what's best for her and she always im... Read More
This is still the best veterinarian office I have come across. I drive from Calgary to see Dr Dain for my cat's treatment. I trust his knowledge and insight as to what's best for her and she always improves after our visit. He has done great things for her in figuring out what she needs and I'm so thankful. Read Less
Marzi Meadows
2 Mar 2018
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Dr. Rick is engaging and straight forward when it comes to caring for our border collie. Very efficient support staff and the clinics preventative health approach help us feel confident that our dog i... Read More
Dr. Rick is engaging and straight forward when it comes to caring for our border collie. Very efficient support staff and the clinics preventative health approach help us feel confident that our dog is to remain healthy throughout her life. A plus is, she seems excited to visit the clinic and so it is a pleasant experience for her. Read Less
Rachelle Verlage
21 Feb 2018
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Dr. Rick and his staff are fantastic. By far the best vet clinic!!
Kayla H
28 Jan 2018
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Great clinic. Everyone is always very friendly and attentive to our dogs and family needs. We have seen a few different vets there and everyone has surpassed our expectations. Highly reccomended!
Leslie B
19 Dec 2017
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Can't say enough about the quality of care at Big Rock! Dr. Rick is the ultimate professional, who treats all our pets as his own. Rick goes above and beyond each and every time we see him. Thank y... Read More
Can't say enough about the quality of care at Big Rock! Dr. Rick is the ultimate professional, who treats all our pets as his own. Rick goes above and beyond each and every time we see him. Thank you Rick! Read Less
Andrew Szedlak
17 May 2017
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Dr Rick and his team are amazing. Our dog was ill for a long time, we went vet to vet trying to figure out what was wrong with him with no luck. We heard amazing things about Big Rock Animal clinic s... Read More
Dr Rick and his team are amazing. Our dog was ill for a long time, we went vet to vet trying to figure out what was wrong with him with no luck. We heard amazing things about Big Rock Animal clinic so we figured we would give them a shot. We trusted Dr Rick and his team and went thru numerous tests and specialists and found out what was wrong with our dog. He is doing amazing now and we are grateful that we now have a healthy dog. Thanks again Dr Rick and team. We are now customers for life! Read Less
J N
28 Mar 2017
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Courteous and efficient. Quick apt scheduling. High cost to verify and treat common ailment w/o doing full health exam. Par for practice these days.
Vince Paulino
27 Mar 2017
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Once again Dr. Rick and his staff were great, we were there for our annual check-up for our two dogs, one had a tooth that had broken off, so INSTEAD of giving us the usual scare tactic like other vet... Read More
Once again Dr. Rick and his staff were great, we were there for our annual check-up for our two dogs, one had a tooth that had broken off, so INSTEAD of giving us the usual scare tactic like other vets do in Calgary Dr. Rick just told us the truth. He told us what might occur in that area, what to watch out for and the timeline for healing. He doesn't push the need for shots that aren't needed every year, In my opinion he truly cares for the animal and not my wallet. I thank him for that. I will gladly travel to Okotoks from Calgary to visit,
Big Rock Animal Clinic. Read Less
Andrea Peters
28 Feb 2017
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Excellent care and attention is always given to my pets. Staff is very knowledgeable and friendly
Maria Sanderson
17 Feb 2017
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Big Rock Animal Clinic has looked after my Dakota for almost all his precious life. The staff there were always so helpful and tried their best to get him in at the earliest convenience. Dr. Rick was ... Read More
Big Rock Animal Clinic has looked after my Dakota for almost all his precious life. The staff there were always so helpful and tried their best to get him in at the earliest convenience. Dr. Rick was always so gentle with him and always patient and explained in detail what was wrong with my little guy. We just put Dakota down after 16 1/2 years being with us and we will miss him dearly. They were so understanding to our feelings and made sure Dakota was comfortable. We were able to sit with him for as long as we wanted. Thank You so much Dr. Rick and all the staff. We really appreciate all the care you gave our Dakota. Will look forward to seeing you all again when we feel we are ready to get another dog.Read Less
Glenn Werth
4 Feb 2017
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Big Rock has been the destination of choice for all our animals and our family's animals for 20 years. You won't find better care anywhere.
