Carleton Veterinary Services and Lanark Veterinary Clinic are full-service veterinary medical facilities, located in North Gower, and Smith Falls, Ontario. Our professional and courteous staff at both Ottawa regional animal hospitals seek to provide the best possible medical, surgical and dental care for our highly-valued patients. Our canine rehabilitation services along with our orthopaedic medicine and ACL surgery is a referring practice for many Eastern Ontario Veterinary Clinics. We provide canine surgical and therapy services with patients returning to their referring veterinarian for general care. We are committed to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative health care and health-related educational opportunities for our clients. Our mission is total client satisfaction and education and goal is to constantly strive to be the best we can be.
Reviews
Lorrie Curley
11 Feb 2020
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Losing Dolly was very hard. Thank you to Dr. Wicks and the staff at CVS for your compassion and support as we said goodbye to our sweet girl.
Angela Keith
9 Jul 2018
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Excellent. Dr Magda is wonderful. Never rushed and very reasonably priced.
Katie Norman
11 Jun 2018
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I love it here. All the doctors and staff are phenomenal. They all have a vested interest in the well-being of your pet. The care is affordable and there when you need it. As a neurotic cat owner,... Read More
I love it here. All the doctors and staff are phenomenal. They all have a vested interest in the well-being of your pet. The care is affordable and there when you need it. As a neurotic cat owner, they handle all my calls and questions with kindness and good information. They will never rip you off or try and get you to buy unnecessary food and items. Comparing to city clinics, you cannot beat the prices either. All in all, I would never even consider taking my pets to any other clinic. Read Less
Victoria Paquette
6 Jun 2018
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The most caring and compassionate group of people. I have been taking my fur baby’s to see doctor Lima for years, as my animals really take to him. He gets right down on their level and spends good pa... Read More
The most caring and compassionate group of people. I have been taking my fur baby’s to see doctor Lima for years, as my animals really take to him. He gets right down on their level and spends good part of the visit loving on them. Doctor Lima is an encyclopedia of information, and loves to explain what is going on with your animal in great depth. He takes the time that is necessary to conduct a thorough evaluation of your pet. Last but not least he is not pushy when it comes to medication and vaccines, he tells you what he subjects in his professional opinion and gives you the time you need to research and decide on your own. I have had not great experiences with other vets in the past so I can truly say from experience this practice is a gem. Thanks guys for all the help over the years. Keep up the good work, it doesn’t go unnoticed. Read Less
Bob Lyonnais
4 Jun 2018
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Sadly, no longer able to recommend them. They have been our exclusive vet (specialists not withstanding) for the last 7.5 years but our last 3 interactions (March, April and today) have been less than... Read More
Sadly, no longer able to recommend them. They have been our exclusive vet (specialists not withstanding) for the last 7.5 years but our last 3 interactions (March, April and today) have been less than stellar. I'm not sure what's changed (ownership? management?) but on our March visit a marked change was noticed. Disorganized reception, extremely busy waiting room, vet running behind schedule, inaccurate info on invoice. All things that had never happened before and to say we were frequent visitors would be a bit of an understatement. Also, lots of new staff. Same thing happened at our April visit. A simple blood test turned into a 45 minute affair (and no, it isn't because we had to wait for results, they called us with those later). Today, we used their online system to make an appointment - we thought it said today but turns out it was 2 weeks from now. Fair enough, likely our screw-up. But, while I was there I did try to make an appointment for our very uncomfortable dog. The "absolute best" they could do was give him an appointment for 2 weeks from today. We've never had to wait more than a few days to see a vet there before. At that point informed the receptionist that if that was the absolute best they could do, we would need to take our dog somewhere else. Read Less
Joanne McDonald
30 May 2018
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Excellent care and very nice to receive a call to ensure all was well. Great service!
Jaycey Giblin
15 May 2018
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Amazing! Amazing! Amazing! Very happy with the time and care given to my kitty! Dr was very knowledgeable and kind! I won't be going anywhere else for vet services.
Daniela Silvestre
19 Apr 2018
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Dr. Lima and all the staff are very kind, understanding and super approachable. Experts! My cat receives the best treatment, they are super patient and do not rush you to make decisions. I highly reco... Read More
Dr. Lima and all the staff are very kind, understanding and super approachable. Experts! My cat receives the best treatment, they are super patient and do not rush you to make decisions. I highly recommend their services. Read Less
J-Quinn A-B
28 Mar 2018
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Absolutely fabulous! Dr. Bacon is by far the most knowledgeable and compassionate veterinarian anywhere. He listens to your concerns and cares about your dog's well-being.