Carolyn Sandstrom
13 Jan 2017
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Dr. John Barlow is an outstanding vet. He has done surgery and health checks on my Pomeranians in the past. He performed fine dental work on my dog "Blueberry" yesterday. Included was a printout of be... Read More
Dr. John Barlow is an outstanding vet. He has done surgery and health checks on my Pomeranians in the past. He performed fine dental work on my dog "Blueberry" yesterday. Included was a printout of before and after images which I liked. He has always been kind to my dogs and sensitive to my concerns. He accommodates my need to be with my dog for sedation. I truly appreciate this. I highly recommend Dr. Barlow and also this clinic. My bill was very reasonable. Oh yes, they have a big parking lot just for us...liked that too! Read Less
Shelly Oler
3 Jan 2017
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Dr. Dain and the entire staff have been absolutely amazing. They are so kind and helpful and they genuinely care about my dog and my own peace of mind when it comes to my dogs health.
Chantel Barichello
8 Dec 2016
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Dr.rick and his team have always been nothing less than amazing. The past 5 years they have taken great care of us and our difficult case of atopic dermatitis with our GSD. I will always recommend... Read More
Dr.rick and his team have always been nothing less than amazing. The past 5 years they have taken great care of us and our difficult case of atopic dermatitis with our GSD. I will always recommend to our friends. Thank you for everything you have done for us. Read Less
Kevin Vaillant
22 Nov 2016
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Dr. Rick and Dr. Dain are both awesome with our dogs.
When one of our dogs came up lame Dr. Rick emailed me the x-rays and blood results and even emailed me on his day of to see how our dog was doing... Read More
Dr. Rick and Dr. Dain are both awesome with our dogs.
When one of our dogs came up lame Dr. Rick emailed me the x-rays and blood results and even emailed me on his day of to see how our dog was doing. Can't say enough good things about Big Rock and definitely recommend.Read Less
Alyssa Johnson
17 Nov 2016
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My personal experiences (and I've had many at big rock) have all been pleasant. From the care of my foster animals to the care of my personal pets Dr Rick and Dr Dain have been exceptional. Through th... Read More
My personal experiences (and I've had many at big rock) have all been pleasant. From the care of my foster animals to the care of my personal pets Dr Rick and Dr Dain have been exceptional. Through the unknown ailments of my beloved boxers, to the excitement of a new puppy and the heart break of losing my sweet boxer Rocco, I'd like to thank you all for being there for us to turn to. Your care and compassion as been appreciated and does not go unnoticed. Also, April needs to be mentioned as she is an absolute delight! Thank you April.Read Less
Amy Simpson
3 Nov 2016
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Dr Rick and Staff are amazing. I always feel like they have the best interest of me and my dogs whenever I go in. I couldn't imagine going anywhere else. Thank you for being the best at what you do!
Arlen Cellars
14 Sep 2016
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A wonderful group of kind, caring and knowledgeable professionals. I always know my pets are going to receive the best care possible when they are there. This makes me feel so much better, especially... Read More
A wonderful group of kind, caring and knowledgeable professionals. I always know my pets are going to receive the best care possible when they are there. This makes me feel so much better, especially during a difficult or sad time. Thank you Big Rock. Read Less
Bo Cofell
9 Sep 2016
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I have been with Dr. Rick For a few years now, with 4 cats. I have 2 14 year old girls, and 2 boys, One 11, and One 10. I would trust any of them to the staff at Big Rock. They saved my girls.
Susan Jansen Van Rensburg
3 Jun 2016
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How can you rate a service that is more than perfect if there is only 5 stars dr Rick is the most compassionate dr that I have ever met.i will recommend this clinic to any one.
Kaleigh Hude
28 May 2016
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We were out playing ball by Okotoks when my pup ripped her quick. I went into town to the clinic and the front staff was amazingly helpful and instantly got me the quick-stop. They also knew I was ou... Read More
We were out playing ball by Okotoks when my pup ripped her quick. I went into town to the clinic and the front staff was amazingly helpful and instantly got me the quick-stop. They also knew I was out playing ball so they supplied me with some extra gauze and vet wrap. Amazing people. Thanks so much! Read Less
Amy Chomyn
14 Jan 2016
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I have used this clinic a few times now and am amazed by the thoroughness of the vets, and the friendliness of the staff! They took good care of my difficult cat Boxer today, who is a new cat now that... Read More
I have used this clinic a few times now and am amazed by the thoroughness of the vets, and the friendliness of the staff! They took good care of my difficult cat Boxer today, who is a new cat now that his teeth are healthy! Thank you so much for treating him as your own!Read Less
Lisa Lea Welsh
10 Sep 2015
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Took my Lily to see Dr. Barlow for checkup and vaccination...First time to see Dr. Barlow and staff at Big Rock and as much as she didn't want to walk thru the door and was carried in..Emily's friendl... Read More
Took my Lily to see Dr. Barlow for checkup and vaccination...First time to see Dr. Barlow and staff at Big Rock and as much as she didn't want to walk thru the door and was carried in..Emily's friendly nature helped to make her at ease and Dr. Barlow was his usual friendly, caring, loving self..Thanks so much for making Lily's first experience to the 'Drs' a wonderful one!! Awesome job!! Read Less
A Full Service Companion Animal (Dog and Cat) Veterinary Clinic, focusing on Excellence of Pet Care and Client Education, in a compassionate environment. Tailored / triaged Wellness protocols for each individual patient is our mandate. Laser surgery, Therapeutic laser, full pet dental services including digital dental x-ray.
We are beyond grateful for this clinic! Our dog has had 2 cruciate surgeries over the last year and a half. Dr. Dain did both surgeries with wonderful success. Dr. Rick is so kind and accommodating... Read More
We are beyond grateful for this clinic! Our dog has had 2 cruciate surgeries over the last year and a half. Dr. Dain did both surgeries with wonderful success. Dr. Rick is so kind and accommodating. When we emailed on a Sunday, he responded with in minutes. The staff is wonderful too. Can't say enough about this clinic...they really do care!! 10/10 Read Less
Michelle Heustis
10 Jul 2018
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☆☆☆☆☆
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Good vet, Dr Rick can even get my chihuahua to calm down and that doesn’t happen with too many people.
Mikaela Benn
15 Jun 2018
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☆☆☆☆☆
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Dr. Rick is absolutely amazing with my animals. Wouldn't use anyone else!
Dan Saklofske
6 Jun 2018
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☆☆☆☆☆
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We live in Calgary but this is our go to vet and more than worth the short drive. When I've had to use other vets for quick drop ins, it always seems like I'm having unnecessary product pushed on me. ... Read More
We live in Calgary but this is our go to vet and more than worth the short drive. When I've had to use other vets for quick drop ins, it always seems like I'm having unnecessary product pushed on me. At Big Rock, I definitely feel like my pets are in good hands. Read Less
Jo-Anne Morin
3 May 2018
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☆☆☆☆☆
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Loving and caring Vet and Tech staff. Our pooch enjoys her annual visits
Kelly Funk
2 May 2018
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☆☆☆☆☆
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Absolutely wonder staff. Starting from the phone call, greating me at the door, educating us on the situation with what was going on with our dog, answering all of question, and even picked up a bag o... Read More
Absolutely wonder staff. Starting from the phone call, greating me at the door, educating us on the situation with what was going on with our dog, answering all of question, and even picked up a bag of treats for the dog at the end of it because vet bill was extremely reasonable. Read Less
Jennifer McMullen
26 Apr 2018
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☆☆☆☆☆
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The staff here are wonderful. Very caring and considerate.
Chantal L
7 Apr 2018
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☆☆☆☆☆
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This is still the best veterinarian office I have come across. I drive from Calgary to see Dr Dain for my cat's treatment. I trust his knowledge and insight as to what's best for her and she always im... Read More
This is still the best veterinarian office I have come across. I drive from Calgary to see Dr Dain for my cat's treatment. I trust his knowledge and insight as to what's best for her and she always improves after our visit. He has done great things for her in figuring out what she needs and I'm so thankful. Read Less
Marzi Meadows
2 Mar 2018
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☆☆☆☆☆
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Dr. Rick is engaging and straight forward when it comes to caring for our border collie. Very efficient support staff and the clinics preventative health approach help us feel confident that our dog i... Read More
Dr. Rick is engaging and straight forward when it comes to caring for our border collie. Very efficient support staff and the clinics preventative health approach help us feel confident that our dog is to remain healthy throughout her life. A plus is, she seems excited to visit the clinic and so it is a pleasant experience for her. Read Less
Rachelle Verlage
21 Feb 2018
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☆☆☆☆☆
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Dr. Rick and his staff are fantastic. By far the best vet clinic!!
Kayla H
28 Jan 2018
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☆☆☆☆☆
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Great clinic. Everyone is always very friendly and attentive to our dogs and family needs. We have seen a few different vets there and everyone has surpassed our expectations. Highly reccomended!