Dr. Lima is also following ... Read More
Absolutely fabulous! Dr. Bacon is by far the most knowledgeable and compassionate veterinarian anywhere. He listens to your concerns and cares about your dog's well-being.
Dr. Lima is also following those same practice principles as he takes over the reigns.
This clinic cares for animals first and is not trying to pad your bill. They have plenty of people waiting to see them so business is not the issue.
This clinic wants to build a rapport with you and care for your animal family like it's their own!! What more could you ask for? Read Less
Breanna Bedor
24 Mar 2018
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We had our beloved Bouvier put to rest at this clinic and Dr. Lima and staff were so compassionate and understanding. They made the unbearable experience better for me. We recently had one of our kit... Read More
We had our beloved Bouvier put to rest at this clinic and Dr. Lima and staff were so compassionate and understanding. They made the unbearable experience better for me. We recently had one of our kittens spayed and the vet tech was very informative and there was even a follow-up call a few days after the surgery to check on how she was feeling. Excellent customer service and wonderful care for animals. Read Less
Spencer Gordon-Hall
15 Mar 2018
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Just switched vet clinics to this one and my first experience was great. Reasonable cost, fantastic service.
Amy S
5 Jan 2018
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Great place, welcoming, understanding, knowledgable, and helpful. Wouldn't take our dogs anywhere else.
Jeannie S.
24 Nov 2017
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Receptionist always seems very inconvenienced by any inquiries that I make about my pet. Wouldn't continue going here except that Dr. Bacon is extremely knowledgeable.
Jose Aparicio Sanchez
3 Aug 2017
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Best Veterinarian and Veterinarian technician in Ottawa! Meeka and Kuzy love Dr Kevin Bacon and Trina!
Aliy Brebner
16 Feb 2017
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Awesome! Our new puppy has had wonderful experiences there and our senior dog is treated so wonderfully when she comes in for her nail trims! Can't say enough good things!
Matt Rousseau
14 Dec 2016
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Brought our new puppy in for his first shots and couldn't believe how low the prices were and how nice the staff are here. I look forward to the visits and would definitely recommend this vet to anyon... Read More
Brought our new puppy in for his first shots and couldn't believe how low the prices were and how nice the staff are here. I look forward to the visits and would definitely recommend this vet to anyone looking for excellent service and great prices! Thank you Carleton Vet!!!!! Read Less
Marian Marshall Hardy
29 Sep 2016
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We took our new kitties for their very first vet visit last week with Dr Smallwood, she took very good care of them and the receptionist and tech were also very kind....they each got a swag bag with t... Read More
We took our new kitties for their very first vet visit last week with Dr Smallwood, she took very good care of them and the receptionist and tech were also very kind....they each got a swag bag with toys and a little blankie (which they love and are sleeping under right now) thank you to the staff! Read Less
Jimmy Ryan
22 Sep 2016
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Niko loves it here! He gives it 5 barks.
Mike Downey
20 Sep 2016
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My 10 year old dog tore a cruciate ligament in the spring of this year, and thanks to the wonderful care he received from Dr Kevin Bacon and the staff at CVS, my dog is back to 100% fitness!
Robyn Steve
8 Aug 2016
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Thank you Annie for all your help with our sweet old puppy Princess. You were wonderful on the phone and the staff at the Lanark Vets are amazing and kind and loving towards Princess and my children ... Read More
Thank you Annie for all your help with our sweet old puppy Princess. You were wonderful on the phone and the staff at the Lanark Vets are amazing and kind and loving towards Princess and my children and I. Thank you so much. Sincerely, Robyn Connolly and family and Princess Read Less
Daniel McCrady
3 Aug 2016
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Super friendly. Worth the drive from Ottawa. Thanks!
Natacha Kenney
11 Jun 2016
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I would like to offer kudos to the very sweet woman who took my call at the Smiths Falls clinic, I believe her name is Chris. Customer service seems to be an option not a standard these days for most ... Read More
I would like to offer kudos to the very sweet woman who took my call at the Smiths Falls clinic, I believe her name is Chris. Customer service seems to be an option not a standard these days for most organizations, but our furry family member is getting old and understandably I had a number of questions about finding a clinic that would look after the old guy and Chris showed such compassion and patience with my millions of questions. Thank you to you for being the kind person on the other end of the line! We will be recommending this clinic in future :) Read Less
Kyle Major-Besner
25 Mar 2016
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Very friendly staff work very well with my girlfriend's cat. Made things very easy and explained very clearly, and also gave the cat a toy to leave with.