Leslie B
19 Dec 2017
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☆☆☆☆☆
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Can't say enough about the quality of care at Big Rock! Dr. Rick is the ultimate professional, who treats all our pets as his own. Rick goes above and beyond each and every time we see him. Thank y... Read More
Can't say enough about the quality of care at Big Rock! Dr. Rick is the ultimate professional, who treats all our pets as his own. Rick goes above and beyond each and every time we see him. Thank you Rick! Read Less
Andrew Szedlak
17 May 2017
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☆☆☆☆☆
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Dr Rick and his team are amazing. Our dog was ill for a long time, we went vet to vet trying to figure out what was wrong with him with no luck. We heard amazing things about Big Rock Animal clinic s... Read More
Dr Rick and his team are amazing. Our dog was ill for a long time, we went vet to vet trying to figure out what was wrong with him with no luck. We heard amazing things about Big Rock Animal clinic so we figured we would give them a shot. We trusted Dr Rick and his team and went thru numerous tests and specialists and found out what was wrong with our dog. He is doing amazing now and we are grateful that we now have a healthy dog. Thanks again Dr Rick and team. We are now customers for life! Read Less
J N
28 Mar 2017
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☆☆☆☆☆
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Courteous and efficient. Quick apt scheduling. High cost to verify and treat common ailment w/o doing full health exam. Par for practice these days.
Vince Paulino
27 Mar 2017
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☆☆☆☆☆
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Once again Dr. Rick and his staff were great, we were there for our annual check-up for our two dogs, one had a tooth that had broken off, so INSTEAD of giving us the usual scare tactic like other vet... Read More
Once again Dr. Rick and his staff were great, we were there for our annual check-up for our two dogs, one had a tooth that had broken off, so INSTEAD of giving us the usual scare tactic like other vets do in Calgary Dr. Rick just told us the truth. He told us what might occur in that area, what to watch out for and the timeline for healing. He doesn't push the need for shots that aren't needed every year, In my opinion he truly cares for the animal and not my wallet. I thank him for that. I will gladly travel to Okotoks from Calgary to visit,
Big Rock Animal Clinic. Read Less
Andrea Peters
28 Feb 2017
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☆☆☆☆☆
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Excellent care and attention is always given to my pets. Staff is very knowledgeable and friendly
Maria Sanderson
17 Feb 2017
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☆☆☆☆☆
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Big Rock Animal Clinic has looked after my Dakota for almost all his precious life. The staff there were always so helpful and tried their best to get him in at the earliest convenience. Dr. Rick was ... Read More
Big Rock Animal Clinic has looked after my Dakota for almost all his precious life. The staff there were always so helpful and tried their best to get him in at the earliest convenience. Dr. Rick was always so gentle with him and always patient and explained in detail what was wrong with my little guy. We just put Dakota down after 16 1/2 years being with us and we will miss him dearly. They were so understanding to our feelings and made sure Dakota was comfortable. We were able to sit with him for as long as we wanted. Thank You so much Dr. Rick and all the staff. We really appreciate all the care you gave our Dakota. Will look forward to seeing you all again when we feel we are ready to get another dog.Read Less
Glenn Werth
4 Feb 2017
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☆☆☆☆☆
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Big Rock has been the destination of choice for all our animals and our family's animals for 20 years. You won't find better care anywhere.
Carolyn Sandstrom
13 Jan 2017
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☆☆☆☆☆
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Dr. John Barlow is an outstanding vet. He has done surgery and health checks on my Pomeranians in the past. He performed fine dental work on my dog "Blueberry" yesterday. Included was a printout of be... Read More
Dr. John Barlow is an outstanding vet. He has done surgery and health checks on my Pomeranians in the past. He performed fine dental work on my dog "Blueberry" yesterday. Included was a printout of before and after images which I liked. He has always been kind to my dogs and sensitive to my concerns. He accommodates my need to be with my dog for sedation. I truly appreciate this. I highly recommend Dr. Barlow and also this clinic. My bill was very reasonable. Oh yes, they have a big parking lot just for us...liked that too! Read Less
Shelly Oler
3 Jan 2017
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☆☆☆☆☆
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Dr. Dain and the entire staff have been absolutely amazing. They are so kind and helpful and they genuinely care about my dog and my own peace of mind when it comes to my dogs health.