MJ Keiwan
27 Jan 2016
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The staff at Carleton Veterinary Services are always friendly and knowledgeable. My two cats and dog are always well taken care of at the clinic!
Gale MacLeod
26 Jan 2016
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Very welcoming place :) everyone was nice. They don't waste your time or money. Treated my kitty very well and gave her a homemade catnip toy!
Luc Sabourin
12 Jul 2015
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We've been customers of Carleton Veterinary Services for years and have always been extremely pleased with their service. The staff is incredible and the care they provide is truly amazing. I can't th... Read More
We've been customers of Carleton Veterinary Services for years and have always been extremely pleased with their service. The staff is incredible and the care they provide is truly amazing. I can't thank them enough for the care they've provided to our family members. Read Less
Denise Dean Tong
30 Jun 2015
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First time today using this Clinic..Amazing excellent service and would certainly recommend them to everyone..So happy to have found a great vet for our new puppy!!!
Jeffrey Thompson
23 May 2015
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Recently started going with our new puppy and the service and care has been excellent. Highly recommend them. The puppy package they offer is a great deal make sure you ask about it saved us a lot of ... Read More
Recently started going with our new puppy and the service and care has been excellent. Highly recommend them. The puppy package they offer is a great deal make sure you ask about it saved us a lot of money. Read Less
Ebony Lake
6 Aug 2014
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I could not say enough wonderful things about Dr Kevin Bacon and his team if I tried! Very friendly, knowledgeable, caring and understanding, and with a great love of animals and a desire to help thei... Read More
I could not say enough wonderful things about Dr Kevin Bacon and his team if I tried! Very friendly, knowledgeable, caring and understanding, and with a great love of animals and a desire to help their owners. I absolutely love this team of amazing people! Read Less
Carleton Veterinary Services and Lanark Veterinary Clinic are full-service veterinary medical facilities, located in North Gower, and Smith Falls, Ontario. Our professional and courteous staff at both Ottawa regional animal hospitals seek to provide the best possible medical, surgical and dental care for our highly-valued patients. Our canine rehabilitation services along with our orthopaedic medicine and ACL surgery is a referring practice for many Eastern Ontario Veterinary Clinics. We provide canine surgical and therapy services with patients returning to their referring veterinarian for general care. We are committed to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative health care and health-related educational opportunities for our clients. Our mission is total client satisfaction and education and goal is to constantly strive to be the best we can be.
Losing Dolly was very hard. Thank you to Dr. Wicks and the staff at CVS for your compassion and support as we said goodbye to our sweet girl.
Angela Keith
9 Jul 2018
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☆☆☆☆☆
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Excellent. Dr Magda is wonderful. Never rushed and very reasonably priced.
Katie Norman
11 Jun 2018
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☆☆☆☆☆
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I love it here. All the doctors and staff are phenomenal. They all have a vested interest in the well-being of your pet. The care is affordable and there when you need it. As a neurotic cat owner,... Read More
I love it here. All the doctors and staff are phenomenal. They all have a vested interest in the well-being of your pet. The care is affordable and there when you need it. As a neurotic cat owner, they handle all my calls and questions with kindness and good information. They will never rip you off or try and get you to buy unnecessary food and items. Comparing to city clinics, you cannot beat the prices either. All in all, I would never even consider taking my pets to any other clinic. Read Less
Victoria Paquette
6 Jun 2018
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
The most caring and compassionate group of people. I have been taking my fur baby’s to see doctor Lima for years, as my animals really take to him. He gets right down on their level and spends good pa... Read More
The most caring and compassionate group of people. I have been taking my fur baby’s to see doctor Lima for years, as my animals really take to him. He gets right down on their level and spends good part of the visit loving on them. Doctor Lima is an encyclopedia of information, and loves to explain what is going on with your animal in great depth. He takes the time that is necessary to conduct a thorough evaluation of your pet. Last but not least he is not pushy when it comes to medication and vaccines, he tells you what he subjects in his professional opinion and gives you the time you need to research and decide on your own. I have had not great experiences with other vets in the past so I can truly say from experience this practice is a gem. Thanks guys for all the help over the years. Keep up the good work, it doesn’t go unnoticed. Read Less
Bob Lyonnais
4 Jun 2018
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Sadly, no longer able to recommend them. They have been our exclusive vet (specialists not withstanding) for the last 7.5 years but our last 3 interactions (March, April and today) have been less than... Read More
Sadly, no longer able to recommend them. They have been our exclusive vet (specialists not withstanding) for the last 7.5 years but our last 3 interactions (March, April and today) have been less than stellar. I'm not sure what's changed (ownership? management?) but on our March visit a marked change was noticed. Disorganized reception, extremely busy waiting room, vet running behind schedule, inaccurate info on invoice. All things that had never happened before and to say we were frequent visitors would be a bit of an understatement. Also, lots of new staff. Same thing happened at our April visit. A simple blood test turned into a 45 minute affair (and no, it isn't because we had to wait for results, they called us with those later). Today, we used their online system to make an appointment - we thought it said today but turns out it was 2 weeks from now. Fair enough, likely our screw-up. But, while I was there I did try to make an appointment for our very uncomfortable dog. The "absolute best" they could do was give him an appointment for 2 weeks from today. We've never had to wait more than a few days to see a vet there before. At that point informed the receptionist that if that was the absolute best they could do, we would need to take our dog somewhere else. Read Less
Joanne McDonald
30 May 2018
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
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Excellent care and very nice to receive a call to ensure all was well. Great service!