Chantel Barichello
8 Dec 2016
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☆☆☆☆☆
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Dr.rick and his team have always been nothing less than amazing. The past 5 years they have taken great care of us and our difficult case of atopic dermatitis with our GSD. I will always recommend... Read More
Dr.rick and his team have always been nothing less than amazing. The past 5 years they have taken great care of us and our difficult case of atopic dermatitis with our GSD. I will always recommend to our friends. Thank you for everything you have done for us. Read Less
Kevin Vaillant
22 Nov 2016
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☆☆☆☆☆
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Dr. Rick and Dr. Dain are both awesome with our dogs.
When one of our dogs came up lame Dr. Rick emailed me the x-rays and blood results and even emailed me on his day of to see how our dog was doing... Read More
Dr. Rick and Dr. Dain are both awesome with our dogs.
When one of our dogs came up lame Dr. Rick emailed me the x-rays and blood results and even emailed me on his day of to see how our dog was doing. Can't say enough good things about Big Rock and definitely recommend.Read Less
Alyssa Johnson
17 Nov 2016
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☆☆☆☆☆
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My personal experiences (and I've had many at big rock) have all been pleasant. From the care of my foster animals to the care of my personal pets Dr Rick and Dr Dain have been exceptional. Through th... Read More
My personal experiences (and I've had many at big rock) have all been pleasant. From the care of my foster animals to the care of my personal pets Dr Rick and Dr Dain have been exceptional. Through the unknown ailments of my beloved boxers, to the excitement of a new puppy and the heart break of losing my sweet boxer Rocco, I'd like to thank you all for being there for us to turn to. Your care and compassion as been appreciated and does not go unnoticed. Also, April needs to be mentioned as she is an absolute delight! Thank you April.Read Less
Amy Simpson
3 Nov 2016
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☆☆☆☆☆
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Dr Rick and Staff are amazing. I always feel like they have the best interest of me and my dogs whenever I go in. I couldn't imagine going anywhere else. Thank you for being the best at what you do!
Arlen Cellars
14 Sep 2016
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☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
A wonderful group of kind, caring and knowledgeable professionals. I always know my pets are going to receive the best care possible when they are there. This makes me feel so much better, especially... Read More
A wonderful group of kind, caring and knowledgeable professionals. I always know my pets are going to receive the best care possible when they are there. This makes me feel so much better, especially during a difficult or sad time. Thank you Big Rock. Read Less
Bo Cofell
9 Sep 2016
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☆☆☆☆☆
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I have been with Dr. Rick For a few years now, with 4 cats. I have 2 14 year old girls, and 2 boys, One 11, and One 10. I would trust any of them to the staff at Big Rock. They saved my girls.
Susan Jansen Van Rensburg
3 Jun 2016
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☆☆☆☆☆
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How can you rate a service that is more than perfect if there is only 5 stars dr Rick is the most compassionate dr that I have ever met.i will recommend this clinic to any one.
Kaleigh Hude
28 May 2016
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☆☆☆☆☆
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We were out playing ball by Okotoks when my pup ripped her quick. I went into town to the clinic and the front staff was amazingly helpful and instantly got me the quick-stop. They also knew I was ou... Read More
We were out playing ball by Okotoks when my pup ripped her quick. I went into town to the clinic and the front staff was amazingly helpful and instantly got me the quick-stop. They also knew I was out playing ball so they supplied me with some extra gauze and vet wrap. Amazing people. Thanks so much! Read Less
Amy Chomyn
14 Jan 2016
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☆☆☆☆☆
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I have used this clinic a few times now and am amazed by the thoroughness of the vets, and the friendliness of the staff! They took good care of my difficult cat Boxer today, who is a new cat now that... Read More
I have used this clinic a few times now and am amazed by the thoroughness of the vets, and the friendliness of the staff! They took good care of my difficult cat Boxer today, who is a new cat now that his teeth are healthy! Thank you so much for treating him as your own!Read Less
Lisa Lea Welsh
10 Sep 2015
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☆☆☆☆☆
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Took my Lily to see Dr. Barlow for checkup and vaccination...First time to see Dr. Barlow and staff at Big Rock and as much as she didn't want to walk thru the door and was carried in..Emily's friendl... Read More
Took my Lily to see Dr. Barlow for checkup and vaccination...First time to see Dr. Barlow and staff at Big Rock and as much as she didn't want to walk thru the door and was carried in..Emily's friendly nature helped to make her at ease and Dr. Barlow was his usual friendly, caring, loving self..Thanks so much for making Lily's first experience to the 'Drs' a wonderful one!! Awesome job!! Read Less