Jaycey Giblin
15 May 2018
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☆☆☆☆☆
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Amazing! Amazing! Amazing! Very happy with the time and care given to my kitty! Dr was very knowledgeable and kind! I won't be going anywhere else for vet services.
Daniela Silvestre
19 Apr 2018
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☆☆☆☆☆
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Dr. Lima and all the staff are very kind, understanding and super approachable. Experts! My cat receives the best treatment, they are super patient and do not rush you to make decisions. I highly reco... Read More
Dr. Lima and all the staff are very kind, understanding and super approachable. Experts! My cat receives the best treatment, they are super patient and do not rush you to make decisions. I highly recommend their services. Read Less
J-Quinn A-B
28 Mar 2018
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☆☆☆☆☆
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Absolutely fabulous! Dr. Bacon is by far the most knowledgeable and compassionate veterinarian anywhere. He listens to your concerns and cares about your dog's well-being.
Dr. Lima is also following ... Read More
Absolutely fabulous! Dr. Bacon is by far the most knowledgeable and compassionate veterinarian anywhere. He listens to your concerns and cares about your dog's well-being.
Dr. Lima is also following those same practice principles as he takes over the reigns.
This clinic cares for animals first and is not trying to pad your bill. They have plenty of people waiting to see them so business is not the issue.
This clinic wants to build a rapport with you and care for your animal family like it's their own!! What more could you ask for? Read Less
Breanna Bedor
24 Mar 2018
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☆☆☆☆☆
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We had our beloved Bouvier put to rest at this clinic and Dr. Lima and staff were so compassionate and understanding. They made the unbearable experience better for me. We recently had one of our kit... Read More
We had our beloved Bouvier put to rest at this clinic and Dr. Lima and staff were so compassionate and understanding. They made the unbearable experience better for me. We recently had one of our kittens spayed and the vet tech was very informative and there was even a follow-up call a few days after the surgery to check on how she was feeling. Excellent customer service and wonderful care for animals. Read Less
Spencer Gordon-Hall
15 Mar 2018
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☆☆☆☆☆
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Just switched vet clinics to this one and my first experience was great. Reasonable cost, fantastic service.
Amy S
5 Jan 2018
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☆☆☆☆☆
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Great place, welcoming, understanding, knowledgable, and helpful. Wouldn't take our dogs anywhere else.
Jeannie S.
24 Nov 2017
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☆☆☆☆☆
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Receptionist always seems very inconvenienced by any inquiries that I make about my pet. Wouldn't continue going here except that Dr. Bacon is extremely knowledgeable.
Jose Aparicio Sanchez
3 Aug 2017
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☆☆☆☆☆
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Best Veterinarian and Veterinarian technician in Ottawa! Meeka and Kuzy love Dr Kevin Bacon and Trina!
Aliy Brebner
16 Feb 2017
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☆☆☆☆☆
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Awesome! Our new puppy has had wonderful experiences there and our senior dog is treated so wonderfully when she comes in for her nail trims! Can't say enough good things!
Matt Rousseau
14 Dec 2016
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☆☆☆☆☆
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Brought our new puppy in for his first shots and couldn't believe how low the prices were and how nice the staff are here. I look forward to the visits and would definitely recommend this vet to anyon... Read More
Brought our new puppy in for his first shots and couldn't believe how low the prices were and how nice the staff are here. I look forward to the visits and would definitely recommend this vet to anyone looking for excellent service and great prices! Thank you Carleton Vet!!!!! Read Less
Marian Marshall Hardy
29 Sep 2016
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☆☆☆☆☆
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We took our new kitties for their very first vet visit last week with Dr Smallwood, she took very good care of them and the receptionist and tech were also very kind....they each got a swag bag with t... Read More
We took our new kitties for their very first vet visit last week with Dr Smallwood, she took very good care of them and the receptionist and tech were also very kind....they each got a swag bag with toys and a little blankie (which they love and are sleeping under right now) thank you to the staff! Read Less
Jimmy Ryan
22 Sep 2016
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☆☆☆☆☆
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Niko loves it here! He gives it 5 barks.
Mike Downey
20 Sep 2016
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☆☆☆☆☆
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My 10 year old dog tore a cruciate ligament in the spring of this year, and thanks to the wonderful care he received from Dr Kevin Bacon and the staff at CVS, my dog is back to 100% fitness!
Robyn Steve
8 Aug 2016
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☆☆☆☆☆
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Thank you Annie for all your help with our sweet old puppy Princess. You were wonderful on the phone and the staff at the Lanark Vets are amazing and kind and loving towards Princess and my children ... Read More
Thank you Annie for all your help with our sweet old puppy Princess. You were wonderful on the phone and the staff at the Lanark Vets are amazing and kind and loving towards Princess and my children and I. Thank you so much. Sincerely, Robyn Connolly and family and Princess Read Less
Daniel McCrady
3 Aug 2016
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☆☆☆☆☆
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Super friendly. Worth the drive from Ottawa. Thanks!
Natacha Kenney
11 Jun 2016
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☆☆☆☆☆
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I would like to offer kudos to the very sweet woman who took my call at the Smiths Falls clinic, I believe her name is Chris. Customer service seems to be an option not a standard these days for most ... Read More
I would like to offer kudos to the very sweet woman who took my call at the Smiths Falls clinic, I believe her name is Chris. Customer service seems to be an option not a standard these days for most organizations, but our furry family member is getting old and understandably I had a number of questions about finding a clinic that would look after the old guy and Chris showed such compassion and patience with my millions of questions. Thank you to you for being the kind person on the other end of the line! We will be recommending this clinic in future :) Read Less
Kyle Major-Besner
25 Mar 2016
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☆☆☆☆☆
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Very friendly staff work very well with my girlfriend's cat. Made things very easy and explained very clearly, and also gave the cat a toy to leave with.
MJ Keiwan
27 Jan 2016
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☆☆☆☆☆
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The staff at Carleton Veterinary Services are always friendly and knowledgeable. My two cats and dog are always well taken care of at the clinic!
Gale MacLeod
26 Jan 2016
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☆☆☆☆☆
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Very welcoming place :) everyone was nice. They don't waste your time or money. Treated my kitty very well and gave her a homemade catnip toy!
Luc Sabourin
12 Jul 2015
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☆☆☆☆☆
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We've been customers of Carleton Veterinary Services for years and have always been extremely pleased with their service. The staff is incredible and the care they provide is truly amazing. I can't th... Read More
We've been customers of Carleton Veterinary Services for years and have always been extremely pleased with their service. The staff is incredible and the care they provide is truly amazing. I can't thank them enough for the care they've provided to our family members. Read Less
Denise Dean Tong
30 Jun 2015
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☆☆☆☆☆
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First time today using this Clinic..Amazing excellent service and would certainly recommend them to everyone..So happy to have found a great vet for our new puppy!!!
Jeffrey Thompson
23 May 2015
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☆☆☆☆☆
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Recently started going with our new puppy and the service and care has been excellent. Highly recommend them. The puppy package they offer is a great deal make sure you ask about it saved us a lot of ... Read More
Recently started going with our new puppy and the service and care has been excellent. Highly recommend them. The puppy package they offer is a great deal make sure you ask about it saved us a lot of money. Read Less
Ebony Lake
6 Aug 2014
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☆☆☆☆☆
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I could not say enough wonderful things about Dr Kevin Bacon and his team if I tried! Very friendly, knowledgeable, caring and understanding, and with a great love of animals and a desire to help thei... Read More
I could not say enough wonderful things about Dr Kevin Bacon and his team if I tried! Very friendly, knowledgeable, caring and understanding, and with a great love of animals and a desire to help their owners. I absolutely love this team of amazing people! Read Less